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2009 Kia Sedona Review
Tops in safety, low in price.
2009 Sedona Review Summary & Specifications
The Kia Sedona is a great-looking minivan with a powerful V6 engine and a suspension that's second to none. The interior is well thought out, with seven-passenger seating but easily convertible to a carpeted cargo van. And there's an abundance of storage compartments. The Sedona lacks nothing, except the option of all-wheel drive.NewCarTestDrive.com correspondent Sam Moses filed this report from San Diego, California.
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| Vehicle Category | Minivans |
| Editor | New Car Test Drive |
| Model Lineup | Kia Sedona SWB ($21,245); LWB LX ($24,245); LWB EX ($27,745) |
| Engines (standard) | 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve V6 |
| Engines (optional) | 250-hp 3.8-liter dohc 24-valve 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, active front seat head restraints, electronic stability control with traction control, ABS with EBD and Brake Assist, tire-pressure monitoring system |
| Safety Equipment (optional) | reverse warning system |
| Basic Warranty | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Assembled In | South Korea |
| Manufacturer Phone | 800-333-4542 |
| Manufacturer URL | www.kia.com |
| Base Price MSRP | 21245 |
| Model Tested MSRP | Kia Sedona LWB EX ($27,745) |
| 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, deluxe cloth interior, power front seats, MP3 audio system, auto headlamps, front foglights, self-dimming rearview mirror, Homelink, heated sideview mirrors, solar windshield glass, carpeted floormats, roof rails, trip computer with compass, illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) | Power Package ($1,000) includes power sliding doors, rear back-up warning system; Luxury Package ($2,400) includes leather upholstery, heated front seats, power adjustable pedals, memory system, back-up warning alarm, sunroof, steering wheel audio controls; Premium Entertainment Package ($1,500) includes Infinity 13-speaker Surround Sound audio system, DVD video system; cross bars ($200) |
| Destination Charge | 725 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax | |
| Price as Tested | 33595 |
| Layout | front-wheel drive |
| Horse Power | 250 @ 6000 |
| Torque | 253 @ 3500 |
| Fuel Economy | 16/23 |
| 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 | 141.5 |
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| Towing Capacity | 3500 |
| Front Suspension | independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension | independent, multi-link, coil springs |
| Ground Clearance | 6.6 |
| Curb Weight | 4646 |
| Stock Tires | P235/60R17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear | vented disc/disc with ABS, EBD, and Brake Assist |
| Fuel Capacity | 21.1 |
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