2008 Kia Sedona Reviews, Pricing & Specs

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$20,695 to $26,195

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The only minivan to earn the Insurance Institute's "Top Safety Pick," the 2008 Kia Sedona continues to impress families looking for an affordable yet safe people mover for their most precious cargo. It consistently earns five stars in front and side impact tests. The front-wheel drive minivan is pretty much unchanged this year, except for a few nips and tucks. These include new tires, black exterior trim, a new MP3 input jack, and the removal of the second-row coat hooks.

There are three trims for the 2008 Sedona. Base models come only with a short wheelbase â?? 13 inches shorter in overall length than the LX and EX. As such, cargo capacity in the Base expands from 12 to 121 cubic feet, while the longer trims hold up to 142 cubic feet. All trims feature three rows of seats for seven passengers. Both second and third rows can be removed, and the third row split-folds and reclines. Only in the LX and EX does the third row also fold flat into the floor. Captain's chairs are standard in the second row of the EX. The same 3.8-liter, 250-hp V6 engine and 5-speed Sportronic manual-shift automatic powers all three trims, achieving around 16/23 mpg.

Six airbags (dual front-side, and side curtain airbags for all three rows), traction and stability control, four-wheel ABS brakes, and a tire monitor help explain the high safety marks for the 2008 Sedona. Moving up to the EX adds foglights and automatic headlights. Family oriented on the inside, the 2008 Sedona features plenty of storage units, a fold-down tray, tri-zone climate control, and cupholders for all three rows. All start with a full array of power features, cruise control, and a CD player, with the EX adding power seats and leather trim. Power sliding doors are an option only on the LX and EX. Optional packages tack on power pedals, leather upholstery, and a sunroof.

A terrific warranty, low cost of ownership, good interior layout, and decent legroom front and back are appealing to families. Complaints focus on a somewhat sluggish V6, a cramped third row, and heavy second-row seats that are difficult to remove.

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Published Aug 8, 2022 by CarGurus Editorial Team
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by Lara G
Oct 12, 2022
Good shape. Pretty color. Good tires. Mechanically sound. Oct 12, 2022
by Richard G
Apr 12, 2021
I like the versatility of the kia Sedona vans. Generally dependable vehicle. Good pick up. Lots of room for people & cargoApr 12, 2021
by Anonymous
Mar 07, 2021
El coche no es lo que se presenta y el precio que ponen no es el que me vendieronMar 07, 2021

2008 Kia Sedona Pricing

Original MSRP
$20,695 to $26,195
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Trims & specs

Air Conditioning

Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Third row side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 172 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: rear · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: grocery bag holder · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.33

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 2

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front

Third Row Seat

Type: 50-50 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Wireless headphones · Single disc in-Dash CD · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 8 · 172 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet

Convenience Features

Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.33

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 6

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Tires and Rims

Wheels: steel

Video System

Video player: DVD player

Wheels

Wheel covers: full

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: swing out · Rear wiper: intermittent

Air Conditioning

Dual front air conditioning zones · Rear air conditioning: with independent controls · Single rear air conditioning zones

Airbags

Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags

Audio System

Antenna Type: element · Wireless headphones · 6 disc in-dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · Infinity premium brand speakers · AM/FM radio · Surround audio: 7.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 13 · 605 watts

Brakes

ABS: 4-wheel · Front brake diameter: 11.7 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 11.9 · Rear brakes: disc

Comfort Features

Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Steering wheel trim: leather

Convenience Features

Adjustable pedals: power · Center console: front console with storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): 12V front · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: front seatback · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating

Doors

Side door type: power sliding

Driver Seat

Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Power adjustments: 8

Drivetrain

Axle ratio: 3.33

Exterior Features

Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: passenger-side manual sliding

Headrests

Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3

In Car Entertainment

Video monitor location: rear · Video monitor size: 8 · Video system: DVD player

Instrumentation

Warnings and reminders: low fuel level

Lights

Headlights: Auto on

Mirrors

Exterior mirrors: power

Passenger Seat

Manual Adjustments: 2 · Power adjustments: 4

Rear Seats

Type: removable captains chairs

Roof

OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack: with crossbars · Roof rack color: black · Sunroof: power glass

Safety

Active head restraints: driver

Seatbelts

Seatbelt force limiters: front · Seatbelt pretensioners: front

Seats

Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Heated: front seats · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather

Spare Tire

Mount Location: underbody · Size: temporary

Spare Wheel

Rim Type: steel

Suspension

Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): rear

Third Row Seat

Type: 40-60 split bench

Tires

Type: all season

Windows

Front wipers: variable intermittent · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent

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