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Kia Sedona

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  • 4dr SWB Auto
    Starts at
    $20,695
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LWB Auto LX
    Starts at
    $23,595
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 4dr LWB Auto EX
    Starts at
    $26,195
    18 City / 25 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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Notable features

Short and long versions available
3.8-liter V-6
Fold-into-floor third-row seat
Power windows in sliding doors
Six airbags, ABS and electronic stability control

The good & the bad

The good

Passenger accommodations
Additional power
Safety ratings
Ample standard equipment

The bad

Some cheap interior parts

Expert 2007 Kia Sedona review

our expert's take
Our expert's take
By Courtney Messenbaugh
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our expert's take


My first time was memorable simply because it was just that: My first time. It wasn’t exactly filled with magical moments, and, quite frankly, it lacked the frills and finesse I was hoping for, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. Yup, I’ll never forget the first time I drove a minivan – specifically, a Kia Sedona.

It’s true. Until two weeks ago, I was a minivan virgin. Perhaps, as with other notable firsts, my expectations were too high. What was I expecting? Polka dots and moonbeams to swirl around my head? The earth and sun to move? I don’t know, but the bottom line is, while the Kia Sedona has a lot to offer for such an affordable car, I’d like to find a minivan with more frills.

At the beginning, the Sedona lured me with its cute looks. It seemed more stylish and better-looking than other minivans. I decided I liked it, giving no thought to how we’d relate to each other beyond the superficial. Once we got to know each other a little better, though, it turned out there were a few things that just didn’t work for me.

First of all, this baby was kind of hard to steer. It often felt as if it just didn’t know how to move the parts it came equipped with. It was also very loud in there, as if the Sedona had no insulation from the outside world. The sliding doors in the base model I drove were heavy and cumbersome to open and close. (The LX and EX can have power sliding doors, which I would highly recommend.) I also had a hard time folding the third-row seats down when I needed to store bigger things. I had to put those seats down to accommodate my stroller, which was a pain. If I’m driving a minivan, I’d like to not have to struggle for storage space. Plus, the interior materials consisted of an obvious plastic that lacked some luster, if you know what I mean. It had all the necessary components, and they all worked fine, they just didn’t do it for me.

All that said, with a starting price around $20,000, I must admit there were some magical elements for such an affordable car – elements I certainly will remember and look for in my next minivan. For starters, there were eight cupholders! Because I often have several beverages going at once – water, coffee, etc. – that made me pretty happy. There was also ample storage space in the front: two glove compartments, a nice center console that held my huge purse/diaper bag with room to spare, and lots of legroom. There was a lot of legroom in the middle row, too, which made it a comfy ride for adult and child passengers alike.

Another bonus about the Sedona’s second row is that the windows on the sliding doors roll down – I never knew minivan sliding-door windows could do that! Plus, those sliding doors have pinch protection so the little ones’ tiny digits don’t get caught. The stereo had a good sound, which is a must given my need to either throw in some kiddie rock to soothe my son or crank up my own music to drown out his cries when my soothing plight has become futile. There are two sets of Latch connectors in the second row that are easy to get to, and a conversation mirror up front allows you to see your whole brood while you drive. You know, looking over that list of goodies, maybe my first time was a little more magical than I initially gave it credit for being.

Truth be told, the Sedona is probably a pretty good car for anyone with a growing family, because we all know that the more kids you have, the more practical your spending habits need to be. At the end of the day, this is a car that works, is super affordable and has ample room for the driving mommy and her daily entourage of goodies and accessories.

As for me, maybe it didn’t work out between the Sedona and I because I just want to explore my other options in minivans. I’m sure the Sedona could work out a nice relationship with someone else. I guess what I’m trying to say, Kia Sedona, is it’s not you, it’s me.

*For more information on the Kia Sedona and its safety features, visit Cars.com. With questions or comments regarding this review, write to editor@motherproof.com.

LET’S TALK NUMBERS

Latch Connectors: 2

Seating Capacity (includes driver): 7

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair – Ample

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair – Ample

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair – Great

Fun Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove On): Good Times

Specs

2007 Kia Sedona

Base price: $20,695

Price as tested: $21,645

Engine: 250-hp, 3.8-liter V-6

Fuel: 18/25 mpg

Length: 189.4″

Width: 78.1″

Ground Clearance: 6.6″

Turning Radius: 19.1′

Cargo space: 12.9/61.8/121.3 cu. ft.

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

Frontal Impact

Driver’s side: 5 Stars

Passenger’s side: 5 Stars

Side Impact

Front occupant: 5 Stars

Rear occupant: 5 Stars

Rollover resistance: 4 Stars

2007 Kia Sedona review: Our expert's take
By Courtney Messenbaugh


My first time was memorable simply because it was just that: My first time. It wasn’t exactly filled with magical moments, and, quite frankly, it lacked the frills and finesse I was hoping for, but it will always hold a special place in my heart. Yup, I’ll never forget the first time I drove a minivan – specifically, a Kia Sedona.

It’s true. Until two weeks ago, I was a minivan virgin. Perhaps, as with other notable firsts, my expectations were too high. What was I expecting? Polka dots and moonbeams to swirl around my head? The earth and sun to move? I don’t know, but the bottom line is, while the Kia Sedona has a lot to offer for such an affordable car, I’d like to find a minivan with more frills.

At the beginning, the Sedona lured me with its cute looks. It seemed more stylish and better-looking than other minivans. I decided I liked it, giving no thought to how we’d relate to each other beyond the superficial. Once we got to know each other a little better, though, it turned out there were a few things that just didn’t work for me.

First of all, this baby was kind of hard to steer. It often felt as if it just didn’t know how to move the parts it came equipped with. It was also very loud in there, as if the Sedona had no insulation from the outside world. The sliding doors in the base model I drove were heavy and cumbersome to open and close. (The LX and EX can have power sliding doors, which I would highly recommend.) I also had a hard time folding the third-row seats down when I needed to store bigger things. I had to put those seats down to accommodate my stroller, which was a pain. If I’m driving a minivan, I’d like to not have to struggle for storage space. Plus, the interior materials consisted of an obvious plastic that lacked some luster, if you know what I mean. It had all the necessary components, and they all worked fine, they just didn’t do it for me.

All that said, with a starting price around $20,000, I must admit there were some magical elements for such an affordable car – elements I certainly will remember and look for in my next minivan. For starters, there were eight cupholders! Because I often have several beverages going at once – water, coffee, etc. – that made me pretty happy. There was also ample storage space in the front: two glove compartments, a nice center console that held my huge purse/diaper bag with room to spare, and lots of legroom. There was a lot of legroom in the middle row, too, which made it a comfy ride for adult and child passengers alike.

Another bonus about the Sedona’s second row is that the windows on the sliding doors roll down – I never knew minivan sliding-door windows could do that! Plus, those sliding doors have pinch protection so the little ones’ tiny digits don’t get caught. The stereo had a good sound, which is a must given my need to either throw in some kiddie rock to soothe my son or crank up my own music to drown out his cries when my soothing plight has become futile. There are two sets of Latch connectors in the second row that are easy to get to, and a conversation mirror up front allows you to see your whole brood while you drive. You know, looking over that list of goodies, maybe my first time was a little more magical than I initially gave it credit for being.

Truth be told, the Sedona is probably a pretty good car for anyone with a growing family, because we all know that the more kids you have, the more practical your spending habits need to be. At the end of the day, this is a car that works, is super affordable and has ample room for the driving mommy and her daily entourage of goodies and accessories.

As for me, maybe it didn’t work out between the Sedona and I because I just want to explore my other options in minivans. I’m sure the Sedona could work out a nice relationship with someone else. I guess what I’m trying to say, Kia Sedona, is it’s not you, it’s me.

*For more information on the Kia Sedona and its safety features, visit Cars.com. With questions or comments regarding this review, write to editor@motherproof.com.

LET’S TALK NUMBERS

Latch Connectors: 2

Seating Capacity (includes driver): 7

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS THAT COUNT

Storage Compartments (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair – Ample

Cargo/Trunk Space (Puny, Fair, Ample, Galore): Fair – Ample

SENSE AND STYLE

Family Friendly (Not Really, Fair, Great, Excellent): Fair – Great

Fun Factor (None, Some, Good Times, Groove On): Good Times

Specs

2007 Kia Sedona

Base price: $20,695

Price as tested: $21,645

Engine: 250-hp, 3.8-liter V-6

Fuel: 18/25 mpg

Length: 189.4″

Width: 78.1″

Ground Clearance: 6.6″

Turning Radius: 19.1′

Cargo space: 12.9/61.8/121.3 cu. ft.

NHTSA Crash-Test Ratings

Frontal Impact

Driver’s side: 5 Stars

Passenger’s side: 5 Stars

Side Impact

Front occupant: 5 Stars

Rear occupant: 5 Stars

Rollover resistance: 4 Stars

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Safety review

Based on the 2007 Kia Sedona base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
Frontal driver
5/5
Frontal passenger
5/5
Nhtsa rollover rating
4/5
Side driver
5/5
Side rear passenger
5/5

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

4.3 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.4
Performance 4.4
Value 4.4
Exterior 4.2
Reliability 4.4

Most recent

  • KIA for Me aa

    Have driven my 2007 KIA Sedona 180,00 miles with very few problems. Also own a 2017 Sedona which is nice with more bells and whistles, but the 2007 has more pep and rides as smooth as the 2017. Maintenance per mile on both has been much less costly than GM, Ford, and Chrysler products that I had in the past.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • 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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  • Very disappointed

    Was excited to buy this van. Love the comfort and conveniences. However those don't amount to much when it is always in the shop. Parking brake lights come on, then all the other dash lights pop on, then car stops dead in its tracks. On the third alternator. Is December, bought used with new alternator in June. Barely driven due to covid and work from home. I'm sure this would have happened more if I were driving more. I'm afraid to go anywhere now that the weather is cold. I don't have money to just trash this junket and get another. Anyone else have this issue and how was it corrected?
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Commuting
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 2.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Surprisingly... a great vehicle.

    250 hp. 3.8l V6. It has some pickup. Drove across the country with no problems. Interior is comfy as xxxx. You can get a used one for a good price.
    • Purchased a New 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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  • Most reliable car

    Kia Sedona is such a reliable car it has been taken all over California, so many times in Las Vegas and in Mexico it has a total of 263,400 miles on it everything is still factory nothing has changed a really company.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • 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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  • Worst car I’ve ever owned. I lost so much $$.

    This car has had 6 recalls. One is engine could catch on fire when not on. They don’t know how to fix yet though. They said don’t park in garage or near anything. It only has 131,000. But I haven’t been able to smog for 5 years.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • Excellent vehicle

    I love this mini van the only reason I do not still own it is my daughter needed a car so my husband and I gave her it and if I ever needed another vehicle I would definitely buy another Kia Sedona
    • 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 get up and go power with loads of space

    Wonderful for road trips and as daily driver. Easy to park and feels like a regular sized car, not a boat. Ice cold A/C and great heater. Cruise control is easy to use. Lots of spots for drinks and water bottles. Easy access to third row through captains chairs on second row. Seats fold flat in stowage area in rear with one easy pull on a strap. This is the best family ride we’ve ever owned. You won’t regret having a Sedona.
    • 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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  • very good van

    this car so convenience driving so good looking good in and out .I like colors it is good for kits it good for traveling run very good
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
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  • This was to replace

    This was to repair one we had that got rear ended and then decided to drive it and is a very good deal. Had to do a few repairs but for a 150000 it is a good van.
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  • The reliability is second to none.

    This was my first experience with a KIA. Outstanding! I have since bought two more; one for my wife and one for my daughter. Love the ride, handling and especially the (lack of) cost of maintenance.
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  • A great alternative to Honda or Toyota minivans

    Powerful it drives like sport car. It?s pretty fuel efficient 3.8 V6 engine as long as you don?t go over 60 mpr solid car overall for the second generation sedona. Recommend the newer Sedona they look Suv
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  • A Good Vehicle......

    Reliable, My Mother bought this van in 2013, she drive the vechile for 3yrs putting under 10,000 miles on it a year...
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FAQ

What trim levels are available for the 2007 Kia Sedona?

The 2007 Kia Sedona is available in 3 trim levels:

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  • EX (1 style)
  • LX (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2007 Kia Sedona?

The 2007 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.

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Is the 2007 Kia Sedona reliable?

The 2007 Kia Sedona has an average reliability rating of 4.4 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2007 Kia Sedona owners.

Is the 2007 Kia Sedona a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2007 Kia Sedona. 84.4% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.3 / 5
Based on 32 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.4
  • Performance: 4.4
  • Value: 4.4
  • Exterior: 4.2
  • Reliability: 4.4

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