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Used 2016 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars

Classy unknown sedan

Magicmermaid67, 02/05/2023
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
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I had never heard of a Kia Cadenza before I bought mine. It is a credenza premium luxury edition. For a 2014 car it has a lot of bells and whistles and is a beautiful car. Many more features than my last newer car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great value, but not quite there as a premium car

shakopeepirate, 07/24/2014
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
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Overall, this is a great vehicle, especially with a lot of them still on lots. It's not a rocket but it's fast enough, especially when passing. It's quiet with just a hint of wind noise. I do about 70/30 highway driving and don't go crazy on the gas and still get 27 mpg combined. Most significant disappointment is the stereo/nav system. While the stereo sounds good, it won't blow out any windows. The navigation system needs an overhaul. Directions can be pathetic at times and add unbelievable routes. Maps lose almost all detail after the 700-feet setting and I've had major highway ramps disappear at some resolutions. A great car but still just a pricier Accord or Camry.

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5 out of 5 stars

Everything but the price tag

Poppy, 02/17/2023
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
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I've had a Cadillac as my primary car for over 30 years. When it was time to replace my 2009 DTS, my research said to look at the Cadenza-I did and I'm glad3 I did. I've owned this car for almost 2 years and still am impressed by its ride and performance. My car beats the listed 0-60 test number (I post an averege 5.2 seconds) but also score lower MPG (average 17 in town). The cars looks and lines are surprisingly sexy. The Kia badge is its biggest drawback but that is slowly changing. If you are in the market for an upscale sedan with excellent performane don't overlook this gem-you may be as surprised as I was,

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5 out of 5 stars

Still runs well. Maintenance has been predictable.

cadenza owner, 03/01/2017
updated 09/15/2022
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Really surprised at the look and feel of this little known of vehicle.

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4 out of 5 stars

Perhaps too much

Jeff Davis, 07/07/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful

The dashboard seemed to contain too many things and appeared to be too close to the driver

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