The Kia Cadenza is a great choice for anyone in the market for a four-door full-size sedan. The Cadenza combines an attractive design with a slew of safety and technology features. Crossovers are more popular these days, but a well-made sedan like the Kia Cadenza causes you to think twice about automatically opting for a crossover. Discover below all you need to know about the 2017 Kia Cadenza and what makes it so good.
Excellent Safety
It’s a given that your car comes with the bare minimum level of safety that protects you and your occupants. But Kia goes way beyond the bare minimum with the 2017 Cadenza. At its very foundation, Kia designed the Cadenza for maximum protection. A special ‘Iso-Structure’ construction gives the Cadenza a lightweight yet incredibly strong build.
Then, there are a plethora of active safety features, including traction control to keep the wheels from spinning out of control upon acceleration. You also reap the benefit of a vehicle stability management system that increases driving control in tough conditions. An antilock braking system reduces skidding while a brake assist system helps you out in emergencies. Finally, an advanced airbag system with included sensors ensures complete protection for all occupants during an accident.
Top Technology
Kia excels with the available tech features in the 2017 Kia Cadenza. In addition to the active safety features, you get a 360-degree parking camera. For entertainment, smartphone integration is standard. Both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay come included, meaning you can access important phone functions right from the dashboard. You’ll even have your texts read aloud to you via the available 12-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system. There are two USB ports to charge your mobile devices with.
Impressive Powertrain
The base engine comes included across all three trim levels of the 2017 Kia Cadenza. You get a 3.3-liter V6 engine for your money that outputs power ratings of 290 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. The base engine comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission that offers smooth shifting and a comfortable, easy ride. The standard driving system across all trims is a front-wheel drive system.
In terms of performance from the engine, you can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 6.8-seconds, which is impressive. Expect to come to a complete stop from a speed of 60 mph within 115 feet. Combined with the responsive brake pedal, the Kia Cadenza is easy to slow down in.
Smooth Aesthetics
The interior brings a sense of luxury to you with quilted seat bolsters and a padded driver’s knee rest for superior comfort. Available LED daytime lighting and a stylish tiger nose grille gives the Kia Cadenza a bold, attractive exterior. The Z-shaped daytime running lights are particularly eye-catching. A heated steering wheel and heated seats add another element of comfort. The panoramic sunroof provides more light and some pleasant fresh air for warm weather driving.
If you’re looking for a sleek sedan with a reliable engine and the full range of both safety and technology features, you can’t go wrong with the 2017 Kia Cadenza.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.