When does the new Kia Sedona come out?
Sedona must be new or at least very much revised for 2022, with updated styling, features, and technology to help better compete with people like Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and newly redesigned Toyota Sienna minivans.
What kind of engine does the Kia Sedona have?
Sedona is currently powered by a 3.3-liter V-6 engine and drives the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic transmission. We suspect that the 2022 Sedona will pass for a more powerful 3.8-liter V-6 that is currently found under the hood of the Telluride SUV.
Is the Kia Sedona a plug in hybrid?
Pacifica has an optional plug-in-Hybrid powertrain and the new-for-2021 Sienna comes just as a hybrid, but we didn’t expect KIA to offer such a setup in Sedona, at least not immediately. The fuel-economic rankings of the EPA have not been published for 2022 Sedona, but we expect great gains in the department’s efficiency over the model exit.
Kia has released the first exterior and interior photos of the 2022 Sedona minivan. It has a few crossover-inspired styling touches but still looks like a minivan to us. The 2022 Sedona should arrive in the U.S. sometime in 2021.
Is the Kia Sedona Carnival a minivan or SUV?
The 2022 Sedona, which is called the Carnival in other markets, is attempting to shed the van image with a few SUV-inspired styling touches, but we remain unconvinced. This fourth-generation Sedona remains a minivan through and through, and an attractive one at that.
What’s the name of the new Kia minivan?
© Kia Kia’s Sedona replacement changes more than just its name. The 2022 Kia Carnival takes the place of Kia’s outgoing Sedona in the US market. Kia is rebooting its minivan to give it an edgier, boxier look to help fight the stigma of the minivan.
What’s the name of the new Kia Carnival?
Kia has pivoted to the global name for its minivan, now dubbing the family hauler Carnival in the US market. More important than the name change, this newest Kia isn’t a minivan: Kia insists that this is new Carnival is a multipurpose vehicle that fills the void between a minivan and an SUV.