2004 Kia Sedona Review
A great value, now with DVD entertainment.
2004 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 Sedona guarantees much lower monthly payments, a responsive V6, an impressive list of features, and one of the best warranties in the business. Now it has DVD entertainment and 10 cup holders.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Mitch McCullough |
| Model Lineup | Kia Sedona LX ($19,975); EX ($22,085) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 195-hp, 3.5-liter DOHC 24-valve V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | dual front airbags |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | ABS |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | Hwasung, South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 1-800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 19975 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sedona EX ($22,085) |
| Standard Equipment | dual-zone air conditioning; power mirrors; power front windows; power rear quarter windows; cruise control; overhead console with storage, digital clock and trip computer; HomeLink transmitter; electric windshield de-icer; rear window defroster and wiper/washer; map lights; three power outlets; tilt steering column; AM/FM/CD/cassette; floor mats; remote keyless entry; chrome exterior trim; fog lights; woodgrain interior trim; luggage rack; heated power mirrors; power adjustable front bucket seats; second-row captain's chairs; leather-wrapped steering wheel; folding cup holder tray; alloy wheels |
| Destination Charge | 640 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Leather Package ($850); power sunroof ($700); ABS ($595) |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested | 24870 |
| Horse Power | 195 @ 5500 |
| Torque | 218 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/22 |
| Wheelbase | 114.6 |
| Length/Width/Height | 194.1/74.6/69.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| 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 |
| Payload | |
| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | beam axle with five links, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance | 6.9 |
| Curb Weight | 4802 |
| Stock Tires | P215/70HR15 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/drum with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.8 |