Driving The Cool Minivan: 2015 Kia Sedona
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2015 Kia Sedona is the fancy and cool minivan for this year model. It made its very first New York debut which defined its world class with the bold styling. It indeed gives the cross over styling look which makes this new vehicle is more comfortable and powerful. It shows from its exterior design which is edgier along with the well tailored shape. It seems that this new minivan can be your first option if you consider to buy a new car this year.
2015 Kia Sedona SXL | |
BASE PRICE | $40,595 |
PRICE AS TESTED | $43,295 |
VEHICLE LAYOUT | Front-engine, FWD, 7-pass, 4-door van |
ENGINE | 3.3L/276-hp/248-lb-ft DOHC 24-valve V-6 |
TRANSMISSION | 6-speed automatic |
CURB WEIGHT (F/R DIST) | 4764 lb (56/44%) |
WHEELBASE | 120.5 in |
LENGTH x WIDTH x HEIGHT | 201.4 x 78.1 x 68.5 in |
0-60 MPH | 7.9 sec |
QUARTER MILE | 16.1 sec @ 89.2 mph |
BRAKING, 60-0 MPH | 122 ft |
LATERAL ACCELERATION | 0.78 g (avg) |
MT FIGURE EIGHT | 28.0 sec @ 0.70 g (avg) |
EPA CITY/HWY/COMB FUEL ECON | 17/22/19 mpg |
ENERGY CONS., CITY/HWY | 198/153 kW-hrs/100 miles |
CO2 EMISSIONS, COMB | 1.02 lb/mile |
Then, 2015 Kia Sedona redesign is indeed fascinating. It comes with all new look which defines its uniqueness and innovation. It does not only come with the edgier and well shaped, but it also has the classic grille treatment, the steply LED lighting, raked windshield, and as well as the functional spoiler in the rear. The wheelbase for this new model is also extended by more about 1.6” along with the well trimmed Sedona front and rears.
Next for the interior, 2015 Kia Sedona specification is intriguing. The interior design is user friendly with the soft materials used for the cabin which can accomodate 7 to 8 passengers. The seating comes with second row Slide tracked system which offers easier adjustability. Furthermore, in the inside there are modern features provided which ensure both safe and entertaining driving experience as the new system of brake control is joined with other standard features provided. It helps you get better safety for your ride.
For the engine, 2015 Kia Sedona is powered by the New Kia Lambda with GDI engine 3.3 liter which produces 276 hp and it is controlled through 6 speed transmission. For this model, the engine is quieter because it is made from 76% high strength steel which makes this vehicle is tougher to impact and crash.