The Sedona is a good value for families simply looking for lots of room and a low entry-level price. It fills all the minivan requirements of hauling the family, and it does so without much flash like some of the Sedona’s competitors.
A minivan like the Honda Odyssey is more expensive but has a nicer interior; the Dodge Grand Caravan has a long list of multimedia options like satellite TV, in-car Wi-Fi, and second- and third-row flip-down monitors, which can easily rack up the price.
Sedonas are available in short- ($21,245) and long-wheelbase ($24,245) versions. The long wheelbase gives additional second- and third-row passenger room, but we’ve found that even in extended versions it doesn’t match the cargo room of competitors like the Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. The third row has a 60/40-split flat-folding seat instead of a removable 50/50-split seat.
The Sedona is also a good buy for safety as it’s one of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s Top Safety Picks. The Sedona scores the agency’s best ratings in front, side and rear crash tests, and it comes with an electronic stability system standard, which is another requirement to earn the IIHS’ Top Safety Pick designation.
For an in-depth look at the Sedona, be sure to read our Expert Review, found here.
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People who say Kia is an unreliable brand are simply unenlightened.
I have 95K mi on my Kia Sportage-1995.It has been a sturdy and reliable car despite my policy of min necessary maint.
69k on 1st set of Michelins
Radiator at60k
Clutch at 95k
I understand that new models are better
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KIA is less reliable.
You get what you pay for.