Kia Cadenza YG
Second generation · 2017–2020 · 4 model years · 3 trims
Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, front right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Cadenza (YG) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, rear left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, rear right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, front left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, front right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Cadenza (YG) Washington DC Metro Area, USA by OWS Photography, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2017 Kia Cadenza Premium in Snow White Pearl, rear left, 2025-05-21 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, rear right, 11-01-2022 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | |||||||
| Technology · Sedan | 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $37,850 |
| Limited · Sedan | 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $43,550 |
| 2019 | |||||||
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (23) | $33,100 |
| Technology · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (23) | $38,200 |
| Limited · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/27 (23) | $44,100 |
| 2018 | |||||||
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $32,290 |
| Technology · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $39,290 |
| Limited · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $44,690 |
| 2017 | |||||||
| Premium · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $31,990 |
| Technology · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $38,990 |
| Limited · Sedan | Transverse 3.3L V6 DOHC Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) | 290 | 253 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 20/28 (23) | $44,390 |
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.