In the market for a minivan with quick acceleration, quiet ride and carlike interior? Shop the 2017 Kia Sedona. Here's a quick rundown of what we like, what we don't and the bottom line from the Edmunds editors.
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BRYN MACKINNON: I'm Bryn MacKinnon, and this is an Edmunds expert rundown of the 2017 Kia Sedona. As minivans go, the 2017 Kia Sedona is kind of a breath of fresh air. The crossover inspired styling is one thing that sets it apart, and there's also a burly v-6 under the hood that gives you quick acceleration when you need it. As expected from Kia, you get a lot of features for your money. And then there's Kia's excellent warranty coverage for extra peace of mind. What's the catch? Well it's not really a catch, but subpar fuel economy is the price you have to pay for that quick acceleration. There's also a bit less cargo space than you get in rival vans. Inside the Sedona you'll find plenty of rear passenger space. Although the second row seats don't do neat things like Chrysler's Stow 'n Go seats for example. So you lose a little versatility there. Up front, look at how the center console rises up between the seats and connects with the dashboard. That's another SUV like element that distinguishes the Sedona from its unabashedly vanney rivals. We like Kia's touchscreen, by the way. It's simple to use and responds quickly to your taps. The bottom line is that Sedona's got a vibe all its own. And that's pretty impressive for a minivan. Of course, you got to check out the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna if you're in the market for a minivan. And the new Chrysler Pacifica is another strong rival. But the Sedona is right in the mix and well-worth a test drive. For more Edmunds expert rundowns, click the link to subscribe.
One of the top minivans on the market, the 2017 Kia Sedona boasts a lot of useful features for the money. And with five Sedona trim levels available, buyers have the ability to opt for maximum value or ramp up the luxury and technology as they see fit. There's nothing particularly eye-popping about the Sedona's exterior styling, but it's attractive enough for a full-size people-mover. On the inside, though, its crossover SUV-influenced cabin almost takes the "van" out of minivan.
Already a quiet highway traveler, for 2017 the Sedona gets an acoustically insulated windshield for extra-pleasant road trips. There are also new xenon headlights, an updated infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a new Technology package that includes front-end collision warning with automatic emergency braking.
The Sedona's powerplant is a 3.3-liter V6 that generates 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque and drives the front wheels through an electronically controlled six-speed automatic transmission. The EPA rates the Sedona at 20 mpg combined (18 city/24 highway).
Although the Sedona is marginally less fuel-efficient than its major competitors, it makes up for it with acceleration that puts it near the top of the minivan segment. Comfortable, smooth and quiet on the road, the Sedona's handling is about average for a large family hauler. Its bulk does tend to make itself known in the corners, and the very light steering provides minimal feedback. But most drivers will likely be pleased with its overall driving characteristics.
Interior comfort and space are the Sedona's calling card. The cockpit layout is attractive and modern with quality materials and controls that are easy to reach and logically arranged, as well as seats that are designed for long trips. The first two rows of occupants will find more than enough room to stretch out, although the third row row is best reserved for the kids. Cargo space with the last row of seats up lags a bit behind the competition, but it will likely be enough for the majority of buyers.
The Sedona can seat seven or eight, depending on the trim level. The base L model comes fairly well equipped with amenities such as alloy wheels, air-conditioning, a rearview camera and Bluetooth connectivity. The LX trim adds more comfort and convenience features, the EX and SX models up the ante for luxury and technology, and the top-of-the-line SXL includes a number of advanced safety features and premium leather upholstery. Whatever your preference, let Edmunds help you find the 2017 Kia Sedona that best meets your needs.
2017 Kia Sedona Overview
The 2017 Kia Sedona is offered in the following submodels: Minivan. Available styles include EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A), LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A), and L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A). Sedona models are available with a 0-liter gas engine, with output up to 0 hp, depending on engine type. The 2017 Sedona comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 6-speed shiftable automatic. The 2017 Sedona comes with a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. basic warranty, a 5 yr./ 60000 mi. roadside warranty, and a 10 yr./ 100000 mi. powertrain warranty.
What should I pay for a new 2017 Kia Sedona?
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $42990. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $6591 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $6591 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $36399.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 15.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37995. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $8590 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8590 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $29405.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 22.6% below the MSRP.
We are showing 6 SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $35840. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $7415 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7415 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $28425.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 20.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37850. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $8089 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $8089 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $29761.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 21.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34550. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $3548.2 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3548.2 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $31001.8.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 10.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $37690. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $4795 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $4795 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $32895.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 12.7% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $29850. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $3000 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $3000 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $26850.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 10.1% below the MSRP.
We are showing 2 LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $42895. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $9165 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $9165 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $33730.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 21.4% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
The 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) can be purchased for less than the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (aka MSRP) of $34395. The average price paid for a new 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is trending $7670 below the manufacturer's MSRP.
Edmunds members save an average of $7670 by getting upfront special offers. The estimated special offer price in your area is $26725.
The average savings for the 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) is 22.3% below the MSRP.
We are showing 1 LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) 2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A) vehicle(s) available in the Ashburn area.
Is the 2017 Kia Sedona a good car? Edmunds experts have compiled a robust series of ratings and reviews for the 2017 Kia Sedona and all model years in our database. Our rich content includes expert reviews and recommendations for the 2017 Sedona featuring deep dives into trim levels and features, performance, mpg, safety, interior, and driving. Edmunds also offers expert ratings, road test and performance data, long-term road tests, first-drive reviews, video reviews and more.
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What do people think of the 2017 Kia Sedona? Consumer ratings and reviews are also available for the 2017 Kia Sedona and all its trim types. Overall, Edmunds users rate the 2017 Sedona a 4.1 on a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Edmunds consumer reviews allow users to sift through aggregated consumer reviews to understand what other drivers are saying about any vehicle in our database. Detailed rating breakdowns (including performance, comfort, value, interior, exterior design, build quality, and reliability) are available as well to provide shoppers with a comprehensive understanding of why customers like the 2017 Sedona.
Vehicle SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
Review Reviews complain about gas mileage, but I don't know why. My wife and I took an 8000 mile road trip and got 24.5 mpg -- loaded with people and luggage. The last two days we took a 400 mile road trip and we got 26.7 mpg. We were in the mountains on the 8000 mile trip and I used the manual shifting a lot. No manual shifting on the Pacifica, which we compared with the Sedona before we bought it. Sedona handles extremely well with a very good turning radius. Pacifica about 3 feet larger radius. We test drove both and the smaller Sedona radius was obvious. Dash layout on the Sedona is well thought out, and attractive. The nav system is the best I've ever used, by far. Vehicle is extremely quiet, and tracks perfectly on the interstate. It's quick -- I saw car magazine reports that rated it at 7.4 seconds 0-60. That's fast for a large vehicle. I keep saying vehicle because it looks and acts more like an SUV than a minivan. Nappa leather is great, airplane type second row seats are a true luxury. Dual sun roof really lets the light inside. I've driven the Pacifica, Odyssey and Sienna -- I think the Sedona is the best vehicle. Update to my review one year later: I still think the Sedona SXL is a great vehicle. We have over 16,000 miles on it, and have had no problems. We are currently on a 12,000 mile road trip around the USA, with about 3,000 miles completed. Average MPG so far on the trip is 24.7. Handling on the interstate continues to be perfect, ride is excellent. No complaints whatsoever. It is now January 2018 and we have 28,500 miles on the Sedona. Our 12,000 mile trip ended up to be 12,600 miles, and we averaged 24.5 mpg. I can't figure out why the Sedona is rated low on gas mileage, I think it's fabulous. So far we have had zero problems. I've never had a car before, with over 28,000 miles on it, that didn't have something go wrong. It still rides great, and handles well. I thought our 12,600 miles trip would be very tiring. It turned out to be just the opposite. The Sedona is comfortable, and easy to drive. Lots of power, no problems in CA keeping up, or passing, on the freeways. The last car I had, a 2015 SUV, had what I call 'high effort' steering. It made for very tiresome driving. On our Sedona we can choose between two different steering efforts. I'm 78 years old and it's a joy to drive the car.
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Is the 2017 Kia Sedona safe? The 2017 Kia Sedona earned a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA and "GOOD" ratings from the IIHS in the following caregories: Side Impact Test, Roof Strength Test, Rear Crash Protection/Head Restraint, IIHS Small Overlap Front Test Results, Moderate Overlap Front Test Results, and a JD POWER overall quality rating of 3.5 out of 5. Among Edmunds' many tools and resources for finding your perfect car are detailed safety ratings and analysis from NHTSA, IIHS, and JD Power, including overall ratings, frontal barrier crash ratings, side impact tests and crash ratings, rollover test results, roof strength tests, rear crash protection and head restraint ratings, side barrier ratings, combined side barrier and pole ratings, and more.
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2017 kia sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A), 6-speed shiftable automatic, regular unleaded 20 combined MPG 18 city MPG/24 highway MPG
