KIA Sedona Cars
July 10th, 2010 car articles
Kia Sedona is a minivan manufactured by Kia Motors, introduced in 1998, now in its second generation and marketed globally under various nameplates. First generation models remain in production (e.g., in China). Second generation models have been marketed since model year 2006 — including as a rebadged variant in the United States, the Hyundai Entourage for model years 2007–2009.
Beginning in 2010 certain global markets (e.g., the UK) of the second generation model began receiving updated equipment, engine choices and Kia’s new corporate grille, known as the Tiger Nose, as designed by Kia’s design chief, Peter Schreyer. In late 2009, Kia announced plans to cease production of the Carnival/Sedona in 2011.
Kia introduced the second generation Sedona to the North American market at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show for model year 2006 offering a single engine/transmission choice, the 240 hp 3.8-liter V-6 Hyundai Lambda engine with continuously variable intake valve timing and a five-speed manumatic automatic transmission. Initially offered only in long wheelbase (LBS) form, the short wheelbase (SWB) model followed for model year 2007. Trim levels include Sedona (SWB), Sedona LX (LWB), and Sedona EX (LWB).
The Sedona has been the second top selling large MPV in the UK market, and in 2010 received a new grill, new equipment (including a reversing camera built into the rear-view mirror) and a single engine choice, a 192PS 2.2 CRDi replacing the 183PS 2.9 CDRi. The Sedona is marketed in three trim levels (1,2 & 3) with a 5-speed manual transmission or six-speed automatic gearbox. Trim level 1 includes air-conditioning, electric windows. Trim level 2 receives alloy wheels, rear parking sensors incorporated into the rear-view mirror, and climate control. Trim level 3 adds electronic stability control.
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