Kia Sedona
Kia Sedona: More Than a Minivan
The Kia Sedona has been named Best New Car Design at the 2014 New York Auto Show. Kia has redesigned the Sedona from every angle to give you luxury in every row. The Sedona is unexpected personality—a combination of maximized legroom and luxury amenities in every row. The expansive front row features a class-exclusive center console for ample storage. Easy third-row access makes loading in easy, while available second-row heated seats and multiple power outlets take comfort to a new level.
Kia has modified the Sedona both inside and out, giving it Kia’s signature tiger nose grille, Zenon HID headlamps, and small overhangs front and rear. The slide-n-stow seating in the second and third row opens up the Sedona as a cargo hauler. Due to its 142 cubic feet of interior space, the Sedona goes from passenger to cargo with a few quick flips of well-marked straps.
The minivans power comes from a 3.3-liter gas direct injected V6 rated at 276 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft of torque. But whats power without safety? The Sedona standard safety features include electronic stability control, traction control system, brake assist system, hill-start assist control, electronic brake force distribution, and anti-lock braking system. Additional technologies such as roll over mitigation and cornering brake control were added as standard equipment for improved dynamic control and safety.
The Sedona starts at a surprising $25,900, which makes the 2015 Kia Sedona an affordable yet stylish minivan. It drives the best among the front-wheel-drive minivans on the market and is a strong force in the crossover utility vehicle market.
Another Star for Kia’s Safety List
Kia Motors is no stranger when it comes to safety features. Both the Kia Soul and the Kia Sedona have earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) 5-Star overall safety rating. Now, joining the club, is the 2015 Kia Forte.
With its long list of standard safety features and extensive use of high-strength steel, the Forte sedan rated 5 stars in the side-impact test and 4 stars in the frontal and rollover tests. The Forte offers sport-sedan styling with class-up amenities at a tremendous value.
Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, states: “NHTSA’s recent 5-Star rating of the 2015 Forte reinforces Kia’s commitment to safety. The Forte combines striking design, outstanding quality and the exceptional value our brand is known for with the security of knowing the vehicle you own has performed well in NHTSA’s rigorous crash tests. We are extremely proud of the engineering that went into the second-generation Forte, and NHTSA’s testing has validated that effort with this 5-Star rating.”
The Kia Forte is available in LX and EX trims, the 2015 Forte offers top of the line performance, the latest technology features, and premium amenities. With an assertive stance and deep shoulders, the Forte’s modern aesthetic was influenced by European sport sedan styling and penned at Kia’s U.S. design studio in Irvine, California. The Forte is in the small-car line-up along side the subcompact sedan, the Kia Rio, and the best-selling Optima midsize sedan.
The 2015 Kia Sedona is the Perfect Family Vehicle
A minivan isn’t the first car that comes to mind when picturing your dream car, but what if it had the same leather luxury as the K900, state-of-the-art technology, and the capability to keep tabs on your kids, would you change your mind? The new 2015 Kia Sedona has been redesigned to be a families dream car.
The exterior of the Sedona has been modified and modernized with the company’s recognizable front grille, the tiger nose, and the wheelbase has been extended by 1.6 inches, opening up room inside the vehicle. The chassis of the new Sedona is stronger than its top competitors, and has a 5-Star NHTSA safety rating. The minivans interior is more spacious and comfortable than ever before! The second row seats can be outfitted in “First Class” style that include; leg rests, seat heaters, and plush leather – the same leather that’s used in the K900!
The Sedona comes equipped with the latest technology, from the entertainment options to the safety features. The new minivan will have an array of charging ports, that will keep all of your kids mobile devices running. Parents can have an ease of mind knowing where their child is at through Kia’s invasive telematics systems, that include; Geo-fencing, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert, and Driving Score.
Orth Hendrick, Vice President of Product Planning at Kia Motors America states: “Beneath the strong lines is a vehicle designed for today’s active lifestyles with more power than the previous Sedona, a longer wheelbase for improved leg room and unique seating configurations. Combined with intuitive technology and safety, the Sedona brings new levels of sophistication to a segment that’s been filled with bland and predictable practicality.”
Have you changed your mind yet!?
Jim Shorkey Kia Uniontown 