The newly redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza offers a rich, luxury-level ride - but without the luxury-level price tag. If you're looking for a more affordable answer to your luxury needs, the Cadenza may be the perfect answer.

2017 Kia Cadenza

The newly redesigned 2017 Kia Cadenza delivers, especially inside, where passengers enjoy sublime comfort. When your tall friends pile into the backseat, they'll find expansive head and leg room. Up front, driver and passenger are equally content. The Cadenza cabin feels exclusive, with all trim levels resonating with pure luxury. High-end features, like quilted leather upholstery, set the Cadenza apart from other models in this class and compete with high-end luxury models like a Lincoln or an Acura.

The Cadenza supplies a generous array of tech features. You don't have to be an old pro to figure out the infotainment system. Its 7-inch touchscreen features crisp graphics and intuitive menus, so you can find the app you want without a fuss. All models include Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for complete smartphone integration. In short, these features give you the power to access smartphone apps without actually looking at your phone. Instead, you can focus on the road ahead and use voice controls to construct text messages or stream your favorite Internet radio stations.

In true luxury tradition, the 2017 Kia Cadenza sets you up for a smooth, comfort-centric ride. You can hit the throttle for an abundance of power - but the cabin always remains supremely quiet. The Cadenza feels as capable deep in downtown labyrinths as it does out on the open highway, supplying sharp steering for stress-free performance around tight corners. Nothing ruffles the Cadenza, so if you're looking for a stress-free ride, this is it.

Part of that stress relief comes in the 2017 Kia Cadenza's safety record. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the Cadenza a 2017 Top Safety Pick+, an attribute to its outstanding performance in all five crash tests. (http://www.iihs.org/iihs/ratings/vehicle/v/kia/cadenza-4-door-sedan) The front crash prevention system even earned a rare score of "Superior" from the IIHS. This technology alerts you to an oncoming collision, so you have time to slow down. If you don't react quickly enough, the front crash prevention system will automatically apply the brakes to reduce potential damages. The combination means that you can drive without worry, knowing that you are protected from virtually every angle.

Cadenza Limited

The top-of-the-line Limited trim of the 2017 Kia Cadenza is everything you might imagine a luxury vehicle would be. Tricked out with quilted Nappa leather, the seats are both heated and ventilated for comfort and 107.8 cubic feet of passenger space means that the interior can fit passengers of all sizes comfortably. Features like a panoramic sunroof, smart power trunk (which senses when you approach and needs no touch at all), voice command navigation and 8-inch display, wireless smartphone charger, and an entire package of active safety technology combine to create the ultimate luxury driving experience.

Conclusion

The 2017 Kia Cadenza delivers all the finer things without making you pay a premium. The Cadenza's quilted leather upholstery will remind you of a Mercedes-Benz, but its price tag stays affordable. With tech features you'll love, a safety system to help you manage even the toughest driving conditions, and a smooth ride that you'll come to truly love, the Cadenza is the cream of the Kia crop.