2002-2005 Kia Sedona: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

Kia joined the minivan race for the 2002 model year. Built in South Korea, the new Sedona had a standard V6 engine and seven-passenger seating. All Sedonas were the same body length, which was comparable to a Toyota Sienna and roughly 2 inches longer than a regular-size Dodge Caravan. Base LX and uplevel EX models were offered. Both used a 195-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 teamed with a five-speed automatic transmission. Dual sliding rear side doors were standard, but power doors and side airbags were unavailable. Antilock braking was optional. The LX's second-row seat was a bench, while the EX contained buckets. Extra equipment on the EX also included heated mirrors, fog lamps, keyless entry, and alloy wheels. A sunroof and leather upholstery were optional only for the EX model. Rivals for this front-drive minivan included the Chevrolet Venture, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey, Mazda MPV, and Toyota Sienna. Kia was owned by Hyundai, and duplicated Hyundai's warranty: 5-year/60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper, 10/100,000 powertrain, and 5-year/unlimited roadside assistance.