| Posted on 07.27.2013 18:00 by |
The Sedona minivan sat out the 2013 model year without joining the official Kia lineup. Even so, the practical seven-seater notched up nearly 15,000 sales of old stock to families seeking the upmarket style of the Honda Odyssey but the value pricing of the Dodge Grand Caravan.
Value is the Sedona's key niche as it languishes without the chassis and tech overhauls that have done wonders for the Optima and Sportage. There are many benefits to the Sedona offering and the core model is refreshed in reintroduced for 2014 with a new grille design, new LED running lights in front and a new taillight design out back.
The space and features in this V-6 Kia minivan are beyond criticism - this wide and airy cabin makes full-size SUVs like the Chevy Suburban seem like a foolish extravagance that puts image ahead of actual vehicle priorities of kid and family transport. The Sedona's 24 mpg on the highway will also shame any SUV and most large crossovers.
With all these benefits and a $32,000 loaded price, the Sedona is more than $12,000 cheaper than the fanciest Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Town & Country models.
Inevitably, there are big compromises to be made. The Kia's sloppy driving experience and interior design are a relic of the bad old Kia days. Do the new grille and LED accent lights turn the also-ran 2014 Kia Sedona into a real player in the minivan segment?
Click past the jump for the full review with highlights on the new features and desirable options.
Kia Sedona originally appeared on topspeed.com on Saturday, 27 July 2013 18:00 EST.
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