Pros: Spacious third row, versatile second-row seats on higher-end models, broad range of available comfort and convenience features, crossover-like styling is a bit more dynamic than some minivans
Cons: Not as much maximum cargo volume as class rivals, third-row seat is a bit cumbersome to fold into the floor, middling fuel-economy numbers
CG Says: The 2021 Kia Sedona has dropped its entry-level L model, but is otherwise is unchanged. Kia’s minivan seats seven or eight passengers. Highlights of the Sedona include a peppy 276-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 paired with an 8-speed automatic, nicely finished interior, and available second-row seats that flip and fold forward to maximize cargo room. Available safety features include autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, blind-spot alert, driver-attention monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and lane-departure warning. The Sedona doesn’t outshine its more-established class rivals in any one area, but it is still a classy, well-executed contender that’s worth a look.
Class | Minivan |
Body Style(s) | Minivan |
Passenger Count | 7 or 8 |
Drive Wheels | front-wheel drive |
Manufacturer | Kia |
Nation of Manufacture | South Korea |
Base Prices | LX: $31,520 EX: $34,820 SX: $42,620 |
Base Engine 3.3-liter V6 |
Horsepower 276 |
Std. Transmission 6-speed automatic |
Avail. Transmission NA |
EPA City Range (mpg) 18 |
EPA Hwy Range (mpg) 24 |