Kia Sedona (06 on) - Review

Review by Simon Harris on
Last Updated: 05 January 2010
The Kia Sedona may not be the best looking or most stylish people carrier around, but it's great value with a spacious interior, rear sliding doors and a good level of standard equipment on all models. The considerable size means there's plenty of room for passengers in the back and seven seats come as standard (the rear ones can be removed completely). However it's not daunting to drive and a tight turning circle means tricky manoeuvres are pretty easy. Unsurprisingly, it's the strong diesel engine which is the most popular choice. Along with a smooth ride, even on rough roads, it means the Sedona is a comfortable and relaxed long distance family car. It was made even better in January 2010 when a seven-year warranty replaced the previous three year scheme.
3.5 out of 5

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Safety

The Sedona scored a respectable four stars in official Euro NCAP crash tests, although other people carriers like the Renault Espace and Peugeot 807 were awarded the maximum five stars. Front, side and curtain airbags are standard, and the TS comes with active head restraints which help reduce the risk of whiplash injuries in rear end accident. However, Kia does not offer an electronic stability control system.

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  • Adult Occupant Rating

    4 out of 5
  • Child Protection Rating

    3 out of 5
  • Pedestrian Test Rating

    1 out of 5
3.5 out of 5

Reliability

Kia has a good reputation for reliability and the Sedona has proved to be a trouble free car. In January 2010 the standard warranty was upped from three years to seven years, giving great peace of mind.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

No problems reported.

Other

No problems reported.