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2016 Kia Sedona consumer reviews

$26,400 starting MSRP
side view of 2016 Sedona Kia
(98 reviews)
88% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.8
  • Interior 4.7
  • Performance 4.5
  • Value 4.6
  • Exterior 4.7
  • Reliability 4.5
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Great van

I like the way it drives, gas mileage, plenty of space, sits higher for easy viewing of the road Lights turn off automatically when on all the time.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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4 1/2 stars = GREAT

(need to have capability to score between "good" and "excellent") Comfort: easily & comfortably fits 8, TONS of leg room, easy in/out Performance: LOVE all the safety & operation features (too long a list to include) Interior Design: best test..road trip w/5 grandkids...lots of storage/cupholders (excluded 1/2 star because 3rd row seats a bear to 'flatten'...2nd row a cinch) Value: (SX)compared side-by-side to competition..nearly twice the features for same $$ Exterior Styling: easily best looking minivan of all, more suv-like, but still a box...lose 1/2 star Reliability: only 15k so far, but get 22 mpg & last 30 days have easily trudged through every road whether bone-dry, sopping wet, patchy ice, fluffy snow, packed-down snow Loooong story short: we had TWO Sorentos, then 3 grandkids moved in, 2nd row legroom squished twins in car seats...their older sister suggested a minivan...drove one during a service visit...boom....absolutely best vehicle decision we \(uh, she) made in a long time. (it's just as easy & comfortable driving it 'solo' (like a car) as driving it with every seat filled)

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Pleasing ride

My Expectations Exceeded: 1. The seats are very comfortable, I mean it. 2. The elevated seating position is pleasing. 3. The vehicle is as quiet on the highway as a sedan with tiny windows. 4. The infotainment system is great and the controls are intuitive (easily to remember what does what). 5. The crash test video was impressive. 6. The styling is very appealing to me. 7. The slide and stow second row seats are pretty neat. 8. Gas mileage is as advertised. 9. The location of the gas tank cap open/release button is commendable. 10. I don't need removable second row seats and I prefer my gear shift on center of seats console. 11. The transmission is smooth, smooth. My Expectation not Met: 1. The vehicle handles some bumps very poorly (more so, when only driver present). Even when allowing for weight and length of vehicle I could only have hoped for better. That said, I would recommend the 2016 Kia Sedona. The value is excellent especially if one intends to keep the vehicle for several years.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Consider KIA Amazing Family Car

I never would have thought I would own a minivan, not to mention a KIA. But I would not consider switching to any other. Amazing price, amazing features, and amazing comfort!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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stylish, nimble and practical; eye-catching!

This mid-size "MVP" exceeds my needs. Head-turning style and a flagship in the KIA fleet of "head-of-the-class" vehicles. It does it's part in moving the brand into the "Top 5" affordable imports.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Very Satisfied Sedona Owner

I consider myself a cool dad and I love cars. This is my first mini-van. I?ve always liked the idea of them (easy to get kids in and out, tons of room...), but not sure of the stigma (giving up on image, too practical...) and I traded in my Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 for this van (total opposite (gas hog, super performance...). I considered the Honda Odyssey (a very nice van) but went with the interior and exterior styling of the Kia Sedona. Additional deciding factors were more HP, the 2nd row captain chairs that recline (Lazyboy style), and way better warranty.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Love this minivan!

We've had this van for about 5 months. I was so sad to part with my SUV after it was totaled, but this minivan has been incredible for our family. It has higher-end finishes that many vans don't except for higher models. There are retractable sun shades in the windows for the little kids' eyes, back doors slide open with a click of a button on the key, the backup camera is wonderful, and the dashboard and console and attractive and easy to operate. The van drives so smoothly and even our non-van loving friends have been impressed!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best Designed Mini Van

This car meets all the needs of my family and is super sleek and stylish. It's exactly what we were looking for and we've not been disappointed.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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smooth riding car

The car met my needs. The only complaint is that the third row doesn't fold down completely flat. Hopefully, new models will get better gas mileage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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We like it but the bank would give the funds

Well we like that vehicle but the bank would not fund it but we was approved but your salesman would not show us other vehicles

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does not recommend this car
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