2019 Cadenza Interior
The Cadenza has a high-quality interior with a solid and highly premium feel to it. The leather-covered steering feels comfortable and plush to hold, and the usual satellite controls are tactile and clearly laid out. A seven-inch touchscreen takes center stage on the dash of the base Premium, upgraded to an eight-inch touchscreen on the higher trims, with impressive levels of functionality and ease of use. All models have leather upholstery with the Limited getting Nappa leather. The Kia Cadenza also has Alcantara lining on the roof and faux wood trim on the dash and doors which enhance its premium appeal. It's a spacious, relaxed environment, with an abundance of space both front and rear for occupants to stretch out, relax, and enjoy the journey in utmost comfort.
2019 Cadenza Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Large sedans are supposed to be spacious and comfortable and the Cadenza is no different. It offers comfortable seating for five occupants on supportive seats with plenty of adjustment and the availability of heating in both the front and rear. In the front, there's headspace of 40.2 inches and legroom of 45.5 inches, while the rear gets headroom of 37.9 inches and legroom of 37.3 inches - all of which will cater to adults measuring six-feet-tall. The Cadenza has more than enough legroom for both front and rear passengers, but due to the sloping roofline, passengers exceeding six-foot tall may notice a little bit of brushing against the ceiling. The same can be said of the front seats, but only when the Cadenza is equipped with the panoramic sunroof that eats into headroom.
2019 Kia Cadenza Interior Dimensions:
| Kia Cadenza Trims | Premium | Technology | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 40.2 in. | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 37.9 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The Cadenza has a premium finish with a dashboard and interior that verges on the premium quality we expect from some Audi and Lexus models. The Premium trim comes with black leather upholstery while the Technology comes with either black or beige leather. The high-end Limited model gets black or white Nappa leather for an even more luxurious feel. The dash has a combination of hard and soft-touch materials, giving it an elegant feel and look. Depending on the interior color chosen, the dash will also have either a faux wood grain or faux ashwood trim on the dash and doors that mimic many premium sedans.
2019 Cadenza Trunk and Cargo Space
Cargo space is crucial, especially when taking the Cadenza on the long family trips a large sedan will need to undertake if it wishes to rival the booming crossover segment. Unfortunately, it doesn't have as much space as some of the rivals in its class, with only 16 cubic feet of trunk space to its name. To make matters worse, the rear seats don't fold down to increase it, limiting things immensely. Comparatively, the Buick Lacrosse only has 15 cu-ft of space and the Toyota Avalon has 16.1 cu-ft, but they have the flexibility of fold-down seats. All Cadenza models come equipped with a hands-free trunk opening function which opens the trunk automatically after three seconds if the keyfob is detected near it.
Fortunately, the interior fares better, where small item storage is more abundant. A cubby beneath the center console and a large bin beneath the center armrest cater to most storage needs, while door pockets are decently sized. Rear occupants don't get as much storage, however, with seatback pockets all that rear passengers can expect.
2019 Kia Cadenza Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2019 Kia Cadenza Cargo Dimensions:
| Kia Cadenza Trims | Premium | Technology | Limited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 16 cu. ft. | 16 cu. ft. | 16 cu. ft. |
2019 Cadenza Infotainment and Features
Features
The Kia Cadenza comes jam-packed with features to make it an attractive buy. It has a rearview camera, with a 360-degree camera on the range-topper, as well as standard cruise control, upgraded to adaptive cruise control on both upper trims. Dual-zone climate control is standard across the range, as is an auto-dimming rearview mirror. Headlights are automatically operable. On higher trims, there's a panoramic sunroof as standard, and power seating adjustment is to be found on all models. The front seats are heated as standard but on the Limited trim, they receive ventilation as well, while the rear outboard seats get heating. Driver assistance systems include a head-up display on upper trims, as well as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, park distance sensors, lane keep assist, and driver attention warning.
Infotainment
The cheapest premium-spec Cadenza is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with AM/FM/MP3/SiriusXM functionality and eight speakers, while both higher trims receive an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon sound system. The eight-inch unit also boasts voice-command navigation and HD radio functionality, as well as wireless device charging. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard on all models for full smartphone integration, while Kia's UVO eServices allow mobile app access to the Cadenza.