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2008 kia sedona review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Tops in safety, low in price. introductionthe kia sedona has just about everything the honda odyssey has, except the reputation, for a lot less money. Toyota and honda have an edge on quality, ride and handling, but the sedona is a compelling value in this class, offering convenience, comfort, style and performance. from the outside, the sedona looks classy and stylish. Inside, there's seven-passenger seating with seats that easily collapse to create a vast cargo space. Every cabin convenience known to man is either standard or available. Sedona's engine, for example, is a modern v6 tuned to 250 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. That's more than a match for honda odyssey's 244 hp and 240 pound-feet. And just like odyssey, sedona backs up that power with a responsive five-speed automatic transmission and a sophisticated suspension. sedona was all-new for 2006. Some content has been rearranged for 2008, and all stereo systems now come with an auxiliary input jack, but otherwise there have been no further changes. lineupthe 2008 kia sedona is offered in two wheelbase lengths. Both seat seven, with the shorter, swb version giving up mostly luggage space, and a little passenger space in both the second and third rows. The short version comes in a single trim level. The long-wheelbase (lwb) version comes in two trim levels. sedona swb 21,065) comes with cloth upholstery, two rows of two captain's chairs, and a removable 50/50 split bench in back. The first two rows get power windows; third-row windows tilt out manually. Three-zone climate control also comes standard, along with power locks with remote keyless entry, two 12-volt power outlets, intermittent wipers front and rear, a front wiper de-icer, privacy glass, eight-speaker cd sound system with new auxiliary input jack, cruise control, tilt steering wheel, overhead console, and 16-inch tires on steel wheels. Options include a convenience package 300) consisting of roof rails and carpeted floor mats; roof-rail cross bars 200); and just the floor mats 150). sedona lwb lx 23,965) gets upgraded cloth upholstery and a full heated front windshield, along with additional space in both the second and third rows. The 60/40 split third row folds flat into the floor, instead of being removable. Also standard are electronic stability control with traction control, anti-lock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution (abs with ebd) and brake assist, and a tire-pressure monitor. walkaroundit's not easy for any minivan to be distinctive, and if the sedona's styling isn't unique, it is clean and crisp, and classy. Its heart is european, and that influence spreads to its handsome styling. the sheet metal has been carefully sculpted. A crease tapers down from the steeply sloping windshield to the grille, falling between the big wedge-shaped headlights and the small sharp corners of two horizontal grille openings, long black slots with a single chrome strip in each, and kia badge in center. The fascia/bumper under the grille is thick, with an air intake having cage-like slats to keep out stones. Tidy fog lamps on the ex surround the intake, inside cavities that sweep up at the corners to match the lines of the headlamps. the wheelwell flares are nicely done. They don't go out of their way to be noticed, by being bigger than they need to be; they carry just the right squared-off but smooth edges. They're sculpted by the same knife that carved the beltline running from the headlamps to taillights. The trailing edge of that third window matches the modest slope of the roofline. the rear view is functional, with a big rear window and taillights whose shape matches the lines of the rest of the vehicle. From the rear, the sedona lacks style; it could be any minivan. the shorter, swb version rides a wheelbase of only 113. 8 inches, which is 5. 1 inches shorter than the more popular, lwb models. At 189. 4 inches overall, the swb is 12. 6 inches shorter, bumper-to-bumper, than the lwb versions. All of this length seems to have come out of the sedona's hindquarters, which are noticeably stubbier in the shortie version. There's far less wraparound to the rear bumper; the slot for the sliding rear door almost reaches the tail light, and the rear wheel tucks up tighter against the rear edge of the sliding side door. Overall, the chop job has been very well handled, with little compromise in sedona's appearance. interiorkia's approach to designing the sedona, copying and bettering the competition, is reflected in the interior. It's a cohesive improvement of all that's out there. the kia sedona driver feels like the master of her or his domain, looking down on the vast and functional center stack with all its controls, including a big leather-wrapped shift knob. This is a much better location for the shifter than between the seats. All the main controls are there, and are mostly easy-to-operate square black buttons with easily read white lettering. Air vents are black and business-like. The optional power sliding doors and liftgate, triggered on the instrument panel or remote key fob, are a wonderful convenience. the sedona comes with captain's chairs in the second row. Second-row legroom in the long-wheelbase models is a generous 40. 9 inches. The swb model maintains the same second-row head and hip room, but legroom shrinks to 37. 0 inches. third-row bench seating is standard on all models. This area is recessed like the trunk of a car, so grocery bags won't slide around as much. the second-row seats fold, but not flat. Press a button and each seatback folds down and then the seat flips up so it squeezes against the front seatback. For maximum cargo space, the second-row seats. Cloth Interior✔ Power Locks✔ Power Windows✔ Anti-lock Brakes✔ Climate Control✔ Cruise Control✔ DVD Entertainment System✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Passenger Airbag✔ Alloy Wheels
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