Promising 2nd generation minivan from Kia

Overview Information

The Kia Sedona minivan has become a contender in the segment by offering value and safety. The second-generation Sedona raises the bar by increasing its size, power and usability features to match those of the class-leading Sienna and Odyssey. Under the hood is a 3.8L V6 that produces 240hp. It is mated to a standard 5-speed automatic. A chassis with a fully-independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes ensure the Sedona will be more sure-footed. The Sedona offers many minivan extras like power-operated side doors and tailgate, fold-flat 3rd row seating, power side windows, and an optional DVD-based entertainment package. A starting price of around $24,000 for an LX is competitive but option packages on the EX model can push the price past $30,000 for a fully-loaded model. At that price, the Sedona is still thousands less than the Sienna and Odyssey.

What Changed:

For 2007, Kia adds a short wheelbase version of the Sedona. Short wheelbase models are 5 inches shorter in wheelbase and over 12 inches shorter in overall length. The powertrain is otherwise identical.

Official Word:

The all-new Kia Sedona minivan, introduced by Kia Motors America (KMA) in 2006, quickly garnered attention in the industry as a leader in safety, proven by its five star crash safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and "Top Safety Pick" honor by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). New to the Sedona line-up is the Short Wheelbase (SWB) Sedona, which joins its Long Wheelbase (LWB) predecessor. Utilizing...Read.