After being named the segment winner in the large car category in AutoPacific’s 2015 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards (VSA) and Ideal Vehicle Awards (IVA), the Kia Cadenza premium sedan is poised to continue its success into the new model year by offering enhanced value. With the updates for the 2016 model year, the Cadenza is now available in three trim levels, broadening the overall appeal of Kia’s premium front-drive sedan.
Slotting below the Premium and Limited models, the new Cadenza base model continues to offer high levels of convenience features, while lowering the cost of entry. The entry Cadenza maintains its premium appearance with upscale exterior features such as 18-inch alloy wheels, projector beam headlights, rear LED combination lamps, and front fog lights.
With navigation standard across the model line, all Cadenzas are equipped with an 8-inch color touchscreen that also features an integrated Rear Camera Display.
Other niceties that have trickled down from the upper trim levels and into the entry-level Cadenza include a premium Infinity®2 audio system, eight-way power adjustable passenger seat that augments a 10-way driver’s seat, leather seat trim, heated front seats, Bluetooth®3 wireless connectivity, steering-wheel mounted audio controls, dual-zone automatic climate control, and a push-start button.
Previously an option, the Panoramic Sunroof has been added to the standard features list for the Premium trim, while reducing the MSRP. Other additions that up the convenience factor in the Premium trim include steering wheel mounted paddle shifters, UVO eServices4 with voice command, a 550-watt Infinity audio system, auto rain-sensing wipers, and a back-up warning1 system. The Luxury Plus Package option gains Blind Spot Detection1 (BSD) with Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA).
At the top of the model line is the SXL, which comes fully equipped with extra features such as 19-inch chrome alloy wheels, LED fog lights, a Surround-View Monitor1, and a rear armrest with pop-out cup holders and USB charging port. The SXL further sets itself apart with a unique front grille, a unique analogue clock, premium headliner, and additional wood grain style trim. Topping off all the changes for the 2016 Cadenza is a new addition to the Premium sedan’s sophisticated color palette with a new Silky Silver exterior paint scheme.
All Cadenzas come equipped with the powerful and smooth-revving 3.3-liter V6 that makes 293 horsepower and 255 lb-ft of torque, and it comes matched with a six-speed automatic transmission that includes a Sportmatic manual shift mode.
What’s New:
- New entry-level Cadenza trim
- Navigation standard on all Cadenzas
- Standard panoramic sunroof on Premium trim
- Luxury Package gains Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear-Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)
Price
| Model | Description | Msrp |
|---|---|---|
| Cadenza Base | 3.3L GDI V6 - 6 A/T | $32,990.00 |
| Cadenza Premium | 3.3L GDI V6 - 6 A/T | $35,990.00 |
| Cadenza SX Limited | 3.3L GDI V6 - 6 A/T | $44,090.00 |
Specifications
| | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | |||
| Type | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Valve System | DOHC, 24 valves/cylinder, Machanical valve lash adjuster | DOHC, 24 valves/cylinder, Machanical valve lash adjuster | DOHC, 24 valves/cylinder, Machanical valve lash adjuster |
| Horsepower (SAE net) | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm | 293 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque (SAE net) | 255 lb. ft. @ 5200 rpm | 255 lb. ft. @ 5200 rpm | 255 lb. ft. @ 5200 rpm |
| Displacement (cc) | 3,342 cc | 3,342 cc | 3,342 cc |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 92 x 83.8 | 92 x 83.8 | 92 x 83.8 |
| Compression ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel System | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled circulation, centrifugal accessory belt driven water pump | Liquid cooled circulation, centrifugal accessory belt driven water pump | Liquid cooled circulation, centrifugal accessory belt driven water pump |
| Emission Control System | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel (87 octane)LEV2 ULEV | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel (87 octane)LEV2 ULEV | Gasoline Unleaded Fuel (87 octane)LEV2 ULEV |
| Electrical System | - | - | - |
| Battery (AH) | 80AH | 80AH | 80AH |
| Alternator | 110A | 110A | 110A |
| Starter | 1.2Kw | 1.2Kw | 1.2Kw |
| Drivetrain | |||
| Transmission | Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic overdrive with Sportmatic™ | Electronically controlled 6-speed automatic overdrive with Sportmatic™ |
| Drive type | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| First | 4.252:1 | 4.252:1 | 4.252:1 |
| Second | 2.654:1 | 2.654:1 | 2.654:1 |
| Third | 1.804:1 | 1.804:1 | 1.804:1 |
| Fourth | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 | 1.386:1 |
| Fifth | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 | 1.000:1 |
| Sixth | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 | 0.772:1 |
| Reverse | 3.393:1 | 3.393:1 | 3.393:1 |
| Final gear ratio | 3.041:1 | 3.041:1 | 3.041:1 |
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Wheelbase (in.) | 112.0 in. | 112.0 in. | 112.0 in. |
| Length (in.) | 195.7 in. | 195.7 in. | 195.7 in. |
| Width (in.) | 72.8 in. | 72.8 in. | 72.8 in. |
| Height (in.) | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. | 58.1 in. |
| Track (in.), (front/rear) | 63.0 in. / 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. / 63.0 in. | 63.0 in. / 63.0 in. |
| Overhang (in.), (front/rear) | 38.2 in. / 45.5 in. | 38.2 in. / 45.5 in. | 38.2 in. / 45.5 in. |
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Head room without Panoramic Sunroof | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 40.0 in. | - | - |
| Rear (in.) | 37.8 in. | - | - |
| Head room with Panoramic Sunroof | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | - | 38.0 in. | 38.0 in. |
| Rear (in.) | - | 37.3 in. | 37.3 in. |
| Leg room | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 36.8 in. | 36.8 in. | 36.8 in. |
| Shoulder room | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip room | - | - | - |
| Front (in.) | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
| Rear (in.) | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. | 55.5 in. |
| Interior volume (cu. ft.) | 106.8 cu. ft. | 106.8 cu. ft. | 106.8 cu. ft. |
| Cargo volume (cu. ft.) | 15.9 cu. ft. | 15.9 cu. ft. | 15.9 cu. ft. |
| Total interior volume (cu. ft.) | 122.7 cu. ft. | 122.7 cu. ft. | 122.7 cu. ft. |
| Min. Turning diameter (ft.) | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. | 36.5 ft. |
| Brakes | |||
| Type | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system | Dual-diagonal, split-circuit, power-assisted braking system |
| Front/rear | 12.6 in. vented discs / 11.2 in. solid discs | 12.6 in. vented discs / 11.2 in. solid discs | 12.6 in. vented discs / 11.2 in. solid discs |
| Booster Size (in.) | 11.0 in. | 11.0 in. | 11.0 in. |
| Parking brake | Mechanical Cable Type | Electronic Parking Brake | Electronic Parking Brake |
| Chassis/Suspension | |||
| Body type | Steel unibody | Steel unibody | Steel unibody |
| Front suspension | Independent MacPherson struts with front stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson struts with front stabilizer bar | Independent MacPherson struts with front stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link type | Multi-link type | Multi-link type |
| Steering | |||
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Electronic Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Rack and pinion, Electronic Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) | Rack and pinion, Electronic Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) |
| Steering gear ratio | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 |
| Lock-to-lock | 2.94 | 2.94 | 2.94 |
| Wheels & Tires | |||
| Wheels | 18 x 7.5 (19 x 8.5 available) | 18 x 7.5 (19 x 8.5 available) | 18 x 7.5 (19 x 8.5 available) |
| Tires | 245/45R-18 (245/40R-19 available) | 245/45R-18 (245/40R-19 available) | 245/45R-18 (245/40R-19 available) |
| Wheels | 7.5J x 18 | 7.5J x 18 (8.0J x 19 OPT) | 8.0J x 19 |
| Tires | 245/45R18 | 245/45R18 (245/40R19 OPT) | 245/40R19 |
| Curb Weight | |||
| Automatic transmission | 3,670 lbs | 3,670 lbs (with 18" wheels) / 3,785 lbs (with 19" wheels) | 3,785 lbs |
| Estimated Fuel Economy | |||
| City/highway/combined | 19/28/22 | 19/28/22 | 19/28/22 |
| Fuel tank capacity (gallons) | 18.5 | 18.5 | 18.5 |
Features & Options
| Mechanical | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) V6 | S | S | S |
| 6-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic™ | S | S | S |
| Paddle Shifters | -- | S | S |
| Front wheel drive | S | S | S |
| Exterior | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| 18" Alloy wheels | S | S | -- |
| 19" Alloy wheels | -- | O | -- |
| Chrome 19" alloy wheels | -- | -- | S |
| Temporary spare tire | S | S | S |
| Unique front grille | -- | -- | S |
| Auto leveling headlamps | S | S | S |
| Projector beam headlights | S | S | -- |
| HID headlamps with Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) | -- | O | S |
| Front fog lights | S | S | -- |
| LED front fog lights | -- | -- | S |
| Rear LED combination lamps | S | S | S |
| Center High-mounted stop lamp (CHMSL) | S | S | S |
| Body-color manual folding outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals | S | -- | -- |
| Body-color electric folding outside mirrors, heated with integrated LED turn signals and puddle lamps | -- | S | S |
| Body-color outside door handles with smart key access for front doors | S | S | S |
| Perimeter approach lighting | S | S | S |
| Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade (express open/close) | -- | S | S |
| Integrated dual exhaust with chrome surround | S | S | S |
| Hydrophobic glass (front door windows) | -- | O | S |
| Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window) | S | S | S |
| UV cut windshield glass | S | S | S |
| Acoustic front windshield (for noise suppression) | S | S | S |
| Rear window defroster | S | S | S |
| Auto rain sensing windshield wipers | -- | S | S |
| Windshield wiper deicer | -- | O | S |
| Locking fuel filler door | S | S | S |
| Front side fender garnish | -- | -- | S |
| SXL emblem | -- | -- | S |
| Interior | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob | S | S | S |
| Heated steering wheel | -- | O | S |
| Power rear sunshade | -- | O | S |
| Tilt and telescoping steering column | S | S | -- |
| Power tilt and telescoping steering column | -- | O | S |
| Adjustable dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors with extension | S | S | S |
| Interior analogue clock | S | S | -- |
| Exclusive analogue clock | -- | -- | S |
| Floor and trunk mats | S | S | -- |
| Exclusive limited floor mats | -- | -- | S |
| LED room and map lamps | -- | -- | S |
| Flocked center glove box and console armrest storage | S | S | S |
| Chrome glove box switch, interior door handles and Surround | -- | -- | S |
| Illuminated glove box | S | S | S |
| Dome light | S | S | S |
| Assist grips (x3) | S | S | S |
| Coat hooks | S | S | S |
| Trunk light | S | S | S |
| Cloth weatherstrip (inside of window frame) | S | S | S |
| Seating & Trim | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| Leather seat trim | S | S | -- |
| Nappa leather seat trim | -- | O | S |
| Premium Nappa leather seat trim, headliner, pillar trim, and rear parcel shelf | -- | -- | O |
| 10-way adjustable driver's seat with power lumbar support | S | S | S |
| Driver's seat cushion extension | -- | O | S |
| 8-way power adjustable front passenger seat | S | S | S |
| Heated front seats | S | S | S |
| Integrated Memory System: Driver's seat, outside mirrors, tilt and telescoping steering column | -- | O | S |
| Ventilated driver's seat | -- | O | S |
| Ventilated passenger seat | -- | O | S |
| Heated rear outboard seats | -- | O | S |
| Wood grain accented instrument panel and front upper door panels | S | S | S |
| Wood grain style trim including steering wheel and shift knob | -- | S | S |
| Additional wood grain accents on window switch surrond | -- | -- | S |
| Front seat back pockets, fabric type | S | S | -- |
| Front seat back pockets, hard type | -- | -- | S |
| Front centre arm rest with flocked storage area, dual cup holders with folding covers, and 12V power outlet | S | S | S |
| Rear centre armrest with dual cup holders | S | S | -- |
| Rear centre armrest with popout cupholders and USB charging port | -- | -- | S |
| Comfort, Convenience & Technology | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| Dual zone automatic climate control with rear ventilation | S | S | S |
| Power front windows with auto up/down and pinch protection | S | S | S |
| Navigation System with 8" touchscreen color display with integrated rear camera | S | S | S |
| UVO eServices infotainment system with voice-command | S | S | S |
| AM/FM/CD/MP3/SiriusXM audio system | S | S | S |
| USB/auxiliary input jacks | S | S | S |
| Infinity audio system with 550 watts including 8 speakers | S | -- | -- |
| Infinity audio system with 550 watts including 12 speakers with surround sound and subwoofer | -- | S | S |
| Bluetooth® wireless technology with audio streaming | S | S | S |
| 7-inch TFT LCD meter cluster and information display | -- | O | S |
| Cruise control | S | S | S |
| Smart Key entry with push button ignition | S | S | S |
| Auto-dimming rear view mirror with Homelink® and compass | S | S | S |
| Steering wheel-mounted audio/Bluetooth® wireless technology/cruise-control buttons | S | S | S |
| Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters | -- | S | S |
| Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold | -- | O | S |
| Trip computer | S | S | S |
| Safety & Security Systems | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| Dual front advanced air bags | S | S | S |
| Full-length side curtain air bags | S | S | S |
| Dual front and rear seat-mounted side air bags | S | S | S |
| Front seat-belt pretensioners | S | S | S |
| Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors | S | S | S |
| Front seat-belt reminder | S | S | S |
| Energy absorbing steering column | S | S | S |
| Hood buckling creases and safety stops | S | S | S |
| Emergency internal trunk release | S | S | S |
| Immobilizer | S | S | S |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | S | S | S |
| Brake Assist Control (BAS) | S | S | S |
| Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | S | S | S |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | S | S | S |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | S | S | S |
| Hill-start Assist Control (HAC) | S | S | S |
| Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | S | S | S |
| 3-point seat belts | S | S | S |
| Front and rear crumple zones | S | S | S |
| Side-impact door beams | S | S | S |
| Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) | S | S | S |
| Rear child-safety door locks | S | S | S |
| Impact sensing auto door unlock | S | S | S |
| First aid kit | -- | O | S |
| Dynamic Driving Systems | Base | Premium | SX Limited |
| Back-up warning system | -- | S | S |
| Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) | -- | O | S |
| Blind Spot Detection (BSD) | -- | O | S |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) | -- | O | S |
| Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS) | -- | O | S |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | -- | -- | S |