Kia Cadenza Review 🇰🇷 - First drive of 2020 Kia Cadenza ~ Fresh from Korea!
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- We showed you design of 2020 Kia Cadenza on last June 12th. And yesterday on June 27th, we had a chance to briefly drive the new Kia Cadenza at the media test drive in Korea. Is it better than Hyundai Azera? Let’s go for the first drive~
Competition: Hyundai Azera, Lincoln MKZ, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima
![[First Look]2020 KIA Cadenza 3.0 GDi POV Driving Impression](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/l7kon6fzWYQ/mqdefault.jpg)
The Cadenza looks like a premium car with a budget price tag. KIA's killing it these days. I like my new Telluride.
Yes, they really upgraded interior in right direction. thank you.
Congratulations on your Telluride! Beautiful car
@YungGBone124127134 Yes, this! The first generation was much nicer with a traditional grille.
@YungGBone124127134 I think Lexus is the worst offender by far, but the others you described all get honorable mention...haha!!!
This car is flagships killer 👌
In a simple word; "Hot! Kia is knocking on the American luxury and SUV market's door and doing a damn good job of it! Good job Kia from the USA!
Yes, i like the new design.
The new Cadenza is truly a break from the bland past. It's grill, head lights, body contours all say we are not the other guys we're Kia!
I like it very much. Boldness
in design can be frightening to executives but if you do your homework you payoff is the best car of the year. Toyota should be concerned. Great video Charlie.
Thank you Aaron. Yes this fresh car looks promising. Thanks.
I really love the interior of this car, & that brown color is dope!!! Great video like always!
Yes love the new interior with brown color. Thanks
Very elegant. Looks like it could do battle with the Avalon and Maxima.
Exactly. Best K7 or Cadenza upto date.
The 2020 new Sonata is the coolest new sedan on the market, super slick styling that's a singularly unique departure, with Hyundai taking chances.
I own a 2017 Cadenza, and it's absolutely fantastic! I'm very happy with the car, especially for its price considering how nice it looks and the features it has. And this facelift really takes the 2017 design and pushes it to another level! It's a very beautiful update. Korean cars are where it's at right now, JD Power ranked Genesis, Kia, and Hyundai as the top 3 most reliable brands of 2019 which is fantastic
Yes, this one is best design ever for Cadenza. thank you.
I think it looks aggressive, yet sophisticated.
Yes, like the new looks.
I can't wait for the full review the new cadenza looks very premium and has a luxury look very nice I know you are pressed for time so I can't wait for the full review would like to see more of the safety features and the BBM blind view monitor I think it's an exciting new feature in many of the new cars thank you for this quick look I look forward to the longer review thank you.
Yes, we will be back with Full Review. thank you.
Eventually I could see myself upgrading from my K5 to this lovely K7 😊
Yes, nice change for this one,
I love Korean cars and this one looks pretty nice.
The K7 is and looks very elegant Luxurious beautiful and high end
I really appreciate the new grill design and i think it looks aggressive and sporty. Finally kia and Hyundai are being bold about their vehicle design and this is lovely 😋
Yes, like the bold design. thanks
I hope the new one comes to the US soon. We have a 2018 and that one is great, this one looks even better.
Keep up the good reviews Charlie 👌🏽👌🏽
Thank you sir and have a wonderful time, Eddie.
Could you do a Stinger review? Been waiting ages to see you rip the roads with one.
Yes, Kante. Will try to look on that as well. thank you.
Greeting from Australia.Thank you Charlie, first class presentation as always. I would have to say it's the best looking Kia to date. Love the new frontal look, and the rear styling incorporating the LED lamps is genius, as they actually assimilate with it. Looking forward to an in depth review from you later. Cheers...
Thank you David. We will keep it coming .Thanks and please do support us by subscribing.
Absolutely love it, super aggressive looking yet refined with a classy luxury car swagger. 😍🤤
Yes, this one they nailed the styling finally. thanks
I'm either choosing this or the new sonata. Another great video. Thanks for never disappointing us.
Ulot 23 fully loaded 2020sonata or this hmmm
thank you.
@@JustxLiving909 it's a tough one man, especially if it's the N version of the sonata. Sigh!
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Thank you sid~~
Best car reviews on RUclips... Period
Thank you Larry. ^^
Wow!!! This is going to be my first Luxury Car... Can't wait till it hits the U.S....( Great Review) 👍😀
Thank you Christopher. It will be exported sometime early next year starting with US market. Thank you.
I can't wait for the full review Charlie! Thanks. I love the visual changes they made to this car. But I'm disappointed with the engine options we have in Korea. A car in this class MUST have more power. I'd be surprised if they go to the US with this lineup.
Yes, John. I am not sure whether they will keep 3.3 for the US market. Let's wait and see.
@@AsianPetrolhead Maybe they should use the new 3.8L from the Palisade in the K7 for the US....and in Korea!
Hope it comes to the UK
Really like the design of this REFRESHED Cadenza both inside & out, maybe a little more than Azera, but it's really splitting hairs at this point. I would be happy owning this handsome vehicle, or Hundai Azera, more so than anything currently coming out of Japan. The reason being I believe Kia's/Hyundai's quality is better in all areas, they have better features, better warranties overall, and are better value's IMO!!!!!
Yes, like the new design. Finally going on right direction. thanks Tucson56.
Very stylish, very practical infotainment with both 12.3" displays but with enough common sense to include buttons that a person driving a car can learn and use safely, I cannot wait for the 2020 Optima!! 👐🏾
Yes, probably coming to us end of this year. thanks
Nice design, this has always been a nice package. Great job of showing the car to us.
Thank you Troy.
1:56 it’s the 2nd generation, the first generation released in 2009, y’all don’t have it in the US but we do in Asia.
your reviews are the best! can't wait for the full review
Thank you Kevin. Will do try to book the car ASAP. Thank you.
Love the initial review Charlie! Can't wait until you get a tester and really put her through her paces! Haha!!! Looks very well built with a super comfortable interior... the HP output is great for 3.0 liters!
Yes, James. We will try to get one ASAP. thank you.
This car looks mature and handsome perfect for middle age person to ride around. If it can get AWD this would sell well since many areas around the world are having problems with weathers. It's only thing prevents many people from owning sedans. Most Korean sedans except for luxury models don't have AWD. Japanese cars started to offer AWD on most of their models and it's big advantage in market shares.
Yes, it looks very good.
If I'd visit Korea I would mostly look out for the cars over there. So refreshing designs.
Yes, do visit us Tom
Asian Petrolhead is the first to get any new Korean car before the west, great You Tube channel!
I have a 2014 cadenza, love it and if they keep making them I'll gladly upgrade in the coming years.
Yes, they will probably keep making them.
I'm loving it
So nice!
Thank you Mr. Ahn.
Hyundai/Kia is rocking these days
Yes, and i hope they continue being this way. Making great cars in affordable prices.
Love the front design. Imagine the Kia Morning with updated front design. Will look really cool.
That would be super cool!
It’s a nice car, I was hoping to see a v6 engine make 300hp+ but it’s a very handsome car!
Yes, i hope they drop twin turbo charged 3.3L from genesis. that would be sweet.
I am surprised about the power and torque of the V6 engine. It seems that the output is an engine generation behind. The magical number now for full size premium class seems to be 300hp. The rear design with all the horizontal lines seems to be too tall.
Yes i do agree about the taillamp being too tall. And nowdays Hyundai and Kia is lowering their hp numbers to enhance mpg and daily driverbility.
The U.S. version of Kia Cadenza have the 3.3 v6 engine running at 290hp.
I think that the engine is still plenty competitive, the new 2020 Subaru Legacy is a 260HP turbo. 200-300 seems to be the sweet spot for most vehicles anyways
Design is sharp. This may be my next car!
I like this facelift. Really suite as executive car. Although sure will not come to my country, but I'm waiting for your review for 2.5 version.
Where are you from?
Malaysia
I just Loved this car especially your reviews . Trying to get ready to get my money together to buy one ❤️🤟🏽😂
Thank you Larry!
Only one word : Amazing 👌
Glad you like it.
Thanks for another great review! Just a suggestion, to measure the interior noise, maybe consider getting a decimal meter and showcase it during your review to share with your viewers. That way we can know how the noise level compares to other models.
Yes, we do have the decimal meter. But it fluctuates so much it is hard to give you a data from the meter. But we will think about it. thank you.
i like it very much, sharp new design! I almost bought the 2014 model but I didn't want fwd. I bought 2014 300C JVL AWD 5.7 HEMI. i agree the previous look was not very appealing. so much tech and comfort for the price . very underrated unknown vehicle in the U S A . another great review , i enjoy all your vids. not to long and full of all the info i would need to know.
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I am digging that aggressive front end👌
Nice, change
Very beautiful car.
Glad you like it.
X-lent looking vehicle. Really like the concave style grille......
Wow. concave style grille. I like how it sounds.
Thank you for your videos, I like them all.
Thank you Jake
Thanks for a great review in the short time you had. Any news if the US version would get a bigger engine and All wheel drive?
Well, US version would be similar in size and would start to be exported around sometime early next year. no words about all wheel drive though. thank you.
DangerousDan...This version of the K7 can't support AWD. We will have to wait for a full remake to see that option.
이번 k7 진짜 정말 잘나온거 같아요 ㅎ
네 이번에 드디어 정말 잘 나온 것 같습니다. ㅎ
Asian Petrolhead 정말 디자인이 날이갈수록 발전하네요 ㅎ 셀토스도 나오면 영상으로 한번 꼭 다뤄주세여!
Great review, I'm still a fan of the first generation styling more than this generation.
Yes, Daniel. Me, too.
I’m glad they didn’t change the front grill.
They kind of enhanced it, and i like it better. thank you Steve.
Front of the Cadenza looks almost like the refreshed BMW 7 Series.
Yes, a bit right?
Asian Petrolhead if the Cadenza came to markets like India, it will give a very tough competition to the Skoda Superb. But I am surprised about the 3.0L V6 produces 266 HP while the outgoing 2nd generation (pre-facelift) model in North America has a 3.3L V6 produces 290 HP. And when will this facelift be released in United States and other markets?
But still, I like Kia a lot, especially this Cadenza/K7 and the K900/K9 and the rest of their lineup. Luxury at affordable prices (like giving heated and cooled seats in the Forte EX, a compact sedan sold in North America (sold as the Cerato in other parts of the world)).
looks good
Yes!
HYUNDAI/KIA FUCKING SNAPPED!! THEY ARE COMING TO SERVE!!
Yes, they are serious.
stunning car , with high quality assembly
Yes, like this new interior.
Good review given the short time you had the vehicle, one thing that has me guessing is the whole warranted part of a car purchase, be it used or new, I know it started out as a sales hook but now it is a real reason in picking one brand over another, and should be easier to understand so a proper evaluation can be done, I am very close to buying a new/used Kia, and only need to check on a few more data points,
Thank you Tom. Didn’t have much time but glad you guys are enjoying it. As far as the warranty goes Hyundai and Kia do provide class leading programs, so i don’t think you have to worry about them. I do drive cars to limits but Hyundai and Kias are very reliable now days. Thanks for tuning in Tom.
Mixed between Audi and BMW? But it's looking very pretty 👍👍
Yeap, seems like the best one so far
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Kia is the king of sedans in my opinion
Optima
K7
Stinger
K9
All these 4 are just the best sedan cars in my opinion
wow. big complement for Kia.
Just curious... if you have choice between a high spec Kia K5 or a low spec Kia K7 which would you choose?... or would you wait for the Kia k5 gt?... Love your review style...
Thank you. Well, i would choose K7, because it is so much more quite and a bit more roomy and feels more upscale compared to K5.
@@AsianPetrolhead Thank you... good advice... keep up the great content...
Compare with the new sonata?
Sonata is d seg...
Well compare this to Azera.
Perfect Best Design
I seriously wonder if this car will become our new Optima in Australia!
No this is bigger brother of Optima. Stay tuned, i think Kia is also getting ready to roll out new Optima sometime this year in Korea. Thanks.
@@AsianPetrolhead Thanks for that info Charlie and I know where to come when they do announce it ;)
Very beautiful looks more comfortable,waiting for same Tesla technology in south korean cars soon.
thank you. Qaiser.
Thanks for review Charlie. It easily is the most perfect interior to me. One thing i dont like about hyundai/kia interior is the back of front seat made by nasty plastics. Hope they can fix it !!!!
Yes, love the interior.
Charlie ... since you are much more knowledgeable about the details, could you help me out. I can’t decide between the new K900 and Cadenza. What, in your opinion are the major differences? Worth the splurge?
Well, Rob. To make it simple, if you want rear wheel drive larger sedan then go with K900. But if you want more affortable front wheel drive, then go with Cadenza.
Wow! Very nice. See that it has K7 on the back. I recently purchased a Kia Cerato GT and decided to take the “Cerato” badge off the back and replaced it with a “K3” badge. Does that badge change make sense? Thanks
Yes, Cerato = Forte = K3. So you are okay. thank you David.
The new front looks elegant and TBH that tiny 4 cylinder engine is going to struggle with such big car. I'd like to see the diesel performance to see if the lag it's under control. The interior it's a 8/10, I hate digital dash.
Yes, i will try to show you 2.2 diesel variant as well. thank you.
Smartstream G2.5 sounds like a recipe for an engine recall
Well. Hope not. They made it fix old problems.
KIA can really design cars.
Yes, big improvements
I really like the grill and head light desing very maserati but still kia 👍🔥
Yes, JOb. do agree.
Waiting for the Kia Seltos too.
Yeah, me, too.
@@AsianPetrolhead your reviews are so much better than the other so-called experts, in detail & precise.
Overall, the new 2020 Kia K7 looks fantastic. However, there are several things Kia needs to change for the US model: the steering wheel, side mirrors, inside door handles, and the wood thing that connects with them as it looks like a fake wallpaper. And I don't understand why Kia doesn't have the built-in rear cup holders like other car manufacturers.
Wow, thank you for detailed comments. I hope Kia guys are watching. thank you Bao.
Its matt wood, what do you expect?
@@michaelgrant5258 I think Kia should replace matte wood with more luxurious materials like kiriko glass (like in Lexus LS) or dark gray metal. It'll match with the stitched leather on door handle.
@@ToanNguyen-tk7uf This car isn't even close to the LS price. The Cadenza is 3x cheaper. I can't tell if they used aluminum inside.
I love it
thank you Omar
You welcome
The front looks very nice, although I find the back is a bit boring, maybe it looks better in person.
True, i like the front design over the rear. thank you.
I feel like if you’re going to do a V6 then let it rip and don’t detune it! Why dumb down the power just for some mpg? It’s a V6! Let the engine do what it was made to do.
Wow that is good point. But you know Kia’s mission is to sell lots of cars and satify variety of customers. So you know mpg is very important factor nowdays.
But here in the states we don't get the 3.0L. If be expecting the 3.3 or 3.8 in the US spec. Both of which pack way more power.
At least im hoping. Stunning car. ❤️
The Korean V63.0 has the same Hp and less torque as a Turbo 4cylinder here in America. Come on Kia -.-
Oscar Lopez that shouldn’t be surprising lol
Love the car but Seriously why the turn signal in the back is not LED? This is so stupid decision they made. And is all wheel drive, front wheel or rear wheel drive?
Only front wheel drive are available in Korea for now.
The 2019 Lexus ES 350 still has non LED turn signals
Hi, do you know if they sent it to the USA, and if so, when would it arrive? Or maybe I have to go to Korea to bring me one.
The design of this car is the best. The Jaguar does not have it, neither does Mercedes, Toyota either, or Honda, or Audi, the only car that could compare it with the Kia Cadenza, it would be the Nissan Maxima 2020.
Well it's just my personal opinion. :)
When i talked to the Kia representative at the media test drive, he said roughly around 2nd quarter of next year. They are still working on it he said. Thanks for tuning in and please do support us by subscribing. thank you.
I think that the next gen sorento will go of the cadenza’s design
Yes, i think so , too.
Why only 266hp? The first and second generation has almost 300hp :/
This is 3.0, not 3.3
Yeah, Hyundai and Kia is lowering hp for better MPG and better drivability on daily bases.
@@user-dw3hb6wm6s Yeah. But where is 3.3 version?!
Victor Vianna 3.3 has been discontinued in Korea, and we don't know about overseas yet.
@@user-dw3hb6wm6s Really?! Unbelievable and disappointing 😭
So what happens when u have a flat tyre?
You have a fix a flat kit. It's usually given with new car, just the press car didn't have it. And we have insurance service guys come and change the flat tire for you, it's in the part of insurance service.
any torque steer with full acceleration? I did not like the Optima turbo when I tested it for that reason. I presume this one is still front wheel drive only?
Not much torque steer, but didn't have chance to do a full accel. from stand still. Yes, just front wheel drive for now in Korea. thank you Techno
This would be a very credible replacement for the Optima in the UK - I'll need something to replace my Accord ut I bet we don't get this and will be stuck with the optima, which is feeling a bit old now.
Hi Garry. This is bigger brother of Optima called Cadenza. And Kia will be announcing new version of Optima in Korea this year. So stay tuned. thanks
Wife is originally from West London, now living in the States. We RARELY see the Optima when visiting over there. Lots of Ceed models though, now along with the Sportage-gotten very popular there in the last 3 years.
Its nice but i like the first gen more.
yes 1st gen is my favorite.
Dear what engines are available
5 engine choices. 2.5 4cylinder, 3.0 V6, hybrid, diesel and LPG.
No spare tire!!?!! Whyy?????
I know, right? hahah
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감사합니다. 발음 연습 꾸준히 하니 좀 도움이 되네요. 감사합니다.
It’s grill reminds me of jet jaguar from Godzilla lol.
LOL Thank you Tommy.
Very elegant I love ❤️ I want this car so bad what is the price tag on this car
No intern. pricing yet, but i am guess it would be some where around late $20s to $30ks.
Why is there no spare tire
I know right?
Kia will soon knock down all the big car companies in the world.
Let's wait and see.
Mr. Charlie, do you know if the U.S. market will still get the 3.3L V6, instead of those smaller engines? The Avalon is still using a 300 HP 3.5L V6 and I'm worried that the 3.0L V6 is immediately going to put the Cadenza at a major power disadvantage...
No words about engine choices for US. I just asked representatives from Kia and they are still sorting things about for the US and international markets. And he said it would be started to be shipped around early or mid of next year. thank you.
@@AsianPetrolhead I see. So there is still a lot of time between now and the actual shipping date to the US. Which means a lot could still change. Thanks for the reviews. You're always the first to report about KIA and Hyundai to the American audience.
Yes, you are right. SO let's wait and see.
I would like to see that front end on a cross over from Kia
Sorento would look great.
I have decided to wait for the 2020 Cadenza. Any idea how much it will cost? Given that I could pickup a 2017 G90 for $40k
No international pricing yet. I think you can for 40 grand.
How does this 3.0L 266hp compare to
It’s predecessors 3.3L 290hp option ?!
Well, they discontinued providing 3.3L on new Cadenzas. But this 3.0L feels quite similar to 3.3L. It has smooth power delivery with ample power. Plus better MPG. thank you.
What about glass? Acoustic laminated glass on the second row windows?
Yes, up to 2nd row, on higher trims
Hello again, is it possible to buy a car in Korea and send it to the US? The reason for the question is because I went to Kia today and asked them about the Kia Cadenza K7 Premier 2020, and they told me that if they are going to have it but maybe it is not with the name Cadenza K7 I think he said K5, and I'm sure It will be different from the inside of the car, which you are showing in the video. He also told me that on Friday he would give me an answer for when they would have them.
We have a lease with them.
Hello, Cadezna = K7. So, i think dealer is confused with names. Of course you have buy a car from Korea and get it shipped to your country. But it will cost you more and it take time and service later on might be difficult. So, i would just wait a little bit more. Thank you for tuning in and please do support us by subscribing. thank you.
K7 in Korea is Cadenza in US. K5 in Korea is Optima here
Looking wonderful hope that car comes to sweden.I have my third kia now a sportage and will never buy a german car again.
Wow, thanks for tuning in from Sweden. Love to visit your country sometime.
Will it's looks like 🇪🇺 European cars
Yes, they would look very similar i guess. thank you.