2009 Kia Sedona Trims and Specs

Families on a budget could do worse than the front-wheel-drive-only 2009 Kia Sedona Base minivan. With one of the best warranties in the business, 142 cubic feet of cargo space (with the rear seats folded and removed), and seating for seven in three rows, what the Sedona Base might lack in refined styling, it makes up for in utility and economy. Standard appearance, comfort, and convenience features include 16-inch steel wheels, front bucket seats, removable second-row captain’s chairs, bench third-row seating, power windows, door locks, and mirrors, cruise control, air conditioning, tilt-wheel steering, and a single-CD player with six speakers, along with satellite radio and a USB connection. Options consist mainly of a Convenience Package featuring a roof rack with rails and floor mats for all three rows.

A 3.8-liter V6 engine and five-speed auto-manual transmission are the only powertrain offered for the entire Sedona lineup. Expect 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque from this combo at 16/23 mpg. The ’09 Sedona can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Additionally, all this comes with the protection of four-wheel ABS, traction and stability control, dual front side-mounted airbags, full-length head airbags, and active front headrests.

In stretching the budget just a smidgen and stepping up from the Base to the midlevel seven-passenger 2009 Kia Sedona LX minivan, owners will find such extra standard amenities as a roof rack, swing-out rear quarter windows, premium cloth upholstery, fold-down rear seats, and remote power door locks. Additional options for the LX trim include rear-seat DVD entertainment, a Class II trailer hitch, and a Power Package featuring dual power sliding rear doors and rear backup sensors. An additional safety feature of the LX is the standard remote anti-theft alarm system.

As do its siblings, the ’09 Sedona LX packs a 250-hp, 253-lb-ft/torque 3.8-liter V6 and five-speed auto-manual transmission. This allows the LX to tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped while getting an EPA-estimated 16/23 mpg. All this is covered by one of the better warranties in this market segment.

As the top-line trim of the lineup, the 2009 Kia Sedona EX seven-passenger minivan offers several extra standard goodies over its lesser siblings, including velour upholstery, a power liftgate and sliding rear doors, power-opening rear quarter windows, eight-way-adjustable power driver’s seat and four-way power passenger’s seat, heated outside mirrors, universal remote garage door opener, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and front and rear floor mats. A significant additional option for the Sedona EX is the Luxury Package, featuring leather upholstery, heated front seats, power-adjustable pedals, backup sensors, a power sunroof, and wheel-mounted audio controls. Safety-wise, the Sedona EX throws standard dusk-sensing headlights and front fog/driving lights into the mix.

Equipped with the standard 3.8-liter DOHC V6 and five-speed auto-manual transmission common to the lineup, the ’09 Kia Sedona EX throws down 250 hp and 253 lb-ft of torque. These horses are capable of hauling 3,500 pounds of trailer when the available trailer hitch is selected and eat fuel at a 16/23-mpg clip. Of course, the EX offers the same highly regarded warranty coverage as the rest of the Sedona family.