2007 Kia Sedona Review

What the reviewers like:
Experts described the Kia Sedona as a "best value" minivan. One huge plus is the 2007 Kia Sedona's top safety ratings in government crash testing, along with its excellent lineup of standard safety features.

What the reviewers don't like:
Even though engine power is comparable, steering response isn't as crisp on the Kia Sedona as for the top-of-the-2007-market Honda Odyssey. Reviewers also observed that the interior isn't as refined or nicely constructed as the class leaders. Several reviews said the third-row seat isn't comfortable for adults since the cushion sits rather low to the floor. Historical reliability is below average.

2007 Kia Sedona review highlights

The Kia Sedona and its near-twin, the Hyundai Entourage (price when new: $23,795 to $28,795), are built on the same platform, offering similar performance and features. Both were named Top Safety Picks in 2007 by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety for their best-in-class crash-test ratings. Reviews concluded that neither 2007 minivan quite competes with the top-rated class leaders for the same model year, the Honda Odyssey (price when new: $25,645 to $39,095) and Toyota Sienna (price when new: $24,155 to $37,665), when it comes to handling, design and options, but reviewers easily identified the Kia Sedona as a best-value minivan. Owner satisfaction ratings for the Kia Sedona minivan are middling, and reliability is below average, which could translate to higher repair costs.

We found the most detailed review for the 2007 Kia Sedona at Edmunds.com, where editors evaluated it in comparison to the competition. The best recognition for the Kia Sedona came from Motor Trend magazine, which named the Sedona a finalist in its 2007 Car of the Year honors. A review at Canadian Driver magazine covered the Kia Sedona along with its sister minivan, the Hyundai Entourage, and the Sedona was also reviewed at Consumer Reports.

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*In order of credibility (see our Ratings Criteria).

1. Edmunds.com
Editors’ Most Wanted Vehicles for 2007
Editors of Edmunds.com

Each year, Edmunds.com lists the best vehicles in various classes. The 2007 Kia Sedona and Hyundai Entourage shared an honorable mention in 2007, and the award itself is given to the Honda Odyssey, placing these two Korean minivans in good company. Links lead to full reviews of each minivan, and those longer reviews are detailed and comparative in nature.

2. Motor Trend
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2007 Kia Sedona Review
Mark Williams
Jan. 2007

Before 2007, a minivan had never made it to the finals of Motor Trend's Car of the Year competition. Although the Kia Sedona did not take the title, placing among the finalists is high praise. A detailed review follows, along with some casual comparisons to competing minivans.

3. Consumer Reports
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2007 Kia Sedona Review
Editors of Consumer Reports

Consumer Reports tested the 2006 Kia Sedona -- that was the debut model year for this version of the Sedona, and it remained essentially the same for 2007. The great value of reviews at Consumer Reports is the focus on long-term owner satisfaction and reliability. Editors include results from the magazine’s annual reader auto survey.

4. Automotive.com
2006 Kia Sedona Review
Sam Moses

Automotive.com last reviewed Kia Sedona in 2006. Reviewer Sam Moses didn't compare this minivan to others in its class, and his review focused more on features than performance.

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