2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2017 Kia Sedona SX-Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2017 Kia Sedona SX-Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2017 Kia Sedona SX-Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2016 Kia Sedona SX Limited
SX Limited 4dr Minivan (3.3L 6cyl 6A)
2017 Kia Sedona Review
Pros
- Quality riding experience
- Impressive infotainment system
- Upscale cabin and interiors
- Spacious seating
- Impressive safety scorecard
- Great value for money
- Remarkable optional chairs
Cons
- No all-wheel-drive option
- Least-in-league fuel economy
- Poor handling
- Lack of family-friendly features
2017 Kia Sedona offers a great value for money with all its trims. Moreover, with a total of 5 trims at its disposal, there are plenty of options that a buyer can mull over.
Overview
The Kia Sedona boasts a noise-free, posh cabin. Moreover, the ride gets a reasonable safety and reliability scorecard but goes downhill with its sedate driving experience. Nonetheless, poor handling and a weak powertrain remain 2 major concerns with the 2017 iteration of the Kia Sedona.
Beneath the bonnet, the Kia minivan packs a 3.3L 6-cylinder engine. It allows the car to spare 276 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque. For shifting gears, the 7-seater features a standard 6-speed automatic transmission mode.
Pricing and Features6.0/10
The L, LX, EX, SX, and SX Limited are the 5 trims available for the 2017 Kia Sedona. Each trim comes with a forward-wheel-drive system. Unfortunately, there is no option for upgrading to an all-wheel-drive system on any trim. L is the basic trim and SX Limited is the top-end trim. Pricing options for the two trims start from $26,900 and $41,900, respectively.
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Trim |
L |
LX |
EX |
SX |
SX Limited |
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MSRP |
$26,900 |
$28,900 |
$33,600 |
$36,900 |
$41,900 |
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Key Features |
17-inch alloy wheels |
Power-folding mirrors |
18-inch wheels, foglights |
SX trim reverts to the seven-passenger configuration |
19-inch wheels |
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Slide-N-Stow forward collapsing second-row captain's chairs (reducing seating capacity to seven) |
Power-sliding doors |
Heated mirrors, roof rails |
Power front passenger seat |
Adaptive xenon headlights |
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Stain-resistant cloth upholstery |
Rear privacy glass |
Height-adjustable power tailgate |
Ventilated front seats |
Adaptive cruise control |
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60/40-split reclining and folding third-row bench seat |
Second-row bench seat (increasing passenger capacity to eight) |
Front and rear parking sensors |
Driver-seat memory functions |
The heated steering wheel and a household power outlet. |
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Air-conditioning with rear controls |
Power driver seat |
Upgraded shock absorbers |
Heated second-row seats |
Forward collision warning and mitigation (with automatic emergency braking) |
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Bluetooth |
Six-speaker audio system. |
Keyless ignition and entry |
8-inch touchscreen |
Lane departure warning system |
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5-inch touchscreen |
Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Navigation system |
Surround-view camera system. |
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Rearview camera |
Tri-zone automatic climate control |
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone app integration |
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Four-speaker sound system with a USB input. |
Leather upholstery |
Eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system. |
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Heated front seats |
A blind-spot monitoring system with rear cross-traffic alert is also included. |
The L and LX trim comes with 17-inch alloy wheels as standard. EX and SX trims, on the other hand, flaunts standard 18-inch wheels. The SX Limited trim comes with 19-inch wheels as standard. While L and LX trim offer a 5-inch infotainment display, EX trim packs a 7-inch infotainment display screen. SX and SX Limited trims offer a bigger 8-inch infotainment display. A surround-view camera system comes standard with the top-end i.e. SX Limited trim.
We Recommend
EX trim offers the most value for money. Those looking to get the most out of Kia Sedona might opt for the SX Limited, the high-end, trim.
Engine and Performance7.6/10
The 2017 Kia Sedona has the lowest engine capacity, of 3.3L, in the class. Its 276 hp is greater than that of 248 hp offered by the Honda Odyssey. Nonetheless, Pacifica Minivan and Toyota Sienna feature a greater 287 and 296 hp of power. Sedona's 248 lb.-ft. of torque is the least in the class.
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Models |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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MSRP |
$26,900 |
$28,995 |
$29,850 |
$29,750 |
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Engine |
3.3L 6cyl |
3.6L 6 cyl |
3.5L 6cyl |
3.5L 6 cyl |
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Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
9-speed automatic |
6-speed automatic |
8-speed Automatic |
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Horsepower |
276 hp |
287 hp |
248 hp |
296 hp |
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Torque |
248 lb-ft |
262 lb-ft |
250 lb-ft |
263 lb-ft |
The Toyota Sienna offers the most torque of 263 lb.-ft. in the competition. The Sedona comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission mode. Honda Odyssey also shares the same transmission option. Sienna and Pacifica Minivan flaunts an 8-speed and 9-speed automatic transmissions, respectively.
2017 Kia Sedona Minivan Acceleration
The 2017 incarnation of the Kia Sedona can accelerate to 60 MPH in 7.6 seconds. Though sluggish, it's better than the 7.8 seconds taken by the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan. The Honda Odyssey offers the fastest acceleration though. It takes 6.6 seconds for hitting 60 MPH.
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Models |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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0-60 MPH |
7.6 sec |
7.8 sec |
6.6 sec |
7.0 sec |
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Quarter mile |
15.9 sec |
15.1 sec |
15.0 sec |
15.5 sec |
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Engine |
3.3L |
3.6 L |
3.5L |
3.5L |
The 2017 Kia Sedona hits the quarter-mile light at 15.9 seconds. This is the slowest among the class rivals. Honda Odyssey, once again, is the fastest 7-seater in the league to cover a quarter-mile. It requires 15 seconds for accomplishing the same.
2017 Kia Sedona Minivan Handling
The hearty V6 engine produces enough power for the 2017 Kia Sedona to comfortably cruise around towns. Though the ride starts feeling exhausted as soon as you hit the highways or start going up-hill. The Sedona promises to offer a comfortable ride even on long tours. Handling is poor and Kia Sedona starts feeling heavier around turns. The ride employs a standard strut suspension that, frankly, doesn't make the performance any better.
2017 Kia Sedona Minivan Braking
Kia equipped the Sedona with the smallest rear brake size of 11.9 inches in the competition and the front rotor is rated at 12.6 inches. It is the bulkiest among its class rivals with a curb weight of 4414 lbs. The braking power is average, however.
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Model |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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Brake Front (in.) |
12.6 |
13.0 |
13.1 |
12.2 |
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Brake Rear (in.) |
11.9 |
13.0 |
12.6 |
12.9 |
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Curb Weight (lbs.) |
4414 |
4330 |
4396 |
4375 |
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60-0 MPH (ft.) |
125 |
131 |
127 |
128 |
During the emergency brake test, Sedona requires a distance of 125 feet for coming to a complete halt when decelerated frantically from 60 MPH. This is the best halting distance among its class rivals.
Fuel Economy6.9/10
The 2017 avatar of the Kia Sedona disappoints on the economy front too. The ride delivers 18 mpg in cities, 24 mpg on highways, and 20 mpg overall. All its competitors offer a better-combined fuel economy.
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Model |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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MPG (city) |
18 |
19 |
19 |
19 |
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MPG (highway) |
24 |
28 |
27 |
27 |
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MPG (combined) |
20 |
22 |
22 |
22 |
Both the Chrysler Pacifica Minivan and the Honda Odyssey features a better-combined economy of 22 mpg.
Interior7.0/10
With a spacious and roomy interior at its disposal, the Sedona is capable of seating 7 people. Moreover, there is an optional 2nd-row seating that allows for extending the maximum passenger capacity to 8.
Headroom and legroom available in the front of the triple-row ride are 39.8 and 40.9 inches, respectively. While the headroom is ample, it is greater only than the 39.7 inches offered by the Honda Odyssey.
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Model |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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Passenger capacity |
7 |
7 |
7 |
7 |
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
39.8/63.9/40.9 |
40.1/63.8/41.1 |
39.7/64.4/- |
41.0/65.0/40.5 |
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Second (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
39.4/63.1/41.4 |
39.6/63.0/39.0 |
39.5/63.5/40.9 |
39.7/64.6/37.6 |
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Third (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.) |
38.9/59.4/34.8 |
38.7/61.2/36.5 |
38.0/60.9/42.4 |
38.3/61.1/36.3 |
The Second-row headroom and legroom available on the Kia Sedona are 39.4 and 41.4 inches, respectively. Once again, the headroom, despite being ample, is least amongst the competition. Legroom, however, is better than any other car in the league.
The 2017 Kia Sedona flaunts a headroom and legroom of 38.9 and 34.8 inches, respectively in the 3rd-row. This time, the headroom is on the higher side but legroom is the tightest. In addition to a super-silent cabin, the 2017 Kia Sedona is packed with several interior features like:
- First-rate material construction in the cabin
- Optional second-row bench seat for upgrading maximum seating capacity to 8
- Standard stain-resistant cloth upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats [Optional]
- Heated steering wheel [Optional]
2017 Kia Sedona Minivan Infotainment System
The L and LX trims get a 5-inch infotainment display, while EX trim comes with a 7-inch infotainment display. SX and SX Limited trims come installed with the same infotainment system but with a bigger 8-inch display. The system is intuitive, nonetheless, on all trims.
Connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi is supported by the infotainment system. Additionally, USB ports are available. The Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support are now available on all trims. Some of the infotainment features in the 2017 Kia Sedona Minivan are:
- 5-inch display
- Connectivity via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
- USB ports
- Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Satellite Radio
- 8-speaker Infinity audio system
- Navigation
2017 Kia Sedona Minivan Cargo Capacity
Though not exceptional, the cargo capacity offered by the Kia Sedona can be labeled as decent. The ride gets 142 cubic feet of cargo volume when seating 1. The Toyota Sienna offers 150 cubic feet, which is the highest, others are almost the same.
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Model |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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Cargo Volume to seats 1 (ft.3) |
142.0 |
140.5 |
148.5 |
150.0 |
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Cargo Volume to seats 2 (ft.3) |
78.4 |
87.5 |
93.1 |
87.1 |
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Cargo Volume to seats 3 (ft.3) |
33.9 |
32.3 |
38.4 |
39.1 |
However, the cargo volume to seats 2 and seats 3 for the 2017 Kia Sedona is 78.4 and 33.9 cubic feet, respectively. While the Honda Odyssey offers the most 93.1 cubic feet of cargo volume to seats 2, cargo volume to seats 3. This chart is topped by Sienna with 39.1 cubic feet.
Exterior7.5/10
The 2017 Kia Sedona measures a length, width, and height of 201.4, 78.1, and 68.5 inches, respectively. Compared to a typical 7-seater, Kia Sedona has a compact build.
While the length is greater only to 200.2 inches of Toyota Sienna, the width is the least amongst its class rivals. Honda Odyssey and Chrysler Pacifica Minivan have the least and most height of 68.4 and 69.9 inches, respectively.
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Model |
Kia Sedona |
Chrysler Pacifica Minivan |
Honda Odyssey |
Toyota Sienna |
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Curb weight (lbs.) |
4414 |
4330 |
4396 |
4375 |
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Length(in) |
201.4 |
203.6 |
202.9 |
200.2 |
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Width(in) |
78.1 |
79.6 |
79.2 |
78.1 |
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Height(in) |
68.5 |
69.9 |
68.4 |
68.9 |
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Ground clearance (in) |
6.7 |
5.1 |
4.5 |
6.5 |
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Wheelbase (in) |
120.5 |
121.6 |
118.1 |
119.3 |
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Track width (in) F/R |
68.5/68.7 |
68.9/68.3 |
68.1/68.2 |
67.7/67.7 |
The Kia Sedona features an impressive ground clearance of 6.7 inches. In fact, it is the highest amongst the class rivals. Honda Odyssey has the least ground clearance of 4.5 inches. Toyota Sienna, on the other hand, gives a close competition to Sedona with 6.5 inches of the same. The wheelbase for the 2017 Kia Sedona is 120.5 inches, more than that offered by the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna.
The Chrysler Pacifica Minivan supports the most wheelbase of 121.6 inches. The profile supported by the Sedona undoubtedly belongs to that of a minivan. Though there isn't anything great about it, the profile is simply good. Major exterior feats supported by the Kia include:
- Beautiful window line, starting from headlights and ending at the taillights
- Clear front end
- Fashionably hidden rear pillars beneath the wrap-around glass
- Straighter Kia grille
- Swept-back headlights
Safety9.8/10
The new Kia Sedona flaunts a strong safety and reliability scorecard. The ride gets a 4-star rating for rollover and a 5-star rating for the rest NHTSA parameters. 2017 Kia Sedona is awarded a "Good" rating for roof strength and side strength. The 2017 Kia Sedona flaunts a "Superior" front crash prevention. The ride comes with ESC, TCS, HAC, and EBD as standard safety and reliability features. Some of the key safety features in the 2017 Kia Sedona Minivan are:
- ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) ESC
- TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM (TCS)
- ELECTRONIC BRAKEFORCE DISTRIBUTION (EBD)
- BRAKE ASSIST SYSTEM (BAS)
- CORNERING BRAKE CONTROL (CBC)
- HILL-START ASSIST CONTROL (HAC)
- AIRBAG & SEAT-BELT SENSORS T
- 18 SIDE-IMPACT DOOR BEAMS
- FRONT & REAR 3-POINT SEAT BELTS
- LATCH SYSTEM
Competition9.0/10
Kia Sedona vs Chrysler Pacifica Minivan
With a robust 3.6L 6-cylinder engine at its disposal, the new Chrysler Pacifica offers an impressive 287 horsepower. This engine also produces a respectable 262 lb.-ft. of torque. Unlike the Kia Sedona, Pacifica Minivan comes with a 9-speed automatic transmission.
The Pacifica has slower 0-60 acceleration than the Sedona. Nonetheless, the ride covers a quarter-mile at a time which is 0.8 seconds faster than that of the Sedona. Pacifica also offers a better-combined fuel economy of 22 mpg. Pricing options for the ride start from $28,995, on the other hand, the Sedona is a cheaper option.
Kia Sedona vs Honda Odyssey
The Odyssey proudly wears the Honda name and is one of the pricy vans in the segment. It manages to give a tough time to the 2017 Kia Sedona. The ride is backed by a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine. It is capable of delivering 248 hp of power along with 250 lb.-ft. of torque. The new Honda Odyssey relies on a 6-speed automatic transmission.
The Honda Odyssey has the best 0-60 MPH acceleration among its class rivals. The ride does so in 6.6 seconds. Moreover, Odyssey covers a quarter-mile in 15 seconds. The 7-seater has 4.5 and 118.1 inches of ground clearance and wheelbase, respectively, giving it a shorter turning radius.
Kia Sedona vs Toyota Sienna
The opening bid for the new Toyota Sienna is $29,750. Like Honda Odyssey, the ride employs a 3.5L 6-cylinder engine. However, in this case, the engine generates 296 hp of power and 263 lb.-ft. of torque. Both feats are the maximum amongst the class.
The Toyota Sienna accelerates to 60 MPH in 7 seconds, making it slower only than the Honda Odyssey. The ride requires 128 feet for coming to a complete halt while decelerating constantly from 60 MPH. The Sienna offers the best-in-class headroom in the front and second-row.
Final Verdict
The 2017 Kia Sedona offers great value for money with all its trims. Moreover, with a total of 5 trims at their disposal, there are plenty of options that a buyer can choose from. Unlike its class rivals, the 2017 Kia Sedona isn't a strict 7-seater. In fact, you can opt for the optional 2nd-row upgrade to let it accommodate 8 persons. Despite showing a pitiful performance and a sluggish acceleration, the Sedona prioritizes comfort. May it is a trivial ride or a long cruise, the ride allows passengers to stay in their comfort zone.