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2003 Kia Sedona Review
Safety and standard features add up to a great value.
2003 Sedona Review Summary & Specifications
The Kia Sedona offers an outstanding value when compared with other minivans. As for quality, only time will tell. In the meantime, the Kia Sedona guarantees much lower monthly payments, a responsive V6, an impressive list of features, and one of the best warranties in the business.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. The Sedona is Kia's first minivan, and the company says minivan buyers are far more demanding than compact-car buyers.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough, NCTD Editor-in-Chief |
| Model Lineup | LX ($19,620); EX ($21,835) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Engines (optional) | 195-hp, 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve 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 | Seoul, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19620 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sedona EX ($21,835) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone air conditioning, power mirrors, power fwindows, 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/CD/cassette, floor mats, remote keyless entry, chrome exterior trim, fog lights, automatic headlights, woodgrain trim, luggage rack, heated mirrors, power adjustable front bucket seats, second-row captain's chairs, leather-wrapped steering wheel, folding cupholder tray, trip computer, alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 595 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather Package ($850); power sunroof ($575); ABS ($595) |
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| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24450 |
| Horse Power | 195 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 218 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 15/20 |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 194.1/74.6/69.3 |
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| 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 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent |
| Rear Suspension | beam axle |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4802 |
| Stock Tires | P215/70HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |
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