2020 Cadenza Interior
The Cadenza's interior is essentially brand-new with a redesigned dash and relocated buttons for the sound system. An all-new 12.3-inch touchscreen takes center stage, and the Limited gets a new LED mood lighting system.
Every surface is covered in high-quality materials. The steering wheel and shifter are clad in leather, as are the seats. The old faux wood has been ditched in favor of a lighter trim. Overall, the interior has the look and feel of a Kia, but with the kind of materials you usually find in a German car.
2020 Cadenza Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
Both trims in the line-up come standard with a power sunroof, which takes up a little bit of headroom. Front passengers get 38.5 inches of headroom, while rear passengers get 37.6 inches. Though the Cadenza can easily fit five fully-grown adults, the rear headroom might be tight for six-footers.
The legroom is mighty impressive in the front, rated at 45.5 inches. Rear passengers have 37.2 inches, which is still enough to stretch out a bit. Front power-adjustable seats are standard in both models, making it easy to find a comfortable driving position. Visibility is good, but there are driver assistance features to help out with the blind spots.
2020 Kia Cadenza Interior Dimensions:
| Kia Cadenza Trims | Technology | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 38.5 in. | 38.5 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 45.5 in. | 45.5 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 37.2 in. | 37.2 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 58.3 in. | 58.3 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 56.5 in. | 56.5 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 56.3 in. | 56.3 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The pre-facelift model had an interior verging on Germanic, and the redesigned interior undoubtedly takes it into that territory. Both models come with leather seats available in four colors. The Technology trim offers Black and Warm Gray while the Limited trim can be specced with Nappa leather in either Saddle Brown or Black.
The new faux-wood trim does an exceptional job of mimicking real wood, and you'd have to be an expert to tell the difference. Still, having the option of fitting a metallic trim would have been a welcome addition for those who want to be a bit more avant-garde.
2020 Cadenza Trunk and Cargo Space
A large sedan needs a large trunk, especially since it's going to spend most of its life running daily errands. The Kia delivers with a massive 16 cubic feet of cargo capacity. That is pretty much standard across the board, with the Toyota Avalon having 16.1 cubes and the now-defunct Buick Lacrosse boasting 15 cubes. The Cadenza also has a button-operated, hands-free trunk. Unfortunately, the rear seats don't fold at all, which is a massive oversight. There is a center pass-through for longer items such as skis, however. Owners don't often use this feature, but you will undoubtedly be annoyed when Walmart has to deliver something you could have easily just chucked in the trunk.
Interior storage is ample, fortunately. There's storage space beneath the center armrest, and the door pockets are large. Rear passengers only get door pockets.
2020 Kia Cadenza Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2020 Kia Cadenza Cargo Dimensions:
| Kia Cadenza Trims | Technology | Limited |
|---|---|---|
| Trunk Volume | 16 cu. ft. | 16 cu. ft. |
2020 Cadenza Infotainment and Features
Features
Both models are handsomely equipped, with the Limited trim only adding a few nice-to-have features over the Technology. Standard features across the range include puddle lamps, rain-sensing wipers, a panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, a 4.3-inch LCD screen in the instrument cluster, leather seats, power-adjustable heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, and keyless entry with push-button start.
Infotainment
A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with navigation, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, and multi-Bluetooth connectivity is standard. The base Technology trim gets an eight-speaker sound system, while the Limited model is equipped with a 12-speaker Harman Kardon setup. Wireless charging is standard across the range, and there are two USB ports in the front and two in the rear.