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2017 Kia Cadenza consumer reviews

$31,990 starting MSRP
side view of 2017 Cadenza Kia
(106 reviews)
96% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.9
  • Interior 4.9
  • Performance 4.7
  • Value 4.7
  • Exterior 4.8
  • Reliability 4.8
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Truly Amazed this is a KIA!

I have owned my 2017 Kia Cadenza Technology for over 7 months now and I have to say I continue to be impressed with the simple elegance of this vehicle. I was in the market for a 5-Series BMW when this caught my eye, and I am glad that it did. Admittedly, it is not the performance-minded sports sedan I thought I wanted, but I actually like erring on the side of comfort instead of the tight suspension I have had in previous vehicles from Germany and Sweden. Great for long highway trips, the car feels like it drives itself. I couldn't be happier.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best and beautiful car

Excellent and beautiful car best value safe lauded with options good looking safe lots of room every safety feature great on gas has a great warranty

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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This is the best automobile I have ever owned.

This is the best car I have ever owned,stylish,comfortable,and trouble free. The interior is beautiful and roomy,rear passengers always comment on the roominess of rear seats.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very comfortable

This is a large car which provides comfort for the driver as well as all passengers including those in the back seat. The interior is well appointed and feels quite luxurious.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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The dashboard sucks

If I live to be 100 I will never know or use 1/2 the crap in that electronic dashboard. It has everything but what I want. Namely 6 CD player in the dash, push button radio controls, other basic controls which can be used without taking your eyes off the road. The only thing I really enjoy is the backup camera. The dealer just fixed my clock which couldn't keep the right time and now the trip odometer is running in reverse.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does not recommend this car
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So far a great buy

Bought it at a dealer 400 miles away and drove it home and the performance was amazing. I only hope it stays that way for many years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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35,000 Perfect Miles

As a former Audi owner (A5, A6, A8), I was thrilled when the chief designer left for Kia - you can see it in nearly every car Kia produces now. Wanted a nice luxury sedan with reliability and this car has exceeded my expectations. Oil changes and tires only in the first 35k. The car interior is first rate with a perfect layout. A few buttons are not backlit, but otherwise great. Hit the Sport mode with the push of a button and this car takes off like a rocket! Fabulous car.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Affordable luxury

I’ve always liked “sleeper” cars, the type of car that flies under the radar but offers a great experience. The Cadenza certainly fits the bill. I had no idea I’d like this car so much, it wasn’t something I was looking for, but I knew there were certain feature I knew I wanted. Once I stacked these “wants” up to what was available, I was far north of $40k for used or in a car with excessive mileage. Low and behold I came across an amazing Cadenza that checked every box. Admittedly it is not a deeply dynamic driving experience one would get in an A6 or 5-series but let’s be honest, most of my driving is on the freeway commuting to work. It is comfortable, well appointed and far more luxurious than any car I’ve ever owned. Love this car more than I thought I would!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I have ever owned at this price point.

Sport and luxury all in one. Why pay 20 grand more for a emblem? The Kia Cadenza limited has every option, qualityall around with the best warrantee in the market. I have white with the cocca diamond stitching and get people all the time asking me what make and can they sit in it.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Beautiful, Functional Car

This car is so roomy, the trunk is over sized and provides more than enough room. The back seat is giant. There is so much leg room its unreal. The car drives so smooth, and gets great gas mileage. There are vents in the back along with usb ports. The XM Radio rewinds, yes you saw that right. It rewinds. The HD radio is a very nice touch but I do not like that in order to use apple car play you must have your phone plugged in. That seems old school considering that it has bluetooth.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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