2006 Sedona Review (longish)

Jacques Strapp · 2006-06-20T04:16:21+00:00

From: Most Value for PriceKia's quality gives rivals a run for their money WARREN BROWNWashington PostKia Motors Corp. makes the best minivan for the money -- better than theToyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Town & Country or the DodgeCaravan.The rivals are all nice family haulers. But nice doesn't cut it in themarketplace. Value does.The 2006 Kia Sedona LX minivan offers the most value, which is not to beconfused with the lowest price.Low prices are meaningless for inferior products.The Kia Sedona is first-class in all respects -- quality of craftsmanshipand engineering, quality of interior materials, highway performance andsafety. I liked the Sedona LX so much, I didn't want to return it to themanufacturer.A minivan! I couldn't believe it!But after nearly 600 miles on the highways, byways and back roads ofVirginia and West Virginia, I became a convert. The front-wheel-driveSedona LX handled the heights of the Blue Ridge Mountains withouthesitation. It was sure-footed in the curves and dips of the ShenandoahValley, and it ran with unruffled confidence amidst the ruffian18-wheelers roaring along Interstate 81 across the panhandle of WestVirginia.And it was peaceful -- peaceful!Minivans exist solely to haul families, friends and stuff. That is whymost minivans, like the Sedona LX, have seating for seven.But people can be problematic. They have wants and needs that becomedemands and arguments on long road trips. It matters not that you lovethem, or that they love you. Uncomfortable passengers can turn a longdrive into a journey to hell.A comfortable passenger cabin -- one that grants all aboard ample personalspace and that treats their backs and bottoms kindly -- is the bestantidote to such misery. The Sedona LX has a passenger-pampering cabin,which is all the more remarkable because there is nothing fancy about it.The standard seats are cloth-covered. But they are thoughtfully contoured,expertly upholstered. There is a smartly designed front tray that can holda...

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Perfect Reign 20 years ago

On 28 Jun 2006 04:24:44 -0700, snipped-for-privacy@aol.com took a five minute break from flipping burgers at the local fast food joint and scribbled on an etch-a-sketch:

Well, there are other reasons. I bought my wife a Saturn Vue last january. Very happy with it. I chose it over the Toyota Rav4, Honda Pilot, and Ford Escape. I do like the Kia Sportage, though, and bought one for my mom in March over the Vue for her.

I am currently looking at a truck, and like all brands - both Japanese and American. FWIW, they all are about the same quality.

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Perfect Reign 20 years ago

On Wed, 28 Jun 2006 09:47:50 -0600, CMM took a five minute break from flipping burgers at the local fast food joint and scribbled on an etch-a-sketch:

I'm sure there are a few.

It is slow to fill up, but I've noticed mine quite accurate.

Yeah, you have some serious problems on your Kia. I do feel for you.

Good luck out there!

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