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The 2008 Kia Sedona minivan (MSRP $21,420.00 - $26,920.00, Invoice price: $20,620.00 - $24,990.00) is available in LX and EX trim levels. This model competes with the Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Honda Odyssey Hyundai Entourage, Nissan Quest, and the Toyota Sienna. It also competes with the Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Entourage, Nissan Quest, and the Toyota Sienna. The Sedona was Kia's top-selling vehicle in the United States when it launched.1 The Kia Sedona (Carnival) has also picked up the 2007 MotorWeek's "Best Minivan" award in its 2007 Drivers' Choice Awards, while both the Sorento and Sedona (Carnival), along with six other Kia models, picked up The Car Book 2007's "Best Bet" distinction.2 It is currently on its second-generation and is assembled at Hwasung, South Korea.
All trim levels are available with a 250-horsepower, 3.8-liter V6 engine, a five-speed shiftable automatic transmission, and a front-wheel drive system.
The 2008 Kia Sedona minivan has a four-wheel independent suspension, a front and rear stabilizer bar, a MacPherson strut front suspension, and a multi-link rear suspension.
Exterior features on the 2008 Kia Sedona minivan include 16 x 6.5 inch steel wheels, all season tires and a temporary spare tire. It has an intermittent rear wiper, an underbody mounted spare tire and variable-intermittent wipers. It also has a privacy glass, a steel spare wheel, full wheel covers, and a rear defogger. More features include swing out opening rear quarter windows, a manual sliding side door, and a rear liftgate door.
2008 Kia Sedona instrumentation features are a tachometer, a clock and a low fuel level warning.
Basic seats and trim features on the 2008 Kia Sedona minivan include bucket front seats, cloth upholstery, reclining rear seats, and rear ventilation ducts. It has height-adjustable driver and passenger seats, a seven-person total seating capacity, and a driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support. It also has removable captains chairs rear seat, manual folding split-bench third row seats, and 50-50 split bench third row seats.
Power and convenience features on the 2008 Kia Sedona minivan include remote power door locks, power windows and mirrors, and 1 one-touch power windows. It has cruise control, power-dependent steering, front door pockets, and front seatback storage. It also has a tilt-adjustable steering wheel, cruise controls on steering wheel, and front, rear and third row cupholders. More features include front and rear 12-volts power outlets, a front console with storage, and an overhead console with storage.
2008 Kia Sedona minivan comfort features include a dual-zone air conditioning, front reading lights, dual vanity mirrors, and a cargo area light.
Basic entertainment and telematics features on the 2008 Kia Sedona minivan include an AM/FM in-dash single-disc CD player stereo and 172-watts stereo output. It has eight total speakers, an element antenna and an auxiliary MP3 audio input.
The 2008 Kia Sedona minivan has the following safety and security features: ventilated front disc and solid rear disc brakes, a four-wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), an emergency braking assist, and traction control. It has a stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, front, rear and third row head airbags, and a passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation. It also has front seatbelt pretensioners, rear door child safety locks, child seat anchors, and a remote anti-theft alarm system. It is equipped with tire pressure monitoring, a driver and passenger head restraint whiplash protection system, height-adjustable headrests (two in front, rear and third row), and an electronic brake-force distribution.
More features on the LX trim level include extra third row headrests and 40-60 split bench third row seats.
The 2008 Kia Sedona minivan EX trim level, meanwhile, has a trip computer, a compass, 17-inch alloy wheels, and roof rack with crossbars. It has dusk-sensing headlamps, front fog and driving lights, a velour upholstery, and an eight-way power driver seat. It also has a four-way power passenger seat, heated mirrors, a universal remote transmitter, and a cargo net. It is equipped with an electrochromatic inside rearview mirror, front and rear floor mats, and power rear-quarter windows. More features include an AM/FM cassette in-dash single CD player with CD MP3 Playback stereo and a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob.
A safety and crash test report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) showed that the 2008 Kia Sedona Van LWB and SWB with Side Airbags received five stars out of five in frontal crash tests; five stars out of five in side crash tests; and four stars out of five in rollover tests.
A reliability history report from ConsumerReports.org showed how the Kia Sedona minivan held up mechanically. The Kia Sedona received the following ratings for the year 2007 (major redesign year was 2006): Excellent ratings for engine, transmission, drive and fuel system, suspension, brakes, and exhaust; Very Good rating for electrical system; Good ratings for climates and audio system, and power equipment; Fair rating for paint and trim; and Poor ratings for squeaks and rattles, and body hardware.
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The Kia Sedona minivan may have an economy-car badge, but it doesn't drive like one. With 250 horsepower and a refined feel on the road, it drives more like a well-build Japanese car than the old Korean clunkers you may remember. Nice materials and tight construction make the Sedona's interior seem surprisingly upscale. It has a roomy, family-friendly cabin that's both comfortable and convenient for long road trips.
•2006 Kia Sedona Minivan
Kia's minivan expands on a new platform with a longer wheelbase and wider track.
•2006 Kia Sedona Minivan
Kia's minivan grows up with 2006 issues constructed on a stiff new platform featuring a longer wheelbase and wider track.
•2006 Kia Sedona Minivan
Due next fall for the 2006 model-year is a new rendition of Kia's popular minivan, Sedona. Expect a completely new minivan with the package expanding in all directions over the current scale of Sedona, including a longer wheelbase and stretched length and width.
•2005 Kia Sedona Minivan
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•2004 Kia Sedona Minivan
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•2003 Kia Sedona Minivan
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