Kia Cadenza#VG

{{Infobox automobile

| name = First generation (VG)

| image = 0 Kia K7 (VG) 3.jpg

| caption = Kia K7 (pre-facelift)

| production = 2009–2016

| model_years = 2010–2016

| assembly = South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant)
Kazakhstan: Oskemen (Azia Avto)

| designer = Peter Schreyer

| platform =

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 2.4L Theta II MPI I4

| 2.4L Theta II GDI I4

| 2.7L Mu MPI V6

| 3.0L Lambda GDI V6

| 3.3L Lambda GDI V6

| 3.5L Lambda MPI V6

| LPG:

| 2.7L Mu LPI V6

| 3.0L Lambda LPI V6

}}

| transmission = 6-speed automatic

| wheelbase = {{convert|2845|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4965|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| width = {{convert|1850|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1475|mm|in|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1505|-|1690|kg|lb|abbr=on}}

}}

The Cadenza uses the new front-wheel-drive Type-N platform{{cite web |url=http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2011-kia-cadenza-high-res-photo-gallery.html |title=Specification |publisher=Carscoop.blogspot.com |date=24 November 2009 |access-date=9 October 2010 |archive-date=17 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120817225803/http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2009/11/2011-kia-cadenza-high-res-photo-gallery.html |url-status=dead }} with MacPherson front suspension and a multilink rear suspension. The Cadenza was offered with three gasoline engines ranging from 165 horsepower to 290 horsepower for the 3.5-liter Lambda. A new 2.4-liter Theta II with gasoline direct injection (GDI) that produced 201 horsepower was also available. A hybrid K7 700h was available in Korea, featuring a 159 hp four cylinder engine and a 35 kW electric motor.{{cite web|url=http://www.kia.com/kr/vehicles/k7-hybrid/features.html |title=기아 올 뉴 K7 하이브리드 특징 - 연비좋은 하이브리드 자동차 {{pipe}} 기아자동차 공식 사이트 |publisher=Kia.com |access-date=20 February 2017}}

The Kia Cadenza was designed by Kia design chief Peter Schreyer who was chief designer at Audi and uses Kia's corporate Tiger Nose grille.

In January 2013, Kia announced that the Cadenza will be available in the United States. It is Kia's version of the Hyundai Azera. Standard features will include leather seats, Bluetooth, a navigation system, Kia UVO, alloy wheels, and other luxury car features. This was one of five Korean luxury sedans sold in the United States at the time, the other four cars being the Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Genesis, Kia K900 and Hyundai Equus.

The car features Nappa leather seats, a feature commonly found on more expensive vehicles such as those from BMW and Mercedes-Benz. The Nappa leather is available in three colors: black, beige, or white (the white interior requires all three packages available on the Cadenza: the Luxury, Technology, and White Interior Packages). The driver's seat is both heated and ventilated, and the passenger's seat is heated. The rear seats can also be heated. A dual sunroof is available. The car features the 3.3L, 294 horsepower V6, the most powerful engine available for the Cadenza. The engine is used in the Cadenza's platform mate, the Hyundai Azera, and is a Hyundai-built engine from the Lambda engine family.

File:0 Kia K7 (VG) 4.jpg|Kia K7 (pre-facelift)

File:KIA CADENZA (VG) China (cropped).jpg|Kia Cadenza (facelift) (China)

File:2016 Kia Cadenza in Platinum Graphite, Rear Left, 08-02-2022.jpg|Kia Cadenza (facelift) (US)

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{{Infobox automobile

| name = Second generation (YG)

| image = 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, front right, 11-01-2022.jpg

| caption = 2019 Kia Cadenza Limited

| production = 2016–2021

| model_years = 2017–2020 (North America)
2017–2021 (Middle East)

| assembly = South Korea: Hwasung (Hwasung Plant)

| designer = Peter Schreyer

| platform =

| engine = {{ubl

| Petrol:

| 2.4L Theta II GDI I4

| 2.5L Smartstream GDI I4

| 3.0L Lambda II GDI V6

| 3.3L Lambda II MPI V6

| 3.3L Lambda II GDI V6

| 3.5L Lambda II MPI V6

| Hybrid petrol:

| 2.4L Theta II MPI I4

| LPG:

| 3.0L Lambda II LPI V6

| Diesel:

| 2.2L R II CRDi I4

}}

| motor = 38kW permanent magnet high-power density motor

| transmission = 6-speed automatic
8-speed automatic

| battery = 1.76 kWh Li-ion Polymer

| wheelbase = {{convert|2855|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| length = {{convert|4970|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (pre-facelift)
{{convert|4995|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} (facelift)

| width = {{convert|1870|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| height = {{convert|1470|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}

| weight = {{convert|1555|-|1730|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}

}}

Released in Fall 2016, the second generation Kia Cadenza was redesigned by Peter Schreyer. The car is offered with a revised 3.3-liter V6 that generates {{convert|290|hp|PS kW|0}}. Aside from the 6-speed automatic, the Cadenza is offered with a new in-house developed 8-speed automatic with a drive mode select system.{{cite magazine |url=http://www.motortrend.com/cars/kia/cadenza/2017/2017-kia-cadenza-first-drive-review/ |title=2017 Kia Cadenza First Drive Review: Splitting the Hairs of Luxury |author=Bassett, Abigail |magazine=Motor Trend |date=18 August 2016 |access-date=29 May 2017}}

The Cadenza received a facelift in June 2019. Mechanical changes include a new 2.5L SmartStream G engine replacing the 2.4L Theta II GDI engine while the 3.5L Lambda II MPI engine replaces the 3.3L Lambda II GDI engine in some regions. For styling, the update includes a new grille and hood, new front and rear bumpers, new wheel design and a new 12.3 inch infotainment touchscreen.

The Cadenza was discontinued in Canada after the 2019 model year, and in the US after the 2020 model year.{{cite web|url=https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a35313524/kia-k900-cadenza-dead/|date=2021-01-25|publisher=Car & Driver|title=Kia K900 and Cadenza Are Dead for 2021}} Kia cited the market transition from large cars to crossovers and SUVs. Production ended in January 2021 to make way for a new model, the Kia K8.

The Cadenza received a "Top Safety Pick+" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).{{cite web |url=http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/kia/cadenza-4-door-sedan/2017 |title=2017 Kia Cadenza |publisher=Insurance Institute for Highway Safety |access-date=29 May 2017}}

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style="text-align:center;"|Test | style="text-align:center;"|Rating

Overall: | style="text-align:center;"|{{rating|5|5}}

Small overlap front: | style="text-align:center;"|Good

Moderate overlap front: | style="text-align:center;"|Good

Side: | style="text-align:center;"|Good

Roof strength: | style="text-align:center;"|Good

Head restraints & seats: | style="text-align:center;"|Good

Front crash prevention: | style="text-align:center;"|Superior

Headlights: | style="text-align:center;"|Acceptable

Child seat anchors (Latch) ease of use: | style="text-align:center;"|Marginal

File:2019 Kia Cadenza Limited, rear right, 11-01-2022.jpg|Rear view

File:20190723 K7 Premier Hybrid Front Side.png|K7 facelift front (South Korea)

File:20190723 K7 Premier Hybrid Rear Side.png|K7 facelift rear (South Korea)

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