KIA SEDONA MPV REVIEW

For The Kia Sedona has lots of power and good space for seven. All models are well equipped and include sliding side doors for easy access.

Against The Sedona's seats have to be removed to make full use of the available space. It's not as classy as the best MPVs, and the driving experience simply isn’t up to scratch.

What Car? says

1 out of 5 stars

These days, the best MPVs don’t just provide lots of space – they’re versatile and good to drive as well. The Kia Sedona is way behind in these areas.

Reader review rating

2.916667

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Performance
3 out of 5 stars
No choice, but plentyof power
Ride & Handling
1 out of 5 stars
Stodgy handling and poor ride
Refinement
1 out of 5 stars
Noise from too many sources
Buying & Owning
1 out of 5 stars
Low list price, but otherwise pricey
Quality & Reliability
1 out of 5 stars
Cabin's extremely drab
Safety & Security
3 out of 5 stars
Stability control should be standard
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Decent visibility and clear layout
Space & Practicality
3 out of 5 stars
Spacious cabin, but not versatile
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
Three decently-equipped trims

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There are 3 Kia Sedona versions available

Kia Sedona MPV 2.2 CRDi 1 5dr	£20,955	What Car? says:2 stars out of 5
Kia Sedona MPV 2.2 CRDi 2 5dr	£23,200	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5
Kia Sedona MPV 2.2 CRDi 3 5dr	£25,045	What Car? says:1 stars out of 5

Kia Sedona MPV 2.2 CRDi 1 5dr

This is a lot of car and space for the money, and we think there's no need to spend any more than this on a Sedona. This is our favourite car in the range

What Car? says:2 stars out of 5

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Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

Kia keeps things simple with the Sedona. There's just one engine to choose – a 192bhp diesel - and three trim choices, called 1, 2 and 3.

You can opt for a six-speed automatic gearbox, but it can't quite make up its mind which gear it should be in at low speeds, and this dents fuel economy and emissions. The auto is also four tax bands higher than the manual.

It's a shame that 1 and 2 trims miss out on stability control as standard – but you can specify it as an option. 1 does get air-con and all-round electric windows, and seems to us to offer better value than 2 trim, which gets alloy wheels, rear parking sensors that are incorporated into the rear-view mirror and climate control as standard.

Kia is famed for its seven-year warranty, and the Sedona carries huge peace mind because of it, especially as there is no mileage limit in the first three years (except on cars used as taxis, where it's 100,000 miles).