2006 Kia Sedona

[sikuya]

another unveiling at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show:
2006 Kia Sedona

>>release:2005
>>engine: 3.8L V6 244hp (5-speed automatic)
>>standards:6 airbags,ABS,fold-flat 3rd-row seat,power sliding doors,liftgate

it's a wait-and-see if this Korean minivan will be a major competitor against America's minivan greats triumvirate :Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town&Country/Dodge Grand Caravan or will it just play second fiddle like the likes of Ford Freestar,GM minivans-Uplander,Montana,Relay,Terraza and Mazda MPV?

[cyberdoc95]

another unveiling at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show:
2006 Kia Sedona

>>release:2005
>>engine: 3.8L V6 244hp (5-speed automatic)
>>standards:6 airbags,ABS,fold-flat 3rd-row seat,power sliding doors,liftgate

it's a wait-and-see if this Korean minivan will be a major competitor against America's minivan greats triumvirate :Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town&Country/Dodge Grand Caravan or will it just play second fiddle like the likes of Ford Freestar,GM minivans-Uplander,Montana,Relay,Terraza and Mazda MPV?

[SIZE=3]Definitely a good competitor for the american market! With increased popularity of KIA, its something worth to be considered in the future. KIA Sorento already has been making an astounding and remarkable response from consumers.[/SIZE]

[sikuya]

[SIZE=3]Definitely a good competitor for the american market! With increased popularity of KIA, its something worth to be considered in the future. KIA Sorento already has been making an astounding and remarkable response from consumers.[/SIZE]

i dug into my files and found this,didn't realize there are so many minivan brands out there:

2004 minivan sales, USA

Dodge Grand Caravan 242,307
Toyota Sienna 169,119
Honda Odyssey 154,238
Chrysler Town&Country 144,357
Ford Freestar 103,572
Chevrolet Venture 66,522 (discontinued )
Kia Sedona 61,149
Nissan Quest 46,430
Pontiac Montana 31,411 (discontinued )
Oldsmobile Silhouette 29,345 (discontinued )
Mazda MPV 24,860
Mercury Monterrey 17,407

[carlocaraddict]

front reminds me of the Rexton. Rear styling is SUV-ish

[carlove]

Lets all wish that it doesn't sell that well here if ever its introduced in the future.

Otherwise, you will see prices skyrocket like the Sorento and Picanto.

[OTEP]

Mukhang kaya na nitong makipagsabayan sa Venture at Town & Country.

[altec]

hopefully hindi lang cosmetic facelift ang ginawa. Poor fuel consumption ang issue ng previous edition because the sedona weighs much more than its competition. Plus the wiiiide turning radius, where they able to fix this?

[rv]

here it is!

[Doc Diesel]

but m sure, it still won't compare to the resale value king of minivans which is the Honda Ody...

[jonicio1958]

but m sure, it still won't compare to the resale value king of minivans which is the Honda Ody...

doods,, once you bought a car consider it your loss,,resale value is nothing if you like the one you buy.honda is only the name

[OTEP]

The old Sedona had poor fuel consumption because of the way it was built.

Car & Driver put one on a lift and showed how similar the Sedona is to a truck-based SUV. Everything is either made of thick steel or is reinforced.

[mikey177]

The old Sedona had poor fuel consumption because of the way it was built.

Car & Driver put one on a lift and showed how similar the Sedona is to a truck-based SUV. Everything is either made of thick steel or is reinforced.

Yes, my 2002 Sedona is a real heavyweight. My original battery finally gave out after 32 months of continuous service. It took four people straining mightily to push the van fast enough so I could jump start the engine.

[jonicio1958]

but m sure, it still won't compare to the resale value king of minivans which is the Honda Ody...

Yes, my 2002 Sedona is a real heavyweight. My original battery finally gave out after 32 months of continuous service. It took four people straining mightily to push the van fast enough so I could jump start the engine.

maswerte ka bro umabot ng 32 mos.battery mo,,usually battery life is mga two years lang,,anong battery ba gamit mo?thanx

[GTi]

Ano ba ang diesel engine ng version na to? At meron pa ba tong mga problema sa automatic transmission nila?

[benchph1]

nice! ganda ng bagong sedona.

wish ko lang sana crdi na rin ung local diesel engines nila..

[Macky]

[QUOTE=sikuya]another unveiling at the 2005 Chicago Auto Show:
2006 Kia Sedona

>>release:2005
>>engine: 3.8L V6 244hp (5-speed automatic)
>>standards:6 airbags,ABS,fold-flat 3rd-row seat,power sliding doors,liftgate
QUOTE]

torque: 250 lb-ft.

Mas malaki sya ngayon ng 15% compared sa current Sedona. Inside, you’ll find roomier seating for seven with a flip-and-fold second row and a 60/40-split third row that folds flat into the floor. An optional, premium entertainment system includes a DVD player and 11-speaker surround sound. Building on the first-generation Sedona’s safety record, the 2006 model comes standard with six airbags—dual front and front seat-mounted side airbags, and full-length curtain airbags protecting all three rows of passengers.

Wala pa ding power doors pero OK yung features for the price.

[carlove]

Very minor facelifts. The Previa still looks better.

[sikuya]

Very minor facelifts. The Previa still looks better.

it's not a facelift , and not minor. It's a major redesign ,the van is new inside and out.

[OTEP]

It's an all new van developed by Kia.

A good follow up to the sucessful first generation van.