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Surprisingly Great Tech Package update
Tom, 08/02/2017
updated 06/20/2023
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
67 of 67 people found this review helpful
I have owned BMW Convertible, 5 Series M Sport, Acura TSX & many Toyota's & Honda's. The 2017 Cadenza is the most comfortable car I have ever owned. Full of High Tech in Tech package. Smooth ride, excellent seats (better than Volvo). August 2018 update To date this is the best car I have ever owned. No repairs in 1st year and 21,000 miles. No adjustments of any sort. By comparison my BMW’s needed 3-6 in first year. Tread life on tires is good but tires are too noisy once broken in. Seats are superbly comfortable. Averaging 27 MPG with 50/50 split on highway vs city driving. List price for my car was just under $40000, got it out the door for under $33000. What a great car & what a bargain. Have only less than 10 of them on the road in last year. Nice! Update 7/19 Now @ 45000 miles & all is well. MPG still 27. Zero problems. Seats comfortable. Occasionally have issue with rear view camera engaging. Zero repairs. Best car I ever owed. 2 years & counting! January 2020 update. 57,000 miles & counting. Still zero problems in 30 months. Still averaging 27.1 total mpg. Very reliable, comfortable, safe & efficient. Front seats are the best, most comfortable one around. We love this car. Now 65000 miles. Zero problems. No repairs. 27.1 total MPG. Did put new battery in 7/20 ($295) Update January 2021. Now have 70,000 miles on car, mostly highway. Mileage dropped to 26 MPG due to more local driving in last year. Backup camera on occasion still is slow to engage. On occasion the outside temp will register 32 degrees when it might be 55. Will reset in about 5-10 minutes. Still no repairs after 3 1/2 years of ownership and 70,000 miles which is amazing for any car. Maintenance is inexpensive and done right the first time. I love this car. How many people can say that after owning for this amount of time? Of all 16 new cars this is my best one. Update 7/21 75,000 & counting. Owned now 4 years. Still 0 repairs or adjustments. Original brakes & rotors still going strong. Occasional glitch with backup camera no image. Still best car I have ever owned. 1/2022 update. 84,090 miles & going strong. Still zero repairs. Safe, reliable, comfortable. Sorry to see Kia no longer makes the Cadenza. Great car. LAST UPDATE: I sold this car in May 2022. Best car I have ever owned. NO REPAIRS in 5 years & 86,000 miles. Original break pads & rotors. Just changed tires, fluids as needed. Paid $33000 out the door in 2017 & sold to dealer (not as trade in) for $19,500. Only depreciated 40% in 5 years. What a great car but bought 2022 BMW X5 45e. UPDATE June 2023: After 90,000 miles & zero repairs I sold this car. List price was $40,000 in 2017. I paid $33,000 out the door. Dealer bought it from me for $19,500. Never had to make the first repair. Still has original brakes, pads & rotors. The best car I have ever owned.
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jeff, 08/27/2017
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
25 of 25 people found this review helpful
I leased a 2015 cadenza, for 2 years after leasing a infinity. The cadenza was a better all around vehicle. I now lease a 2017 cadenza and l love the new style,I have not had a single problem with either car.Plush interior and great performance!
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Gotta Have A Cadenza!!!!!
Bruce, 12/14/2017
updated 06/15/2018
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
38 of 39 people found this review helpful
As my lease on my 2015 Chevy Malibu was almost up, I started car shopping and I HATE car salesmen. I looked at several cars including buying a Malibu, Sonata, Cadillac and more, and I had a salesmen suggest I drive a new 2017 Cadenza, which I did. I am glad that I listed to him. I loved the ride, but I was not going to pay $46K for the top of the line model. The lease deal they had seemed great, but at the end of the day, it was still way too expensive. I knew I wanted a 2017 Limited and preferably white. I found a 2017 used (8200 miles) exactly like I wanted and I saved almost $17k from what it would have cost new. I LOVE THIS CAR. The ride is great, the looks are great and where I was concerned about my gas mileage (the Malibu averaged about 26 mpg around town and I got 32 mpg on the highway), this Cadenza is right there even though it's rated for only 20-28. I drive it like there is an egg under my accelerator and once I get it up to speed, I just hold the gas pedal in place, I don't have to keep feeding it like I did on my Malibu. On a recent highway trip I averaged 37 MPG (YES 37 MPG) and I am getting about 26 mpg around town. What more could a buyer ask for? Great Deal!! Great Looking car!!! Great MPG!!! If you are looking for a nice upscale luxury type sedan, you need to look at the Cadenza. I would highly suggest trying to find a used one and save yourself mega $$$$$.
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Big Car Great Value
Cindy, 08/14/2017
updated 02/22/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
Bigger than BMW 3 or 5 Series. More Comfortable than Mercedes. Better warranty than everyone. What a value! Had this car now for 1.5 years, 34,000 miles. 0 problems. Rides great, most comfortable seats ever. Great value. Best car I have ever owned.
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tom, 09/21/2017
updated 09/24/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
15 of 15 people found this review helpful
nice car better than expected gas mileage great service
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Luxury at a fair price
Robert Alan, 12/12/2018
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
13 of 13 people found this review helpful
In the past 13 years we have owned a 325ci, LR2, Volt, and still own a 2005 Boxster. Avoiding the current SUV trend we were looking for a comfortable sedan with luxury qualities for a fair price. For those who balk at Kia, their vehicles built today are not what they first sold years ago. Remember Datsun, Toyota, and Honda had poor quality cars for years. We recently completed a 5,000 mile, 3 week road trip which included a variety of roads and conditions. I never had any driver fatigue or issues with 600 mile days and actually enjoyed the driving experience that was at all times comfortable, relaxed, and quiet. When power was needed, the engine delivered without haste. It’s not a sport sedan, but really, most driving experiences are controlled by speed limits, so 0 to 60 times are senseless measurements. The Boxster is great for spirited driving. It handles amazingly well but it is not enjoyable for long distance trips especially on crowded highways filled with truck traffic. The Cadenza holds its own in all traffic. It is large enough to be visible by other vehicles and includes the latest safety and infotainment technology to keep you aware in traffic. We average 26.5 mpg in mixed driving and 31 mpg highway only, regular gas. In 18 months of ownership we have not had any service issues other than oil changes and tire rotation. We’re keeping this well made car.
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Love my Cadenza!
Cadenza Owner, 03/23/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful
I was in the market for a new vehicle and went back and forth between looking at small SUVs and cars. I test drove severaal vehicles including a Hyundai Azera. I was close to purchasing the Azera and while looking for the true market on edmunds I started researching comparable vehicles and found the Kia Cadenza. I found a local dealer and test drove the vehicle, I was impressed with not only the style but the technology and safety features for the price; I would’ve had to pay extra on most the vehicles I had test drove before. I opted for the limited trim because of all the features it had including the reddish brown interior leather. I would’ve given it 5 stars except it didn’t have remote start which was a little disappointing but not enough to pass up on this car, I love my Cadenza!
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used classy car.
joe gallagher, 04/21/2019
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
purchased in jan.18 with 4350 miles now has 18600 on 4/20/19 had thermostat replaced under warranty,love the, great gas mileage road 36 mpg better than my motorcycle, great seats,and equipment works.
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Vinnie Scott, 11/05/2017
updated 11/13/2018
2017 Kia Cadenza Technology 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I've owned 3 lexus suv's and 1 sedan. The kia cadenza is very equal if not better then lexus. I'm very impressed with kia. Style, luxury, handling,pricing. Couldn't be more happier with my decision. As the old saying goes. Try it you may like it. Vinnie. New Jersey.
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This 2017 Cadenza Limited is amazing!
East Indy Cadenza Driver, 11/02/2017
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Drive the limited trim first. Get to know the outstanding array of safety, comfort, and convenience features. And, by all means, spend some time with the Harmon Kardon audio system.
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