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2014 Kia Sedona Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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After a year off, the Kia Sedona is back for the 2014 model year. Like the tree in the proverbial uninhabited forest, however, does it make a noise… in this case, sales-wise? Few changes accompany this 7-passenger minivan’s re-emergence, leaving it, according to most reviewers, lagging even farther behind its evolving competition. The only tweaks of note in this latest iteration are a slightly re-worked grille and the addition of LED running lights and taillights. Even the trim pairing remains in place, with both the base LX trim and the top-shelf EX trim mirroring 2012.
Notwithstanding a few caveats, the 2014 Sedona is not a bad little van, with plenty of total cargo space at 141.5 cubic feet, 3 rows of seating, a peppy V6 powerplant and an admirably composed ride. Yet picky things, like a dearth of upgraded comfort and convenience features and some low-rent cabin materials, still dog this re-released rover. Sure, reviewers laud the Sedona’s value, but nearly all suggest kicking some tires on Honda’s heady Odyssey, Nissan’s nicely appointed Quest or Toyota’s traditionally feature-laden Sienna before deciding on Kia’s re-introduced soccer-mom-mobile.
Anyhow, the standard drivetrain for both 2014 Sedona trims remains a variable-valve-timed (VVT) 3.5-liter V6 engine and a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission that puts out 269 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque. Maximum towing capacity with the optional trailer hitch installed remains at 3,500 pounds, while mileage is once more estimated at 17 mpg city/24 highway.
The base Sedona LX reappears with standard 16-inch steel wheels and a roof rack for 2014, as well as cloth upholstery, front and second-row captain’s chairs, full power accessories, rear parking sensors, front and rear air conditioning, cruise control and tilt-wheel steering. Entertainment, meantime, is again provided by an MP3-capable single-CD player with 6 speakers and satellite radio.
The flagship EX trim, meantime, boasts all that basic stuff, as well as 17-inch alloy wheels and a power rear liftgate outside, and leather upholstery, heated power-adjustable front seats, a remote garage door opener, dual power-sliding rear passenger doors, tri-zone climate control, a rear-view camera and upgraded trim accents inside.
The LX once again can get some of its classier sibling’s standard stuff as optional equipment, while dusk-sensing headlights will be optional for both trims later in the model year. The top-shelf EX, meanwhile, can be delivered with an available Luxury Package with power sunroof, power-adjustable pedals and memory for driver's settings, and/or with the Navigation Package offering available hard-drive-based navigation and a premium audio system sporting 8 speakers, including a subwoofer.
Safety-wise, both Sedona trims return with standard 4-wheel antilock brakes, traction and stability control, front side-mounted airbags, 3-row head airbags and front head restraint whiplash protection. Additionally both trims sport front fog/driving lights and turn-signal-integrated mirrors, while the EX additionally remains eligible for available rain-sensing wipers.
User reviews for 2014 Kia Sedona
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by Anonymous
Nov 24, 2024
I love this car it is an inexpensive family carNov 24, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 02, 2024
The car runs good!!Great for large family! A good price!Nov 02, 2024
by Kathryn T
Jul 30, 2023
I like the size of the vehicle. Its large enough to handle large loads inside, yet the items are not exposed i.e. in the bed of a pick-up truck. Even though its on the large size, its streamlined. Lots of windows, too!
I gave it 5 stars obviously. A good bargain!Jul 30, 2023
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by Anonymous
Nov 24, 2024
I love this car it is an inexpensive family carNov 24, 2024
by Anonymous
Nov 02, 2024
The car runs good!!Great for large family! A good price!Nov 02, 2024
by Kathryn T
Jul 30, 2023
I like the size of the vehicle. Its large enough to handle large loads inside, yet the items are not exposed i.e. in the bed of a pick-up truck. Even though its on the large size, its streamlined. Lots of windows, too!
I gave it 5 stars obviously. A good bargain!Jul 30, 2023
by Anonymous
Nov 30, 2021
Great ride and comfort; But Kia has a Head Gasket problem on their 3.5 V6 engine.
Don’t buy a Sedona over 100,000 miles.Nov 30, 2021
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2014 Kia Sedona
I just got a 2014 Kia Sedona. I see where your suppose to check the valve clearances at 60k mi. Seems like it's an involved procedure. Is it really necessary? I thought this type of thing went out the window a long time ago. And is the transmission fluid really good for the life of the car. With my old Chevy Venture and Uplander when I saw the fluid getting dirty on the dipstick I would do a flush and fill, never had transmission problems but since the Sedona is sealed you can't check the tranny fluid. Thanks for your opinions.
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2014 Kia Sedona Pricing
Original MSRP
$25,900 to $30,900Price range
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Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · USB auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 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
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Multi-function remote: keyless entry · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: manual · Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: body-color · Door handle color: body-color · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual manual sliding · Window trim: black
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
Lights
Headlights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Rear Seats
Type: removable captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: cloth
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
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
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: steel
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear quarter windows: manual · Rear wiper: with washer
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · 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: mast · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Single disc in-Dash CD · MP3 player: CD MP3 Playback · AM/FM radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 6 · 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
Armrests: dual front · Floor Mat Material: carpet · Floor Material: carpet · Floor Mats: front · Shift knob trim: wood · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): two 12V front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Steering wheel: tilt-adjustable · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: sunglasses holder · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.04
Engine
Alternator: 130 amps
Exterior Features
Body side moldings: chrome · Door handle color: chrome · Exhaust tip color: stainless-steel · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: black · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: chrome · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
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 washer fluid
Lights
Exterior entry lights: security approach lamps · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: removable captains chairs
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Active head restraints: driver · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Crumple zones: front · Rearview monitor: in mirror
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: captains chairs · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: one-touch fold flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leather
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Turns lock-to-lock: 3.2
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
Telematics
Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheel type: aluminum alloy
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Power windows: front · Rear quarter windows: power · Rear wiper: intermittent