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KIA Sedona is a fabulous vehicle
Peter Beinetti, 12/21/2016
updated 01/14/2019
2017 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
114 of 114 people found this review helpful
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. Update July 2018. We are on another road trip, so far 4400 miles. Again, the Sedona has performed perfectly. MPG on this trip is 24.9 to-date. There is really nothing more to say, except that my wife and I love the car. Update January 2019. Best car we've ever had! Still not one problem, and we have 43,500 miles on it. It's an easy car to drive, all the high tech works perfectly. There's not much more I can say. It was the best buying decision my wife and I ever made. Oh, I should say this. My wife DID NOT want a minivan -- now she loves it!
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A wonderful minivan
Joseph Friedman, 07/17/2018
updated 08/01/2022
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
32 of 32 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Kia Sedona in 2017. It's just a great minivan. It has been operating perfectly. The safety and advanced electronic features make for a great ride. I always look forward to getting into it and driving away. I wanted a minivan that could hold all the professional gear that I need to carry with me on jobs. It has a bit less cargo space than the Dodge Grand Caravan that I had earlier. The only thing that I miss is the fold down seats in the 2nd row that the Grand Caravan had. The other manufacturers like Honda and Toyota also don't have fold down seats into the floor so I chose the Kia for its safety features. It's been a wonderful purchase. My opinion of it has not changed. I still love driving it. And it has kept me safe. It was a great purchase. I have not driven the vehicle that much over the five years. I have 22,000 miles on it, which is really nothing. It will last me for many more years.
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Best Bang For The Buck For Sure
GuruND925, 10/10/2019
2019 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
23 of 23 people found this review helpful
I currently own a 2007 Toyota Sienna, it is super solid and reliable and at 160,000 is still rock solid and strong. I have been shopping around for many months and I have been taking my time studying and analysing what's out there. I made a huge mistake on the last car I purchased and I ended up paying a whooping $30K for a rinky dinky four cylinder car with a sorry CVT transmission. I sure did not do my homework but this time I did. I didn't only study but I have gone to all my local dealers to see and test drive their vehicles, Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Subaru, Dodge, Hyundai you name it. My wife got mad at me because I spent so much time on the computer looking at cars and watching youtube videos learning about this and that. Don't get me wrong, many SUV and minivan vehicles out there are very nice, but at the end of the day it all came down to one thing, money. From all the dealers I went to I did make them an offer and none of them were willing to give me the car at the monthly payment that I could afford, not even a lease for crying out loud, and everyone was trying to sell me their sorry base model with cloth seats, at an over priced price on top of it. The bottom line is that I ended up buying the Kia Sedona. Why?? Because it has the best package over all when it comes to beautiful look, quality, comfort, power and price and I cannot believe that the Kia dealer was able to give me the car I wanted, with leather seats, that's right baby, leather seats, at the price I was asking for. They actually gave me the Sedona brand new. I could not believe it. Look, regarding the lower gas ratings, I'm not worried or upset about it because at the end of the day I personally do not drive on the highway every day and I mostly drive around city and the much more expensive mini vans perform exactly the same in city driving so let's cut the nonsense. If you drive away long distances from the city on a highway where there is no traffic then that's a different story and that's where you would take advantage of the higher mile per gallon Pacifica, Honda and Toyota but other than that they all perform about the same in city driving. On the other hand I have saved thousands of dollars with my Kia EX and I truly got a bargain. I love my 07 Sienna and I'm not getting rid of it until that thing is unrepairable but my new Sedona smokes my 07 Sienna in every way and now my Toyota looks really old compared to my new Van. My Sedona feels like I'm driving in a Mercedes Benz, seriously. Is not perfect, is not, and Chrysler, Honda and Toyota have cars that are performing very well too. Why didn't I get the Chrysler? I really liked the ride of the Pacifica but the one thing that turned me off and made me walk away from it was that ugly round gear shifter know. That is a big no no for me and I don't buy cars with gear knobs. Sorry. And of course I did made an offer and I told the dealer my budget but it was over priced even with the lease. Why didn't I get the Honda? The Honda for me is very ugly and I simply do not like it. And same as above it was way over priced for me. Why didn't I get another fantastic reliable Toyota Sienna? Well, today's Sienna's are not like my older 2007. My mother in law has one and the thing has been falling into pieces mainly that plastic around the front seats and the plastic bumpers are really cheap and loose so I was disappointed to see that. Second the current Sienna is really ugly outside and inside and I actually like my much older Sienna than the newer ones. And same thing as above, the price is just too high for what I get. During the past 25 years I have owned Honda, Toyota, Land Rover and Subaru. The most fun car I have owned is the Land Rover hands down but they are bloody expensive to repair and drink way too much gas is a sin and nothing ever fit in the back and I always had problems with that. The honda and Toyota are reliable but they look and feel very cheap and the 2015 Subaru Forester has been the second most fun car after the land rover but with that over priced little rinky dinky strained 4 cylinder engine that burns too much oil with a CVT transmission, well, I just had to let it go recently because I simply payed way too much money for that car and that has been the worst car purchase I ever made. I am extremely happy with my new Sedona and I see this car company making better cars in the very near future. Perhaps by the time my 07 Sienna dies I do see myself replacing it with another Kia Sedona and by that time I'm sure the gas mileage will have improved and most likely the exterior of the Sedona will have a new design. Till this day I think the Sedona is the best vehicle I have purchased hands down.
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BEST BANG FOR THE BUCK!!!
MisterM, 10/09/2019
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
29 of 30 people found this review helpful
I have driven and own mostly Honda and Toyota vehicles. Just sold my 2015 Subaru Forester because it has a really weak four cylinder engine and burned a lot of oil so I was very disappointed. I started looking for a new vehicle so I test drove a LOT of cars and mini vans out there from Toyota, Honda, Chrysler, Hyundai, Subaru Ascent and others, you name it. I made a really bad mistake in paying such high price for the new Forester back in 2015 so this time I truly did my homework on the internet and during the actual test drives. To make it really short, I ended up buying a brand new Kia Sedona EX. The Kia dealer actually agreed to my terms and was able to give me the monthly payments no one else was willing to give me. Yeah, Kia you rock!!! I got an amazing deal and I was actually in shock when the sales manager agreed to the monthly payment that I was able to afford. I was really in shock to know that I would be taking home a brand new car WITH interior leather. Truly amazing. I am really impressed, for lack of a better word, at how high quality made is this Sedona. Everything inside and outside the Sedona looks really high quality, the plastics and the windows are really impressive and I feel like I'm driving in a Mercedes Benz, no seriously I'm not joking. I was also this close in buying a pre owned Hyundai Genesis G80 3.8 but in the end I am more than happy with the Sedona and I know I made the right choice this time.
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Life long SUV owner makes the Minivan move!
Shersun, 05/13/2018
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
21 of 22 people found this review helpful
Retired now with young grandkids, the minivan seemed like a logical move, even after untold grief from our adult children, regarding the stigma associated in driving them. Being neither a soccer mom nor what we consider ‘old’ we were on the fence for awhile, but so happy we made the move! We’ve had an SUV since they first debuted, and we were always pleased with the versatility and style of them, from a small CRV to our last, a Lincoln MKX. The decision to try a minivan was based on our decreasing mobility and the height of the vehicle, the comfort of the seats on long trips and the versatility of the cargo space. We love the fact that each passenger has their own AC vent, usb plugs are abundant for the kids and there is plenty of leg room for my husband at 6’2” and for all the sports equipment and lawn chairs we haul most of the year! Safety was by far our most important consideration both for us and our precious cargo- KIA Sedona has an impressive 5 star rating and we feel as safe as is possible. The ride is quiet, it takes bumpy roads much better than my Lincoln did and we are averaging 22 mpg around town, and 24-25 on highway. I will say the one drawback seems to be sluggish acceleration when we are in ECO Mode, so we seldom use that setting on the highway. We have less than 1k miles on the Sedona so far, but we are very pleased with our purchase.
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Jerry, 12/31/2018
updated 01/14/2022
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
Our 2017 Sedona LX Plus is our 7th van since 1984 and surely the nicest. It now has 28650 trouble free miles on it. I agree ride can be a little stiff on rough roads but it is a pleasure to drive on the highway. Very comfortable seats and quiet ride. Simple and handy controls. Gas mileage on the highway has improved up to 26 MPG with light load. Plenty of power with 276 hp 3.3L six. Have no problem with fact that middle row outer seats are not removable but slide up and stand against front seats. Had a Honda van for 12 yrs that killed my back taking the heavy middle row seats out. So far very happy with the Sedona. Have now had it for four years with no mechanical issues. Has come in handy helping our son with house remodel. Can fit a standard tub or a pre hung exterior door for trips from Home Depot. Update Jan. 2021. No mechanical problems. Actually no problems with anything. Amount of driving muchless than usual due to pandemic. Still like the van very much.
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Sedona or Sienna
Gary, 06/27/2020
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I looked hard at both vehicles. I ended up buying the Sedona for so many reasons. It had all the bells and whistles for about 6 thousand less. I had read the reviews on the vehicle and they stated the ride is stiff and the ride can be bumpy. Shame on me for not doing a good long test drive. The ride was so stiff and you will feel every single bump. It was so bad it aggravated my back. I sold the vehicle 3 months after I bought it. O yea I took a big financial hit.
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Great space for the money
Matt Burns, 07/04/2019
2019 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
18 of 19 people found this review helpful
First off yes the gas is not great but it’s a big people hauler and most any vehicles that can carry 7-8 people don’t get great gas mileage but if you drive some what normal you will get what Kia says you should get or better so that’s good. Overall ride is very nice and comfortable especially with 4 adults and two kids in the car, the motor does not struggle at all and the transmission is much better then my mother in laws Chrysler Pacifica. We got the EX with the rear entertainment system and the kids love it and so do we, because now my wife and I can actually talk. Over the Sedona seems very well out together and solid, hopefully it will stay that way for years to come.
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Good as a Honda
H. Simmons, 04/05/2018
updated 04/08/2019
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 24 people found this review helpful
I never wanted to be a minivan mom, that being said life happend. Now I have 2 kids both under the age of 5 and an 80lbs dog and a husband with physical disabilities. Looking at our options it's was either a truck or van but having a significant other with very set requirements for a vehicle and a limited budget made our vehicle search tricky to say the least. Enter the Kia Sedona. We'd compared the Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica each had great room, decent gas mileage the only problem was to get everything we wanted put us at about 45k. We discovered the Sedona in Lowe's parking lot and looking at it neither of us were that off put buy it's looks (you know what I mean the typical minivan look). We researched it heavily and for us the only thing we didn't really like was it has a 6 speed vs an 8 speed transmission like its competition. That being said we've still been able to get 26 to 27mpg average per tank of gas. Going from a 2013 Chevy Cruze to the Sedona was amazing. I can't say enough good things about the extra amount of space for hauling around my tiny terrors. Like traditional vans the automatic sliding doors make it easy putting my 3 year old and 5 month old in and out of the vehicle. Also because of the height of the vehicle my 3 year old can easily cilmb in and out without assistance. The front seats are comfortable and supportive with the added bonus of being heated and cooled. My husband loves the cooled seat feature. The second row captains chairs are comfortable and supportive and just the right size for 2 full size car seats. The third row is spacious enough for adults if they were to be relegated back there. Usually we just leave our third row down for extra hauling capacity. For long trips the extra space is wonderful for our dog who is finally able to escape the torments of our 3 year old plus plenty of room for suitcases and coolers with room to spare. Another favorite feature is the built-in sunshades in all rear windows. Looking back I wish we'd considered/ made the move to the Kia Sedona sooner. UPDATE: Still Loving my Kia Sedona. We have had no mechanical or technical issues with our vehicle since purchase. We're still easily getting 26 - 27 mpg on average. Our van came in very handy for a sudden move to a new home. All in all still happy with our Sedona.
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8 Speed Transmission Problems
Brandon F. , 08/13/2020
2020 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
We went with the Kia Sedona over the Toyota Sienna because of the extra features for less. I wish I had done a longer test drive because the transmission has a serious flaw. When accelerating from a stop it shifts back and forth between gears causing it to shake, almost like the engine is misfiring. I was an auto technician for several years, so driving a brand new vehicle with this kind of shaking or lunging is really aggravating. When I took it back to the dealer they said they couldn’t find anything wrong. I asked to have one of their technicians ride with me and he noticed right away. He told me it’s the same issue the Kia Sorrento has and there is no fix for it. There aren’t really any complaints online about the Sedona doing this but there are plenty about the Sorrento transmissions. I called Kia customer service to let them know how dissatisfied I am and asked if they are working on a solution. They told me they had no idea if they were or not. Everything else about the van is great but the transmission shifting properly is a big deal and they need to come up with a way to repair it.
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MPG on the highway is way better than advertized
John, 09/11/2019
2019 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
14 of 15 people found this review helpful
I get 30 MPG driving on flat Long Island highways when there is no traffic. 30 MPG in a large vehicle ! This was not an estimate either, it clearly said 30 mpg on the MPG gauge. Great MPG on the highway going 60 miles an hour. City and suburban driving the MPG #'s go way down . I drive on the South shore of Long Island where there's a light every 1/4-1/2 mile and stop signs every other block. I average about 15 mpg in stop and go traffic. Probably every large vehicle has the same drop off in MPG.I get the same MPG #'s in my fathers Kia minivan as well. I drove to upstate NY from Long Island this week and I was driving along averaging almost 31 mpg and the gas is 10 percent ethanol blend ! Crazy anybody would say this minivan has poor fuel economy. I was driving between 60 and 65 and most people were whizzing by me going 80 mph. Maybe their the ones always complaining about fuel economy.
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Stands tall and proud
Hankook, 09/08/2018
2018 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
So far the Sedona has been a wonderful purchase. When a vehicle meets or exceeds every imaginable expectation at a most competitive cost the customer is more than satisfied. The decision to purchase a new KIA was well informed. Every other minivan on the market was rented and driven to and from the same location with a round trip totaling over 1800 miles. The KIA Sedona outperformed them all throughout the entire trip in particular on inclines like the Grapevine on the I5.
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We call it the senior bus
Bill, 01/16/2019
2018 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 13 people found this review helpful
This van is the Best Buy for the buck. It gives you Moore safety features and you can not match Kia warrenty 5years 60000 mile warranty plus 100000 on the power train. This is my third lease Kia van. If you are a senior take a test drive you will be amazed. Buy or lease it now.
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Best Automobile $$$ can buy
Toyunki, 06/08/2019
2018 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is third Sedona we purchased brand new. First was new 2004 model, second was 2014 used and still have it Then 2018 SXL. 2004 model was most reliable vehicle I owned. Had it for over 300000 miles. 2014 I still have now has 140000 miles and drives like new. 2018 SXL is loaded and drives like Luxury Car. MPG is 2004 16mpg. Avg. to 20 mpg on long distance HWY. 2014 23mpg avg. And 27 mpg on long distance. 2018 is 23mpg and 32 mpg on long distance HWY trip. Beating EPAs 22mpg HWY by 10mpg.
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Amazing value compared to the others
JR, 11/24/2019
2019 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
The decision came down to which car had the creature comforts my wife "needed" (wanted). It was between a Honda Odyssey Elite or Kia Sedona SX. Both trims had the much needed creature comforts and no trim below those had the complete set of required creature comforts. Both trims were comparable against each other and I had no brand devotion being that our household is a Honda/Kia home. It came down to pricing and the offers I received. The Kia beat the Honda hands-down when it came to pricing, so the decision was easy. I actually enjoy driving this car over my own daily driver because of all the incredible features it has and considering the price we paid, it is such a great value.
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give Kias a chance.
kiadriverfromLA, 03/31/2017
2017 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
22 of 26 people found this review helpful
When our '14 Sienna's lease was about to expire (great car btw), I searched frantically for something new and improved. We had a '09 Odyssey followed by a '12 Odyssey. These cars were good -especially the 2009- but felt the 2012 was harder to use, and [much] worse to drive. We looked at the Pacifica (didn't like the driving) I didn't love Sienna's interior quality, so I didn't want another one. Honda's redesign was mindblowingly ugly (for me at least), so it was either Sedona or Quest. My parents and I ruled out the Quest after I did research on it and didn't like things about it. When I told my mom our best choice was a Sedona, she asked what brand it was. I said a Kia. She didn't stop laughing for 5 minutes. But after talking about it and seeing it at the LA car show, she opened up to it like crazy. We had eyed one Cerritos, and we recently purchased it for about 375\mo. We mostly do the back and forth of driving to the store, school, work etc. so mileage is pretty bad. Really comfy though and everything works good. One downside is how far the 'Tune' button is from the driver. it is far enough that you can't reach it while driving. Another is Lane Departure Warning & BSM. We want to keep it on because it can be extremely helpful, but it makes annoying beeps if, God forbid, we are within 2 inches of the yellow line. It also sometimes thinks it 'sees' things that it doesn't, which results in the LDW going off sometimes while pulling into our driveway. All in all though, awesome car
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Love the van hate the electricals
Valerie Mullikin, 02/12/2018
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Not sure what’s going on but from the day we purchased the radio didn’t work right kept cutting out. Now I have passenger side mirror and tail light that stays on and hvac system will be on but instrument panel doesn’t reflect the system is on. New radio system installed andits cutting out again. Appears might be Associated with auxiliary input/connection some blind spots take getting used to and I’m disappointed the passenger front seat isn’t power slide seems a bit odd to have heated seat and not power adjustment the engine is a beast and maneuverability is fantastic very comfortable to travel in long distances
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Nicely surprized!
Cheri, 12/29/2017
2017 Kia Sedona SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
13 of 15 people found this review helpful
Have to have substantial strength to move second and especially stowing third row seats. A little short on interior lighting on controls, door unlocks and that sort of thing. Way back lighting not too good inside cargo area. Don't like the way the headlights automatically dim at very slow speeds (live in deer country!) The voice response (navigation, blue tooth etc.) seems slow. Salespeople at Crown Kia in Tyler were not at the top of their game. Make ready was poor as to clean up but that was probably partly caused by my husband rushing them. Salespeople replaced some things missing in car, like the removable light in cargo area and that was good, but why did I have to ask? I have driven (3) Lexus RX350's in a row before this Kia and so far am more satisfied with the Kia. I am long legged and the 2nd row seats (on tracks) are wonderful!
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Kia Sedona-top safety pick and most reliable mini
John Palmer, 10/15/2018
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2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Bought a 2017 Kia Sedona LX plus in October 2018. Best vehicle I ever owned !!! The Kia Sedona is rated the most reliable minivan since 2015 by Consumer reports. It's also a top safety pick according to IIHS. A real winner ! The Sedona looks like a giant SUV , drives like a car and you feel like you're sitting in a tall pickup truck. The driver sits very high in this vehicle. The gas mileage in a suburban area like the South Shore of Long Island is about 16 MPG. 16 MPG stopping at a light every 1/4 mile -1/2 mile and stop signs every other block. Alot of stop and go driving and the mileage isn't so good. Get on the highway and I got up to 29 mpg on trips to upstate NY. Very mountaneous in NY. Getting 29 mpg in a vehicle this size is amazing ! I traded in a 2016 Jeep Patriot and the Sedona gets about the same gas mileage. The Sedona can tow up to 3500 pounds and I got the Sedona to tow a 16 foot boat and a 25 hp motor and alot of fishing gear. I also got it for camping trips ( the only type of vehicle you can comfortably sleep in the back ) and to carry alot of hunting gear. Roll the seats up and it's the most comfortable vehicle on the road. this car is very comfortable on long rides . I have the apple carplay and android radio. It's about 7 inchs wide. Excellent radio . Make sure you check the safety ratings before you buy a van. The Dodge Caravan and Chrysler Town and country have poor frontal car protection ( small overlap test ) and are dangerous. Go to IIHS.com and see the difference between the Sedona and those vans. The Sedona is way more safe ! The Toyota Seinna got a marginal rating. The Sedona is a top safety pick. The Sedona is the most reliable mini van since 2015, the Chrysler Pacificia has average reliability. The seats fold very nice and out of the way and are very comfortable. I have leather seats and the workmanship is very good. High class mini van. No complaints. It's the ultimate SUV and way more versatile than a pickup truck. I'm single and I thought about buying a pickup truck . A pickup is good if you work on a farm, tow 10,000 pounds or you work in a trade, but I didn't need a pickup for the things I do. I wanna tow a boat, carry hunting and fishing gear and maybe sleep in the back on a solo trip to upstate NY . I bought a vehicle for my needs, not for my image. I got family to ferry around and only a minivan could do that. Today I picked up 5 apple trees about 10 feet tall and they all went inside . Incredible cargo capacity.The dashboard is well rounded and very attractive. The other vans look very odd inside. The Sedona looks like a car inside and everything is well laid out. Nothing clunky. It's great having the 8 passenger version with the center seat. I push it down to use the cup holders. I make hotdogs for my passengers in my portable oven and they sit and watch movies with the dvd players . It's like a jet plane. I'm buying vans for the rest of my life. Just love them! I'm from the baby boom generation ( late boomer ) when vans and station wagons were cool in the 1970's. I was in Boy Scouts in the 1970's and the whole troop would all get in a couple of vans ( Ford, Chevrolet) and 30 kids could fit inside with their camping gear and we'd drive to summer camp for 2 weeks. Those vans and conversion vans were great but they were too commercial looking and boxy. The mini van is way better looking and almost the same cargo. Consider buying a minivan on Carvana . Good prices and they give you a great trade in. No haggling if everything is truthful. Paid $20,300 for the LX with 32,000 miles. Bought Carvana care that will give me bumper to bumper coverage until 92,000 miles or 5 years. Cost $1900. I don't understand why people are complaining about the gas mileage in the Sedona ? Are you people driving like Goggles Pizzano ? I loaded up my 2017 Kia Sedona with 450 pounds of people, 20 gallons of gas and about 500 pounds of gear, food etc. I drove from Long Island to upstate NY thru the mountains and averaged about 27 mpg on the highway. It was 29.2 mpg on the mpg gauge for a good deal of the way before I got caught in weekend traffic closer to NYC on the way home. You take your foot off the gas pedal and it cuts off gas to the engine . Modern cars are designed that way now. A lot of coasting in the mountain areas. I think Toyota and the Chrysler Pacifica get the same gas mileage as the Sedona does on the highway. I'm easily getting 28 mpg on the highway and it's the Pacifica's top figure.
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Give it a try
Travis, 02/21/2021
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought used. 40k so far. Pros - Comfortable, confident ride - Good performance for a van. Easily tows our pop-up. - Versatile and spacious - Reliable. Zero mechanical issues. - Decent gas mileage. 18-20 city and 25-27 highway. - Android Auto and Apple Carplay Cons - I understand they've added these features in later years, but the Sedina should have blind spot detection and even forward collision detection standard. - The USB ports are low wattage. Phones barely charge. - I'm concerned about how well the body will hold up. The paint chips easily and we somehow ripped the upholstery (although that could be a simple case of abuse by my kids). Overall I'm very satisfied with this van especially when confusing the value. Kia's depreciate quickly when bought new so this van was very affordable when purchased used. We test drove a Caravan and Sienna. My wife and I both agree that the Sedona design and layout is better.
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Great car!
Jacqueline, 06/04/2020
2019 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The interior is sharp and comfy and the exterior is less of a van appearance and closer resembles a cross over. You step on the gas and it goes! My only disappointment is that Kia is slow to create a vehicle with remote start which the competition has at similar trim levels. The trunk space is fantastic just wish it has stow and go seating option. I like the option for an 8th passenger.
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Great Value in a Minivan
AP, 09/02/2020
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This minivan should be considered by anyone who is in the market for a minivan. It has most of the "bells and whistles" of the more expensive brands, without the price tag. Plus, it's the best looking minivan on the market - it doesn't look like a spaceship or giant egg on wheels!
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Nice van, but wouldn't buy it again!
Lindsay, 12/16/2018
2017 Kia Sedona SX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
8 of 10 people found this review helpful
We've now had our 2017 Sedona for right at almost a year, and we've put about 12,000 miles on it. This is our third Sedona, and we've had other vehicles in between. We liked the first two, but they were both the older body style and I never was completely crazy about it. When this new style came out, I opted to lease a Toyota Sienna at the time, and when I turned that in, we bought this Sedona. We really like the body style, but it's hard to love overall after driving the Sienna for three years. There were a few reasons we went back to Kia after that lease and I'll discuss those shortly. Value: This is a main reason we went with the Sedona. With a couple thousand negative equity in our trade for it, we got out the door for less than $37000 including all taxes, fees and negative equity due to purchasing a year end model. So...we saved about $6000 by going for the 2017 in the beginning of 2018. Compared to the Sienna and other van models, the price was several thousand lower. One HUGE complaint I have with the Sedona is gas mileage. No matter how easy I drive it, I can't get more than 16 around town and 20 on the highway. This to me is unacceptable for a mini van. If I had it to do over, I wouldn't buy it just to save a couple thousand on purchase price. Over time, I definitely pay more for gas. Performance: Overall, not great. It's sluggish upon acceleration. The computer system is glitchy. The CD track will change randomly, the touchscreen is slow to respond, and the technology system just does what it wants. And of course, that system is only warrantied for three years. I just deal with it because I won't be keeping it past that anyway, and I know the service department "won't find anything" anyway. It's just a waste of my time. Comparing to the Sienna, NO CONTEST. The Sienna had wonderful acceleration, the entertainment system was fast, and I never had a problem with any random switches. Reliability: We haven't been stranded yet, but I will say the exhaust is a bit concerning. The smell of gas is so strong when it's running and the exhaust is always thick....even when it's hot outside. Time will tell on that, but I will be mentioning this at my oil change tomorrow. Styling: This is the best part of this van. The interior and exterior looks great. However, comparing again to the Toyota Sienna (only because it was our last vehicle), this Sedona has way less leg room in the back and the cargo room behind the third row is significantly less. One of the reasons we did choose the Sedona this time around was because the second row seats fold straight up to the front row so you have much more cargo room if you're carrying something large. With the Sienna, the second row seats had to be completely removed, and it was no easy task. Quality: It's just typical. Cars are overall being made with cheaper materials. Doesn't matter if it's a Kia or a Toyota. Comfort: It seems to be pretty comfortable for everyday commuting. We will be going on a road trip soon, so we'll see how it is for longer rides. I do dread the packing room shortage as we'll have to buy the cross bars for the roof rails to be able to take what we need. As you can probably see, we would not buy this again. Of the two vans we compared, the Sienna outshines the Sedona for miles even with the second row inconvenience.
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OK Value for Money, Bad Treatment of Owners
HM, 06/10/2019
updated 08/12/2022
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
Update at 130K - Ongoing issues with recalls: Months to get into service and get the power door fixed AND the latest issue with an oil pressure switch located on the top rail, under the plenum, adjacent to the knock sensors (which get soaked in oil and also need to replaced)(3 hr labor for $20 switch). When it leaks it travels down the rail on top of the engine, drips down and mimics a rear main oil leak when mechanics have it on a rack. IT GETS BETTER...received letter saying Kia would fix it for FREE...just bring in to the dealer. BUT when you talk to dealer they have NO communication from Kia about how to diagnose or replace switch and/or treat it as a recall. Dealers were charging owners full price or some even had cars sitting in the service dept weeks waiting for Kia to tell them what to do. I called Kia Recall agents and they admitted it. Just really, really stupid. - Transmission still slips on takeoff once in while, then disappears on the next drive. Had trans mechanic look at it and can't find anything. Had 3-4 quarts drained and filled twice over the past 30k. Update at 110K - Will think twice before buying a Kia anytime in the near future. - Previously fixed (recalled) malfunctioning rear driver's side power door is hanging up again. Now the local dealership tells me it will be December (I'm calling in July) before a recall can be fixed! So I called another Kia dealer 50 miles away and it's even better. They say the car needs to be left with them so they can take a video of the problem with the door and send it to Kia so they can decide if the motor will need replacing or if they will fix it. Then I will need to make an appointment and bring it back....WTF!! - Shocked by 3+ hr estimate for just changing plugs, because the top of the engine needs to be removed along with a lot of connections that make the process complicated/tedious, just to access the rear 3 plugs. $500+ at the dealer, or $260-$300 at an independent shop. - Transmission still clunking into gear on takeoff occasionally. After a start or two it disappears. Some hits and misses after 94,000 miles: - Reasonably smooth, quiet ride with the right tires. - unimpressive gas mileage. - no service issues other than one front brake job, a battery and recall for sliding door mechanism. - Vehicle jerks slightly at startup and take-off once in a while, but dealer couldn't find anything wrong while under warranty. - Cockpit would somewhat cramped for larger drivers. - Seat position can't be rocked forward slightly to ease pressure on legs unless lowered too far. - Faster acceleration and power than most. Have only used "Top Tier" gas. Not supposed to use fuel additives per manual, but maintenance schedule calls for it. Confusing. - Screen for backup camera on LX is FAR TOO small, almost unusable on sunny days. Will not spend 5K-10K to get upgraded model just to get a better screen. Bought aftermarket one that is better quality than oem anyway. - Red instrumentation lights look cheap and are not as attractive or legible as amber, etc - Chrome trim on dash around radio is a safety hazard with a lot of glare sometimes when the sun reflects off of it - Cargo utilization is lacking with overall smaller size and unwieldy seat positioning (especially the middle row) - Borderline unattractive exterior colors - Driver's door does not stay open sometimes when exiting, especially on slight incline.
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Love my Sedona
Mike, 08/09/2020
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Rides and handles great. Drive feels like SUV. Decent performance, heated seats(front and back), leather, easy loading for musical gear and plenty of room. 20 mpg in town 25 on interstate. Owned for over 2 years with no problems. Dynamic cruise and safety sensers work very well.
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Looks better than what it is
Walt Newton, 04/09/2018
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 11 people found this review helpful
It was cheaper than a mini van in its class but you get what you pay for. First it has no navigation system and it is the upgraded model. The gas mileage on it is horrible, there is a lot of road noise as well. The stereo system is sub par as well.
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Air conditioner controls get burn.
Luis Berrios , 10/24/2021
updated 04/25/2023
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Air conditioner controls had to be remplaces 3 times yet no recalls it get burn if you use 3 or 4 speed in front air conditioner settings plus the plug and cables, Puerto Rico heat. Guarantee only cover the first repair, second and third time out of pocket $1,650.00 for the 2 repairs, I will never buy another Kia in my life.
Our new Sedona
Russ Mozier, 03/24/2018
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Buying this vehicle involved two af the dealer sales people, Luis Vazquez and Sam Hackett. Luis was our first contact and he showed us the vehicle but due to medical problems the next day he asked us to complete the sale with Sam. Both of these gentlemen were very professional and answered all of our questions. The sale was completed with no problems. This was a great experience in buying a newer vehicle. I would highly recommend this dealership.
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3 Major Flaws
Peter Law, 01/15/2018
updated 01/17/2020
2017 Kia Sedona L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
6 of 25 people found this review helpful
1. Rear wheels slip when starting off on wet and damp road. 2. Gas mileage is no where near what is advertised and what the instrument panel calculates. Even using the ECO setting, the mileage is 8% to 14% less than computer's figure and considerably less than EPA estimates. 3. There are a minimum of five blind spots none of which are eliminated by cameras. Finally, the climate control system is not intuitive and requires resetting because it changes.
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Hope to tow. Purchased to be able to pull mc.
Bullwrinkles, 02/17/2019
updated 08/20/2019
2017 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
Able to tow tho I have not had the experience with it
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This really is not necessary
Karen L, 01/12/2020
2020 Kia Sedona L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 12 people found this review helpful
Similar to my beloved Chevy 2007 Uplander but bigger on outside much smaller inside but had to chose new vehicle after 13 years. Seats easy for me to change one hand out of the way.Not sure what model Sedona I have LX L ???? Where do you find that out? Took chance might be just the L 4 dr
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Only a week
Lawonna Lyman, 05/16/2023
2017 Kia Sedona L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
It’s only been a few weeks so let’s see. So far I like it
Electronic Nightmare
Al, 01/12/2021
2019 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
...well maybe it's just cause we are 'old' people. bought the van to haul grand kids when we have them all. The DVD has to be operated from the back sets on the screens, so when it's the younger kids it's a little more trouble. Then to play a CD it's the same thing you have to pull over and start it from the back set. The DVD and CD are more of an add on and not really part of the Van. It's hard to find something like we were used to 2014 Town and Country. Van seems to be fine otherwise.
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Kia minivan
Ed, 08/17/2021
2019 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Very satisfied with this vehicle.this is my 4th Kia good bang for the buck
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After 3 years, no regrets
chevy, 09/03/2020
updated 09/08/2023
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After testing several 3 row suvs and other minivans, we chose the sedona. This replaced an old honda odyssey... Pros: quiet, comfortable ride, good acceleration and braking, good crash test scores, nicely finished interior, 2nd row seat sllde and stow feature, long warranty, much more space than the suvs we tested...Cons: a bit less space than the toyota sienna and honda odyssey, 2nd row seats are not removeable, higher depreciation than toyota or honda..however, we plan on keeping for a very long time so depreciation rate is not a big factor..avanced safety features require buying a higher trim model or option package...I know a lot of people frown on minivan ownership but they really are hard to beat for overall comfort and utility...this van is worth a look if you're in the market for a minivan or suv...
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Almost got it right
David M., 02/11/2021
2020 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We bought a 2020 model in March of 2020 and have driven it 2800 miles so far, mostly in town with one road trip across the state. Being used to Toyotas and Hondas, I have a fairly high standard but cost was an important factor. This Sedona EX model was about $6000 cheaper than the comparable other brands, a good start. We even liked its appearance and design better, a bonus. Overall it has been fine with no service issues yet, but it just does not have the quality feel that the Toyotas and Hondas tend to have. Our biggest issue is with the engine/transmission that when cold, surges and hesitates. I would swear we were driving a 40 year old carbureted van the way it was missing and the transmission had to keep downshifting to have any power. Driving it smoothly is almost impossible. The transmission, even when warm, never seems to be in the right gear and is constantly upshifting with most any press of the throttle. Having 9 gears seems silly when a properly calibrated 5 speed would be much smoother and simpler. We have tried using the sport setting and it makes little difference. Gas mileage is ok, around 20 in town and 25 on the highway and it is able to cruise effortlessly at 75MPH with little cabin noise. Steering is a bit vague with lots of roll and swaying, but it is a van after all. The seats are very comfortable and the radio is a little complicated but works well once you learn how to use it. Brakes work well although the almost thumping sound of the ABS when it engages is a bit disconcerting. Having the cold down seats in the back is great and gives lots of flexibility. The kids love to drive in it with the bucket seats in the 2nd row. It would have been nice to include USB or even a cigarette lighter outlet for the 2nd or 3rd rows, but oh well. In conclusion, it is a very serviceable van that does its job, just with a few rough edges. Maybe the new model will be better with the larger engine.
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Easy pickings
mvalvt, 11/08/2023
2020 Kia Sedona LX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Decent drive. Mostly average or slightly above average power. However...mine was one of the ones that was easily stolen. The thieves took it right from my driveway. Doors were locked. They bashed in the side windows, ripped off the steering column cover and used a USB to drive away. Avoid this car at all costs. It's a nightmare.
High pressure at the Fuel Rail
John, 03/19/2024
2020 Kia Sedona L 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well we liked the van. It drove well and looked good. We had the original owner take it in for a final inspection at the dealership with about 95,000 miles. It had a small leak in the radiator. No big deal it got a new radiator. Well here we are at 108,000 miles and the check engine light came on. We took it to the dealership and the fuel rail is leaking gas and two injectors need replaced. We got an estimate of $2100 plus diagnostics. Is the fuel rail system going to be recalled like some of the 2010-2011 KIA's? No shop I contacted so far will touch the fuel rail.( I found a shop that will fix it in a couple weeks.) I'm hoping KIA's corporate customer support will help me out. They should call me back in a few days.( After a week I called them back and they said my request has been declined.) This vehicle has been serviced at the dealership it's entire life except for a few oil changes.
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Design flaw?
CMeyer, 04/13/2021
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2017 Kia Sedona, brand new, June of 2017. I put the very first miles on it. March of 2020 I was advised my tires were cupping... @ 36k miles. I’ve kept regular maintenance on my car always, including tire rotations... I replaced the tires in July of 2020, with alignment. When asked why, I was told it was primarily due to all the weight being in the front..mechanic called it a design flaw by Kia for this model. Was told today that my tires are cupping AGAIN. This is my 3rd Kia owned and I have never experienced problems with the price 2 which were both Sorento’s. Tend to believe the tech was right. EXTREMELY Upset that again my tires are going bad after 8 months (technically 6 because it was not driven for 2 months this year due to COVID).
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Don, 11/15/2021
updated 05/16/2023
2017 Kia Sedona EX 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
No auto hatch release on ex
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