Kia's
seven-passenger Sedona minivan was redesigned for 2006; no word at the time of
this writing on changes for 2007 but they are expected to be minimal. The Sedona
is designed to compete with offerings from Honda and
Toyota by offering similar features for less
money. The latest Sedona rides on a longer wheelbase and features a roomier
cabin with seven-passenger seating, including a standard 60/40-split third-row
seat that folds flat into the floor for cargo-carrying flexibility. The minivan
packs a 3.8-liter V-6 engine with 240 horsepower and 250 lb-ft of torque that
drives the front wheels via a five-speed Sportronic automatic transmission with
manual-shift capability. Its ride and handling benefit from a four-wheel
independent suspension. As befits a family vehicle, safety features are
plentiful, including front-side and side-curtain airbags that extend across all
three rows of seats, and four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. Stability control, a
tire pressure monitor and active front headrests (to help reduce whiplash
injuries in a crash) are optional. A host of amenities that today's minivan
buyers have come to expect are all available, including power-adjustable brake
and accelerator pedals, power-operated side doors and rear liftgate and a
backseat DVD video player.
Review:
2006 Kia Sedona
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