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  • 4dr Auto LX
    Starts at
    $23,195
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr Auto EX
    Starts at
    $25,795
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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2006 Kia Sedona 2006 Kia Sedona

Notable features

Redesigned for 2006
New 3.8-liter V-6
Fold-into-floor third-row seat
Power windows in sliding doors
Six standard airbags

The good & the bad

The good

Passenger accommodations
Additional power
Safety features
Ample standard equipment

The bad

Pending further review

Expert 2006 Kia Sedona review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Warren Brown
Full article
our expert's take

Kia Motors Corp. makes the best minivan for the money — better than the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country or the Dodge Caravan.

The rivals are all nice family haulers. But nice doesn’t cut it in the marketplace. Value does.

The 2006 Kia Sedona LX minivan offers the most value, which is not to be confused with the lowest price.

Low prices are meaningless for inferior products.

The Kia Sedona is first-class in all respects — quality of craftsmanship and engineering, quality of interior materials, highway performance and safety. I liked the Sedona LX so much, I didn’t want to return it to the manufacturer.

A minivan! I couldn’t believe it!

But after nearly 600 miles on the highways, byways and back roads of Virginia and West Virginia, I became a convert. The front-wheel-drive Sedona LX handled the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains without hesitation. It was sure-footed in the curves and dips of the Shenandoah Valley, and it ran with unruffled confidence amidst the ruffian 18-wheelers roaring along Interstate 81 across the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

And it was peaceful — peaceful!

Minivans exist solely to haul families, friends and stuff. That is why most minivans, like the Sedona LX, have seating for seven people.

But people can be problematical. They have wants and needs that become demands and arguments on long road trips. It matters not that you love them, or that they love you. Uncomfortable passengers can turn a long drive into a journey to hell.

A comfortable passenger cabin — one that grants all aboard ample personal space and that treats their backs and bottoms kindly — is the best antidote to such misery. The Sedona LX has a passenger-pampering cabin, which is all the more remarkable because there is nothing fancy about it.

The standard seats are cloth-covered. But they are thoughtfully contoured, expertly upholstered. There is a smartly designed front tray that can hold a book or laptop — or serve as a small dinner table. Other storage nooks abound. There are 14 cupholders.

None of my three passengers complained on the Virginia-West Virginia run. There were no jibes about a ride too harsh, too soft or too bouncy. Two of them were so comfortable, they fell asleep. Peace reigned! Hallelujah!

Automotive journalists and self-described auto enthusiasts often speak of “fun to drive,” a phrase they reserve for anything that isn’t a minivan, a vehicle they regard as uncool, little more than a household appliance.

They do not understand the point of the journey, which is to move freely, swiftly when doing so is either necessary or desired, but always safely and comfortably — preferably at an affordable price. The Sedona LX embraces that understanding. In doing so, it makes so much of what is installed in rival minivans seem excessive.

Here is a minivan that comes with a gutsy 3.8-liter, 244-horsepower V-6 engine but that still gets 25 miles per gallon on the highway using regular unleaded fuel. It fits neatly into urban parking garages. It has top crash-safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It does anything anyone reasonably can expect a minivan to do, and it does it all for a base price starting under $23,000.

The Kia Sedona LX moves to the top of this column’s minivan list. It’s earned it.

Nuts & Bolts
2006 Kia Sedona LX Minivan

Complaints: None. This one is everything a minivan should be, including affordable.

Ride, acceleration and handling: Excellent in all three categories in city and highway traffic, whether unloaded (driver only, no cargo) or heavily loaded (driver and three passengers and an estimated 250 pounds of cargo).

Head-turning quotient: It’s a minivan. That means it gets as much attention as Hollywood gives to stable families.

Body style/layout: The Kia Sedona LX is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive minivan with four side doors (manually operated sliding rear doors) and a rear hatch. Automatically operated sliding rear doors are available. It also is sold with the upscale EX trim package.

Engine/transmission: The Sedona minivan comes with a standard 3.8-liter V-6 engine that develops 244 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute and 253 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that also can be shifted manually. The manual mode gives the driver better vehicle control on mountainous, curvy roads.

Capacities: It seats seven. Cargo capacity with second- and third-row seats down is 142 cubic feet. With seats up, it’s 32.2 cubic feet. The fuel tank holds 21.1 gallons of recommended regular unleaded gasoline.

Mileage: I averaged 25 miles per gallon in highway travel. And that included loaded and unloaded runs!

Safety: The Kia Sedona has top crash-safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. No wonder. Standard equipment includes head airbags for all three rows, side air bags for front-seat passengers, traction and stability control, anti-whiplash head restraints, antilock brakes. Impressive.

Price: Base price on the 2006 Kia Sedona LX is $22,995. Dealer’s invoice price on base model is $21,700. Price as tested is $25,165, including $1,500 in options (rear entertainment audio-visual system, roof rails and cross bars) and a $670 destination charge. Dealer’s price as tested is $23,680.

Purse strings: It’s a buy. Compare with any mid-sized minivan.

2006 Kia Sedona review: Our expert's take
By Warren Brown

Kia Motors Corp. makes the best minivan for the money — better than the Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country or the Dodge Caravan.

The rivals are all nice family haulers. But nice doesn’t cut it in the marketplace. Value does.

The 2006 Kia Sedona LX minivan offers the most value, which is not to be confused with the lowest price.

Low prices are meaningless for inferior products.

The Kia Sedona is first-class in all respects — quality of craftsmanship and engineering, quality of interior materials, highway performance and safety. I liked the Sedona LX so much, I didn’t want to return it to the manufacturer.

A minivan! I couldn’t believe it!

But after nearly 600 miles on the highways, byways and back roads of Virginia and West Virginia, I became a convert. The front-wheel-drive Sedona LX handled the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains without hesitation. It was sure-footed in the curves and dips of the Shenandoah Valley, and it ran with unruffled confidence amidst the ruffian 18-wheelers roaring along Interstate 81 across the eastern panhandle of West Virginia.

And it was peaceful — peaceful!

Minivans exist solely to haul families, friends and stuff. That is why most minivans, like the Sedona LX, have seating for seven people.

But people can be problematical. They have wants and needs that become demands and arguments on long road trips. It matters not that you love them, or that they love you. Uncomfortable passengers can turn a long drive into a journey to hell.

A comfortable passenger cabin — one that grants all aboard ample personal space and that treats their backs and bottoms kindly — is the best antidote to such misery. The Sedona LX has a passenger-pampering cabin, which is all the more remarkable because there is nothing fancy about it.

The standard seats are cloth-covered. But they are thoughtfully contoured, expertly upholstered. There is a smartly designed front tray that can hold a book or laptop — or serve as a small dinner table. Other storage nooks abound. There are 14 cupholders.

None of my three passengers complained on the Virginia-West Virginia run. There were no jibes about a ride too harsh, too soft or too bouncy. Two of them were so comfortable, they fell asleep. Peace reigned! Hallelujah!

Automotive journalists and self-described auto enthusiasts often speak of “fun to drive,” a phrase they reserve for anything that isn’t a minivan, a vehicle they regard as uncool, little more than a household appliance.

They do not understand the point of the journey, which is to move freely, swiftly when doing so is either necessary or desired, but always safely and comfortably — preferably at an affordable price. The Sedona LX embraces that understanding. In doing so, it makes so much of what is installed in rival minivans seem excessive.

Here is a minivan that comes with a gutsy 3.8-liter, 244-horsepower V-6 engine but that still gets 25 miles per gallon on the highway using regular unleaded fuel. It fits neatly into urban parking garages. It has top crash-safety ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. It does anything anyone reasonably can expect a minivan to do, and it does it all for a base price starting under $23,000.

The Kia Sedona LX moves to the top of this column’s minivan list. It’s earned it.

Nuts & Bolts
2006 Kia Sedona LX Minivan

Complaints: None. This one is everything a minivan should be, including affordable.

Ride, acceleration and handling: Excellent in all three categories in city and highway traffic, whether unloaded (driver only, no cargo) or heavily loaded (driver and three passengers and an estimated 250 pounds of cargo).

Head-turning quotient: It’s a minivan. That means it gets as much attention as Hollywood gives to stable families.

Body style/layout: The Kia Sedona LX is a front-engine, front-wheel-drive minivan with four side doors (manually operated sliding rear doors) and a rear hatch. Automatically operated sliding rear doors are available. It also is sold with the upscale EX trim package.

Engine/transmission: The Sedona minivan comes with a standard 3.8-liter V-6 engine that develops 244 horsepower at 6,000 revolutions per minute and 253 foot-pounds of torque at 3,500 rpm. The engine is mated to a five-speed automatic transmission that also can be shifted manually. The manual mode gives the driver better vehicle control on mountainous, curvy roads.

Capacities: It seats seven. Cargo capacity with second- and third-row seats down is 142 cubic feet. With seats up, it’s 32.2 cubic feet. The fuel tank holds 21.1 gallons of recommended regular unleaded gasoline.

Mileage: I averaged 25 miles per gallon in highway travel. And that included loaded and unloaded runs!

Safety: The Kia Sedona has top crash-safety ratings from both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. No wonder. Standard equipment includes head airbags for all three rows, side air bags for front-seat passengers, traction and stability control, anti-whiplash head restraints, antilock brakes. Impressive.

Price: Base price on the 2006 Kia Sedona LX is $22,995. Dealer’s invoice price on base model is $21,700. Price as tested is $25,165, including $1,500 in options (rear entertainment audio-visual system, roof rails and cross bars) and a $670 destination charge. Dealer’s price as tested is $23,680.

Purse strings: It’s a buy. Compare with any mid-sized minivan.

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
5 years / 60,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
5 years / 60,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
6 years or newer / less than 80,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles
Dealer certification
165-point inspection

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Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 53 reviews
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Comfort 4.7
Interior 4.5
Performance 4.5
Value 4.5
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 4.2

Most recent

  • Safe and reliable

    Hit a deer at night going about 75. No injuries the vehicle took the hit and took us to a safe place. I would recommend this vehicle to everyone. Feel safe driving it.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable vehicle I've ever owned

    This 2006 Kia Sedona is by far the best van I've ever owned being disabled for 37 year's due to industrial accident I Hope the vehicle I get is going to be reliable and this 1 hasn't disappointed me atoll , I bought it 2nd hand with 50,000kms on it it's now at 300,000 the only thing I've ever done to it is regular oil changes & of course brakes , it has great horsepower even at 300,000kms it's still strong as ever I don't know if I just got a good 1 or not but I'll tell you if I ever had the chance to get another low kms van I'd grab it in a NY second , my neighbour bought a newer 1 and is just as happy, I'd highly recommend anyone looking for a reliable vehicle I'd get a Kia, by the way the body is still mint but being in northern Ontario we get it rust coated every year,, big thumbs up to Kia for making a great van,, Douglas Northern Ontario Canada
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Run Away Screaming

    Garbage with a capital G! Do not buy. Bought it new and fought to keep it on the road. At 115K miles it has a siezed engine. $6000-$7000 is my estimate. Not a chance. Moving on from this loser a recommend others learn from my experience.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Best vehicle

    I've had caravans and a gm safari. They can't come close to the Sedona. I've owned it since new and apart from normal items such as tires, brakes, wipers, it has by far the best. I've never floored it, but when I want to pass there's more than enough power on hand.i plan to hand this down to my son and his family forhopefully years of service. I'm going to buy a 2019 Sedona.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • very reliable and powerful engine

    Very comfortable for long distance trips. Used for camping, hauling, passengers, etc. Surprisingly roomy. Seats are removable for extra cargo space. Love the separate heater and A/C controls for left/right and rear seats.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • The perfect vehicle for raising a young family

    Listen, I know the a minivan isn't a "cool" car. Many of my friends bought big SUVs instead due to the perception of minivans. But unless you are willing to spend a lot of money on a high-end luxery SUV, you can't find a more comfortable or more convenient way to haul your family and all the stuff. I bought the Sedona for its safety rating, value, and amazing ride. I kept it because it is reliable, comfortable, and does everything well. It drives like a car, and gets okay mileage on the highway. And at the end of the day, sliding rear doors are soooooo much better than giant swinging rear doors. Now that the family is grown, the van is essentially an enclosed pickup. With the seats folded, I was able to haul all the lumber needed to rebuild my deck. It's almost time for me to sell -after 13 years - and I am having trouble finding a vehicle worthy of replacing our "red rocket"
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Owned 3 of these, very reliable and great value

    In my opinion these are the best value for the money in minivans today. We owned a 2006, 2007, and 2016 Sedona. All have been great reliable vehicles. Great factory warranty. Easy to change oil yourself if your in to doing your own maintenance (cartridge filter accessible from the top). We like them, compare features and pricing to other brands and to us the choice was simple.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Most reliable care ive owned

    it is an excellent vehicle if you take care of it I have 130000 miles on this bad boy and it's still kicking. absolutely amazing car.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 3.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great for hauling stuff and people

    I have slept in it, carried bikes in it, carried surfboards in and on top, it has seen the Atlantic, Pacific and Gulf, Rocky and Appalachian mountains. Willingly carries 6 or 7 with luggage. My wife can walk from the front passenger seat through to second row and to the back row. Why would I spend thousands more for the Honda name?
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • A must see!!!

    Great value, very roomy and in good condition. Well maintained, a pleasure to drive. This vehicle is price competitive. Check it out and you will see for yourself that it is a great vehicle for the price.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Super Reliable and versatile

    This car has been fantastic for us. Not a single major problem. We added over 100k miles to it, and couldn't have been happier. It was super versatile in hauling people, or removing and stowing seats and using it to haul cargo or take camping. Highly recommend.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Great, reliable car

    Drove it off the lot 11 years ago and have only had to replace a flywheel about 4 years ago, first and only problem
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 5.0
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2006 Kia Sedona?

The 2006 Kia Sedona is available in 2 trim levels:

  • EX (1 style)
  • LX (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2006 Kia Sedona?

The 2006 Kia Sedona offers up to 18 MPG in city driving and 25 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

What are some similar vehicles and competitors of the 2006 Kia Sedona?

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Is the 2006 Kia Sedona reliable?

The 2006 Kia Sedona has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2006 Kia Sedona owners.

Is the 2006 Kia Sedona a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2006 Kia Sedona. 83.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 53 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.7
  • Interior: 4.5
  • Performance: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 4.2

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