Kia Sedona 2.2 Diesel - Is this best minivan? Is it better than Honda Odyssey and Toyota Sienna?

[travajante]

Had some 1st hand interstate saddle time in a petrol 8seater Sedona not long ago. Almost 8k of blessed & trouble-free miles in 3weeks or so....was the lone driver, as always.
Good rear luggage space. Served the people hauling chores well. Loaded 6-8pax most of that trip + packed luggage. Consistently 20mpg highway.
Would I get a luxury variant if I wanted 1? No. Was the drive fun? Yes, more from the company & the route than the appliance itself. The expected driver & passenger comfort it did give though. Do I miss it? Not really. Reliability? Took that rental w/ 24k+ mi, returned w/ 32k on the clock...too soon to conclude for 1 that saw good roads, but it gave no tantrums. Was I grateful? Of course!
If one's looking for a people hauler that will be owner driven, the base Sedona should be in the mix. I won't go 11seater on this, if there is such an option. Maintenance & support? I have no experience w/ koreans locally. I hope they're good......Otherwise, to avoid regrets...there are always those proven Toyotas...the Innova, HiAce....or the Alphard.

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[Dockie20]

Had some 1st hand interstate saddle time in a petrol 8seater Sedona not long ago. Almost 8k of blessed & trouble-free miles in 3weeks or so....was the lone driver, as always.
Good rear luggage space. Served the people hauling chores well. Loaded 6-8pax most of that trip + packed luggage. Consistently 20mpg highway.
Would I get a luxury variant if I wanted 1? No. Was the drive fun? Yes, more from the company & the route than the appliance itself. The expected driver & passenger comfort it did give though. Do I miss it? Not really. Reliability? Took that rental w/ 24k+ mi, returned w/ 32k on the clock...too soon to conclude for 1 that saw good roads, but it gave no tantrums. Was I grateful? Of course!
If one's looking for a people hauler that will be owner driven, the base Sedona should be in the mix. I won't go 11seater on this, if there is such an option. Maintenance & support? I have no experience w/ koreans locally. I hope they're good......Otherwise, to avoid regrets...there are always those proven Toyotas...the Innova, HiAce....or the Alphard.

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I can't wait to make my own memories with this car.

[Dockie20]

If u can spring for a Totl Carnival, maybe for a bit more get the KDM version. More toys.

Pitstop Motors or Hancars, both near Quezon Ave. Maybe check their fb posts from time to time.

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Ganda ng mga modifications pero lagpas lagpas na sa budget.

[yapoy86]

I can't wait to make my own memories with this car.

That generation of kia carnival is more robust and the 2.2 liter engine is also used in sta fe and sorento...already proven reliable! I think the grey market carnival have the 8 speed auto while the local is only 6 speed.. not sure.. check with dealers..

[travajante]

I can't wait to make my own memories with this car.

You might wanna rethink & factor the permanent new normal in. Carpooling may be a thing of the past.
Might as well spend that moolah saved on a fun 2seater instead? No alibis needed to deny hitchers?

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[istan]

Miata? Lol!

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[travajante]

Miata? Lol!

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This time, a bike might even be safer. Bikers are rejoicing.

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[Dockie20]

You might wanna rethink & factor the permanent new normal in. Carpooling may be a thing of the past.
Might as well spend that moolah saved on a fun 2seater instead? No alibis needed to deny hitchers?

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Noooooo. Hahaha. We dive into the post-apocalyptic world together! - with masks and alcogels in tow of course.

[travajante]

Noooooo. Hahaha. We dive into the post-apocalyptic world together! - with masks and alcogels in tow of course.

Hehe....missing those roadtrips a lot.

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[Dockie20]

Hehe....missing those roadtrips a lot.

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Agree.. Kahit new normal pa. Go go go pa din. Hopefully pag may COVID vaccine na may pambili na din ako ng Carnival. hahaha.