2015 Kia Sedona SX-L Long-Term Road Test - Introduction

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edited August 2015 in Kia
image2015 Kia Sedona SX-L Long-Term Road Test - Introduction

Pack up the kids. We've got a year with the new Kia Sedona SX-Limited minivan.

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  • red_xj2000red_xj2000 Member Posts: 13
    edited August 2015
    "A 276-hp naturally aspirated V6 is the most powerful engine in the class, though fuel economy suffers as a result. | August 28, 2015 | Kurt Niebuhr for Edmunds"

    The Chrysler/Dodge minivans make more horsepower than this engine does. Not by much (283 vs 276) but they are more powerful.
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    edited August 2015
    About time another one joined the fleet. :)
  • gofortheneckgofortheneck Member Posts: 42
    A new vehicle joining your long-term fleet is NOT news.
  • jlaszlojlaszlo Member Posts: 60
    "...the undisputed kings of the minivan land." The Mopar twins outsell the Odyssey and Sienna.
  • hank39hank39 Member Posts: 144
    Looking forward to this long-termer.
  • daryleasondaryleason Member Posts: 501
    I know y'all like testing all the features possible, but every now and then, how about getting the "cheaper" trim packages, which is more realistic of what's really sold? This top of the line Kia is nearly double of the base vehicle. How about an evaluation showing how even a "stripped down" model can meet your needs?
  • jfa1177jfa1177 Member Posts: 52
    I think it would be cool if Edmunds added a Ford Transit Connect to the fleet. This would make an interesting comparison to the more mainstream choices out there.
    BTW-this is a great looking vehicle!
  • ebeaudoinebeaudoin Member Posts: 509
    jlaszlo said:

    "...the undisputed kings of the minivan land." The Mopar twins outsell the Odyssey and Sienna.

    Two words- fleet sales. Yes, Toyota does it, too, but nobody as bad as FCA.

  • hsuis2coolhsuis2cool Member Posts: 1
    Perfect timing, I am in the market for Mini Van as well and strongly considering the Kia Sedona. But I am also holding out for the next generation Odyssey.
  • priuscrusherpriuscrusher Member Posts: 8
    "The SX-Limited also features large captain's chairs with extendable leg rests in the second row. This is a first for Kia and a class exclusive" - My last Sienna had those and my new Sienna has them. Edmunds is not the only site to review the Sedona and make this peculiar claim.
  • breldbreld Member Posts: 6,835
    edited August 2015
    We replaced our '09 Odyssey earlier this year with the new Sedona - an SX trim level, one down from the one being tested here.

    We looked at the current model Odyssey and Sienna, but were really taken by the overall styling of the Kia - exterior and interior.

    The only complaints we have relate to the seat mechanisms - the folding of the third row seats takes more effort than the Honda (and Toyota I'd presume), and the "fold-forward" feature of the second row for access to the rear also seems more difficult than it should be. Access is fine once they're folded forward, but it seems the kids need assistance almost every time to get the seats up or back down. Seems to me Kia over thought that one - I enjoyed the ability to remove the second row seats all together in the Odyssey.

    Even with those annoyances, if we had to do it over again, we'd choose the Kia again. With only 9 months of ownership under our belt, it's hard to speak to reliability, but FWIW, we've had no issues. Functionally, it fits the bill for what you'd expect from a minivan, but with (in our opinion) much more style than the competitors.

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  • gslippygslippy Member Posts: 514
    My 09 Sedona has been excellent. I'm interested to see how this one fares in your service.

    I don't see a trailer hitch - will you install one? This would be a good test of the visibility, brakes, and drivetrain.
  • tom_in_mntom_in_mn Member Posts: 61
    priuscrusher said:

    "The SX-Limited also features large captain's chairs with extendable leg rests in the second row. This is a first for Kia and a class exclusive" - My last Sienna had those and my new Sienna has them. Edmunds is not the only site to review the Sedona and make this peculiar claim.

    I think it's with the leg rests that is exclusive.

  • bassracerxbassracerx Member Posts: 188
    jfa1177 said:

    I think it would be cool if Edmunds added a Ford Transit Connect to the fleet. This would make an interesting comparison to the more mainstream choices out there.
    BTW-this is a great looking vehicle!

    no, its garbage as a passenger vehicle and should only be purchased by fleets who dont need that much cargo space and only care about MPGs. i wanted to like it so much but it is an utter disappointment. It needs a real indipendant rear suspension, larger brakes and overall more comfort
  • natschampnatschamp Member Posts: 22
    Just wait until resale time. I'd only lease .
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I was interested in the Transit Connect too, @bassracerx but it was pretty much as I had imagined. Nice big empty but not all that comfy or fun to drive.

    The Sedona would definitely be on my short list if I wasn't more enamored with the Soul.
  • priuscrusherpriuscrusher Member Posts: 8
    I've read in other places the sedona is first minivan with adaptive cruise and read here the first with extendable footrests. Neither claim is true. Both go to the sienna. I have had two siennas. The tester is simply misinformed.
  • jfa1177jfa1177 Member Posts: 52
    edited September 2015
    My wife and I have an 07 Odyssey. When we passed by a KIA dealer I pointed the new Sedona out and my wife shrugged it off informing me we will NOT have another van! She's too caught up in the whole CUV/Full-size SUV thing. My argument to her was 'why would you want something that gets worse gas mileage, hauls less stuff inside, and has less efficient seating just to look better when pulling up to school?' She had no answer other than to repeat 'we are not getting another van! Why don't you get it if you like it so much?!"
    Ugh, women..... :D
  • darthbimmerdarthbimmer Member Posts: 606
    daryleason said:

    I know y'all like testing all the features possible, but every now and then, how about getting the "cheaper" trim packages, which is more realistic of what's really sold? This top of the line Kia is nearly double of the base vehicle. How about an evaluation showing how even a "stripped down" model can meet your needs?

    Auto mags have a natural reason to test the optioned-up models. They can't tell you how well an option works-- which helps you decide if it's worth it-- unless they actually have that option on their vehicle. The cases where it becomes difficult for us to read between the lines are those where an option replaces one component with another that may have a totally different character, like sport seats or a sport suspension. You can't decide on those without trying both.
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