What Kids Think of the 2015 Kia Sedona
Kids say the darndest things. At 10, 12 and 14 my daughters are too old for the cute and adorable comments that we all wish we’d kept track of in their baby books. Yet, they are incredibly observant and frank. Nope, no holding back. Even when we wish they would.
So what do these honest marvels have to say about the seemingly family-friendly all-new 2015 Kia Sedona?
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Grace, 10: “I like how the windows are big and long because usually they’re about half that size, and they have these cool pulley things that block the sun. And I also like the automatic doors that you push and they just open — this car doesn’t look like a van, so when I see the doors slide open by themselves it always surprises me. I do not like the seat belts; they cover my neck too much. But I like how comfortable the seats are because they go back, and they’re just really comfortable and it has lots of cool features that normal cars don’t have.”
Cade, 12: “I like how it is tall inside so I can easily walk around to get to all of the different seats. But I do not want to get stuck in the middle of the way back. The seat belt is so weird and high, look — it’s totally in my face. The big windows that roll down are awesome for waving to my friends when we’re leaving school. And the seats that lay out like beach chairs? We could go camping in this car! No seriously, can we actually sleep out here this weekend? Just hear me out first before you say no … “
Catalin, 14: “I like how it has that tall car feel but it’s still easy to get into, even if I’m wearing a skirt or a dress. Wouldn’t want to flash the world … or at least just everyone at my high school. Minivans are usually old cars that you don’t want to be seen in, that are dorky and weird but this one doesn’t look or feel too cheesy like an actual minivan. When I get dropped off at school it’s not like ‘Hey people I’m the one getting out of this dorky minivan.’ I also like that you can set a max speed limit and then the car tells you when you go above that speed. That would be a good feature to have when I start driving.”
It’s quite funny hearing what my girls have to say about minivans in particular. I honestly didn’t think they were so aware or concerned with what others would think about them getting out of a minivan at school. Since our test car didn’t come equipped with the optional tablet mounts, the girls couldn’t comment on those, but I guarantee those would be a hit with this tech-obsessed crowd.
As for me and my husband? We are also seriously impressed with the un-minivan-ness of this minivan. It may have sliding side doors, but that’s where the comparison ends. All of the bells and whistles up front feel downright luxurious. Its zippy ride and tight turning radius make the Sedona drive more like a large sport wagon. It’s not a chore spending as much time in the Sedona every day as we do, getting the kids to and from three different schools each day, not to mention after-school activities. While I don’t generally love driving minivans, I do love driving the Sedona, even without the kids. I never thought I’d say that about a minivan.
