2002 Kia Sedona EX review from North America
"An excellent choice for those who want a great minivan without breaking the bank"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Minor condensation occurs inside the left headlight assembly during heavy rain storms or when washing the car. I plan to have the dealer change out the left headlight assembly
The mileage is marginal but I knew that when I researched and purchased this vehicle. I am averaging about 18 mpg with combined city and highway driving which is about what the EPA indicated that this minivan would get.
General comments?
A very well-equipped, high quality mini-van for the price. I bought this minivan in the top trim fully loaded with leather for thousand less than the base trim minivan offerings from Honda and Toyota.
This van is built very solid (all 4802 lbs. of it) which reflects its 5 Star safety rating.
The performance is very good with great acceleration, good braking, positive steering and a smooth quiet ride. The headlights on this minivan are the best (brightest and well spread across the road) that I have seen on a standard Halogen headlight for passenger cars.
There is a lot of utility in this mini-van with 10 cup holders, 3 gloves boxes, storage bin under the passenger seat and 2 storage pockets in each of the front doors.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 Liter Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 13 miles |
| Most recent distance | 3300 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 2nd March, 2003 |