2008 Kia Sedona User Reviews

I never imagined my self in a mini van. Now that I own a Kia Sedona I can't imagine life with out it. The convience with 3 teenagers climbing in and out for every day use is wonderful. I don't feel like they are sitting on top of me while we are traveling.
I love the get up and go power the engine provides. Electric tail gate and doors. My kids call it the lazy mobile I call it the Mama mobile. Regardless we all love it....read morehide

Pros

Cargo room, available seating, value, warrantees, standard safety features

Cons

Poor resale value

Purchased As New

The best thing about this minivan is the value. The simple fact is that I spent many hours test driving its competitors (all of which were thousands of dollars more for comparative features) and found little or no difference in the quality of the drive or handling of the car. As a bonus it comes with a great warranty (10 year/100,000 mile), and the most high end safety features available to a standard model. In terms of quality in the interior it did lack the luxuriousness of some of its rivals, but for me a minivan is meant to be a utility vehicle. It is supposed to be able to haul cargo, seat at least seven passengers, and sometimes do both. All of which has to be in relative comfort with a smooth ride. The Sedona does all of these things without being fancy. It does its job and nothing less. Practical would be a good word to describe it even though that sounds boring. I am in my thirties with a young family and this minivan has met all of our needs and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends or family....read morehide

Pros

good look, comfortable, and anything imagined.

Cons

fuel economy

Purchased As New

this mini van is the best ever. i like this van so much i can't stop looking at it. and the price is really afordable. kia has good vehicles. I ♥♥♥♥♥ MY SEDONA!!!!!!

Pros

very smooth ride, lots of room,easy handling,good power

Cons

gas milage is less than i suspected about 20mpg 0n highway

I like everything about this van except for the gas milage , but in a van i suppose thats the sacrifice for such a large van.

Pros

Great value for the money. $5000 rebate

Cons

Not as good on gas as I expected. Not as much head room for tall passengers.

We bought this new off the lot with the $5000 rebate (end of year clearance) in Sep 2004. I love it!! It has been very reliable. It has had 2 defects which were covered by the warranty. One of the motor mounts was loose and a tie rod went out. I love the room and the nice interior. Kids love the DVD player and all the cup holders. Wish the seats folded into the floor, but I understand they do on the newer models, so eventually we'll probably trade in for a newer one! It has almost 60,000 miles on it and my kids have really roughed it up, but I still love it!...read morehide

Pros

Interior Room huge. great seats! Lots of luxury and gadgets-most not nec.

Cons

Rides like a truck on non smooth roads and noisy as H on the RPM's the minute you increase gas.

I have complained since first 200 miles that this van is the noisiest ever as far as RPM increase level noise. The minute you step on the gas(2-5 mph increase, it has a leaky muffler sound and the Kia dealer says this is normal.......tell me about it. I don't think so. Been back twice and should go back and bug them again. That withstanding and if that were not a problem it would be a high recommend from me. Otherwise I say, look elsewhere! If anyone else is having the problem I would like to read about it. This noise is driving me crazy in city stop and go driving....read morehide

Pros

Roomy! I love the middle bucket seats and it has so many cup holders

Cons

Fuel economy is the only con I have with the van

Nice family car. I feel very safe. Strong, Strong engine. Accelerates very fast. I am averaging about 20 mpg but it is just about all highway. :(

Pros

good fuek economy (better than ratings)

Cons

None

I've had my Sedona for 1 year, drove 42,000 miles and had no problems. It is extremely reliable, great on fuel (I'm getting 20-22mpg) it is responsive to drive and comfortable in ride. Very Satisfied.

Pros

You get a lot for the price, very good on long trips.

Cons

With the second row also folded down rather than having to remove for hauling.

I struggled with going to a minivan, but needed the room for the dogs. I really wish the second row folded into the floor like the third row rather than having to take the seats in and out (not necessarily easy).

I also don't like that you cannot lock the vehicle with the AC going. If I'm driving in hot weather with the dogs, I often need to leave it running and lock it while I run into the store or get gas, etc (with extra set of keys in hand). I haven't figured out how to do this with the Sedona yet.

But other than that, for the price - it was a really good buy. MPG has been good about 20-22 around town, and up to 26 on long trips....read morehide

Pros

We have had Nissan and Ford Mini Vans, Kia is by far the Best, Most Comfortable and smooth riding

Cons

Radio Controls on Sterring wheel do not change the Station

I Had Top of the line Nissan, and Ford Mini Vans, We looked at the Honad and The Toyota...I am glad we bought the Kia, it is Stylish, Smooth on the highway and Not too bad on gas. We go away on trips every weekend, and the Kia holds my entire family and all our stuff. I would reccommend this Vehicle to anyone. The price is outstanding and the value terriffic. When my lease is up I cannot wait to get the 2010 KIA.......read morehide