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2002 Kia Sedona Review
A great value among minivans.
2002 Sedona Review Summary & Specifications
Kia is getting more mighty every day, gaining the acceptance of American consumers. The company now sells more vehicles in the U.S. than Jaguar, Saab, or Land Rover do. The Sedona is Kia's first minivan, and the company says minivan buyers are far more demanding than compact-car buyers.The new Sedona offers an outstanding value when compared with other minivans. Quality? Only time will tell. In the meantime, the Kia Sedona offers much lower monthly payments, a responsive V6, an impressive list of features, and one of the best warranties in the business.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | LX ($18,995); EX ($20,995) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 3.5-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 18995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sedona EX ($20,995) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone air conditioning, power mirrors, power front windows, cruise control, overhead console with storage and digital clock, rear window defroster and wiper/washer, interior lighting, three power outlets, tilt steering column, AM/FM/cassette, floor mats; EX adds remote keyless entry, chrome exterior trim, fog lights, automatic headlights, woodgrain trim, luggage rack, heated mirrors, eight-way reclining front bucket seats, second-row captain's chairs in place of the standard two-seat bench, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding cupholder tray, trip computer, alloy wheels, CD player |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather Package ($850); power sunroof ($575); ABS ($595); two-tone paint ($195) |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 23805 |
| Horse Power | 195 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 218 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 194.1/74.6/69.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | 64.4/63.4 |
| Turning Radius | 41.1 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.4/58.7/40.6 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.2/65.1/37.2 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 36.3/48.8/32.8 |
| Trunk Volume | 127.5 cu. ft. (w second and third row removed) |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | Independent |
| Rear Suspension | beam axle |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4709 |
| Stock Tires | P215/70HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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