Car reviews

The latest Kia Sedona is better to drive and more versatile than before, but still offers great value alongside more mainstream large people carrier choices like the Ford Galaxy and Renault Espace. Engines are improved with most buyers expected to choose the uprated 2.9 turbodiesel with 185bhp. It's shorter than the previous Sedona, making it less daunting around town and the diesel is refined. As is the case with most people carriers, luggage space is compromised when all seven seats are in use, but seven adults can be accommodated comfortably and access to the third row is easy. Diesel auto is the best combination, while medium specification LS models have electric sliding rear doors. It's a shame the styling isn't more adventurous, both inside and out, but at these prices the Sedona still makes a strong case for itself.