Kia Cadenza VG
First generation · 2014–2016 · 3 model years · 4 trims
Photo: 2016 Kia Cadenza in Platinum Graphite, Front Right, 08-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Cadenza VG Light Graphite (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Cadenza VG Light Graphite (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: KIA CADENZA (VG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2016 Kia Cadenza in Platinum Graphite, Rear Left, 08-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2016 Kia Cadenza in Platinum Graphite, Front Right, 08-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cadenza VG Light Graphite (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cadenza VG Light Graphite (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CADENZA (VG) China by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2016 Kia Cadenza in Platinum Graphite, Rear Left, 08-02-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | |||||||
| Base · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $32,990 |
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $35,990 |
| SX Limited AT · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $44,090 |
| 2015 | |||||||
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $34,900 |
| Limited · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $43,800 |
| 2014 | |||||||
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $35,100 |
| Limited · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 293 | 255 lb-ft | 6-speed automatic | FWD | 19/28 (22) | $42,400 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.