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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $24,900 |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 4374 |
| City (MPG) | 18 |
| Hwy (MPG) | 25 |
| Horsepower | 271@6300 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 248@4500 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length (in.) | 202.0 |
| Width (in.) | 78.1 |
| Height (in.) | 69.3 |
Recently updated inside and out and under the hood, the Sedona has grown from a mid- to a full-size minivan, if you pardon the oxymoron. It also marks the first Kia product we can think of which spawned a near-twin at parent company Hyundai with its now-defunct Entourage minivan; we’re used to seeing the opposite happen.
The family-friendly Sedona has a capacious interior with seating for seven and numerous cupholders and storage nooks. Cargo space is plentiful, with 32.2 cubic feet available behind the third-row seats, 80.1 cubic feet with the third-row folded and a staggering 141.5 cubic feet with all but the front row folded.
Just one powertrain combination is available: a 3.5-liter all-aluminum V6 good for 271 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. The capable combo provides good acceleration and is rated to return 18 mpg in the city and 25 mpg in the highway cycle, as determined by the EPA.
To simplify things, Kia has dropped the Base trim level and now offers the Sedona in LX and EX trim levels.
The Kia Sedona comes standard with a plethora of features, including SIRIUS Satellite Radio with three months complimentary service, Bluetooth wireless technology, ABS, six airbags and a six-speed Sportmatic transmission. The LX trim also comes standard with air conditioning, sliding doors with power windows, power mirrors and door locks, cruise control, an AM/FM/CD/MP3/Sat audio system that includes an auxiliary and USB-MP3 input jack, captain's chairs for the second row and keyless entry. The back-up warning system also comes standard and is used to alert the driver of an object in close proximity to the rear of the vehicle.
Moving to the EX trim adds fog lamps, six-way power-adjustable driver's seat, four-way power-adjustable passenger's seat, heated power mirrors, an eight-speaker AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio system with auxiliary input jack, auto-dimming rear view mirror with HomeLink, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power rear quarter glass, trip computer with compass and a roof rack.
The EX trim also offers a standard rear view mirror camera display in addition to the back-up warning system to help the driver better see surroundings and reverse more safely.
In addition to the LX and EX model standard equipment, the latest Sedona offers several option packages for maximum convenience and entertainment.
The Power Package, available only on LX models, offers the rear view mirror camera display, dual power sliding doors, automatic light controls, 16-inch alloy wheels and chrome wheel garnish.
The Luxury Package, available on EX models, combines leather seat trim, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, driver's memory seat, mirrors and adjustable pedals, tri-zone automatic temperature control, four-way power front passenger seat and a sunroof. EX models also offer the Entertainment Package, which includes a six-disc in-dash CD changer and a 660-watt premium rear seat DVD entertainment system with an eight-inch monitor, wireless headphones, remote control and an Infinity surround sound system. A navigation system also is available for the EX trim.
Safety features include dual front, side and full-length side curtain airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems.
All of Kia’s offerings include a 10-year / 100,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, a 5-year / 60,000 mile limited basic warranty, 5-year / 100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty and a 5-year / 60,000 mile 24-hour roadside assistance.
Key Competitors
Low sales have thinned out the minivan heard, leaving only the strongest models remaining on the market. These alternatives to the Sedona include radically styled (for a minivan) models like the Honda Odyssey and Nissan Quest as well as more conservative-looking rides like the Dodge Grand Caravan and Toyota Sienna.
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- General
- Body Style: Van
- Size: Fullsize
- Market Segment: Standard
- Weight: 4374 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 202.0 in.
- Width: 78.1 in.
- Height: 69.3 in.
- Wheelbase: 118.9 in.
- Ground Clearance: 6.6 in.
- Front Track: 66.3 in.
- Rear Track: 66.3 in.
- Weight Distribution: 57/43
- Drag Coefficient: TBD
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 7
- Passenger Volume: 172.3 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume: 32.2 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): 141.5 cu. ft.
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 41.7 in.
- Head Room: 40.9 in.
- Shoulder Room: 63.2 in.
- Hip Room: 59.2 in.
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: 40.9 in.
- Head Room: 39.8 in.
- Shoulder Room: 65.3 in.
- Hip Room: 65.9 in.
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- Interior - Third Row
- Leg Room: 34.0 in.
- Head Room: 38.3 in.
- Shoulder Room: 60.5 in.
- Hip Room: 50.1 in.
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.5L V6
- Power: 271 hp @ 6300 rpm
- Torque: 248 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
- Highway Fuel Economy: 25 mpg
- City Fuel Economy: 18 mpg
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: No
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- Chassis
- Layout: Front Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 16" Steel
- Front Tires: P225/70R16
- Rear: 16" Steel
- Rear Tires: P225/70R16
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- Trailering & Hauling
- Trailer Weight: 3500 lbs
- Payload: TBD
- Tongue Weight: TBD
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