Kia Cadenza Transmission Specifications
The 2020 Kia Cadenza uses Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Automatic 6-spd transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2020):
The Kia Cadenza comes with Automatic (S8).
Kia Cadenza Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2019 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2018 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2017 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 23 |
| 2016 | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic (S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2015 | Auto 6-spd, 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 6 3.3L | Automatic 6-spd | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Cadenza Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Cadenza have?
The Kia Cadenza is offered with Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6), Automatic 6-spd (2020 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Cadenza come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia Cadenza in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.