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Used 2016 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews

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Kia Cadenza

Ernesto Hooker, 10/26/2018
updated 11/18/2021
2016 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I really love this car. I just bought it a little more than a month ago. I have the Limited SXL. This car is loaded. I had a Hyundai Azera before but this Cadenza is definitely an upscale version. I love the way it drives, really comfortable. You don't see too many Cadenzas on the road, so it makes appreciate this one even more.

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My 2015 Kia K7(Cadenza)

Scott Lowell, 10/24/2018
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

2015 Model is AWESOME I have the Graphite Black. Awesome color. 28,766 miles of Happiness. Never thought I would spend 40,000 on a Kia but I am Glad I did.

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From 2013 Tahoe to 2016 Kia Cadenza

Chapter2, 08/17/2016
2016 Kia Cadenza 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 29 people found this review helpful

Great upscale looking and feeling car for less than 2/3 of what I was paying for the Tahoe. Great move for me as I prep for retirement.

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26,000 miles

Tunabear1, 03/24/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

Still enjoying the ride. Dread eventually having to replace expensive 19" tires. When I'm using the wipers, I wish they would automatically sweep once each time I step off the brakes (like in my former '01 Acura TL). Trunk door collects rainwater which drips into cargo compartment when opened. Badly obstructed side-view vision.

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From Cadillac to KIA (WHAT?)

jtomo, 10/23/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 13 people found this review helpful

My last four cars were (I lease) a Lincoln Continental, Lincoln MKX, and 2 Cadillac CTS’s. I switched a KIA Cadenza. I’m not quite sure why. Price was not the issue. I really liked the car. Both the reviews and my impression of the car from a visual perspective made me lean towards making a change to a KIA. Frankly, I’m a bit of a snob and dropping down in class caused me some concern. But once I got over the status hump and took a chance on this car I have been very much pleased. This car offers everything and more. It may be a little early. But too date, I’ve found it to be a great car and not really a drop in class just name. I might feel a little hurt by not having the “Cadillac” name

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