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When I had my first child, I thought I had to have a minivan. However, at that time, buying a minivan was not in the cards for us. Then we had our second child and while we could have bought one then, for some reason, we never did. Now that my kids are 9 and 11, I figured we were past that need for a minivan and leased a car about six months ago. But then I went and drove the 2016 Kia Sedona for a week and I realized that not only was I NOT past the need for a minivan, but I really wanted a minivan. A minivan and this sturdy trunk organizer
**I test drove the Kia Sedona for one week for the purpose of this post. All stories and opinions are my own**
My first reaction was, “Oh my gosh, this is a large vehicle”. I was actually a tad nervous about parking and backing out. I will admit, I was afraid I would hit something. That is, until I got a load of the camera this car is equipped with:
I kid you not, I parked this car like a pro! I really liked how I was able to pull into a space and check the camera to see if I am between the lines. You know how you see people back out to re-pull in to fix how they are parked, yet you don’t know why they did that because they just pulled right back in the exact same way?!? Not with this car! I could go on and on about the backup camera, but I’ll stop!
Standard Features on the Kia Sedona
- Mechanical
- 3.3L DOHC GDI CVVT V6 Engine
- 6-speed Automatic Transmission w/Sportmatic
- 19″ Chrome Alloy wheels
- Safety
- Dual Front Advanced Airbags
- Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
- Full-Length Side-Curtain Airbags
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Interior, Comfort & Convenience
- Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- Infinity Surround Sound Audio System
- SIRIUSXM® Satellite Radio w/free 3-mo. subscription
- UVO eServices w/Premium Navi & Back-Up Camera
- Nappa Leather Seat Trim
- Memory Driver’s Seat Position
- Heated and Ventilated Front Seats
- 2nd Row First Class Lounge Seating
- Push Button Start with Smart Key
- Leather Wrapped Wood-Grain Style Steering Wheel
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Center Console Mounted 115V Power Inverter
- Wood-Grain Style and Metallic Accents
- Blind Spot Detection (w/RCTA)
- Auto-Dimming Rear View Mirror w/HomeLink™
- Front/Rear Parking Assist System
- Exterior
- Projection Fog Lights & LED Positioning Lamps
- Unique Bumpers and Trim
- Dual Sunroofs
- Heated Outside Mirrors w/Turn Signal Indicators
- Smart “Hands Free” Power Liftgate
- Warranty
- 10 Year/100,000 Mile Limited Powertrain Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Mile Limited Basic Warranty
- 5 Year/60,000 Mile Roadside Assistance
In addition to the amazing standard features that the Kia Sedona comes with, the vehicle I drove also had the following features:
- SXL 8 Seat Technology Package
- Xenon HID Headlights w/High Beam Assist
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Surround View Monitor
- Smart Cruise Control
- Two Tone Leather Seats (replaces Nappa Leather)
- 2nd Row Slide-N-Stow Seats (Delete 2nd Row First Class Lounge Seating)
- Removable 2nd Row Center Seat
- Heated 2nd Row Outboard Seat Cushions
- Chrome Side Sill Trim
- Luggage Zone 115V Power Inverter (Delete Dual Sunroof)
- Rear Seat Entertainment System
I was so sad to give this car back at the end of the week. I was even more sad to realize that I had another year and a half on my current car before I could even start to think about getting another car! Every single thing about this car made sense. They really had moms in mind when they created the Kia Sedona. From the little mirror that you can flip down to get a look at the entire back seat to the little shelf under the center console that was perfect for coupons, I was forever finding something and saying “oh wow…I love this!”.
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