2011 Kia Sedona

New engine, single bodystyle for 2011

For 2011, the Sedona receives a light styling update (the new grille is the most noticeable change) and a smaller-displacement, more powerful V6 engine. Kia has also discontinued the short-wheelbase version of the Sedona. Otherwise, the rest of the van carries over essentially unchanged from last year. For a complete review, see our report on the 2009 Kia Sedona as well as our brief update on the 2010 Kia Sedona (Base MSRP: $22,195 to $28,695).

More power, good fuel economy

Only one engine is available in the 2011 Kia Sedona: a 3.5-liter, 271-horsepower V6 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This drivetrain delivers an Environmental Protection Agency-estimated 18 mpg city, 25 mpg highway and 21 mpg combined driving.

Safety and warranty information

Standard safety equipment includes antilock brakes and stability control, front and side airbags for front-seat passengers and side curtain airbags for all three rows of seats. The federal government has updated its crash-test procedures and ratings for 2011, and as of this update, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has not yet tested the 2011 Kia Sedona using the current standards. The government has given the minivan a 4-star rollover-resistance rating.

In independent crash tests by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the Kia Sedona achieves the highest rating of Good in both front- and side-impact evaluations. IIHS's new roof-strength tests have not yet been performed on the 2011 Kia Sedona.

The 2011 Kia Sedona LX models start at a base price of $24,595, while higher-end Sedona EX models start at $29,195. The basic warranty provides coverage for five years or 60,000 miles, while Kia's powertrain warranty is for 10 years or 100,000 miles.