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ïh Page B6 BV K a THI.EIN C tK K Y our fam ily never slows down, so neither does Kia. That's w hy the second generation o f the Sedona was redesigned to be safer, room ier and packed w ith a wealth o f style, luxury and convenience features to gel you and your fa m ily from one adventure to the next. As m inivans continue to vanish from manufacturers' lineups every model year, the 2008 Kia Sedona is still around, offe rin g a solid safety package and comprehensive ameni ties fo r budget-conscious families. The Sedona is available in three trim levels base, L X , and EX all sharing a 3.8 lite r V 6 engine that supplies instant pickup and quick passing. The 2(X)8 Kia Sedona's engine is a modem V 6 tuned to 250 horsepower and 253 pound-feet o f torque; our loaded EX model did 0- 60 mph in a brisk 8.4 seconds. The engine makes a semi-refined fu ll- throttle grow l and is reasonably quiet otherwise. The 2(X)8 Kia Sedona backs up that pow er w ith a responsive five- speed automatic transmission and a sophisticated suspension. The f 'JJorthutb (Ohsevticv Marth 26, 2008 S p e d a I E d itio n standard 5-speed automatic trans m issio n in clu d e s S p o rtm a tic ® manual shifting capability fo r quick shills w ith the Hick o f your hand. From the outside, the Sedona looks classy and stylish. Inside-, there’s seven-passenger seating w ith seats that easily collapse to create a vast cargo space. Every cabin convenience known to man is either standard or available. B u ilt to d e live r at every level, the Sedona is the first and only m inivan ever to earn both a 5-star crash safety rating from the U.S. G overn ment and be named "Top Safety <Jt*‘ .,*? JA Ä . . .. -i.^LÆ . u .S a L 4 W . . :..? _ A T . Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. W ith a 5-star crash test rating, Specifications: 3.8 Liter 24-valve 250-hp@253lb-ft. torque V-6 engine: 5-Speed automatic trans the Sedona is packed w ith safety mission; 16-city 23-highway MPG; $33,220. MSRP. features including standard4 -wheel The optional Back-up W arning 3rd-row seating and m u ltip le cargo yet?" cry. A dd on Sedona’ s tr i anti-lock brakes w ith Electronic Brake-force distribution and Brake System alerts the d rive r to any ob options. Or, relish in the conve zone airconditioning, 8-way power Assist, Electronic S tability Control jects behind the vehicle w ith an nience o f available dual power slid adjustable d rive r’ s seat and one audible beep. The standard T ire ing doors and power lift gate which room y interior, and y o u 'll see why and the Traction C ontrol System. The com prehensive restraint Pressure M onitoring System helps make cargo and passenger loading com fort and space are the keys to fa m ily togetherness. system includes dual fro n t ad keep tire inflated properly by alert and unloading a snap. The K ia Sedona d rive r feels like W ith an available D V D system. vanced airbags, dual front seat- ing the d rive r to any significant In fin ity ® surround-sound speak the master o f her o r his domain, mounted side airbags, full-length drops in pressure. A long w ith peace o f m ind, enjoy ers and wireless headsets, yo u ’ ll looking down on the vast and func side curtain airbags, and front ac the versatility o f Sedona’ s 2nd and never again hear the "are we there tional center stack w ith all its con tive head restraints. Ready for anything - Equipped for everything tro ls, in c lu d in g a big leather- wrapped shift knob. This is a much better location fo r the shifter than between the seats. The center stack in our fu lly loaded EX was finished in a soft, dark simulated wood that looks way better than the hard, shiny real wood found in many luxury cars. O verall the 2008 Kia Sedona is a great-looking m inivan w ith a pow erful V 6 engine and a suspension that’s second to none. The interior is w ell thought out, w ith seven- passenger seating but easily con vertible to a carpeted cargo van and there’s an abundance o f storage compartments. The Sedona is only really lacking all-wheel drive. So w h a t’ s the b o tto m -lin e as sessment? W hen co n sidering the K ia Sedona, you should know a b o u t its e x c e lle n t 1 0 -y e a r/ 1 0 0 ,0 0 0 -m ile p o w e rtra in w a r ranty, generous 3 .5 -lite r V -6 , and ro o m y packaging. Y ou should also be aware that its five-speed autom atic occasionally lets loose a je rk y sh ift, its steering tightens up under pow er, and it easily spins its fro n t wheels, despite the Sedona's great mass. 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