Used 2015 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews
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dr_chill_2013, 06/10/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
46 of 48 people found this review helpful
This past weekend I took my first road trip (800mi rnd trip); I was more than thrilled with how it handled. ItÂs seriously autobahn ready! The Cadenza was solid at all speeds 70, 80, 90+. No matter the speed, it continued to accelerate with very little prodding; and the steering remained precise/accurate. MPG: On the 1st leg I avgÂd 28.7mpg, on the 2nd I averaged 28mpg; I was NOT driving economically. :) In the city, I have averaged 22mpg so far. The features and appointments crammed into this car are ridiculous! To get the same size of car, with the same features, I would have to spend at least $15K more. In short, there are no dancing rats anywhere near this car; it is a joy to drive!
Is it really a KIA?
Al Bryda, 02/06/2016
updated 08/08/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
I test drove the Cadillac CTS, the Lexus ES 350 and the Cadenza. Absolutely love my Cadenza. I've owned many new higher end GM and Toyota cars but have never enjoyed driving one as much as my Cadenza. Apparently I'm not alone with my feelings as I am seeing more and more KIAs on the road. It is now 9 months later and I still love my Cadenza. My only additional comment about my Cadenza is that with the 19 wheels and a somewhat taut suspension, I feel that 18 inch wheels or higher profile tires would have been a better choice for more comfortable driving over some of the New England roads that are in disrepair.
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2014 Cadenza w/Technology Package
6406nb, 08/11/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
24 of 25 people found this review helpful
It has been about three weeks and 1000 miles since I leased this new Cadenza. If someone would have told me 6 months ago I would be driving a Kia, I would have told them they were crazy. But I read about it in some comparison tests and was driving past the dealer, so I randomly stopped to take a look. I was impressed with the aggressive style, and the smoky blue metallic had me hooked. They pulled it right out of the showroom and off we went for a test drive. As a very loyal Toyota and Lexus owner for over 20 years, and the lack of aggressiveness (especially Lexus on the ES) to make a deal pushed me over the line and away I went in the new Cadenza.
Saved our lives!
Michelle Milton, 03/07/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
I loved my car & it saved my daughter and myself lives when we were Tboned at 60mph- we had minor injuries the curtain side airbags protected my daughter the car held up to such a hard impact I'm impressed- I will be replacing it with a 2016 Cadenza- so grateful for all its safety features and I will miss my black on black- great car!! And worth every dollar
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Korean Cadillac?
richie_car_nut, 09/23/2013
updated 09/23/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I'm leasing a fully loaded Smokey Blue Cadenza with the Premium, Technology and the white Napa leather packages. I have gotten lots of compliments. The car is very good looking. I've had the car for 2 months, 2,300 miles now and am quite impressed with it. The fit and finish, the quiet and smoothness of the engine and the ride is comparable to the luxury nameplates that cost several thousand dollars more. The technology features are great and for $42K sticker it has every bell and whistle you can think of. If you are tired of paying big bucks for a prestigious hood ornament and want understated elegance and value, do yourself a favor and give this car a look!! After my 3 year lease was over, I sadly turned the Cadenza into the dealership. Overall it was a fantastic car and I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a large comfortable sedan. I miss all of the technology features and the quiet and comfort it provided. The fuel economy was quite impressive for a car of its size with the 3.3 L V6 engine. Buying a used one now is the best bet. For a price point in the low $20K range you can drive in style and have all of the latest tech gadgets. I really wish Kia would add an AWD option to the sedans in their line up. Living in the northeast in hilly areas requires AWD.
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Mostly Good
Anon, 01/30/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have about 2K miles on a 2015. The Car looks nice, drives well and has good acceleration. Pricing was good. However buyers should know a couple of things: 1. These cars depreciate pretty quickly. Do you own comparison. Suggest a lease 2. The handling is comfortable but not sporty My one disappointment has been the built in GPS which simply consistently make VERY strange routing systems. The system allows you to pre-program selections such as "avoid tolls" but it has just been horrible. I am disappointed that i use Google on my smart phone for navigation although its not a huge deal. Positives are the roof (cool), the look (nice...looks a lot like a Lexus) , the acceleration is good, comfort is good. Very spacious.
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Complete Car for the Majority of People-UPDATE
Stan Cochran, 11/03/2015
updated 05/12/2021
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
UPDATE: Bought the 2016 and couldn't be happier. Much nicer than the 14, Insurance rates dropped due to the additional safety equipment . You should shop and drive all the vehicles you have an interest in, investigate the cost of ownership, and the intangible pleasure factor of driving the car in as many situations as possible. Then and only then should the hesitant people should drive the Cadenza, with the comparative of your chosen vehicles, make an informed decision especially when you look at the cost to operate and buy plus the warranty. The answer is so apparent that Kia Cadenza is the right choice if those guidelines are important to you. I have never had anyone in my car that wasn't impressed and some ultimately bought a Cadenza. the ONLY issue I have had with my car is that upon starting after sitting for a short while, I get timing chain noise on startup. I have talked with other owners that do not have this issue and Kia is doing everything to fix the problem. When the 2016 Cadenza comes out I will most likely buy it, provided I can turn loose of my 14. UPDATE: Bought my 2016 Cadenza! Better actual gas mileage than my 2014 Cadenza with more safety features. Again totally happy with this car.
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Keep it up Kia
rick277, 11/21/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
I had an optima which I really liked. Great car and gas mileage with many options. I was impressed with the craftsmanship of that car. When I took it in for service and I saw the new Cadenza I had to drive it. Well nit only did I test drive it I drove it home. I have 10,000 miles on this car already and enjoy this car more everyday. I get about 21.5 on a average for gas mileage which I don't think is bad for such a large car. Around 24-25 MPG on long trips.
No comparison!
SA, 11/29/2015
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I love cars. I love cars that are considered underdogs. I love cars that you don't see everyone driving. I love knowing that I have made a great deal and my car is worth every penny I spent. The cadenza is just that. An underdog that is better than its competition. No comparison. The impala, 300, Taurus etc. I owned two of the three competitors. Not that they are bad cars or alternatives. They just are not the best. I drove the Toyota Avalon, bmw, Acura, and Lexus. For the price range the cadenza blows them away. Not to mention the styling and standard features! Kia comes with the 5 year warranty and 10 year powertrain and a specific premium service for it cadenza owners. I love that there isn't one every time I turn the corner. As a matter of fact KIA should be paying me to advertise. Lol. Every where I go people are always wondering what the car is and when I tell them a KiA they are instantly intrigued and ask me questions. its a beautiful car, quiet, handling, safety, and standard luxury features. Kia is in the rise and its quality is great. No recalls. No repairs. No issues!! I haughty recommend. They have hit this one out of the park. From what I hear from other Kia owners, it is the norm to have high quality and no recalls. They have made it into the luxury market and are moving forward quickly. I hear the K900 is also beautiful and hard to compete with, you won't be disappointed. Give Kia a try. You'll be impressed to say the least. Trust me.
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Surprisingly a nice car but suspension issues
JF, 01/07/2018
updated 09/08/2021
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I have had the car now for a year and a half and much of what i posted previously still holds true. which is below, but i do want to comment on a few major issues that i encountered. Within a one month period i had both front strut assemblies snap on the car. Once while i was driving and the other while i was at a stop. It sounded like someone shot the car it was so loud. thankfully i was still under warranty and everything was covered, or it would have been $625 per side. Kia did take care of the issue without hesitation, but i was without my car over a month because of a national back order on the parts. Be aware, according to the service manager, this is a known issue with Kia. SO if you are buying one make sure the front suspension has been changed. Mine went between 35k and 38k miles. Update September 2021 Got rid of the car after radiator fluid started leaking into my engine and into my car. After having the car looked at I had a bad head gasket, which went at 63k miles. Of course this was not covered under warranty because I bought the car as a lease turn in with 12k miles. According to the Kia service manager, this is a known issue with this particular car/engine.
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