When did the new Kia Sedona come out?
Kia, a division of Korean automaker Hyundai, redesigned the Sedona minivan in 2006 and the 2008 model is only slightly changed from that one. Reviewers find it to be a significant improvement over the pre-2006 Sedona. “The new Sedona minivan is better in almost every way than the first-generation Sedona,” says AutoWeek.
What kind of rating does the Kia Sedona have?
Currently, the Kia Sedona has a score of 8.3 out of 10, which is based on our evaluation of 42 pieces of research and data. Kia, a division of Korean automaker Hyundai, redesigned the Sedona minivan in 2006 and the 2008 model is only slightly changed from that one.
How big is the cargo space in a Kia Sedona?
Maximum cargo space requires hauling out the removable second-row chairs, too, which is no easy task; Chrysler and Nissan offer more convenient fold-flat second-row seats. With the seats up, cargo room behind the long-wheelbase Sedona’s third row totals a disappointing 32.2 cubic feet, a figure the Sienna beats by 11.4 cubic feet.
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.
What kind of minivan is the Kia Sedona?
The 2008 Kia Sedona has been a player in the minivan market since 2006. Kia is one of the few manufacturers to still produce short- and long-wheelbase versions of the same van (as of 2008, Chrysler dropped its short-wheelbase models). Curiously, Kia’s partner company, Hyundai, offers only the long-wheelbase model in its Entourage lineup.
What kind of ratings does a Kia Sedona get?
Economy ratings are similar to other minivans at 16 mpg city/23 mpg highway. In terms of safety, the 2008 Kia Sedona includes anti-lock brakes, stability and traction control, plus front, side, and side curtain airbags (that cover all three rows of seats). Performance in government and IIHS crash tests has been excellent.
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 cargo room in a Kia Sedona?
For the Sedona, 2008 models reinforce this positioning by including anti-lock brakes and six airbags as standard on all three models: the base, LX, and EX. Inside, the passenger room is identical for all long-wheelbase models. The added wheelbase increases cargo volume from 12.9 cubic feet behind the third-row seat to 33.2 cubic feet.