Is the Kia Sedona a good car to buy?

Is the Kia Sedona a good car to buy?

Read the Kia Sedona MPV (2006 – 2012) car review by Auto Trader’s motoring experts, covering price, specification, running costs, practicality, safety and how it drives. Buying an MPV on a budget usually means giving up the niceties. Not in the case of the Sedona. It might not be the fastest, but it more than makes up for that in terms of value.

Where are the seats on a Kia Sedona?

Seating is, as expected, a 2-3-2 affair with those sitting in the front and second row apportioned the most space. The last set of seats is lacking in knee room and they should only really be reserved for children.

What’s the top speed of a Kia Sedona?

Although it is not rip-roaringly quick, the published performance figures do boast a more than adequate top speed of 122mph with a 0-62mph time of 11.3 seconds. In spite of its diesel engine being fairly frugal (average fuel economy is quoted at 37.7mpg), CO2 emissions are a relatively high 179g/km, placing it about average for tax banding.

How long is the warranty on a Kia Sedona?

Over the past decade or so Kia has been improving reliability by investing heavily in new production plants and better quality control. So much so that Kia has the confidence to offer a market-leading seven-year warranty on the Sedona now. There have been no problems with reliability reported.

What are the new features on the 2011 Kia Sedona?

The exterior gains a couple minor styling updates, and a Bluetooth wireless cell phone link is now standard. New for 2011, the Sedona gets a new front grille and exterior LED turn-signal indicators. Exterior features include: The Sedona’s seven-occupant interior features one-touch flip-and-fold seats in the second row for easier access to the rear.

Can a Kia Sedona be used as a car seat?

The 2011 Kia Sedona has not been tested. Like what you see? Find the best deal on a Kia Sedona today. There are 2 for sale near you. Certified child passenger safety technicians conduct hands-on tests of a car’s Latch system and check the vehicle’s ability to accommodate different types of car seats.

What kind of transmission does a Kia Sedona have?

The Sedona has a standard 60/40-split third-row seat that can fold into the floor. Interior features include: A new six-speed automatic transmission includes a manual-shift mode, something few minivans offer. It replaces last year’s five-speed automatic transmission.

What kind of gas mileage does a Kia Sedona get?

The Sedona comes in standard LX and upscale EX trim levels. Competitors include the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Dodge Grand Caravan. A new 3.5-liter V-6 that makes 271 horsepower is standard, along with a six-speed automatic transmission. Fuel economy is now rated at 18/25 mpg city/highway, up from 17/23 mpg last year.

The Kia Sedona is not one of them. As competent as the current generation is, it’s still stuck in utilitarian land. The thing is, that’s all it needs to be. Minivan buyers who want to love what they drive can fork over thousands more for a Honda Odyssey or one of Chrysler’s decked-out haulers.

What kind of engine does a Kia Sedona have?

A 250- horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic come standard. The same drivetrain, albeit with tweaks to its specific output, powers Kia’s Amanti sedan and Sorento SUV, not to mention a number of Hyundai models. It’s a competent ally in many of them, but the Sedona saddles it with up to 4,646 pounds of curb weight.

When did the Kia Sedona entourage come out?

The seven-seat Sedona was redesigned for 2006. Sister company Hyundai introduced the related Entourage for 2007; click here to compare the 2008 Sedona with the Entourage and a 2007 Sedona. Today’s Sedona comes in short- and long- wheelbase LX trim levels, as well as a long-wheelbase EX, which I drove.

How big is the turning circle on a Kia Sedona?

At 202 inches long, the long-wheelbase Sedona sits within an inch of most major competitors, and its 39.6-foot turning circle competes with the Quest and with Chrysler’s twins, the Dodge Grand Caravan and Chrysler Town & Country. The Odyssey and Toyota Sienna manage sub-37-foot circles.

A 250- horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6 and five-speed automatic come standard. The same drivetrain, albeit with tweaks to its specific output, powers Kia’s Amanti sedan and Sorento SUV, not to mention a number of Hyundai models. It’s a competent ally in many of them, but the Sedona saddles it with up to 4,646 pounds of curb weight.

The seven-seat Sedona was redesigned for 2006. Sister company Hyundai introduced the related Entourage for 2007; click here to compare the 2008 Sedona with the Entourage and a 2007 Sedona. Today’s Sedona comes in short- and long- wheelbase LX trim levels, as well as a long-wheelbase EX, which I drove.

The Kia Sedona is not one of them. As competent as the current generation is, it’s still stuck in utilitarian land. The thing is, that’s all it needs to be. Minivan buyers who want to love what they drive can fork over thousands more for a Honda Odyssey or one of Chrysler’s decked-out haulers.

How big are the wheels on a Kia Sedona?

Its oversized headlights and body-colored grille flow into each other well enough, but neither element is the sort of thing anyone will remember. The Sedona LX has 16-inch steel wheels and body-colored moldings; EX models add 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and a chrome tailgate strip.

Its oversized headlights and body-colored grille flow into each other well enough, but neither element is the sort of thing anyone will remember. The Sedona LX has 16-inch steel wheels and body-colored moldings; EX models add 17-inch alloy wheels, fog lights and a chrome tailgate strip.