The 2020 Kia Cadenza Actually Got Pretty Good Reviews—But Good Luck Finding One
Alexandra Maloney
· 3 min read
The 2020 Kia Cadenza got great reviews from sites like
Consumer Reports
and U.S. News
. The bad news? The car has been discontinued
. That means, if you’re in the car buying
market, the chances of getting your hands on a 2020 Kia Cadenza, even a used one, are unfortunately low.But, it isn’t impossible. Here, we’re going over everything you need to know about the 2020 Kia Cadenza, including why it was discontinued, so you can decide if you want to set out on a quest to find this sweet ride.
What is the 2020 Kia Cadenza?
Car and Driver
describes the 2020 Kia Cadenza as “a signal of Kia’s successful march toward luxury-oriented products.” 2020 was the newest and last model for the Cadenza, and it came with an upgraded exterior, a luxury interior, and a V6 engine carrying up to 290 horsepower.The 2020 Kia Cadenza came in two models: Technology and Limited. The Technology model starts around $38,885 while the Limited model comes in around $44,585 as a starting price. Both cars offer luxury features and feel at a reasonable price point compared to standard
luxury car brands
. U.S. News rated the 2020 Kia Cadenza as No. 1 in their ranking of 2020
Affordable Large Cars
. Consumer Reports also rated it highly, giving it a five out of five in categories like transmission, braking, and seat comfort (both front and rear). In all other categories, Consumer Reports gave the car a four out of five, except fuel economy where it earned a three out of five. Notable features of the 2020 Kia Cadenza
The 2020 Kia Cadenza really shines with its interior features and design that make it feel like you’re driving a true luxury vehicle. The car has leather trimmed seats, beautiful quilted panels, and a large 12.3-inch infotainment system that’s a touchscreen for drivers.
The Cadenza also provides impressive storage, making it a great car for road trips or large
families
. Car and Driver reported they could fit six carry-on suitcases in just the trunk of the Cadenza alone. The space available would only increase as you fold the seats down. Plus, the car earned impressive safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It also has a lengthy warranty policy: the basic limited warranty covers five years or up to 60,000 miles.
Why was it discontinued?
The root of the issue with the Kia Cadenza was the lack of sales. According to
Kelley Blue Book
, despite the car’s impressive ratings, luxury feel, and stylish exterior, the Kia Cadenza sold just 1,265 units in 2020. Many criticized the Cadenza for having a lack of power and not-so-great handling. We also saw in Consumer Reports’ ratings of the car that it wasn’t environmentally friendly, scoring a five out of 10 on greenhouse gas emissions and a three out of 10 on smog rating.
Kia currently has no plans to bring back or replace the 2020 Kia Cadenza with any other model.
