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Used 2020 Kia Cadenza Consumer Reviews

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2 out of 5 stars

Lexus ES-350 knock off

Dan, 07/03/2019
updated 01/06/2020
2017 Kia Cadenza Limited 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 23 people found this review helpful

I've had my 2017 Cadenza for about two years. It's been quite reliable with no major problems. I've had two factory recalls for minor sensor failures. And, the pano sunroof has a lot of rattles when open or in the vent position. I'm waiting patiently to say good bye to it. Not that it's lousy car, I'm done with low-riding sedans. The ride is not great. Winter driving is challenging due to the poor choice of tires. It will make a cheap, good used car for the next owner as the depreciation rate on Korean cars is very steep. Update: I dumped this pig 11/30/19 for a 2020 Lexus NX which I love. Good riddance to Kia and sedans.

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5 out of 5 stars

2019 Cadenza Vroom Vroom and comfortable!

Midwest Driver, 12/29/2022
2019 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I was shocked at how comfortable and fast this car is. I'm not typically a fast driver, but when you have to get up and go in this thing, its as fast any any car I've had. The inside is spacious, comfortable and quiet. I love this car. The drive modes are as described and the trunk is a great size. Its a great large, but not too large size car that is great for either a couple or a family. Gas mileage is much better than I thought also. It also has great sporty lines that prevent it from looking boring or like another rental car. The chrome tip dual exhausts are an awesome feature!

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Excellent

Niecie, 10/06/2022
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Car is great , very clean, and overall nice with low miles. Excellent Sedan and won’t break the bank with insurance

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5 out of 5 stars

Mini Genesis.

Sonny, 06/24/2024
2018 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

We have a Hyundai Genesis in the family and that has a 5.0 Kia has a 3.3 L which is fun because I’ve driven both of course the 5.0 is faster, but the Kia is quick in sport mode.

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4 out of 5 stars

nice rider

CEE, 12/09/2020
2017 Kia Cadenza Premium 4dr Sedan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 4 people found this review helpful

needs more power

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