2015 Kia Cadenza FWD Sedan Canada Prices

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The 2015 Kia Cadenza is a luxury four-door sedan that offers superb design, plenty of high-tech features and above-average performance. The only area where this vehicle is somewhat lacking is in comfort, but that’s not something that detracts from the overall experience. The 3.3-litre V6 engine is particularly impressive with its 293 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque, so even though it’s not a strictly “athletic” vehicle, it still offers quite a bit of juice.




Full Review

The 2015 Kia Cadenza is the second model in Kia’s lineup that attempts to draw luxury car buyers, with a price that’s roughly $40,000. The last year’s model was an experiment of sorts to see if the higher-priced Cadenza would do well since the preceding models carried a significantly lower price tag. The new variant offers a wide variety of features, plenty of style and a fantastic performance, all of which definitely make this sedan worth the money.

On the outside, the 2015 Cadenza isn't what we would call “eye-catching,” but it is good-looking. What will grab your attention are the vehicle’s flowing lines and tasteful proportions that somehow grow on you over time. The biggest highlight of this vehicle’s appearance is its strong resemblance to the new Kia K900 luxury, which allows it to feel more upscale – something that Kia clearly wants from the Cadenza. On of top of that, the Limited models get a new grille design and fender garnish this year, which make it seem even more upscale.

On the inside, the new Kia Cadenza gets a small upgrade this year with the addition of new wood trim and metal accents as well as a new analog clock, LED map and reading lights. Everything else is exactly the same as in the 2014 model. You get the same stylishly straightforward dash as before, which endows the Cadenza with a slight athletic edge. The front-seat occupants will enjoy plenty of comfort, but they might feel more comfortable in another similarly-priced vehicle, like the Toyota Avalon or Ford Taurus. The reason for that is the fact that the seats are not quite plush enough to maximize your comfort level. The rear seat is roomy as well, which is exactly what you’d expect from a large sedan such as this one. The trunk is large enough to fit in several mid-sized bags, and we welcome that.

Under the hood, the Cadenza has a 3.3-litre V6 engine that can produce 293 horsepower and 255 pound-feet of torque. It’s combined with a six-speed automatic transmission and available in a front-wheel-drive setup. Unlike the cabin, the Cadenza’s drivetrain is easily on the same level as the similarly-priced offerings from Toyota, Chevrolet and Hyundai. Fuel economy, on the other hand, is as average as it gets since its ratings are 14.9 litres per 100 kilometres in the city and 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the highway.

Overall, the 2015 Kia Cadenza is a very decent proposition – as far as luxury vehicles go. So, if you’re looking for an upscale sedan that’s relatively affordable, then give the new Cadenza a try.

2015 Kia Cadenza
Reviewed by Unhaggle on .
Rating: 8.4 / 10



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General Specs

Engine 3.3000 L
Horsepower @RPM293
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Body typeSedan
Number of Doors4
Passenger5
Drive TrainFront Wheel Drive
Transmission TypeAutomatic
Power and Performance:

There's only one drivetrain option for the Kia Cadenza: a 3.3-liter V6 engine matched with a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Smooth, quiet and refined, the drivetrain is easily on par with similar offerings from Toyota, Chevrolet, and Hyundai, which shares the same setup. Similarly, fuel economy is about average for the category.

Originally appeared on Kelley Blue Book.

Interiors and Special Features:

The 2015 Kia Cadenza gets an interior upgrade with new wood trim and metal accents, a new analog clock, and LED map and reading lights. Otherwise, things carry over from last year. We like the stylishly straightforward dash, and credit it with a big part of the car's sporty persona. The front seats are comfortable, though not quite best-in-class, and the rear seat is as roomy as you expect from a large sedan. The trunk is large enough to swallow an entire foursome's golf bags. Beyond all that, we really appreciated the Cadenza's overall sense of quality and refinement.

Originally appeared on Kelley Blue Book.

Safety features:

The Cadenza is fitted as standard with dual front, front side, rear side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to a driver's knee airbag, traction and stability control systems and brake force assist with electronic brake force distribution.

Additionally, Limited models come with a lane departure warning system, a blind spot detection system, rear cross-traffic alert and Kia's Advanced Smart Cruise Control. The bulk of the aforementioned electronic driving aids are available as options on the Premium trim.

Originally appeared on Left Lane News.


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