• US Market Price As Tested :. $ 42,295
• Power: 276 @ 00 rpm
• torque: 248 lb-ft at 50 rpm
Fuel • observed economy: 19.1 mpg
Sedona is, however, a relatively successful foray into the MPV sector in north America. It is reinforced by decent behavior on the road, a high quality interior, superb powertrain and style that made the young neighborhood say, "This is actually really good" .
So what's up with this qualifier "relatively"? no matter how well executed the third Sedona is, we will not be able to assimilate the market success of this truck than the Sienna, Odyssey or Grand Caravan.
Even accepting the verdict of sniper local street hockey, you have reason to believe that Kia has not built the perfect family van. But this is a lot of vehicle to cover, so we break this review into five sections, working from back to front so several bases can be covered systematically. It is a utilitarian critique of a commercial product, although it is surprisingly style-conscious.
As has long been par for the course in the area of the van, the third row of seats Sedona folds into the floor but not with a perfectly smooth operation and not completely flush with the ground. With the third row up, the Sedona of the loading area is 13% smaller than the Sienna 12% smaller than the Odyssey, and just 0.9 cubic feet larger than the Grand Caravan .
The loading volume difference is not really noticeable until the third row is folded, how other vans offer between 6% and 19% more capacity for kitchen appliances purchased recently . These comparisons do not make the Sedona favors, but they do something of a disservice thus mask the lounge-like space even in the cargo area in all modern minivan Sedona included.
do you sit here? Of course not, but you prefer third-row crossovers with three rows.
This is definitely not as comfortable or spacious rear cabin of the Odyssey, but it is good to have access options. Because the chairs of second row captain Sedona rotate side to side, a passenger banished to the third row may choose to move on the back, or the difference between the second-row seats (this limited model full load are not available with eight seats as some Sedonas) or with the second row seats moved inward along the side of the van instead. It's a useful tool, because the gap in the middle is not wide enough, even when extended manually.
If your concern with the second line of the Sedona was his lack of ability or status Stow'N'Go non-removable - most of Sedonas can stand their seats - then the top-trim model will disappoint the point of view of flexibility. This means two chairs Sedona Limited can not be folded, removed or stacked vertically. (WATCH :. The lounge seat of Sedona in action)
They can, however, be pushed back into a position of third row crunching knee, steeply raked and maximized with a footrest extensible. The lankier among us will not be able to fully realize the comfort of this configuration of extended legs, but he rivals or exceeds the Sienna for the second row supremacy.
As van family, this arrangement is inappropriate. There is also no DVD of the plant, the seats move as super glue has recently poured into the tracks, and the central pass-through between the front seats is stuffed by a big console like you see in all SUV .
UP FRONT
high points of 2015 Kia Sedona is especially evident when adult resident. The Kia UVO direct interface with pleasant materials, an accelerator pedal that allows access to a responsive 3.3L V6, a spacious passenger floor and quiet A-pillars, is the area of Sedona which d other minivans like second class citizens that have been developed in a decade before
Yes, the engine and 6-speed automatic are well suited, but smooth and powerful, the Sedona Limited product discourage fuel consumption figures :. 17 mpg city; 22 road. We saw 19.1 mpg in mostly city driving.
Ride is always impressive, but with a direction lifeless and slow and over 4,700 book truck around, it will not be the MPV makes you say "car-like"
[ LIMITED
This is not Mercury Villager your aunt. in the US, 2015 Sedonas will start at $ 26,995, but the plate has no backup of the doors of the picture or power unit. the $ 29,195 Sedona LX adds rearview camera, among other things, but not electric doors, you'll need to climb to $ 33,195 middle-rung EX, with its leather seats and a $ 1,750 premium over available package (heated seats, blind spot warning, rear cross traffic alert, etc.).
$ 37,195 SX is a luxury van, but not the second living area row, heated steering wheel, Nappa leather, and the incredible dual opening of the $ 40,595 Limited, which can be completed with a $ 2,700 package tech (adaptive Cruise, surround view monitor, etc.).
But on the outskirts of the van market, there are always buyers who do not have priority in the event of fertility. As the luxury long-distance transport instead of a full-size sedan, Sedona Limited 2015 is, well, actually really good. Unfortunately for Kia, I'm a guy with a growing family, and although the Sedona is a pleasant place to pass the time, he just nailed not an acceptable number of key ingredients van.
Timothy Cain is the founder of GoodCarBadCar.net , who is obsessed with the free and frequent publication of US and Canadian sales figures auto.
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