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2008 Kia Sedona
Date Published: 8/22/08

2008 Kia Sedona
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MSRP:
$20,695 - 26,195

Invoice:
$19,895 - 24,265

Class:
Minivan

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2008 Kia Sedona
Expert Rating Summary
Category LX Rating (See All
Ratings)
Minivan Average Rating
Acceleration 5 5.4
Fuel Economy 5 4.2
Ride Quality 6 6.4
Steering/Handling/Braking 5 5.2
Quietness 6 6.3
Controls 6 6.2
Details 5 5.3
Room/Comfort/Driver Seating (front) 7 7.5
Room/Comfort (rear) 7 7.6
Cargo Room 10 10
Value within Class 7 7.1
Total Score: 69 71.2
Ratings: Maximum 10 points per category
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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.

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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