The 2016 Kia Sedona has a 3.3 Liter V6 engine that offers up to 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) technology is integrated into the fuel delivery system.

Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) is another feature that boosts the performance of the engine block. Sportmatic and Overdrive are some of the advanced features in this signature transmission. As expected in a minivan, the Kia Sedona comes with Front Wheel Drive (FWD).

Electronic Stability Control, Rollover Mitigation and Cornering Brake Control are some standard active safety features in the 2016 Kia Sedona. The EX and above models can be equipped with more advanced accident avoidance technology such as Blind Spot Detection and Rear Cross Traffic Alert.

The Surround View Monitor, Backup Warning System, Rear Camera Display and Parking Assist make it easy to precisely handle this Kia minivan in tight spaces. The Sedona SX and SXL models boast cutting-edge safety amenities such as the Lane Departure Warning System and Smart Cruise Control.

We have the BEST minivan on the market! We have the Sedona SX Limited with the technology package, dual sunroofs, and all the bells and whistles. Instead of going for the eighth seat we went with the second row with foot rests. We've been on a few road trips already and the foot rests were of great value.

The heated and cool seats are amazing! The driver seat contours to my body which makes driving very comfy. I've only been in the passenger seat twice but when I was in it it felt just as good as the driver's seat. The power sliding doors are heaven sent. Also the power life gate is a must if

This is our first experience of what was called a mini van, but what now is called a MPV, ( multi purpose vehicle ). We only considered the safer MPV's, Honda, Toyota and KIA, the other's were considered too much of a health hazard to their passengers.

All 3 we tested drove very well, the KIA Sedona just has had a firmer, more confident driving experience. The fuel economy of the Honda was the best of the bunch, but was let down by the poor access to the 3 row seating, very dated interior, and the price would be considerably more to get some the basic standard features of the KIA. So our choic

The standard automatic transmission system in the Kia Sedona has an electronically controlled design with six gear ratios. This drivetrain configuration works well with the Hydraulic Power Steering in the L, LX and EX editions.

The Sedona SX and SXL models are equipped with a Rack Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS) for smooth handling. A towing capacity of 3,500 pounds is another notable performance attribute in this versatile Kia minivan.

Sedona pricing begins at $26,995, at which point the sliding doors don't move on their own, the seats are cloth, and there's no rearview camera. Moving up through the Sedona hierarchy adds leather seats, power doors, additional paint colors, the backup camera, power folding mirrors, larger wheels, navigation, and more.

Check all the boxes and you'll end up with a Sedona Limited like our test car and a price tag creeping into the mid $40Ks, but a well-equipped, leather-lined EX can be yours for $33,195.

Kia Grand Sedona a.k.a. Carnival MPV Kia launched two new models at GIIAS 2016, the new Sportage and the Grand Sedona. The fourth-generation Sportage QL was launched in Malaysia in May, and the Grand Sedona a.k.a.

Grand Carnival could be coming soon to our shores. The third-gen Sedona/Carnival, first seen in April 2014, is powered by a 3.3 litre V6 engine with 270 PS and 318 Nm of torque. The MPI unit is mated to a to a six-speed torque converter automatic transmission. Elsewhere, the big MPV (5,115 mm long, nearly 2m wide) can also be had with a 202 PS/441 Nm 2.2 litre R CRDi turbodiesel

That said, the Kia Carnival / Sedona gets a pretty good set of rationgs—with a few exceptions. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) gives the Sedona top 'good' ratings for frontal, side, and rear impact, although the Sedona gets just 'poor' ratings in the roof strength category, corresponding to protection in a rollover.

The IIHS hasn't yet tested the Sedona in its tougher new small overlap frontal test. Otherwise, the federal government recently retested the Sedona, and it still stands up well, with five-star ratings across the board.

Measurements don't tell the whole story. In the Sedona, second-row seating is particularly lavish. Our $43,295 Sedona Limited came with sliding second-row seats that Kia calls First Class Lounge Seating.

They're aptly named, as they offer first-class legroom and comfort. However, if you're moving Junior into the dorm, you should know that the second-row seats aren't removable. Lesser models have Slide-N-Stow second-row seats that slide and tilt forward to take up less space, but those seats aren't removable, either. The third row is comfortable provided the second-row seats aren't set too far

Acceleration is strong for a minivan. Our Sedona Limited hit 60 mph in 7.4 seconds and crossed the quarter-mile mark in 15.8 seconds at 91 mph.

Once rolling, moving from 30 mph to 50 takes 4.0 seconds and the run from 50 mph to 70 takes 5.0 seconds. Minivans might not be purchased for their drag-racing chops, but the Sedona's power and passing times make merging onto a freeway with the soccer team aboard a bit less stressful.