“Kia continues to position itself as a leader in design, quality, technology and value, and the AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Awards are positive proof that we’re developing world-class products that exceed customer expectations,” said Michael Cole, chief operating officer and executive vice president, Kia Motors America. “With Forte and Cadenza winning their categories, Kia has proved it’s delivering exactly what buyers want in their vehicles, whether it’s a compact commuter vehicle or a larger, more luxurious sedan.”

AutoPacific’s VSAs identify the most satisfying vehicles on the market, based on more than 50,000 responses from owners of 2018 as well as 2019 cars and light trucks, which were purchased from September through December 2018. These responses measure owner satisfaction by evaluating more than 33 separate attributes ranging from interior comfort and styling to fuel economy and performance.

“Winning AutoPacific’s Best in Class Vehicle Satisfaction Award takes a special kind of vehicle. This year the Kia Forte Compact Car and Kia Cadenza Large Car out-pointed their competitors,” said George Peterson, President of AutoPacific, Inc. “Kia owners are very satisfied with the products they have acquired and the value they represent.”

What’s New – 2019 Cadenza

Sleek and simple, yet still boasting a high-class charisma, the Cadenza is every bit an evolution of Kia’s iconic design language. Their signature grille is now handsomely concaved and accentuates the vehicle’s upscale presence.

Get the whole picture with dual-function LED headlights and quad LED fog lights. Plus, the Cadenza sports a stylish Z-shaped lighting signature that makes the amber LED daytime running lights and the LED rear taillights truly unique. Convenience looks incredible when it comes to the standard automatic power-folding mirrors. Complete with integrated LED turn signal repeaters, these mirrors will help you see and be seen.

Whether you’re appreciating the dual exhaust or the rear trunk accents that tie the taillights together, the rear design of the Cadenza is stirring at every glance – truly this sedan stands out from the crowd.

The Cadenza’s potent 3.3L V6 engine gives you 290 horsepower, giving your drive everything it needs to be thrilling.

Premium

• Standard Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)
• Standard power-folding mirrors w/ puddle lamp and rear parking sensors

Technology (repositioned trim and replaces the Luxury Package)

• Panoramic sunroof
• 19-inch wheels
• LED headlights & LED fog lamps
• AVN5 premium navigation
• Harman/Kardon premium audio system
• Wireless smartphone charger
• Homelink garage door opener
• Front door pocket lights

The 2019 Kia Cadenza is also serious about safety and has won the 2019 IIHS Top Safety Pick+ when equipped with optional autonomous emergency braking and LED headlights (Cadenza Limited)

Other standard safety features include:

• Advanced Heads-Up Display (HUD) System – all the information you need, right before your eyes.
• Advanced Smart Cruise Control (ASCC) – enjoy a more relaxing driving experience.
• Smart Blind Spot Detection System (BSD) – change lanes with confidence.
• 360° Camera Monitoring System – always be aware of your surroundings.

Discover one of the best-kept secrets in the automotive landscape and see for yourself why Kia’s 2019 Cadenza easily won the Autopacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award for large sedans. Click the TEST DRIVE button below for a guided tour and road test. We think you’ll be impressed.