New Sedona Ups The Ante

We brought you a sketch last week, and now here are the first pictures of Kia's new Sedona.

Auto Express Car Reviews

15th February 2005

Due to arrive in the UK next year, the car was unveiled at last week's Chicago Motor Show. The model pictured is a long-wheelbase version, but only a SWB variant, set to debut at Frankfurt in September, will come to Europe.

As with the current car, it's a seven-seater, although the interior quality is expected to be significantly improved. Practicality will also be key, so a powered tailgate and sliding doors are likely to feature, while the third row of chairs folds into the floor, giving impressive capacity in five-seat mode. Flagship models will have a 240bhp 3.8-litre V6 engine mated to a new five-speed gearbox, giving sequential manual shifts as well as full auto mode.

The new model should do well in Euro NCAP crash tests, because standard equipment includes tyre-pressure monitors, roof airbags, brake assist and traction control.

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