2005 Kia Sedona: Overview

Vehicle Highlights

This South Korean automaker's minivan is unchanged for 2005. Sedona has standard V6 power, 7-passenger seating, and comes in a single body length that's about 2 inches longer than a regular-length Dodge Caravan. LX and uplevel EX models are offered. Both use a 3.5-liter V6 teamed with a 5-speed automatic transmission. Dual sliding rear side doors are standard, but power doors and side airbags are unavailable. ABS is optional. The LX's 2nd-row seat is a bench; the EX has buckets. Leather upholstery and a power sunroof are optional on EX. Kia is owned by Hyundai and duplicates Hyundai's warranty: 5-years/60,000-mi. bumper-to-bumper, 10/100,000 powertrain, and 5-years/unlimited roadside assistance.

COMPETITION

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