2017 Kia Cadenza technical presentation by VP of Product Planning, Orth Hedrick
Channel: Javier Mota
Date: 2016-08-18

Lynn Symansky began riding at the age of three and competing at the age of five and just came back from the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

The all-new 2017 Cadenza arrives to market with higher levels of luxury, technology and convenience than its predecessor, and it comes wrapped in a beautiful, bold design inspired by the simplicity of the straight line.  

Under the hood is a revised version of Kia’s 3.3-liter V6 engine, which has been retuned for improved fuel economy7.  With 290 horsepower and 253 lb-ft. of torque on tap, the engine sends power to the front wheels via Kia’s first FWD-based eight-speed automatic transmission.  The newly developed transmission is highly efficient, providing quick and crisp shifts for a more engaging driving experience through the available column-mounted paddles. Despite having two extra cogs, the eight-speed transmission, which was designed in-house, is lighter than the unit in the outgoing model.

Kia engineers also focused on durability and reliability during the development of the all-new Cadenza.  Running the V6 at full power and under full-load conditions for 41 consecutive days equates to more than 100,000 miles of real-world use, providing owners with the confidence that the 2017 Cadenza is built for the long haul.