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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
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standard 5-speed automatic trans­
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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
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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. B ut the
key to the Sedona is its less-than-
$24,000 base sticke r price.
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