New 2010 Kia Sedona

For flexible family-hauling fun with ample power to make your move, the 2010 Kia Sedona is a great minivan for your clan.

The impetus of the 2010 Kia Sedona’s momentum is its 250-horsepower, 3.8-liter V-6, which is matched to a five-speed automatic transmission. This pairing delivers 17 mpg in the city (a gain of 1 mpg from the 2009 model) and 23 mpg on the highway. Power is even with that of the Honda Odyssey and better than all but the biggest engine offered in the Dodge Grand Caravan, while fuel economy is competitive.

For 2010, a sonar-based parking sensor system is standard on more models, and a rearview camera is now available. These great safety/convenience features join wonderful packages available on the Base, LX and EX models. The Sedona can be purchased as a long- or short-wheelbase vehicle, giving you the option of 121 cubic feet or 142 cubic feet of cargo room in this seven-passenger minivan. You like easy-access cargo room? The long-wheelbase model features a third row seat that folds flat into the floor, and the short-wheelbase model has a removable third row seat.

For your listening pleasure, Sirius Satellite Radio and USB connectivity for portable media are standard across all trim levels. For your route-finding convenience, a navigation system is standard on the EX model. The long-wheelbase EX model also adds an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat and a four-way power front passenger’s seat, a leather steering wheel and an eight-speaker audio system. The long-wheelbase model also has options of heated front seats, power operation for the sliding doors, a 13-speaker, 660-watt audio system and a DVD player with an eight-inch TV monitor.

A high level of protection is an important feature with any minivan, and the 2010 Kia Sedona makes the grade with six standard airbags: that’s dual front, front-side, and three-row head airbags. Antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution join traction and stability control systems to provide a great electronic safety net, while active front head restraints help prevent whiplash. The 2010 Kia Sedona achieves a stellar Five-Star rating in all NHTSA impact tests.

For safe, affordable, flexible family-hauling fun, the 2010 Kia Sedona is your minivan.