Used 2018 Kia Sedona

A favorite with families looking for a comfortable, versatile and safe minivan, the popular 2018 Kia Sedona is available with seating for seven or as many as eight passengers. Available in five trim levels, the 2018 Kia Sedona fits a range of budgets, and with a starting price under $28,000, it’s less expensive than the Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna. All five are powered by a strong 276-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 and smooth 6-speed automatic transmission, a combination that gives the front-wheel-drive Sedona ample acceleration. The new Sedona also offers a smooth ride, a well-crafted interior and a much longer warranty than the Chrysler Pacifica. Many high-tech safety systems are available, including Autonomous Emergency Braking and Blind Spot Detection. When equipped with Forward Collision Warning, the new Sedona earns a Top Safety Pick + rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

From behind the wheel the 2018 Kia Sedona is one of the most fun minivans to drive. It’s powerful, responsive and out on the road it magically feels smaller than it really is. Unlike some of its rivals, the Sedona doesn’t make you feel like you’re the captain of a cruise ship. The minivan’s ride quality is smooth and comfortable, but the Sedona also handles well, with quick steering, good balance and excellent body control. It doesn’t lean way over in the turns and it doesn’t feel tipsy or top-heavy. You’ll be surprised how much this van likes to get thrown around. And it has plenty of power. The large 3.3-liter V6 has a strong kick off the line and its 276 horsepower give it a satisfying surge of passing power out on the highway. Steep grades, even when the Sedona is packed with people and possessions, are not a problem.

Like its competitors, the new Kia Sedona has three rows of seats and seating for eight or seven passengers, the latter figure reserved for higher-end trims with the desirable 2nd-row chairs. Although cavernous inside and more spacious than most 3-row SUVs, the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica are larger and provide more people space and more cargo capacity behind the 3rd-row seats. Seat comfort is excellent, especially with the First Class Lounge Seating option, which equips a Sedona SX Limited with reclining 2nd-row seats worthy of a living room. We also appreciate the Sedona’s contemporary cockpit layout. It looks great and the controls are intuitive and easy to reach.

Kia design has become a world leader regardless of price point, and the new 2018 Kia Sedona is a looker, especially in SX Limited trim wearing its chrome 19-inch wheels. Kia set out to make this family vehicle look more like an SUV and less like a minivan. Key elements are a hoodline with less slope, side panels with minimal creases, and a beltline rising from the windshield pillar to the rear of the van. The front fascia features Kia’s signature “tiger nose” grille and LED accents for the headlights, while the rear sports a roof spoiler and LED taillights.

SURROUND VIEW MONITOR
Optional on the SX and standard on the SX Limited trim levels, the Surround View Monitor makes parking and maneuvering the 2018 Kia Sedona much easier, especially in tight spaces. It uses cameras mounted around the minivan’s exterior to provide the driver with a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the vehicle and its surroundings.

AUTONOMOUS EMERGENCY BRAKING
Optional on the 2018 Kia Sedona LX, EX and SX, and standard on the top SX Limited trim level, this system reads the road ahead for obstacles in your path, including vehicles or pedestrians. If it determines a collision is imminent and the Sedona’s driver is not taking action, it will apply the brakes for you.

Available in five trim levels, there’s a 2018 Sedona for essentially every budget. Standard equipment on the L includes AM/FM/CD/satellite audio system with 5.0-inch touch screen, Bluetooth and USB/auxiliary inputs, a rearview camera, air conditioning with front and rear controls, and the all-important pop-out "conversation mirror" to keep an eye on back-seat shenanigans. Other road-trip perks include 12 cup holders and tricot-fabric upholstery with built-in stain-resistance. Safety features include a bevy of airbags, traction and stability systems, and hill-start assist control. As with all new Kias, the Sedona has an excellent 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Adding features to the new Kia Sedona means climbing trims. The LX includes 8-way-power driver’s seat, power-sliding rear doors and power-folding outside mirrors. EX models add quite a bit more value with a power-operated liftgate, leather seating, Kia’s updated UVO infotainment system, USB 2.1 charger ports, backup-warning system, and tri-zone climate control. SX models have Infinity premium audio, 8-inch touch screen with navigation, ventilated front seats, blind-spot monitoring and LED headlights. Top-line SX Limited models up the luxe factor with Nappa leather, lounge seating, dual sunroofs and a heated steering wheel. Other options include smart cruise control and forward-collision and lane-departure warnings.

The new 2018 Sedona is front-wheel drive and powered by a 276-horsepower 3.3-liter V6 with direct fuel injection that has also proven impressive in the Kia Cadenza sedan and Sorento SUV. It works wonderfully with the Sedona’s 6-speed automatic transmission and delivers plenty of power for this family hauler. Acceleration is more than adequate. The Kia Sedona’s towing capacity is rated at 3,500 pounds. EPA fuel-economy ratings are 18 mpg in the city, 24 mpg on the highway on the three lower trims, and decrease slightly in the generously equipped SX Limited model. Those numbers are competitive for the class.

3.3-liter V6
276 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm
248 lb-ft of torque @ 5,200 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 18/24 mpg (L, LX, EX models), 18/25 mpg (SX), 17/22 mpg (SXL)