2017 Kia Cadenza Limited Review

[@jarlmaster47]

Someone get this man more subs. Some of the best car reviews on youtube!

[@bobbykingston]

I couldn't agree more.

[@MandusahRamirez]

Tom is the Best

[@andym1223]

My grandfather just got a 2018 limited, and it is very fun to ride in and drive. Lots of features, very comfortable. The white interior is very nice. It does not attract heat as much. We also looked at a Lexus ES350, and the kia definitely outperformed it.

[@abdulrahmannn]

Man Kia did a good job

[@abdulrahmannn]

But does this compare to a Toyota Avalon 2016?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

Yes. Why wouldn't it?

[@namduong7509]

The Avalon is nicer inside, with good interior door drawers and an actual stitched dashboard (not just stitching on injection-molded plastic like the Lexus ES350). It also offers a very good hybrid powertrain, which is very quiet. Toyota is a few grand cheaper, but lacks heads up display which the top Cadenza has. Avalon has 11 instead of 12 speakers.

[@shethjones4494]

Avalon is missing quite a few things found on this car actually.

[@boostedscooby1]

Their design are very eye appealing. Ever since Peter Schreyer took over when he came over from audi.

[@TheLifeOnHigh]

Wow that's a beauty. And the amber colored LED DRLs are a nice touch.

[@ELP1125]

TheLifeOnHigh there's actually parking lights that can just use as drls

[@legendray2008]

Tom, you are so professional and fabulous!

[@jmluc90]

Hey Tom, I used to watch your car reviews a long time ago and somehow lost track of you over the years. Glad I found you tonight still doing it :-)

[@boostedscooby1]

I currently drive a 5 year old kia forte . To be honest I only had to change oil and refuel the car. No other problems what so ever. Over 75,000 plus miles. Do I regret getting the kia? Absolutely NOT! I will be up grading to a kia stinger as soon as they are available but I will be keeping the forte for as long as possible. Great little daily commuter.

[@Azmodan911]

Nice car....and great video, Tom, as always!

[@p00pie]

I always love your life anecdotes. Driven Car reviews forever!!!!!

[@MandusahRamirez]

Tom should have over a Million Subscribers! He’s got the best quality videos! He’s up there with MotoMan, Straight Pipes & Steve Hammes‼️💪🏽

[@gary9351]

Love your reviews. Keep up the great work Tom!!!

[@amg_gts1239]

Love your reviews.

[@michaelnobles2643]

What a beautiful car! Makes my Ford Fusion look relatively dowdy, lol! Awesome review and reviewer!

[@olekiller11]

this car looks pretty good and has amazing features. if they would only offer AWD it would be selling like hot cakes

[@baldheadlogic]

I really like this exterior and interior design. This looks much better outside than the current Optima.

[@jeffreysegal2065]

Even tho I liked the nerdier-looking 1st generation, this new one is really gorgeous. I really like that it's FWD also.

[@mohammedalomari1998]

Great review as always Thanks alot

[@khalid-jp4nz]

man u deserve much more than 40k

[@khalid-jp4nz]

subs

[@ram64man]

Do you know if Kia are going to bring this to Europe in rhd?

[@ksorsomeplace]

I would not think the addition of AWD would be a bonus. It adds weight, maintenance, decreases fuel economy, and changes the handling dynamic for the worse. In SE Michigan, my front wheel drive car has never made me wish for an AWD variant.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

For those looking to spend less money on their Kia sedan, here's a look at the 2017 Kia Optima- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3PWnJamfKapedE

[@Agent77X]

No AWD nor full trunk pass through however! Only a small ski pass through. Both necessities for me since I live in northern climates! Everything is excellent!

[@clairekennedy8767]

Underrated car

[@backlash660]

Love the interior . I like most of the exterior except the nose . I will add this to the list when looking for my next car .

[@jdmusicvideos5]

i love your videos

[@darylandall5481]

tom voelk. how tall are u ? is this car comfortable ?

[@2jazzen]

Like always..Great review! Tom.You are right! In korea, Cadenza is called K7. Optima has another name...It is K5~

[@TAEbot]

Only thing missing is AWD... East coast buyers need it!

[@sportsMike87]

shifter is straightforward. something American brands fail to do.

[@franciscoborges7875]

Esse é o sedan mais lindo da kia e quando chegar ao Brasil eu vou comprar um desses

[@misterliquidcity]

Im surprised i like this car i was very underwhelemd with the genesis g80. Genesis interior just seemed boring and dated to me. I am car shopping and am currently all over the place. But most luxury cars i have been looking at have been around 70 k dollars. This is 42k almost half the price. Definitely something to consider.

[@jaredshelton4718]

Wish I had this car

[@SICKSIDEFILMZ]

Nice review...

[@ARB0204]

Kia is more appealing than Mazda

[@tbvjqor123]

Agreed

[@mrheyfuckoff1]

Odd, never heard of anyone preferring Kia over Mazda.

[@ahmadfreshb0y]

Agreed 💯

[@jaredshelton4718]

@@mrheyfuckoff1 Mazda sucks

[@yass123]

Happy new year, Tom. Can you please drive the Lexus GSF?

[@DrivenCarReviews]

I'll look into it. No promises though.

[@mohsenkh2693]

thanks to your review . it very good .

[@ThorMaxx]

This car has come a long way from the Sephia days or lore....

[@KennyPang]

the design is growing on me.

[@Lteeno_heet]

I agree AWD would be nice

[@hughn1]

Tom, I miss your reviews in the New York Times.

[@RidingWithJahv]

1:19 a full fuel tank? :o

[@DrivenCarReviews]

And your point is...?

[@RidingWithJahv]

I almost never see press vehicles with a full tank.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

A couple things there. Sometimes, if the light is right when the car is first delivered, the first thing I do with the car is get as much of the photography done as possible while the car is clean. I can put the commentary in later. Second, since I'm with NYT, I am required to return the vehicle the way it was delivered and that means with a full tank of gas.

[@RidingWithJahv]

ahh okay cool.

[@namduong7509]

Do you have to wash it, too? Wonder how the white leather will hold up to dirt stains.

[@dezzeng]

I don't think the Cadenza has lane keeping assistant system, only lane departure warning.

[@jaredshelton4718]

It has Lane Keep Assist

[@ThorMaxx]

HEY TOM'S WIFE... You should hear what your hubby is saying behind your back!!! :P

[@MandusahRamirez]

This is what the 2020 Kia K5(Optima) looks like now

[@201950201950]

I love those Amber day time running lights. I do wish they'd hire someone to redesign that Horrible Kia badge.

[@jaredshelton4718]

The KIA badge looks sexy

[@AirLancer]

So what do you do with all that toilet paper anyway?

[@MarioDallaRiva]

Thanks, Tom. What's that? Your wife drives a hard bargain?? Yeah, I'm sure that's what you said.

[@markofexcellence5209]

2012, 2015, and 2017 Hyundai owner here. All of them have been terrible in terms of reliability and Hyundai does whatever they can to get out of warranty responsibility! I would be very careful. The 2017 was my final Hyundai purchase. In fact, as I type this comment, I'm waiting on the dealer to repair it for the 5th time this year. So for about 4 months total out of this year, I've been relying on a rental car. Very inconvenient.

[@ryanlavallee3239]

Maybe you have a dealer issue

[@UnenthusedEnthusiast]

Why would you keep buying them then? I had the past model Cadenza and currently have a Sorrento. One of the only 2 cars that I have had with no recalls Or issues. I've had ford, chevy, Nissan (which was great besides the titan xd) jeep, Toyota. All had two or more recalls and/or additional mechanic issues. Don't forget the cadenza is rated #1 on JD power for quality and Kia is rated higher than most high luxury brands

[@jaredshelton4718]

Liar

[@Niro.C]

The Cadenza is a very nice car, but it needs more engine options such as a hybrid or a proper diesel engine.

[@tbvjqor123]

Diesel engines are available in certain countries where the demand is high. For North American market, I don't think we will be seeing one.

[@JWard2]

he said it has lane keep assist. It does not

[@jaredshelton4718]

It does have Lane Keep Assist

[@siphotos3282]

Tom Volkswagen

[@DevPack]

In this class i would go for the new Buick Lacrosse...

[@76carmel]

DevPack Or Lexus ES350.

[@anthonyson9878]

Except the cadenza is a better car? Check any review site and see how the buick scores vs this kia

[@anthonyson9878]

ES is ranked last on car and driver's mid-size luxury class, 15th place out of 15 cars. Also, the es is mid-size while the cadenza is a full-size car.

[@DevPack]

Im going by reliabiltity and Lexus are Buick are the most reliable

[@tbvjqor123]

?? Kia ranks #1 in J.D power quality. How are Lexus and Buick more reliable than Kia??

[@DjdMenis]

Not probably.

[@zenaidapiedade6623]

i wont the price please

[@76carmel]

Want AWD with your full-sized sedan? Try Buick LaCrosse and Ford Taurus.

[@jaredshelton4718]

I'd rather have the Cadenza....something that won't break in 2 years

[@CupidinColorado]

All wheel drive is only a few thousand dollars usually- when offered in sedans. It's a shame it's not offered here. Imagine the market share that would be carved out? Crying shame!

[@TreyH2253]

I love that so much but Lexus is my brand. Not for the name but for the quality.

[@jaredshelton4718]

Kia is my brand, I don't want to touch a Lexus...

[@devn3813]

It's a great car but the engine would make me not get it.

[@jaredshelton4718]

Why?

[@jdguillen]

Literally a g80

[@DrivenCarReviews]

G80 is on a rear drive platform.

[@aldobecerra3139]

Nice car. Scams debadge though

[@toptohyekoms]

This looks like a China clone s90

[@dodgeyaussie]

Wow that grill/bumper arrangement is ugly. And that steering wheel...

[@jaredshelton4718]

Looks great

[@helpmenow7]

Nice car that nobody wants

[@namduong7509]

All of the non-top spec trims look crappy inside. =(