The Kia Sedona is an enjoyable vehicle to drive. The V6 engine delivers good responsive around town. Kia tuned the 3.5-liter V6 more for torque than horsepower, and peak torque comes at just 3500 rpm. Torque is that force that propels you away from intersections and up hills. By concentrating more of the power at lower rpm, the Sedona gets quick acceleration off the line. It's a good engine, at least as smooth as the V6 engines found in American minivans.A five-speed automatic transmission, once a feature found only on expensive luxury cars, gives the Sedona responsive performance in all situations. The transmission is smooth and responsive. With five gears to choose from, it is able to keep the engine running at the best speed for conditions. Fifth gear is an overdrive (0.73:1) for improved fuel economy on the highway. Sedona burns regular gas, unlike the Honda Odyssey, which means smaller bills at the pump.
Sedona rides well. It's smooth over road undulations. It handles well, the steering is tight, and it feels stable at high speeds. The headlamp/foglamp combination throws a decent beam.