Minivans
2010 Kia Sedona LX
What it Is: A full-size seven-passenger minivan.
What's Hot: Lots of features for a surprisingly low price.
What's Not: Only seats up to seven; no LATCH in third row.
Family Friendly Options: Rear seat entertainment system, navigation, three-zone automatic climate control (EX)
How It Got Its Score: The Kia Sedona is competitive with many full-size minivans, but its Family Friendliness score slips because it only seats seven, and there are no LATCH points in the third row.
While you could save a couple of bucks and get the short wheelbase version of the 2010 Kia Sedona, you'll regret it knowing you could have gotten a lot more van for just $2,000 more. The long version of the Sedona is the one most families will be shopping for, and for good reason. Leather is available, along with power sliding doors, a rear seat DVD system, navigation, a power rear hatch and more. In many respects the Sedona is a competitive van, but it falls short in some key areas. For example, you can get a navigation system or a rear seat DVD system, but not both. Options aside, the Sedona can only seat seven, while many vans today can seat up to eight. In addition there are no LATCH points in the third row, which, again, most competitors have. However, if you don't need more than seven seats and don't mind picking between navigation or a DVD player, you can save a good chunk of cash on this Kia.
Specifications
Price |
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| MSRP |
$24,195 |
| Destination |
$795 |
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Other Models (Base Price) |
EX ($29,490) |
Mechanical
Engine Size |
3.8 liters |
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Engine Type |
V-6 |
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Horsepower |
244 hp |
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Torque |
253 lb.-ft. |
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Fuel |
Regular Unleaded |
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Drivetrain |
Front Wheel Drive |
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Transmission |
5-Speed Automatic |
Fuel Economy
EPA City |
17 mpg |
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EPA Highway |
23 mpg |
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EPA Combined |
19 mpg |
Utility
Vehicle Type |
Minivan |
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Family Friendliness |
9.0 |
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Doors |
Five |
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Seat Rows |
Three |
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Passengers |
Seven |
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LATCH Positions |
Two |
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Cargo Space |
32.2 cu. ft. |
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Cargo Space (3rd Row Folded) |
80.1 cu. ft. |
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Max Cargo Space |
141.5 cu. ft. |
Safety
NHTSA Driver Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Passenger Front |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Driver Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rear Passenger Side |
5 Stars |
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NHTSA Rollover |
4 Stars |
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IIHS Front |
Good |
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IIHS Side |
Good |
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IIHS Rear |
Good |
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Stability Control |
Standard |
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Traction Control |
Standard |
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Brake Assist |
Standard |
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Side Airbags |
Thorax and Curtain |
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Collision Avoidance |
Not Available |
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Active Cruise Control |
Not Available |
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