Engine Type

For 2021, Kia Motors makes it easy with a three trim lineup for the Sedona minivan – LX, ES, and SX. Back to the basics, each trim is powered by a 3.3-liter DOHC V6 engine, able to generate 276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque. A staple of Kia Motors vehicles.

Engineering

Tied to an electronically controlled 8-speed automatic transmission with Sportmatic, consumers have the option of manual shifting. Locked into front-wheel drive, the fuel economy is pretty good for a large vehicle such as a minivan. The 2021 Kia Sedona has an EPA of 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway.

Exterior Features

Standard across the lineup are exterior mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, solar control glass on the windshield, rear privacy glass, dual power sliding rear doors, heated rear glass with timer, a rear wiper/washer, automatic headlamps, and a rear spoiler. Heated outside mirrors, a power sunroof, solar control glass on the front door windows, a sound-absorbing windshield, and a Smart Power liftgate are standard on the SX, optional on the EX. Roof rails can also be found on the EX and SX trims. The SX trim also comes with LED positioning, projector beam, front fog lights and rear taillights.

Interior Features

The standard upholstery in the 2021 Kia Sedona is Tricot fabric with YES Essentials fabric treatment for the LX trim, but leather comes on the EX and SX trims. An 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat is standard across the lineup, but an 8-way adjustable front passenger seat is only standard on the SX, optional on the EX. Triple-zone front and rear automatic climate control is also standard on the SX but optional on the EX. The SX and EX both come with integrated second and third-row window sunshades, heated front seats, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel (heated on the SX) and gear shift knob. All trims come with a 60/40 flat-folding third-row seat and a slide-n-stow second-row bench seat.

Entertainment

The standard tech on the LX is a 7-inch color touchscreen with AM/FM/MP3 radio; the EX comes with UVO eServices on a color touchscreen with AM/FM/MP3 radio; the SX comes with UVO eServices on a color touchscreen with navigation, SiriusXM satellite radio and traffic, and an AM/FM/MP3 radio. All trims come with Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay capability, Bluetooth wireless technology hands-free, steering wheel-mounted audio and hands-free buttons, Siri Eyes Free, and a rear camera display. A six-speaker sound system with dash-mounted tweeters comes standard on the LX and EX trims, whereas a Harman Kardon premium surround sound system with subwoofer comes with the EX trim. A dual-screen rear seat entertainment (RES) system is also available as an add-on for the 2021 Kia Sedona EX and SX trims.

Safety Features and Warranty

Kia Motors always places a focus on safety and makes sure every vehicle comes with the major basics safety features. These include dual front advanced airbags, dual front seat-mounted side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a rollover sensor, an anti-lock brake system, stability and traction control systems, a rear occupant alert system, and LATCH child-seat ready anchors. Advanced safety systems can also be found on select trims. Parking distance warning for forward and reverse, blind spot collision warning, and rear cross-traffic collision warning are all standard on the EX and SX trims. Forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, forward collision warning, a driver attention warning system, lane departure warning, and smart cruise control with stop and go are all standard on the SX, optional on the EX.

Kia has a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program. The Kia 10-year/100,000 mile warranty program consists of 10-year/1000,000 mile limited powertrain warranty, 5-year/60,000 mile limited basic warranty, 5-year/100,000 mile limited anti-perforation warranty, and 5-year/60,000 mile roadside assistance plan.