The 2020 Kia Cadenza range has been slimmed down to two trim levels, with the former base model being no longer. It also receives a host of exterior styling revisions, including a redesigned hood, grille, and bumper.
Kia installs the same powertrain in all Cadenzas. Now producing 293 horsepower (down by 3), the 3.3-liter V6 engine teams with an eight-speed automatic transmission, replacing the prior six-speed unit. Dual exhaust is standard. Fuel economy is estimated by the EPA at 20 mpg in city driving, 28 mpg on the highway, and 23 mpg... Read more »
There have been big changes at Kia in the last few years, and sharp styling has been central to the Korean carmaker's surging reputation. The Cadenza has a much sportier image than the Hyundai Azera, its corporate cousin with which it shares a platform, or the segment's benchmark Toyota Avalon. Read more »
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