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2008 Kia Sedona Full Review
Date Published: 9/16/08
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2008 Kia Sedona Review
The 2008 Kia Sedona is largely unchanged. All Sedonas seat seven, have a 250-hp 3.8-liter V6 engine, and a 5-speed automatic transmission with manual shift gate. Base models are 5 inches shorter in wheelbase and about 13 inches shorter overall than LX and EX models. All have removable 2nd-row bucket seats that slide fore and aft. The 3rd-row seat in base models is removable and splits 50/50. LX and EX versions have a 60/40 3rd-row bench that folds into a floorwell. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front side airbags, and curtain side airbags. EX is available with a Luxury Package that includes leather upholstery, sunroof, power-adjustable pedals, rear obstacle detection, and heated front seats. Another exclusive EX package bundles power sliding side doors with a power liftgate. DVD entertainment is also available. The Hyundai Entourage from Kia's corporate parent shares Sedona's basic design, but it does not offer a short model. Sedona's performance and accommodations mirror those of similarly equipped Entourages.
Competition
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Long the choice as a family hauler, Minivans are easily the smartest use of space for passengers and cargo. These vehicles offer a fantastic blend of comfort, convenience, and safety features for the modern family.
Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
Our Best Buys are the Chrysler Town and Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Honda Odyssey. Our Recommended picks are the Hyundai Entourage, Kia Sedona, and Toyota Sienna.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan.
News
This minivan should coast a bit after adding short-wheelbase models. At most, the next few years should see only trim revisions and a few new options like satellite radio.
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2008 Kia Sedona Road Test
| Pros | Cons |
| Cargo room | Fuel economy |
| Rear-seat room | Handling |
Consumer Guide® Road Test Ratings
Acceleration
An EX model did 0-60 mph in a brisk 8.4 seconds in our testing. It didn't feel that fast, though, with the automatic transmission being very slow to kick down. At least the shifts were smooth. No base models have been made available for us to test.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.4 |
An EX model did 0-60 mph in a brisk 8.4 seconds in our testing. It didn't feel that fast, though, with the automatic transmission being very slow to kick down. At least the shifts were smooth. No base models have been made available for us to test.
Fuel Economy
In Consumer Guide testing, a Sedona averaged 22.7 mpg in mostly highway driving, 18.1 with more city use. A second test model averaged 16.1 mpg in mostly city driving and gas-eating acceleration tests. Sedona uses regular-grade gas.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 4.2 |
In Consumer Guide testing, a Sedona averaged 22.7 mpg in mostly highway driving, 18.1 with more city use. A second test model averaged 16.1 mpg in mostly city driving and gas-eating acceleration tests. Sedona uses regular-grade gas.
Ride Quality
Sedona is comfortable for a minivan, but it is not quite car-like. The suspension smooths out small bumps well, but it bounces some over larger humps. EX's 17-inch wheels make the ride more jiggly over rippled pavement.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.4 |
Sedona is comfortable for a minivan, but it is not quite car-like. The suspension smooths out small bumps well, but it bounces some over larger humps. EX's 17-inch wheels make the ride more jiggly over rippled pavement.
Steering/Handling/Braking
Handling is typical for a minivan, with marked cornering lean and a somewhat ponderous feel. EX's 17-inch wheels don't noticeably improve handling. The steering is nicely weighted but feels numb.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.2 |
Handling is typical for a minivan, with marked cornering lean and a somewhat ponderous feel. EX's 17-inch wheels don't noticeably improve handling. The steering is nicely weighted but feels numb.
Quietness
The engine makes a semi-refined full-throttle growl and is reasonably quiet otherwise. Tire thrum and body rumble are noticed even during in-town driving, with wind rush joining in at highway speeds.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.3 |
The engine makes a semi-refined full-throttle growl and is reasonably quiet otherwise. Tire thrum and body rumble are noticed even during in-town driving, with wind rush joining in at highway speeds.
Controls
All controls are within easy reach, are nicely sized, and are clearly marked. Standard three-zone climate control is an upscale touch.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 6 | 6 | 6.2 |
All controls are within easy reach, are nicely sized, and are clearly marked. Standard three-zone climate control is an upscale touch.
Details
Sedona's cabin is short on soft-touch surfaces and long on nondescript plastics, but the materials are mostly in line with the price. One test EX suffered annoying rattles from the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 5 | 5 | 5.3 |
Sedona's cabin is short on soft-touch surfaces and long on nondescript plastics, but the materials are mostly in line with the price. One test EX suffered annoying rattles from the 2nd- and 3rd-row seats.
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front)
Front occupants find comfortable chair-height seats, yet there is ample headroom. Lanky drivers may want more rearward seat travel, though. Entry and exit are easy. The thick windshield pillars can impede visibility to front corners, but there are clear sightlines elsewhere. Like some rivals, Sedona has a flip-down center tray table that's handy, but it allows items to slide around a lot.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7.5 |
Front occupants find comfortable chair-height seats, yet there is ample headroom. Lanky drivers may want more rearward seat travel, though. Entry and exit are easy. The thick windshield pillars can impede visibility to front corners, but there are clear sightlines elsewhere. Like some rivals, Sedona has a flip-down center tray table that's handy, but it allows items to slide around a lot.
Room/Comfort (rear)
Comfortable 2nd-row seats are easy to access and offer adult-size headroom and legroom even with the front seats fully back. The tight 3rd row is adult comfortable for short trips only, and access is squeezed by the bulk of the folded 2nd-row seats. Standard power sliding-door windows are a fresh-air plus.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 7 | 7 | 7.6 |
Comfortable 2nd-row seats are easy to access and offer adult-size headroom and legroom even with the front seats fully back. The tight 3rd row is adult comfortable for short trips only, and access is squeezed by the bulk of the folded 2nd-row seats. Standard power sliding-door windows are a fresh-air plus.
Cargo Room
The deep well behind the 3rd-row seat is a useful cargo hold, plus the seat sections fold into it easily. Second-row seats tumble and fold for generous load volume. They can also be removed but weigh 60 pounds each. There are plenty of cubbies for small items. Families may want the EX-only Power Package with power sliding side doors and a power rear liftgate.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 10 | 10 | 10 |
The deep well behind the 3rd-row seat is a useful cargo hold, plus the seat sections fold into it easily. Second-row seats tumble and fold for generous load volume. They can also be removed but weigh 60 pounds each. There are plenty of cubbies for small items. Families may want the EX-only Power Package with power sliding side doors and a power rear liftgate.
Value within Class
Sedona and the similar Hyundai Entourage earn Recommended status for matching the class leaders in size, utility, and standard safety features. Warranty coverage is impressive, and they beat every comparably equipped rival on price.
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 7 | 8 | 7.1 |
Sedona and the similar Hyundai Entourage earn Recommended status for matching the class leaders in size, utility, and standard safety features. Warranty coverage is impressive, and they beat every comparably equipped rival on price.
Total Score
| LX | EX | Class Average |
| 69 | 70 | 71.2 |
Scores for all Minivans
| Low Score | 62 | |
| Average Score | 71 | |
| High Score | 78 |
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2008 Kia Sedona Prices & Equipment
Model Prices
Prices Updated: 04/16/2008
| Trim Name | Retail Price | Dealer Invoice | Destination Charge |
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| Base regular length 4-door van | $20,695 | $19,895 | $725 |
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| LX extended length 4-door van | $23,595 | $22,265 | $725 |
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| EX extended length 4-door van | $26,195 | $24,265 | $725 |
Pricing Key: Retail prices listed with each report are set by the vehicle's
manufacturer. These figures appear on each car's federally mandated window sticker.
Most price lists also include dealer-invoice prices. Dealer-invoice prices are
what the dealer pays the manufacturer for the car and its factory-installed options.
The destination charge is not included in the suggested-retail or dealer-invoice price
and must be added to the cost of the vehicle. Car companies change prices frequently
throughout the year. If the prices published do not match those on the vehicle's
window sticker, the manufacturer has probably altered the price recently.
NA = price note available, NC = no charge.
Rebates and Incentives
There are no rebates or incentives at this time.
Consumer Guide®'s Rebates and Incentives represent a summary of national
manufacturer programs available. Regional restrictions may apply, and offerings
may vary by model. For a complete list of Rebate & Incentive programs click here.
Standard Equipment
Base
Powertrain
3.8-liter V6 engine, 5-speed automatic transmission w/manual-shift capability, traction control.
Safety
Dual front airbags, front side airbags, curtain side airbags, antilock 4-wheel disc brakes, brake assist, antiskid system, front-seat active restraints, tire-pressure monitor.
Comfort and Convenience Features
Front and rear air conditioning w/dual-zone manual front controls and rear controls, tilt steering wheel, cruise control, cloth upholstery, 7-passenger seating, front bucket seats w/driver-seat lumbar adjustment, 2nd-row adjustable bucket seats, folding center tray, 3rd-row split folding seat, power mirrors, power front windows, power door locks, remote keyless entry, AM/FM/CD player, tachometer, variable-intermittent wipers, rear defogger, intermittent rear wiper/washer.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Rear privacy glass, 225/70R16 tires.
Special Purpose, Wheels and Tires
Wheel covers.
LX adds to Base:
Comfort and Convenience Features
3rd-row stowable split folding seat, floormats.
EX adds to LX:
Comfort and Convenience Features
Leather-wrapped steering wheel, 8-way power driver seat, 4-way power passenger seat, heated power mirrors, power rear quarter windows, AM/FM/cassette/CD/MP3 player, trip computer, automatic day/night rearview mirror, compass, universal garage door opener.
Appearance and Miscellaneous
Fog lights, roof rack, 235/60R17 tires, alloy wheels.
Optional Equipment
Major Packages |
Retail Price |
Invoice Price |
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Convenience Pkg.
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Base
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$300
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$250
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Floormats, roof rails.
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Luxury Pkg.
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EX
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$2,400
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$2,135
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Rear-obstacle-detection system, front dual-zone automatic climate controls, leather upholstery, heated front seats, memory system (driver seat, pedals, mirrors), power-adjustable pedals, steering wheel radio controls, power sunroof, theft-deterrent system.
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Premium Entertainment Pkg.
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EX
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$1,700
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$1,500
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DVD entertainment system, Infinity AM/FM/cassette w/in-dash 6-disc CD changer. Requires Luxury Pkg., Power Pkg.
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Power Pkg.
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EX
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$1,000
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$890
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Power sliding rear doors, power liftgate.
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Comfort and Convenience Features |
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Power sliding rear doors
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LX
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$800
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$715
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Requires roof rails.
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DVD entertainment system
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LX
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$1,200
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$1,050
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Floormats
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Base
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$150
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$120
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Appearance and Miscellaneous |
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Roof rails
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LX
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$150
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$130
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Roof-rail cross bars
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Base, LX
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$200
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$170
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Base requires Convenience Pkg. LX requires roof rails.
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Tow hitch
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LX, EX
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$375
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$300
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2008 Kia Sedona Specs & Safety
Vehicle Dimensions
| Specification | Kia Sedona (base) 4-door van | Kia Sedona 4-door van |
| Wheelbase, in. | 113.8 | 118.9 |
| Overall Length, in. | 189.4 | 202.0 |
| Overall Width, in. | 78.1 | 78.1 |
| Overall Height, in. | 69.3 | 69.3 |
| Curb Weight, lbs. | 4365 | 4387 |
| Cargo Volume, cu. ft. | 121.3 | 141.5 |
| Standard Payload, lbs. | -- | -- |
| Fuel Capacity, gals. | 21.1 | 21.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
| Front Head Room, in. | 40.9 | 40.9 |
| Max. Front Leg Room, in. | 41.7 | 41.7 |
| Rear Head Room, in. | 39.8 | 39.8 |
| Max. Rear Leg Room, in. | 37.0 | 40.9 |
Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.
Engines
| dohc V6 | |
| Size, liters/cu. in. | 3.8 /231 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. | 250 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. | 253 @ 3500 |
| Availability | Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 5-speed automatic | 16/23 |
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft;
dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders;
V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions
per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--"
= measurement does not exist.
Safety Features
 Antilock Brakes Traction Control Antiskid System |
Front Side Airbags Curtain Side Airbags Rear Side Airbags |
NHTSA Crash-Test Results
| Test | Kia Sedona (base) 4-door van | Kia Sedona 4-door van |
| Front Impact, Driver | 5 | 5 |
| Front Impact, Passenger | 5 | 5 |
| Rollover Resistance | 4 | 4 |
| Side Impact, Driver | 5 | 5 |
| Side Impact, Rear Passenger | 5 | 5 |
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's
worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to
rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury:
5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact
crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%;
1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover
when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%;
2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.
Manufacturer's Warranty
| Class | Years/Miles | Comments |
| Powertrain | 10/100,000 | -- |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Corrosion | 5/100,000 | -- |
| Free roadside assistance | 5/60,000 | -- |
| Free scheduled maintenance | None/-- | -- |
Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive.
There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two
other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for
2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any
on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts
and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.
Built in:
South Korea
Drivewheels:
front-wheel drive
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