I LOVE MINVANS! There, I have finally said it out loud and on paper. I have been on the fence for years but one of the many women who want to fight the image of ‘soccer mom’. I have finally seen how functional these vehicles really are.
I truly like the Kia. I am not quite yet ready to say I love it, but I am getting close. Over the last few years, Kia has made some vehicles that have really impressed me – the new Sportage and Soul are just a pair that stand out.
I have an opportunity to really test this 2011 Kia Sedona minivan this week – I am going to pick up 6 young girls and take them to dance class. This will be a perfect test for this Sedona, my driving skills and my patience.
Overall styling, this is a minivan, you can’t really do much with this shape. The Toyota Sienna is going for a sportier style that I think looks great. By far, it is my favourite looking minivan on the road.
This 2011Sedona has had its front end refreshed; it now features the Tiger Nose grille that was first seen on the Kia Soul. It works and is an improvement for sure, but it doesn’t stand out in a crowd. The Sedona is what it is, a people mover.
The cabin is very comfortable. The driver’s seat is not too hard and the steering wheel has a good feel in my hands. Spending a long time behind the wheel running errands is enjoyable.
I am suddenly very aware of the precious cargo I have on board and am thankful that the Sedona offers pretty much every occupant protection system and active safety system as standard features on every trim level. When considering different equipment levels and options, you won’t have to make any choices about safety. I think this is especially important.
For example, front, side and side curtain airbags as well as anti-whiplash active head restraints for driver and front passenger are all included.
I truly like the Kia. I am not quite yet ready to say I love it, but I am getting close. Over the last few years, Kia has made some vehicles that have really impressed me – the new Sportage and Soul are just a pair that stand out.
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| This 2011Sedona has had its front end refreshed; it now features the Tiger Nose grille that was first seen on the Kia Soul. (Photo: Kia) |
I have an opportunity to really test this 2011 Kia Sedona minivan this week – I am going to pick up 6 young girls and take them to dance class. This will be a perfect test for this Sedona, my driving skills and my patience.
Overall styling, this is a minivan, you can’t really do much with this shape. The Toyota Sienna is going for a sportier style that I think looks great. By far, it is my favourite looking minivan on the road.
This 2011Sedona has had its front end refreshed; it now features the Tiger Nose grille that was first seen on the Kia Soul. It works and is an improvement for sure, but it doesn’t stand out in a crowd. The Sedona is what it is, a people mover.
The cabin is very comfortable. The driver’s seat is not too hard and the steering wheel has a good feel in my hands. Spending a long time behind the wheel running errands is enjoyable.
I am suddenly very aware of the precious cargo I have on board and am thankful that the Sedona offers pretty much every occupant protection system and active safety system as standard features on every trim level. When considering different equipment levels and options, you won’t have to make any choices about safety. I think this is especially important.
For example, front, side and side curtain airbags as well as anti-whiplash active head restraints for driver and front passenger are all included.
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| The driver’s seat is not too hard and the steering wheel has a good feel in my hands. (Photo: Kia) |