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My first 1200 miles...
dr_chill_2013, 06/10/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
48 of 50 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)
20 of 20 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)
25 of 26 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)
13 of 13 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)
13 of 13 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)
9 of 9 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)
13 of 14 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)
12 of 13 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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Amanti Believer 6 + Cadenza Follower
Jim, 05/24/2017
updated 12/02/2019
2016 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
Bought Kia Cadenza December 2016 new..Have traveled 500 miles roundtrip 20 times.. Have completed all to date required car manufacturer maintainence.. Replacing original tires this month December 2019.. Will be doing a winter drive south early 2020 for 6 weeks..No negative issues to write about..Dependable, Comfortable ride...
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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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Great Car
Dr. Stan, 11/10/2019
updated 11/13/2020
2016 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car after a year of diligent study. So far it has completely lived up to my study, it is a great car. My neighbors all love its appearance, and they are Mercedes owners. It is ultra-quiet, I have gotten as much as 30mpg on the highway. It has excellent performance and provides a smooth ride. The electronics are superb even though I am an electronic klutz. I love this car.
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KIA Cadenza Sucks
Yvonne Huff, 06/16/2018
2016 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
KIA will screw you,when they get the chance. I bought a brand new 2016 Cadenza loaded,worst car,worst service,worst experience with a new car period.....Long story short,my car was in the shop 4 different times for the same problem over a period of just after purchase to a yr and a half. They finally kept it for 3mos and had to supposedly put a new engine in it. Little did I know they put a 2014 remanufactured engine in my 2016,,and then the same thing happens to it again. The escalation dept basically told me oh well cant ant wont do anything. I had an attorney look at it and because I signed a deal thinking my car had been repaired properly with a new engine,there is nothing that could be done any further. The dealership I bought it at wouldnt even take it in trade for a new one because they knew the history,and told me to my face they wouldnt take it and why.So now Im stuck with a car I cant drive and still owe alot on and have to have a new car for work because I commute over a 100 mi rd trip daily. So you can see why I need a reliable vehicle. This car had left me stranded 5 times the first time was three days after buying it!! So Im done with KIA!! I WOULD NOT RECCOMEND THEM FOR ANYTHING NOR THE DEALERSHIPS IN LONGVIEW,TYLER,ROCKWALL TX!!!
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Good Value - but be careful
Bill, 01/08/2020
updated 08/25/2021
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
Purchased new and have 125k miles on it. Great value, but have had issues. Still think the sight lines of the car are attractive, and the engine/transmission perform very well (zero complaints on either), and it has all the bells/whistles you could ask for at a value price. The suspension was never satisfactory causing the sunroof to rattle (so bad the dealer had to remove and reinstall - better but not fixed)and ambient noise while driving in the cabin is excessive. At 83k miles a front suspension spring snapped while parked and took out a tire and strut (thankfully not while driving). KIA said it was out of warranty so the fix was on my dime. Disappointed because I thought it may have had something to do with the poor suspension performance all along, but lived with it. Enter KIA Customer Service - they say parts will take 6-8 weeks for delivery but would not consider the inconvenience/cost of not having access to our Cadenza, so no offer of loaner car or discounted rental. Fast forward to 95k miles and I'm driving on the Garden State Parkway at speed when I hit a dip in the road and the roof "Bangs". Turns out it was the windshield that had separated from the car frame. Apparently the caulking/adhesive used to secure the windshield had failed and it was no longer glued to the frame. Scarry, but again, thankfully it did not cause an accident or injury. Enter KIA Customer Service - even though it was obvious this was caused by a manufacturing defect, they reiterated "out of warranty, repair on your dime". Beyond disappointed! I share the above because of the safety concerns related to both issues, and to express deep disappointment with KIA Customer Service. They market the Cadenza as competitor to other luxury brands but the sure don't treat their customers with the same consideration. I'll have a tough time picking another KIA (this was my 2nd) for my next vehicle.
Average Joe
Mbjeke, 11/20/2015
updated 06/04/2020
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 12 people found this review helpful
I traded my BMW for the all new 2015 Kia Cadenza. I did not make a mistake. This is car continues to impress me and my friends. Roomy, quite, smooth ride, and lots of luxury amenities that comes standard at half the price of BMW and Mercedes. Kia has step up to the plate with this car.
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terrible road noise
toretiredron, 01/21/2015
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 15 people found this review helpful
I own a 6 year old Kia Amanti and a new Kia Cadenza with the optional Luxury Package. I have enjoyed driving my Amanti long distances. It is quiet and a pleasure to drive. The Cadenza is Kias new luxury car since the Amanti was discontinued. Instead of a quiet ride, the Cadenza has horrible road noise. It sounds as if a window is always partly opened. I called Kia Customer Service (Kelly) to complain that a car branded as a luxury car should be first and foremost a quiet ride. I was told that essentially the car is the way it is supposed to be, that the road noise is my opinion and have a nice day.
45000 Mile Reflections
tunabear1, 03/19/2014
updated 09/25/2017
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful
I've had to lower my rating for two reasons: Not long after posting my 31K review, I started having fuel injector problems. I had to return to the dealership FIVE TIMES for service, often after the engine light would come on during a period of sluggish acceleration and very low idling. It happened again on a 600-mile road trip less than two weeks after one of the "fixes." One of the injectors was replaced (at no cost), but the problem persisted. Finally, about two months ago the dealer persuaded me to spend $300 to have the fuel system cleaned out. That seemingly fixed the problem - until I was driving last week and the problem returned. The engine light didn't come on but acceleration was sluggish. Of course, I was on the freeway 150 miles from home when it happened. Fortunately, once I restarted the engine after stopping for a Five Guys hamburger, the problem went away. I only burn "Top Tier" gas and have a CASE of Techron in my trunk; I add it to the fuel tank every 1K+ miles. Still, I have little confidence that I might not once again have this problem. Also, since my last review, I've had to spend nearly $200 at the dealership to have the rubber/plastic front bumper undercarriage repaired after it was almost torn off by getting hung up on a concrete parking lot barrier. In Kia's quest to lower overall mileage, it reduces wind drag on the car by lowering the front end. But it's too low, making it vulnerable to frequent scrapes with parking lot barriers and steep driveway gutter interfaces. I still enjoy playing my 6,000+ mp3 music selections on shuffle off a thumb drive in the UBS port (I can even include album art)! Would still prefer another couple of inches of driver headroom. Tight suspension is too hard for my liking. Creaking noise in the front quarter-panel on rough roads. Trunk lip leaks rainwater into the trunk. Unlike with my beloved 2001 Acura TL, when the wipers are on auto-wipe, they do not automatically wipe once whenever I remove my foot from the brake pedal after a stop. I miss that feature.
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Better than BMW and Mercedes
David M Stevens, 10/16/2015
updated 04/26/2021
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Superb handling in a Beautiful Package. Road Handling is a little stiff which reminds me of premium european sedans. We now have 15K miles on our 2015 Cadenza and have no serious complaints and nothing has broken. Additional sound attenuation would be appreciated but the noise level is better than most comparable vehicles. All in all Kia has hit it out of the ballpark with the Cadenza. This may be the reason that virtually no dealer has any 2015 models remaining unsold.
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four months in
cmadden, 12/22/2014
updated 06/22/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I traded in a 3 series BMW for my 2014 Kia Cadenza Premium model. This has a much better ride, but is slower off the starting line. The front wheel drive 3.3 liter V6 produces 298 horsepower and 255 ft-lbs of torque. Doesn't belong on a race track, but fine for city driving. The ride in comfortable with above average seating front and rear. Exterior styling pretty generic.
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Cadenza review brief update
6406nb, 08/18/2013
updated 08/22/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 13 people found this review helpful
I returned the car a few months ago. I think if you like a certain brand stick with it. This was a cool car but it was not what I would call a luxury experience. There were several things that came up during the lease and down time with rattles and other replacements like the driver's seat belt, steering wheel electronics and back up camera turned into weeks in the shop. The I Agree on the nav screen every time starting out turned into over 5,000 I agrees over the life of the lease. It was almost perfect at lease turn in but it wasn't inspected for two weeks and there were several charges that took some major effort with the selling dealer and the factory to waive. The factory was immovable on this, so my only conclusion is they must have a lot of deadbeat customers or something wrecking their leased cars. But i did like it so asked if I could lease another for two years. However since it depreciated like a boat anchor, even the selling dealer had nothing to offer in terms of worthwhile incentives for a new one. They had no choice but to send it to the auction because there was no equity in keeping it or buying out the lease. So in conclusion they had a chance at keeping a customer relationship but lost it after just one lease experience.
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My Cadenza - a symphony of motion
Jim Williams, 01/29/2016
updated 08/07/2018
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 9 people found this review helpful
Drive it. Then drive an Avalon, a Regal, a Maxima, a Chrysler 300 and an Accord. The Kia Cadenza is the best ride - quiet, smooth, powerful and comfortable. The price is competitive too.
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You don't drive a Cadenza? Shame on you!
Cliff Shields, 04/16/2016
updated 10/20/2020
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my 2nd Cadenza Limited. This is my 7th Kia since 2001. This is the perfect car for price, warranty, options. You will pay a great deal more for same options on BMW, Lexus. Mercedes-Benz. Don't waste your money for the name and prestige of such. Test drive this car. You will purchase. Get the SX Limited. Excellent road car. Burn only premium fuel and you will get 30+ mpg on road trips. Over 500 miles on one tank of gas. Check out the 2017 Limited. Many added features and actually a slightly lower price. You just will not go wrong with any Kia but particularly with the Cadenza Limited. Test to drive it, you will buy it. It is now October 2018 and I am still loving my 2015 Kia Cadenza SXL.
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Car Sold
Mazhar Anik, 12/17/2017
updated 01/13/2025
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I have sold the car. Not because of any problems with the car, but because i updated to a new car. I am glad that i had this car as long as i had. I didn't have any major problems with the car. I would recommend this car as a used car.
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Cadenza Premium
swpcadenza, 04/02/2015
updated 10/04/2018
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
34 of 51 people found this review helpful
II purchased my Cadenza Sept 2014. Overall, I'm very happy with my selection. I was certainly torn between choosing the Cadenza over the Chevy Impala. They were identical in terms of what I wanted in a fully loaded full size sedan, however the Cadenza had just more of that "it" factor I was looking for. There is no way possible I could get this much standard luxury at the price I paid in a BMW, Lexus, Mercedes, Audi, etc.
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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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A great car and value
Mason, 01/25/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a Factory Certified 2015 Cadenza Limited. So far I have really enjoyed the car and received many compliments on it. I would say my only slightly negative comment is that I was surprised that the car does not have daytime running lights. I didnt even think to ask because they are so prevalent on cars and most all other Kia's seem to have them. Otherwise, I would certainly recommend this car to anyone especially as a used purchase as they are a great value.
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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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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 CTSs. I switched a KIA Cadenza. Im 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, Im 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, Ive 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
The moron who left Toyota for the 2014 Cadenza
6406nb, 03/13/2015
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 19 people found this review helpful
Don't get me wrong. I love the HD radio, the heated steering wheel along with the ride & handling. But so many little things have broken or gone wrong--the backup camera, the panoramic sunroof rattling which took 4 tries to fix, the volume control on the steering wheel broke, the sun visor tore, the seat belt stopped retracting, and the bluetooth is frustrating. I leased it thankfully because the value has crashed so to get out with 15 months to go would cost thousands out of pocket. If you love what you are driving don't experiment. Stick with the brand you know. I am now waiting for parts while driving a dodge loaner. It's nauseating. This wasn't the plan. The dealer tries it's best.
Enjoying my Cadenza Premium
f1racer24, 12/26/2014
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Just purchased my new 2014 Cadenza. Love the room, features and pricing that under cuts the German competition by $10-15K. get the two thumbs up from strangers when driving. Kia has really stepped ups game to go after the large car segment and with hiring the ex-Audi designer, the car looks stunning. If the prestige brand is not a top priority (and this will save tonnes in service cost) Kia (and brother company Hyundai) if the way to go. Great work and looking forward to many years of use. Will update in 6 months time.
BEST AND SHARPEST CAR ON THE ROAD
JANET MAKER, 02/19/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
YOU CAN NOT BEAT THE PRICE AND WARRANTY FOR WHAT YOU GET!!!
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Pleasantly Surprised.
Andrew, 11/23/2016
updated 05/29/2018
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
A nice KIA? That is an oxymoron, right? I test drove a Cadenza on a recommendation and was shocked. I bought one a week later. It reminds me of an Audi A6; big, comfortable, and lots of power. I have now owned it for two years. Has about 50k miles. It still drives great.
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Road Dominator
Allan Greene, 11/10/2018
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
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Road Dominator!! Love my barely used 2015 Kia Cadenza! My 2015 Hyundai Sport Sonata was demolished by Rudolph while jetting to work last winter forcing me to find another reliable vehicle. Seeking another Sonata, I stumbled upon this awesome looking Bat Mobile hybrid Audi/Lexus thing. Confident this vehicle was out of my price range but surprisingly it fell in my range 18-20k. Love the large sporty rims, black with tan interior with the awesome superdome roof! Test drive was impressive due to power of engine and tranquil silent in cabin. Interior is so luxurious with NASA instrumentation dominating the dash console. So much room and the heated steering wheel, all heated seats and audio system with warranty sealed the deal. One year later with no problems, makes me a happy camper! Don't see many of these on the road and it turn heads everywhere. Love this vehicle!!!
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Big Bob's Cadenza Review
Robert Dena, 12/02/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned or leased 5 Kias! This includes an Amonte, three ( 3 ) Optimas, and the Cadenza I am reviewing. The 2014 Cadenza I just traded in was one of the finest cars I have ever owned. I never had one bit of trouble with it and it ran like a dream. My ONLY criticism was getting in and out of the vehicle. Because the car was low to the ground and I have a back that gives me trouble on occasion, it was a little bit of an effort to get in and out. Once seated, I had no problems. I would highly recommend this vehicle to ANYONE, and that includes luxury car owners. I can make that statement, because I have owned Cadillacs, Lincolns and other high end vehicles. My advice is simply this, if you can afford a Cadenza, buy it and you will not be disappointed.
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Cadenza-Simply a beautiful car
achero1, 04/26/2014
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 20 people found this review helpful
KIA of Somersworth is a great local dealership. Brian the Sales MGR does a great job without the heavy sales pitch. I've been looking to trade in my 2013 KIA Optima SX for the new KIA Cadenza. Took the Cadenza for a test drive , the first thing that comes to mind is " what a beautiful car" Through out my initial drive of the Cadenza you just keep saying this is incredible. The interior is nicely appointed with high grade materials. There is a lot of attention to details right down to the stitching of the leather seats. The instruments are easy to use. The Cadenza Premium with a MSRP of 35k comes with a lot of nice features from Navigation heated seats,293HP V6, 18 inch chrome rims,infinity
Decent but Disappointing
anon, 09/05/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
The car itself is really good mechanically but i have to agree with a previous reviewer who noted that the navigation system is horrible. Acceleration is consistent with other cars in the category. Handling is just ok, certainly not up to Audi A4 standards. Interior is great, the roof is great. I've had some problems with Kia Finance as well and recommend avoiding them, if possible.
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Luxury at a bargain price
David R. Harris, 09/22/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
Great vehicle! Make a deal and drive away!
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kia Has Hit it on the Head!
Brad Steele, 01/19/2016
updated 07/30/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is our third Kia, Have Had the 2013 Kia Optima and 2014 Kia Forte. Next Step Was Up to The 2015 Kia Cadenza. So Far We Are Loving It. This Car Is Awesome………….Lets Go For a Ride!
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Almost one year with Cadenza
aikonerom, 01/11/2015
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Some problems started early on and some continue. Here is my list of issues: 1. Sunroof button is terrible and way to sensitive - need to redesign. I have had one button replaced. 2. Metal Clanking noise from front end while driving slow. Dealer tightened hood but problem still continues. 3. Intermittent wind noise from drivers side mirror. 4. Bluetooth is buggy. Software was updated November 2014. You must wait 3-4 seconds when using the hands free system. 5. Voice control is annoying. Literally the system yells at you if you talk too soon after hitting the hands free command button. You must wait 3-4 seconds every time you hit the hands free button. Frustrating.
53k Miles so far and........................
stevev3, 12/24/2013
updated 07/01/2024
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 37 people found this review helpful
Cannot find one issue and I'm a German car fanatic. This vehicle is perfect in every way from brakes, power, quietness, to build quality. Even KIA corporate has contacted me for my opinion. This is a whole new game. Its a no brainier and one of the few buying decisions I've made that I can say I made a great decision. I own the car and I'm very direct in my thoughts.
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Beware beware beware!!!!!
Mad as Hell, 07/18/2018
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 14 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the nicest cars I have ever owned. Spacious, hugs the road.....until....I was driving down the street and started to hear a loud clicking noise. Towed it to the dealer and was told that the car needed a new engine! I bought the car with 37k miles and the car was under 60k miles when this happened. I had two oil changes on the car and was very careful with it. THE KIA WARRANTY IS COMPLETELY HORSE****! They will not honor it....but will come up with ways, at the cost of the owner, to suggest things that need to be done for the car....all so they can say it was your fault. I will NEVER buy a KIA again just by the way they do business. This was my only car and the financial setback to me was MAJOR! NEVER AGAIN!
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Less than expected
Ron, 01/14/2016
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 11 people found this review helpful
The voice recognition system is really bad. My wife and I both have no accent whatsoever and it can't recognize a single name we ask it to call. Also the voice commands for music is very limited. It will not let you say paly a single artist or song (just shuffles your library.
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My new favorite brand!!!
knightlee02, 10/15/2013
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Just purchased a 2014 Kia Cadenza with Luxury Package and not looking back. A great all around car with a sport/luxury persona. The handling and engine response satisfies my joy of driving. The look, comfort and size makes it a very solid The interior is smooth and practical. Its old school with a modern touch. The navigation, voice command and bluetooth is key and learning(or reading the manual) is a breeze. Trunk space is awesome. I don't miss GM. I welcome my new car plus 3 year full maintenance plan! My experience with Hyundai and KIA have been through family and friends. As years pass, quality and convenience has become their calling card. I am glad I answered.
BUY IT
Cadenza 2014, 05/21/2021
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Hands down the BEST car i have ever owned! I never had any major problems and it has been good to me. I put many many miles on it and still have only had to do regular maintenance.
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Celina Cadenza
James Barthel, 01/15/2016
updated 01/22/2018
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. I traded in my 2014 for a 2015. This new one had a few more features that I really liked and had to have.
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Nice, BUT...
TD Guest, 03/19/2017
2015 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Car has power and is extremely quiet, however, transmission is not smooth, nav/electronics not very intuitive and set up of front seats for comfort is poor for long trips. The AC is nice and operates well. Also, backseat is roomy. The absolute WORST part of owning this car vs every other car I've bought/leased is the dealerships. I had problems with the two I dealt with on several levels. Overall, performance is great, comfort is poor and would like easier-to-use electronics.
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What a Deal
Jay Swearingen, 06/30/2016
2014 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Got the car as a dealer demo model with 15K miles. I have put over 20k new miles on in 8 months. My average mileage, city and road, is about 26mpg, Love all the amenities and features. The entertainment/info capability is great and works very well. Easy Bluetooth connection. I did update the nav map info (about $180) that I thought was high. Not thrilled with mileage of original Hankook tires. I have to drive all over Colorado, so mountains and plains. Got some Pirelli Sottozero 3 winter tires and they really allowed great traction even in blizzard conditions. The bang for the buck is great, particularly as I got the car "used." All who have ridden in it love the features. Heated steering wheel has to be the favorite. Paddle shifters for the mountains, with adaptive headlights really helps. There aren't many out there, but it's absolutely a car to consider, if you need or want a more full sized sedan. The value over euro sedans is tremendous. Learn to love the name Kia.
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So Far I like it!
jrgleason2003, 11/19/2014
updated 05/19/2017
2014 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
UPDATE 5/19/2017 I still have the car but my wife drives it now the vehicle has about 85K on it (my wife drives for a living). We've had no issues w/the car except a regular maintenance. It does have one small and obscure rattle in the cabin that I can't pin point but I am confident is something of my wife's since she has a mobile office in there. All the electronics still work and we're both thankful for the cooled driver seat. I recently did a KBB on the value of the car and I was floor at how poorly is held its value. 3 year old car with high mileage will only snag me 11K!? My 2 year old ram 1500 held better value than that so that is really the only major complaint I have. I still think if you can pick up a used one coming off a lease for 20K or so it'd be a good deal for what you get. The V6 is still smooth as ever and the car is still fun to drive. I took on a new job that required a lot of travel. I had to get rid of my beloved pickup and downgraded to a Prius. I absolutely hated the prius. Granted it gets great gas mileage but the ride and everything about the car was not comfortable for me. I started researching luxury cars and decided between the Kia Cadenza and the Buick Lacrosse. I really felt the buick was a more comfortable ride, the seats were softer but that is pretty much where the pro's for that car stopped. I settled into the Kia Cadenza Premium w/the luxury package for $27K. I am glad I did as I took a 500 mile trip and really fell in love with that car.
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