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2019 Kia Sedona
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2019 Kia Sedona

A significantly updated Sedona arrived in 2015, with a refined V6, room for seven or eight passengers and an upscale interior. The biggest letdown is the ride. It's way too stiff for a family transport. What's more, our Sedona suffered from a cacophony of squeaks and rattles. The EX is the best overall value. Add the optional EX Premium package for its blind spot monitoring and cross-traffic alert systems and lumbar adjustment on the power driver's seat. The Sedona scores as an IIHS Top Safety Pick, in part because it aced the difficult small overlap crash test. While blind spot monitoring is readily available, other advanced safety equipment like forward-collision warning is restricted to the top-trim level only. Beginning with the 2017 model year, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities are added to the infotainment system. Freshened for 2019, the V6 engine is now paired to an eight-speed automatic transmission. 2021 was the final model year.

Market value
$12,450
Fuel
Conventional
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
8
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Model year 2019
Owner rating Not rated
Reliability 2/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Conventional
Body style
minivan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 8-speed
Category
Minivans 3-row
Generation began
2015

Pricing

Current retail median
$12,450
Retail value range
$9,650 - $16,250
Original MSRP range
$27,200 - $41,100
Trade-in range
$6,725 - $13,455

Ratings

Road test score
70/100
Reliability
2/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
18 MPG
EPA highway
24 MPG
EPA combined
21 MPG
Tested city
13 MPG
Tested highway
28 MPG
Tested overall
20 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,970
Cruising range
420 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.2 sec
0-60 mph
8 sec
60-0 mph braking
133 ft
Avoidance speed
48 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
201 in
Width
78 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
121 in
Weight
4,595 lb
Maximum load
1,325 lb
Towing capacity
3,500 lb

Interior

Seating
8 people
Front head room
6.5 in
Front leg room
42.5 in
Rear head room
5 in
Rear leg room
32 in
Cargo volume
46 cu ft

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
5/10
Greenhouse gas score
4/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 12959 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: December 4, 2025

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