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2010 Kia Sedona - Styling Review

MSRP: $22,195 - $28,695 See Local Classifieds
 
Shopping for a 2010 Kia Sedona? MSRP: $22,195 - $28,695

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STYLING | 6 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

some of the interior trim is cheap-looking
Car and Driver

more stylish and better-looking than other minivans
MotherProof

while styling isn't unique, it is clean and crisp, and classy
MyRide.com

Quite simply, the Sedona fits the mold, with an unmistakable minivan silhouette and very little interior detailing to distinguish it from the rest of the crowd.

But most reviewers like the simplicity of design. MyRide.com says that the Sedona looks "classy and stylish," and "while the styling isn't unique, it is clean and crisp, and classy." MotherProof confesses that the Kia Sedona "lured me with its cute looks...it seemed more stylish and better-looking than other minivans." Kelley Blue Book points out that the Sedona doesn't stand out from the crowd, but that isn't a bad thing for this type of vehicle. The Sedona, they assert, "doesn't carry itself much differently than a Toyota Sienna, which wouldn't be impossible to mistake for a Honda Odyssey."

The interior styling of the 2010 Kia Sedona is also very straightforward and functional. Although there is very little said about the overall design of the interior, several reviewers take note of the details, mostly in negative fashion. Car and Driver contends that "some of the interior trim is cheap-looking," while Kelley Blue Book observes that the Kia Sedona has "wood-look trim that's reminiscent of wood-paneled wagons and dens from the Brady Bunch era." J.D. Power isn't so wowed by the overall look either, declaring, "If there's evidence showing how Kia is able to undercut Honda and Toyota on price, the interior is where you’ll find it."

Conclusion

In a class of vehicles that already blends in with the crowd, the 2010 Kia Sedona is quite anonymous. Inside, there's not much to compliment either.

Specs: Select a Trim

4dr SWB (1) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4dr SWB Specs $22,195 $21,760 17 23
4dr LWB (2) MSRP Invoice MPG City MPG Hwy
4dr LWB LX Specs $24,195 $23,490 17 23
4dr LWB EX Specs $28,695 $26,820 17 23

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The short-wheelbase (SWB) version of the Sedona is like no other minivan model currently offered in the United States.

Though its seating arrangement isn't as convenient as what's included in LWB models, the SWB Sedona maneuvers more easily, and it's an alternative to the smaller but more fuel-efficient Mazda5.

The Mazda5, however, handles better than the Sedona.

The Toyota Sienna matches the Honda Odyssey in terms of refinement, polish, and price.

The Sienna doesn't drive with the same enthusiastic personality as the Honda, but it's due to be replaced for 2011.

If you're shopping around but want a refined, high-quality driving experience, then the Honda Odyssey is the minivan for you.

The base Honda will be thousands of dollars more expensive than the least expensive Kia, so be prepared.

But for those simply worried about keeping the family comfortable and occupying the kids while on the road, the Dodge Grand Caravan is one of the best choices, offering storage, seating, and entertainment options not found in the Sedona.

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