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Could not have wished for a better minivan!!!!
CK, 03/25/2016
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
31 of 31 people found this review helpful
We absolutely LOVE our Sedona! We spent a lot of time looking at minivans and trying to find the right one that would be safe for our family. After driving the Sedona we knew it was what we needed. It is always a little scary buying a new car but we have had it for a few months now and are still incredibly happy with it. I actually told my husband the other day that after owning this I will probably always want a minivan it is so comfortable.
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CUVs are for chumps
ahightower, 07/06/2016
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
45 of 46 people found this review helpful
If you need three rows of seats every day, and do not have $65K for a new Suburban, minivan is the ONLY way to go. We had downsized from 2005 Yukon XL to a 2014 Pathfinder, and that was fine for a while. But when surprise baby #4 came along, we realized the limitations of the CUV. Access to third row was a daily nuisance (constant flipping and folding of seats - easier in the Pathfinder than most of the competition, but still a thing that has to be done), and most importantly, cargo space in the way back is very limited. We took our annual Florida trip with two adults, four kids. Luggage stuffed to the gills, and a cargo platform hanging off the trailer hitch for extra capacity. We had some serious saggy butt. It handled alright, but clearly was not designed to actually carry a full load of people AND stuff. This was the trip that convinced me it was time to return the lease a bit early and get into a van. Wife wasn't quite ready to go dork mobile, but she eventually admitted if there was a really nice van than looked okay and had all the features she wanted, she would consider it. The Sedona and new Pacifica made her very short list. 3 minutes walking around the Sedona and marveling at the space and luxury finishes, and she was sold before I could even test drive. This one evidently has a bit less room behind the third row than Odyssey and Sienna, but it is downright cavernous compared to even the biggest CUVs (Chevy Traverse). And loading the baby is so much easier with sliding doors. These are all things I knew, but Mrs. Cool needed to live with her Pathfinder for a few months before coming around. We went for the SXL Tech 8-seater in dark blue - it's actually a really nice looking vehicle, and not just "for a van". I've stored away that 2nd row "jump seat" to create an aisle for two of the big to easily walk through to the third row. But I did want that 8th seat, just in case we have an extra passenger (grandma) for a long trip, or perhaps we will want to fold half of the third row to max out cargo space for beach gear next summer. And, I didn't really need the sun roofs, which we never used in the last car, and which they say compromise headroom in the third row where two of our growing young teens reside. Also didn't really care about the "lounge seats". One of them just has a baby carrier on top, and honestly there's not enough leg room back there to really utilize the "ottoman" feature for a teenager, unless he scoots all the way back and steals all the leg room from the third row. Just not something we would ever get any use out of, while the 8th seat has potential uses. Anyway, this is quite simply the most luxurious vehicle we've ever owned. The interior materials are beautiful, and I hope they are durable as well. I'd prefer darker leather, but other long term tests I read say they hold up well. The gadgets are "Sofa King" cool - I've never had many of these features before. Xenon headlights, automatic high beams (this really works!), radar cruise control (again, this actually works great - it can't do stop and go traffic, but it will take you down to about 5 mph and back up again), blind spot monitors, birds-eye-view camera for parking. I don't love the chrome wheels, although they look sharp it's going to be a lot of effort for the boys to keep them clean :) The bluetooth audio doesn't seem to work with the newest iPhones, you have to plug in to USB to get any sound from your phone. Nor does it read texts as it says. Wish it was apple car play instead of UVO. But the navigation is decent. I thought Nav was stupid, since that is free on everyone's phone anyway. But having it integrated into the dash is nice, and its directions on the info screen between the gauges driver side is cool. When we get the XM activated, will see how good it is at traffic. Cooled seats are a Texan's best friend. I'm 6'3" and have plenty of leg and knee room, even with the bulky baby carrier behind me, and his seat scooted forward a bit to give the third row boys some extra space. Wife is 5'1", so memory settings for seat and mirrors were an essential feature for us. We had the dealer install remote start, and it works fine with the factory key fob, though it will only run for 30 seconds once a door has been opened. We had been used to starting up the AC and taking our time loading groceries. Instead, you have to jump up front and hit the ignition if you want it to keep running, but that's a minor complaint. The ride is very quiet, and it really smooths out with a full load. Enough power, transmission is responsive. Steering is very light at low speeds but firms up nicely for the highway. The price was very fair, lots of features for the money. I am a little bit hesitant about Kia long term reliability in general, but we will be covered b2b for the duration of the lease, so I was willing to give it a chance. Overall, we are both very pleased with this vehicle.
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2016 KIA SEDONA EX rules the roost.
Dave, 03/07/2016
updated 03/14/2017
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
44 of 46 people found this review helpful
This is our first experience of what was called a mini van, but what now is called a MPV, ( multi purpose vehicle ). We only considered the safer MPV's, Honda, Toyota and KIA, the other's were considered too much of a health hazard to their passengers. All 3 we tested drove very well, the KIA Sedona just has had a firmer, more confident driving experience. The fuel economy of the Honda was the best of the bunch, but was let down by the poor access to the 3 row seating, very dated interior, the price would be considerably more to get some the basic standard features of the Kia, and the concern of falling to 10th place in brand reliability, only average, by consumer reports . So our choice was between the Toyota and the KIA in the end. The Toyota is good, but only gets a acceptable rating for the small overlap front crash test, which is more important than it sounds, reliability is rated 2nd place behind Lexus, very good. The dash board looks and feels, if come from a different generation in the past, and price for a similar spec was nearly $5000 more than the KIA at list price. The Sedona just has a more modern design, inside and out, taken the best features of some the other's, and made them better still, then backed by a ten year warranty, became a easy choice. Update, we have had the Sedona now for 12 month and 12000 miles, and is still problem free, I can understand why the Kia brand is rated number 5 for reliability by consumer reports..
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Great minivan.
YY, 09/14/2015
updated 09/17/2018
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
65 of 70 people found this review helpful
We have been very impressed. Ride is excellent. Handles like a car. Looks as good as a SUV. We had a 2012 Honda Odyssey Elite previously (lease). This Sedona SX is better. Ride is better. More tech inside. Definitely enjoying the surround view camera, the vented seats, the automatic high beam (useful when driving on a mountain road not having to worry about flipping the lights when paying attention to the curves). These are features not available on another 8 seater minivan currently. Also we like the fact that Kia comes with a much more reasonable warranty. Honda and Toyota both has only 3 year 36K mile warranty - this is low in the industry. And ... to those who says Honda and Toyota don't break ... guess again ... they do! Our 2012 Honda Odyssey had transmission problem - fortunately just before the warranty is up. That is the reason we are not keep it beyond our lease. Very glad with our 2016 Kia Sedona SX right now (8 passenger tech package). The only grip I have is: why Kia doesn't make a 8 seater loaded and with the panaramic sunroof? Our $40K Sedona is loaded - but has no sunroof? Fortunately my wife hates the Sun and does not like to have sunroof. I on the other hand would wish that being available as an option. The SXL comes only in 7 seat. Why? Otherwise we would have bought a SXL. Update: Apparently the SXL comes in 8 seat now. Wish we had known about that. Vehicle still running great. We had been very happy about the purchase. Drives better than our prior 2012 Honda Odyssey with a more upscale interior. I am also happy to read that Kia now has better reliability than Honda according to a 2016 Consumer Reports article. Update: 20K+ miles - still doing fine. The lever used to retract the 2nd row seat fell off. Dealer screwed it back. Other than that - no other issues. Update: 40k+ miles. No issues. Good car. But resale value is poor. At end of lease car value is less than buy out so we decided to turn it back in. Overall MPG prob less than competitors also. Would be a great 3 year old used car at $21k fully loaded with all the tech. Someone will be getting a deal! We got a new 2018 Pacifica Hybrid Limited! Even better car. Look for my review there!
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Love, love, love the PARDY VAN!!!!!
Daezjones11814, 05/19/2016
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
19 of 20 people found this review helpful
We have the BEST minivan on the market! We have the Sedona SX Limited with the technology package, dual sunroofs, and all the bells and whistles. Instead of going for the eighth seat we went with the second row with foot rests. We've been on a few road trips already and the foot rests were of great value. The heated and cool seats are amazing! The driver seat contours to my body which makes driving very comfy. I've only been in the passenger seat twice but when I was in it it felt just as good as the driver's seat. The power sliding doors are heaven sent. Also the power life gate is a must if you have children. The leather is very easy to clean spills off of, bonus!! The gas mileage is good compared to other vehicles, city about 19 and straight highway 25-28. Overall this vehicle is a must if you have a family or are starting one. You won't be disappointed with this minivan.
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2016 Sedona SX - Cruiser
Michael, 07/05/2016
updated 08/02/2021
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
We just purchased the 2016 Sedona SX with the entertainment package and some other options. Wow, first off this minivan has the most quiet ride of all minivans we drove, period!! And it doesn't look like a minivan, it has a bolder stance and just down right cooler looking! Tons of features! Love the cooled seats.. Navigation system is one of the best we have had in any of our cars! Easy to get in and out of with three Children. Memory driver seat is great because my wife is 5' and I'm 5' 10".... This minivan has too many awesome features to list. We purchased this mainly for an extra vehicle and it will used mostly for vacation road trips. The only downside and it's really not a negative is that you may need some time to figure out all the technology that it has. I can predict this will be the number 1 minivan on the market once people give Kia the opportunity. We also have a Kia Optima SXL and it's been perfect in all ways. Will follow up in a few months. Update: after 6 months and only 2995 miles it has been amazing! Two road trips and the highway mpg is great at 25-26. Our three kids watch the built DVD with wireless headsets and then play on xbox 360 while my wife and I can listen to music and talk! Kia did an awesome job with designing this minivan for families!!! Very pleased with this purchase, my wife needed a very safe minivan with technology and this was by far the best on the market! She doesn't drive much, just the kids to school and around our area for shopping. At first she thought it was a little too big, but with the cameras she just loves it. I like it so much that I may sell my Optima SXL and buy another for me. Update after 1 year: This has been an incredible minivan from day one. It is super quiet while driving with very little road noise if any. We have taken it on several road trips and I'm amazed that it gets 26 mpg on the highway! Still enjoy all of the technology and most of all the safety features. We feel very safe while driving this minivan. I really don't have anything negative to report. Go buy one and it's nice to stand out from all on the Honday Odyssey's in the car pool lane. 2 year update: We still love this minivan. It’s been a great vehicle. Recently we had to replace the motors in the power doors, however the warranty covered that issue. This minivan still drives like new and remains a very quiet drive. The highway mpg is very good at 25+ but the city is not good around 14. We will keep this for the long haul!! My wife loves it and that’s what matters!! 3 year update: We have taken this minivan on several road trips and its been great! Highway MPG is always good at 24-26. City MPG could be much better, but its 4500 lbs and really meant for the highway road trips for us. My wife loves it and the family loves it. I would buy another Sedona SX and have two of these vehicles, but the Telluride S or SX looks like my next new vehicle. 4 year update: Our minivan has been incredible for these past 4 years. We would highly recommend the Sedona SX. Everything works and looks like new. We keep it garaged so it looks like we just bought it. It’s still very quiet on the highway with great mpg around 25. We would buy another Sedona before Honda or Toyota because of the quality, reliability and look! No one builds a better looking minivan, no one! Keep up the great work KIA! About to take it to the dealer this morning for an oil change. The Sedona has been great. We only have 22000 miles on it so we can’t speak for high mileage wear and tear. But for the age coming up on 5 years soon, it’s been great. No complaints at all. We are looking for an additional vehicle soon and we’ll probable buy another Kia. Waiting to see what the 2022 looks like.
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Exceeded Expectations
Dave W, 07/20/2016
updated 07/24/2018
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
At 26K now and continue to be very pleased. Very good performance for a mini van. Enjoy the comfort, room, and features. One warranty repair to the brakes at 11K, otherwise just routine maintenance. At 68,000 the verdict: a terrific vehicle!
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Competitive Minivan and a great value
Dad that Drives a Minivan, 01/07/2017
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
My lease of a 2014 Town & Country 30th Anniversary addition was coming to an end and needed another minivan. The Town & Country was a decent minivan and but was feeling dated. I have a wife and three kids and minivan is a more practical choice for my family. They offer more space than a crossover and getting and the ease of getting in and out is so much easier. I thought I had already made up my mind and was going to lease the 2017 Pacifica. But I decided that I should drive a couple other vans to make sure. I drove the 2016 Honda Odyssey and left the space, comfort and ride quality was better than the Pacifica. However, the technology of the Odyssey was very disappointing, the infotainment system was not what I would expect in an almost $40,000 car. It was very dated, even more so than the Town & Country. I decided that I would drive one more van and then make my decision. I went to a local Kia dealer and drove a 2016 Kia Sedona SX trim. As soon as I sat in the driver seat I knew this was the most confrontable of the three. I'm 6'2 and I had plenty of space. I was able to get in the seat behind me and was very confrontable. I was also surprised that my knees were not touching the seat in front of me. Next I climbed into the third row and was able to fit in the back seat, I would prefer the send row but would be ok riding in the back. The list of features on the SX is simply amazing at this price point. The SX trim comes with blind spot monitoring, backup sensors, backup camera, 8inch touch screen, with navigation, Apple Car Play and Android Auto, heated and cooled seats front seats, heated 2nd row seats, power sliding doors and hatch. Upgrading to the SX you get an Infinity® 8-Speaker Audio system and the sound quality is amazing, so much better than the radio in the LX and EX trims. There is also an abundance of USB ports, two up front even a quick charge USB port, one USB port in the second row and 115-Volt Power Inverter, Center Console more than enough to keep all your technology powered. Now onto how it drives, it was to be one of the most confrontable easy driving vehicles that I have ever owned. Driving around town, maneuvering the parking lots is a breeze. There are three driving Modes "Comfort, ECO, and Normal" When you select the Comfort setting the steering wheel takes almost no effort to move and low speeds. On the highway, the road noise is almost nonexistent. From the front seat, you feel like you are driving an SUV, which for me is another positive for the Sedona. If you are in the market for a minivan I recommend driving a couple different ones to see which suits your needs best. For me the decision was simple the Kia won hands down. If you are looking for a van a comfortable ride, with an abundance of features, good looks and great value the Kia Sedona might be for you.
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Fabulous vehicle, still after almost 40,000 miles
Peter, 07/14/2017
updated 01/22/2019
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 24 people found this review helpful
Had for over one year, two huge road trips. On 12,000 mile trip at the moment. Getting 24.5 mpg. Looked at Pacifica, didn't like. Turning circle much better on Sedona, didn't like transmission knob. Sedona can be shifted manually, was great in the Colorado mountains last week. Sedona looks and operates more like a SUV than a minivan. Zero problems. Update January 2018: The Sedona still has not had one problem. It has nearly 29,000 trouble-free miles, and has averaged 23.9 mpg in all types of driving. For some reason car reviews knock the Sedona for bad mileage. Lead foot maybe? Normal driving gets excellent mileage. Plus it's quick. Car and Driver clocked it at 7.4 seconds 0-60. I had an upscale 2015 SUV as my last car and it didn't handle as well as the Sedona, was less comfortable, had much less cargo space, had poorer visibility, and on and on. To me, the minivan makes a lot more sense than an SUV -- unless you plan to go off-road, which few people do. There are other good minivans to buy, but I wouldn't trade my Sedona for any of them. Plus, it has the best warranty in the car business. Easy decision, at least for me. Update July 2018: Just returned from a 6000 mile road trip. Again, everything was perfect. No problems whatsoever. MPG was 24.9 for the whole trip. Now have over 39,000 miles, not one problem. A friend came up to me today as we were near the car and said, "I thought you had a minivan"? I said, "It is a minivan". He said, "It looks like an SUV". The car does look more like an SUV inside, and out, but has all the conveniences of a minivan. I am 79, my wife 75, and we LOVE our minivan. It handles well, has incredible room, has three uncrowded rows of seats (vs most SUV's), has rear entertainment for the grand kids, has a very tight turning circle, has great manual shifting for the mountains, etc. I could go on and on. Oh yeah, and the price was better than the competitors. Sedona now has 43,500 miles. I took it to the KIA dealer last week for 40,000 mile maintenance. I told them to go over it closely to see if there are any problems. They did, and found NOTHING. Frankly, I think that's unheard of -- 43.500 miles and nothing wrong. The brakes were even still good. I had another couple in the car a few days ago for a 45 mile drive. He has a Toyota Sienna van. He remarked how smooth the Sedona was on the road, and how well it seemed to handle. He liked it better than his Toyota. It has been a remarkable car.
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Good Van. Great Value (if you buy used).
Gavin , 12/25/2020
updated 06/15/2022
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Bought the van with 33,000 miles for $17k. The car drives nice, performs well and is comfortable. The only thing about the van that is not great is it audio system. We now have 40,000 miles on it & it has had both of its motors replaced for the sliding doors ( via a recall). When we bought it last year consumer reports had its reliability rating and 5/5. For some reason, consumer reports now has it rated as a 3/5 for reliability. We will see how this particular van plays out for us. I will continue to update you folks. Update June 2022: 50k miles and absolutely no issues. We bought some michelin defender tires for it and they are much better than the original Korean tires. Fantastic vehicle!
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Dead engine at 68k
Aubrey, 01/31/2019
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 20 people found this review helpful
We purchased a certified used 2016 Kia Sedona. We loved it but a mere 2 years in with only 68k miles on it, it died! Complete engine failure. We have had it maintained regularly through Kia. There were no lights or warning signs prior to this happening. We are out of warranty and Kia refuses to take responsibility for the crap vehicle they sold. We were told no loaner car is available because they are all out on major engine repairs. After charging us $95 to diagnose the problem they told us there is "no good will available". What kind of engine dies at 68k miles!? It's not ok! I will never purchase another vehicle from them again. Be warned.
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Should have bought sooner
Mom of 4, 09/22/2016
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
9 of 10 people found this review helpful
With small kids this is a dream. I previously had a 2015 Dodge Journey and I'll tell you what, the Sedona is a luxury ride compared to that. The Sedona has so much room, easy to get my kids in and out of car seats, the air conditioning works excellent in the back seats which is so important for me since I live in Phoenix, AZ. We have the 8 passenger, so we never need to have the rear seats up and that leaves up with a lot of cargo room. It rides smooth, handles nicely and is comfortable. My only complaints are, I already had one of the motors replaced on the rear sliding door. (mine is a 2016 with 18,000 miles) Without a warranty it would have been over $1,000 at the dealership I went to. Also, The sound system is beyond cheap.. totally poor quality & there is no navigation and no power lift-gate (which I feel should be standard on a minivan) All in all my husband and I were those people that said we would never drive a mini van yet we are both bummed we didn't purchase this before we wasted money when we bought the dodge.
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Highly recommended car
Joseph Lee, 11/17/2015
updated 05/26/2020
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I would get the 2016 Kia Sedona. It is an awesome car. It has the highest safety standards. Very comfortable. The blind spot detection, rear view parking camera, and rear cross traffic alert are a must when you drive a minivan. It does not have navigation, but you can get it on Amazon and hook up on your car without any difficulties for $130. One thing my wife loves about the Kia Sedona is that it is not as ugly as the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey. I have not driven a Honda or Toyota equivalent, but I like the Kia Sedona because of the price and its highest safety ratings. I think a Toyota or Honda equivalent is around $3000 more than the Kia Sedona. Korean technology is going to be one of the best in the world. It will be ranked in the top 4 with the United States, Japan, and Germany. Already, Korea has the best wireless technology in the world since many of the components in the Apple iphone is made by the Samsung group. Koreans are a very jealous people. Kia does want to be like the Samsung group as a global renowned company in automobiles manufacturing. I am very sure Kia will catch up with Honda and Toyota in a short time frame. I saw the Tesla Model X for $150,000. This is the only model which can fit my family of 4. It is 5 to 7 times more expensive than the Kia Sedona. I am spending about $60 per month in gasoline expenses. Let's say I spend $1000 per year on gasoline to make the math easier. If I continue to drive my Kia Sedona for 100 years, the Kia Sedona + gasoline is still a better bargain compared to the Tesla. This is extremely sad even though the gas mileage for the Kia Sedona is around 15 to 20 miles per gallon. (updated - no problems for 4 years 7 months)
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Sedona Arizona and Sedona the Mini-Van- LOVE BOTH!
Mike Elrod, 09/14/2016
updated 03/22/2018
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I think this automobile is well thought out and well-built, so far a joy to own and operate! I like the interior style and trim. Maybe I will get asked for an update on my review in 10K miles and I will have a different opinion. For now, it has enough good stuff to make me feel like I was smart to buy a Kia, and this was a good pick. It seems solid plus I also like that JD Powers has been tracking quality metrics and it has trended up and up and is right up there with the the top the 4 BEST in class. That means Kaizen and Six Sigma. That means serious business. Update 3-17: Not even 3k miles yet, still love it. Update 9/17- Just over 5.5k now, I like the GDI motor. Have been camping a couple of times, that is one of the reasons we wanted a mini-van. It holds a lot of stuff! Update 3/18 Still like my van very much. Built in diagnostics have never indicated any issues. Still like the ride!
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Buy the damn van already!
C in AZ, 12/08/2016
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best family vehicle we have ever owned. It is so roomy with tons of storage. We love the front console, kids love the captain's chairs. It got great mileage on our last road trip, and performed well in snowy and icy conditions. The only "con" if you can call it that, is that stock DVD/Entertainment systems are not available through Kia. However, we made the best of it with our portable devices. The Sedona was so much more affordable than the competitors. This is overall a great purchase. Seriously parents, if you are doing the van vs SUV thing (I did), this will by far exceed your expectations with style, comfortable seating, mileage, storage and lower insurance rates. Happy shopping.
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Second Sedona as good as first one
Hawker One , 03/14/2020
updated 03/20/2023
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Put 100K trouble free miles on my 2012 and it was running and looked just like new. Got the bug for a newer one and a deal popped up on a 20K mile 2016 LX with the features I missed. Now at 55K miles with new tires it handles and is every bit as reliable as my 2012 was. Tracked mileage since I've owned it and getting a consistent 24 mpg urban driving. Ride is carlike and heated seats are perfect for a really bad back. Love it! Update: 65K miles and everything same - same. Replacement Goodyear tires quieted ride down and awesome grip in the wet. No change in gas mileage. I may keep this car forever.
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Kia Sedona Engine problem
Tammy, 06/15/2021
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2016 Kia Sedona EX. It was leaking oil before I bought it so the dealership had the leak fixed. However, the day after I brought it home, the oil was still leaking. I was told it was residual. Also, the day after I brought it home, it started overheating. There were air bubbles in the coolant reservoir. I took it back to the dealer and it turned out the be a problem in the engine. Something about the bolts on the engine are plastic and they get stripped allowing air to get in. This seems to be a problem with these cars. Fortunately for me, the dealership made it right and let me choose another vehicle.
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Sadona is the best value period!
John Girard, 09/04/2016
updated 09/06/2017
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
It will be loaded with extras that you have to pay more for in other manufacturers vehicles. Whatever version you get it will give you value and reliability, this is just the most practical van you could hope for I am also blown away by the 22 mpg I am getting with a van.
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great looking minivan still
Al, 11/05/2016
updated 05/08/2018
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
We bought our van right when it came out. It's been a great since. Couple little issues such as rear blind hook, sliding door squeaks. Well built and great value. It feels like a big SUV when we're driving and it has all the amenities like many luxury cars.
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Great performer!
William G., 04/13/2020
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Good quality and surprisingly stingy on gas. Holds 8 people comfortably while still allowing some storage behind the rear seat. To date no major problems over past 3+ years.
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my nice new grankid transport
stan grell, 08/23/2016
updated 09/05/2023
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
This vehicle has been problem free I bought it because of the 100,000mi warranty but it looks like I won't be needing it
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Shake Rattle and Roll
john schuler, 09/05/2016
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 8 people found this review helpful
Between the highway noise and the rattling it is the worse car we have ever owned. We owned it for a little over a year and put on 17 K miles (mostly highway miles.) Went to trade it in at a Kia dealer and lost over $15K in value. Was looking to trade back to a Sorento which we had and traded in for this vehicle. As far as options goes it has it all. Would never own another Sedona.
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Get ready for a very noisy ride
John S., 06/03/2016
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
10 of 25 people found this review helpful
Very disappointed in the ride. On the highway the tire and wind noise is so great that you need to blast it out with the radio. It shakes and rattles like a used 10K vehicle. At 13,000 mile had to have brake rotors turned. Worst Mini Van we ever purchased.
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Quickly became disappointed in our Sedona
Steve, 08/04/2016
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2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 37 people found this review helpful
We owned our Sedona for a month but quickly grew tired of it and then eventually replaced it. We initially purchased it because it was more current than the Grand Caravan and more affordable, better driving, with a better second row solution than the Odyssey. Some important missing safety features I later kicked myself for missing that I was careful to check on other vans was NO third row LATCH connectors and no daytime running lights (DRLs). DRLs are standard on most cars today and the dealer tried to lie to us and tell us parking lights were DRLs. I find it ridiculous a FAMILY van is missing third row latch connectors. Even the aging Grand Caravan is standard with the above. We had the LX model with the Convenience Package, not a cheap van, yet it had a very small center 4.3" (I believe) LCD in this day and age was a joke to all that entered the vehicle. We had quality issues with the power steering and fuel system that were intermittent and the dealer could not help us with. The steering after 1000 miles softened giving it a less precise driving feel, the plus side is we started driving slower since we trusted the handling less. In favor of the Sedona we found the second row solution much better than the Odyssey's lift out solution. The engine was also stronger than what was in the Odyssey making highway passing easier. Fuel economy was the lowest of any minivan I have put significant miles on. Handling was similar between the two vans. This van proved to the be the worst car we have ever purchased and probably our worst financial mistake, even though it cost us we are so happy to be out of it. We had not given the new Pacifica a try during the first round since it was so new when we were shopping. I suggest giving it a try, we were amazed how much better van it is in every respect, so happy now.
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Nice Van
Melvin Arendt, 01/02/2017
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great Van has everything you could want in a new used Van. KIA has one of the nicer vans out there. Now if it holds up mechanically all will be good.
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Great minivan
Viktor, 05/13/2017
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have the Sedona for about a year. No issues whatsoever. I only drive or on weekends, my wife drives it everyday and we both love it. You can get a great deal on Sedona because it doesn't sell as well as Honda or Toyota. Make sure to negotiate the price. Besides the best value for what you get it Sedona doesn't feel like you are driving a minivan, the interior and height makes it more like a SUV. The EX gives you great options. I only wished it had front sensors also to help with parking. The only other thing I would have liked is the fuel efficiency. The big engine uses a lot of gas. I get about 18mpg on average but I do like the power of the engine. If you have little kids minivan with power sliding doors is the best option. You won't be disappointed.
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Nice!!!
James Beach, 06/10/2017
updated 07/16/2018
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Owned less than one month. Very happy with the car. I get 17.1 MPG city and 25 MPG in the mountains, very little highway miles at this point. Update: Six plus months now; with two great vacations. Very happy with the Kia Sedona. 28-30 HWY MPG. The middle seats kneel forward allowing for the folding raised platform I have that supports a full-size tri-fold mattress with storage underneath, push button side-doors, wonderful for camping and cargo. I am very pleased with the high quality of the Kia Sedona. Update: One plus years now; Very pleased with the Kia Sedona LX. The Sedona handles very well at highway speeds. On a recent camping trip I averaged 22.9 MPG. Safety, quality, passenger and cargo capacity are all wonderful. The Kia Corporation and the local Dennis Dillon Dealership have also proved to be wonderful to me.
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Soccer Mom
Corrine, 01/28/2021
2016 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We purchased this van in 2015 when we had our third baby and realized our 5 seater Sorento wasn't cutting it. I loved this van for the ease of getting small kids in and out. It's a smooth ride, we have taken many road trips in our van, NY to FL, NY to TN, NY to VT. This thing is comfortable, reliable and is a great vehicle for families. It has plenty of room for the 5 of us and all our things when we road trip. We use it to cart around kids to and from sports, school and friends. I plan on having it until it dies. I have had zero issues with it, just regular maintenance and we have about 75,000 miles on it so far.
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This car saved my family’s life
Jen, 06/26/2021
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
We were in an accident a few weeks ago that probably should have killed or at least severely injured us. This car saved our lives. We walked away with some very minor injuries. I look at the damage and I am shocked.
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My Sport Luxury Van
bliq00, 02/18/2023
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Sedona with 71k miles on it about 5 months ago. The Sedona was very clearly the best handling of the 3 or 4 major minivans. Probably because I think it's the only one with a rear anti roll bar so it corners somewhat flatter. It was reasonably fast. It didn't look as bulbous and large as the other minivans. I was going to throw a set of Telluride 20" rims and tires on it because that upgrade did wonders for my old SUV's handling but I realized that every situation I've threw at it- cloverleafs, sweepers, mountain passes, windy back roads- the Sedona didn't ever really need more grip even on somewhat worn tires. So I stuck with the 18s and kept the nice ride comfort. What was a revelation was the interior- I'm in love with it. Every convenience I could want is present except adaptive cruise control because I bought an SX which didn't have the tech package. Its a nice to have. The kicker was it didn't have CarPlay from the factory but I read online that Kia offered a free upgrade, which I did the first night of ownership. I actually knocked $500 off the price because "the infotainment was outdated" and the seller agreed. I've put 9000 miles on it so far and coming up on it's first major service with me. no issues so far. I really like this minivan. color, features, performance, price, etc. It was the best combination and as it turned out, it was almost half the price of what people were asking for 2016 Odysseys and Siennas with similar miles. I think people who had poorer views of this van probably didn't choose a high enough trim to be honest.
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Catchy Title!
Jing Joba, 08/03/2016
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Love it.
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2nd Sedona owned, love it
James Hancock, 04/17/2017
updated 04/30/2024
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
On board GPS would be nice. Have to move up to top price model to get it. Over 94700 miles. No issues. Get up to 25.5mpg cruising on the highway. Solid vehicle. Changing burned out light bulbs is a pain, however. Had to get a mechanic to do it.
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Do not recommend to anyone!
Jmartinez, 04/18/2017
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 21 people found this review helpful
As for the sales reps everyone was welcoming but as for the KIA name in general the vehicles suck! My husband bought a 2016 KIA Sedona not even a year old yet and it seems like I've gone to get it services every month. First off the vehicle was full of little ants from being under a tree at the dealer and nothing was done about it then about a week after we purchased it we got some heavy rain and the water was leaking into the back tailgate, I took it in for service twice before they could figure out what was wrong with it. So now my van smells humid :-( on top of that they put a scratch on the tailgate and wanted me to take it back a third time to buff it out and eliminate the odor inside, I was already there for over 3 hours and I understand they are busy but my issue should of been a priority especially with me living 2 1/2 hours away so nothing was ever done about that. Well to continue after about a month my husband noticed that the navigation screen was pushed in from one side and popping out from the other side so I took it in for service and they said some screws were loose. Then one day my kids wanted to watch a movie on the DVD player and when they tried lifting the screen it was jammed again I took it in for service and they said some screws were loose that didn't allow it to open back up. I recently just took it in again because the traction light was coming on and the brakes would make a cracking sound and jam up, I was told the hubs needed to be replaced so they ordered parts and I have to go in once more to get them put on. I'm sorry but their service sucks and I will never buy a KIA again or recommend it to anyone. They need to better prioritize their customer service and I believe I deserved a full tank of gas and complimentary detailing for missing work and driving 2 1/2 hours to and from the dealer numerous times for non sense issue that a brand new vehicle shouldn't be having! To add to my issues with Kia the lights on the interior of the van don't work either, omg idk what's next or if it's even safe to drive this Sedona anymore.
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Superior Safety Sedona
Keith, 07/14/2018
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Kia Sedona is a great value for the money in comparison to similar vehicles. Having a family size of 8 the cargo space and storage is great!!! Gas mileage is also good in comparison to similar vehicles. The Sedona is equipped with great safety features such as side curtain air bags, back up camera, and proximity audible alarms for rear and front. For the price and safety features you can't beat a Kia Sedona!!!!
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Sedona SX has treated us well
Tom , 01/17/2020
2016 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Drive is smooth and comfortable. We enjoy the heated and cooled seats. The navigation system isn't as smart as Waze but it does the job in a pinch.
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Meets expectations
Aaron Parks, 02/07/2020
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife and I bought a van because we had a third kid on the way. We looked at the Dodge Caravan (before the big 2016 or 2017 update), Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna. The Caravan was fun to drive, but we didn’t see it being a good long term vehicle. The Honda and the Toyota were awesome, but way more expensive. We were about to settle on the Honda when we decided to try the Kia. We were pleasantly surprised! It’s a comfortable van to drive and ride in. I have some things I like and things I don’t though. Like: 1) Ride quality 2) Price 3) The interior is cheap, but still looks good. 4) It’s been reliable for the 2 years we’ve had it so far. Dislike: 1) gas mileage isn’t as good as other vans 2) The middle row seats can’t be removed and don’t stow away in a good position to allow for as much storage space as other vans. 3) The radio technology is “meh...”. It does what it is supposed to, but it’s not the best in the world. Ultimately, my wife and I knew we weren’t getting the latest and greatest van on the market. BUT, our bank account is pretty happy with us. We take good care of it and it takes care of us. It does what we need it to do, and we enjoy driving it.
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Great buy
Mleigh, 06/03/2020
2016 Kia Sedona L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned the car for two weeks. It rides nice and has great gas mileage. I wish it had a few more bells and whistles. But it is a basic good minivan that fits my family.
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Wow
LRiv43, 04/09/2021
2016 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
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I absolutely LOVE this minivan. I test drive the 18 Sienna, did not drive the Odyssey because I don't like the look. Drove a dodge. This Sedona beats them all in comfort, acceleration, cargo space, passenger leg room, everything. It's bigger than I was used to. 2002 Sienna vs 16 Sedona in the garage was like a pair of 12's vs 10's in a sz 13 shoe box. Lol! I love that I can fold the mirrors in with the touch of a button to be able to get into the garage. It's that tight! We have hubby's Camry & all his tool stuff in there as well. It's always been tight, now it's tighter! I can fit 8' sticks of lumber in the back! It's 8' from the door to the back of my seat. AMAZING! I keep the tear seats folded down always & put down a rubber mat to protect it. Amazon has great tools to get what fits. The middle seats slide back to allow for log legged humans, which at 6'3 my 15 year old was no longer able to ride comfortably in our Sienna for long road trips. The middle seat folks down so the have holders for drinks. There seems to be holders all over really! It lacks a USB plug in the back, which surprised me. Looking into installing one in the console between the front seats for the rear. Would be pretty easy to do. The van did not come with cross bars for the roof rack. Something I miss that me Sienna had. We will be installing those shortly. My only true gripe about the van is the MPG. The dash lies. It's always 1 to 2 miles higher per gallon than the actual. The most ice ever got out of it, even with all highway driving, was 22mpg. I leave off the eco drive though, so maybe that is causing worse mileage than quoted. When I accidentally press the button by setting my purse on it the van drives really sluggish. When I first did it I though the van was having an engine malfunction! My new van! Once I realized what it was I was so relieved! Over all super happy with our purchase. It has 33k mi currently.
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