2006 Kia Sedona Review
All new and all good for 2006.
2006 Sedona Review Summary & Specifications
The all-new Kia Sedona is a great-looking minivan with a V6 engine having the most power in the class, and a suspension that's second to none. The interior is well thought out, with standard seven-passenger seating, easily convertible to a carpeted cargo van, while providing an abundance of storage compartments. The Sedona lacks nothing, except all-wheel drive. It sends a clear signal that the Korean carmaker intends to be a player, and it proves that Kia has the engineering expertise to build excellent cars.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from San Diego, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup | Kia Sedona LX ($22,995); Sedona EX ($25,595) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter dohc V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 244-hp 3.8-liter V6 |
| Transmissions (standard) | 5-speed automatic |
| Transmissions (optional) | 5-speed automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) | side-impact door beams, frontal airbags, front side airbags, full-length air curtains, energy-absorbing steering column, electronic stability control with traction control, ABS with EBD, tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 22995 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sedona EX ($25,595) |
| Standard Equipment | seven-passenger seating, power windows, remote keyless entry, power locks, intermittent wipers front and rear, privacy glass, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth interior, power front seats, MP3 audio system, auto headlamps, front foglights, self-dimming rearview mirror, Homelink, heated sideview mirrors, solar glass, roofrails with crossbars, trip computer with compass, illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Destination Charge | 670 |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | power sliding doors and liftgate ($1000); leather interior, heated front seats, power adjustable pedals, memory seats, back-up warning system, sunroof, steering wheel audio controls ($2400); Infinity 13-speaker surround sound audio system, DVD video system ($1700) |
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| Price as Tested | 31365 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 244 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 253 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 18/25 |
| Wheelbase | 118.9 |
| Length/Width/Height | 202.0/78.1/69.3 |
| Track Front/Rear | |
| Turning Radius | 39.6 |
| Seating Capacity | 7 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room | 40.9/59.2/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room | 39.8/65.9/40.9 |
| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room | 38.3/50.1/34.0 |
| Trunk Volume | 141.6 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link |
| Ground Clearance | |
| Curb Weight | 4646 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | disc/disc with ABS, EBD |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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