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Kia Sedona

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The Car Guide rating 4.0/5 78% Detailed ratings

Price $27,995 – $40,995 Payments

Fuel consumption 8.0 – 11.5 L/100km

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While most automakers are getting out of the minivan business, Kia is holding the line with its wide-based Sedona, which has seen its style updated for 2011. Its 271-hp 3.5-litre V6 is coupled with a six-speed automatic gearbox. Superbly spacious, this Sedona comes in a multitude of trim levels and can accommodate active families and all their baggage. It represents one of the best bargains in the minivan segment ant it comes with a great warranty.

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What Were the Best Minivans in 2017?

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Far from being as popular as they once were, minivans have trouble facing the strong SUV competition in today’s market. However, the few manufacturers that hang on to them are taking steps to help them stay relevant. For example, Kia has replaced the Sedona with the new Carnival , and …September 29, 2022

More Airbag Problems Arise at Kia

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No one wants to have to use an airbag, but everyone wants to be able to rely on in in the event of an impact. Unfortunately, airbags are not always ready to function safely. In 2019, an investigation told us that an airbag control module produced by U.S.-based ZF-TRW, which …February 7, 2022

2015-2021 Kia Sedona: What You Should Know Before Buying

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Despite the popularity of SUVs, a minivan will always be the vehicle of choice for families. In the used car market, it's hard to find a more affordable vehicle than a Kia Sedona thanks to the below-average starting price and the significant depreciation of the Korean brand's products. The launch …January 17, 2022

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First Drive: 2015 Kia Sedona

Crossovers and sport utilities are today what mammoth sedans were during the middle of the last century. In other words, they are everywhere—a symbol of the times that will be forever etched in the history books. But it wasn't that long ago that the minivan, with its sliding doors and …July 10, 2015

2015 Kia Sedona Vs 2015 Chrysler Town & Country: A Tale Of Two Minivans

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The world of minivans has evolved over the years. Since Chrysler popularized the concept in 1984 with the very first Dodge Caravan, sales quickly took off and reached impressive figures in the 1990s. With the advent of crossovers, however, manufacturers seem to have given up on entry-level models, offering only …March 17, 2015

2015 Kia Sedona: Claim To The Throne

It's hard to be a product planner in the automotive industry these days, as just when you think you've got a particular niche all figured out a Korean company comes along and eats your lunch. It's hard not to see the 2015 Kia Sedona as anything but a game-changer, a …February 6, 2015

2015 Kia Sedona: The Minivan That Isn’t

Minivans are the nerdy siblings of the auto world. Not particularly good looking and often awkward, they are nonetheless smart and dependable, yet no one really wants to be seen with them. Well, Kia has changed that and the 2015 Sedona is one hot nerd. New look, new appeal Even …September 30, 2014

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Three Used Cars With Unusual Turn Signal Problems

In partnership with Otogo.ca When was the last time you checked if your car’s headlights, taillights and turn indicators were working properly? Many motorists take them for granted and never even think about them ... until one day they find themselves practically invisible and pulled over on the side of …October 14, 2021

It's Carnival Time at Kia!

(UPDATE--01/14/2021: Kia's top brass in Korea has just confirmed the name change for North America. Below is the original article.) Last June, Kia unveiled a new generation of the minivan we North Americans know as the Sedona but is sold as the Carnival in other markets. The Korean automaker, which …January 13, 2021

Redesigned Kia Sedona No Longer Wants to be Called a Minivan

Kia recently unveiled pictures of the new Sedona a.k.a Carnival in its domestic market of South Korea. At first glance, it appears the company wants to focus on styling to attract more customers. As a matter of fact, rather than calling it a minivan, Kia prefers to talk about a …June 26, 2020

A Kia Sedona for Party Animals

Here is a quick test: What car do you typically associate with a big party? A Ferrari? A Corvette? Maybe a pickup truck with a few coolers in the back? Well you are all wrong: the perfect party vehicle is a Kia Sedona. Not just any Kia Sedona, though: the …November 5, 2014

2015 Kia Sedona, an Urban Crossover

Presented at the New York Auto Show, the 2015 Kia Sedona has undergone a full transformation under the direction of Peter Schreyer. The past generations were minivans, no matter how hard they tried to tell you otherwise. This time around, the design team tried to hide those roots under an …April 17, 2014

Kia Unveil a new Sedona in New York

UPDATE: Here are the first shots of the all-new Kia Sedona! A few weeks ahead of the New York Auto Show, Kia teases us with a shot of their latest people-mover. The all-new will feature the corporate grille, and a raised beltline. it will replace the current-gen Sedona, since this …April 14, 2014

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Motoring TV 2002 Episode 9

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Debating the merits of the minivan

Times have changed, and minivans are no longer the vehicle of choice for families, supplanted by crossovers and sport utilities in driveways everywhere. But why? It's tough to argue with the practicality of minivans, yet the word has become taboo. The Motoring TV team was out to talk with some …

Gabriel Gelina drives : The Kia Sedona SXL+ 2015

Kia wants a share of the minivan market, where Dodge dominates the sells with the Grand Caravan. Will the Sedona be able to compete against the Japanese cars, currently fighting for the "luxury" segment of the minivan market?

Review: 2015 Kia Sedona

Serious question: When did ‘minivan’ become such a bad word? What else out there can you pack all your family—and all your stuff—and still have room to stretch your legs on a long road trip? Now, our man Brad Diamond has reviewed plenty of vehicles over the years and has …

The Car Guide rating 78%

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Driving	7/10
Safety	10/10
Interior	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Winter driving	7/10
Comfort	8/10

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August 15, 2024
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February 26, 2020
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June 8, 2018
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June 2, 2016
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November 6, 2013
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September 25, 2013

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