2016 Kia Sedona - Review and Road Test

The Kia Sedona shuns the minivan label. According to Kia, it's a "multipurpose vehicle." That's accurate, though it embraces a range of vehicles well beyond those with sliding side doors. Can the Sedona redefine perceptions about minivans? KBB.com’s Micah Muzio investigates.
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[@pa93562]

probably the best looking minivan right now

[@coolcarguy1783]

This and the 2016 gen Honda Odyssey I have a 2014 Odyssey and is amazing looking

[@juanestebanhaeckermann7506]

This guy does the best reviews!!!

[@LindaMadlala]

Been driving the SXL since 2016, daily to work, weekend and holidays...it's very hard to find a replacement, will wait for the facelift. Best family car ever.

[@Handiman544]

I don't have a problem with mini vans. Much more practical than SUVs ((more room); better than pick up trucks (cargo covered in bad weather); car like ride; powerful. Forget cars unless you're going to church. I have a 2008 Kia Sedona and it's the best vehicle I've ever owned. 121000+ miles and no problems yet.

[@totallywinningprogamer9860]

#teamstationwagon

[@QuadroNVS]

Nice!. I just picked up a 2009 sedona. One owner, super clean car. I was impressed with the engine output, your up to highway speed in no time. I like it so far. It even came with parking sensor so now I dont hold up a city block when trying to park the damn thing.

[@b13nissan]

I have 2007 hyundai entourage and we put almost 100k with in 6years of ownership, bought newer 2015 sedona, kids love it

[@tikitribe5715]

Jee-zus. WHY does every van review feel it needs to commence by bashing vans??! Vans. Are. Awesome. Signed, Family of Three That Doesn't Play Soccer.

[@malayrojak]

Tiki Tribe Great comment. I would only add "family of three...with enough space in the back row and boot to transport crap in and go places without needing two cars. Comfort is a bonus.

[@theelisagary]

i have this van since 2015 and love it!!! all the points he hit are spot on. Great for families and holds its own for years.

[@gpsiro]

how many kms on yours we had a 2015 until a month ago was well taken care off and loved the van had 130000km. Still owed 12000 on it got only 5000 for trade in. Head gasket started leaking no waranty and find out it is a known issue for the head bolts to strip out their threads and that causes the head to becomes loose. Kia quoted 12000 for used engine installed. Van was worthless after 7 years and 130000km. 2016 and on they have a recall and warantee on engine failure on the 3.3L. 2015 seems out of luck.

[@RemyOrtiz]

Forgot to mention the superior warranty, man...

[@charlieb385]

Actually, I want a mini van because I want one. Not because I need one.

[@munnabhaiism]

ok

[@PalashMehta]

Watching this in mid 2020, the b roll reminder of how different the world was half a decade ago...

[@Darklightttt]

So it looks good and its a van! Good job Kia, its a great time to be a Kia owner

[@ronch550]

Crazy how quickly Hyundai and Kia have caught up. It wasn't too long ago when both put out crappy vehicles and now look at the stuff they're peddling.

[@user-cq1co4ol2n]

it's verry good car l have this car l live south korea

[@drummergeorge9642]

kimchi

[@TheOhknows]

I test drove one and it's very nice. Definitely the one to buy at this time compared to its current competition. Drives like a car or sporty SUV. Top model looks super nice inside & out. Also, a better handling van means that it is also safer van to drive

[@rickc6028]

I like minivans... and I don't have kids!!!

[@makenziheadden6980]

Same here

[@jadenhorne9362]

Rick C same here

[@adnanamin223]

apna, same here yaar

[@kevinrodriguez4658]

Rick C same here

[@billtimmy4382]

Same

[@kodylowe4473]

I’m currently debating on buying one, cuz they’re different and fun. That being said, I’m 24 and slender not trying to look 50 and overweight. You’re video has changed my opinion drastically. Now, I want one.

[@petergroeneweg5546]

By far the best looking mini van. Would like to hear more about the build quality.

[@teekay8134]

You really need to hear about the CVT 🤦👎👎👎

[@jabdielmcdonald7282]

in my opinion the kia sedona it's the best minivan in the market

[@cocotaveras8975]

Agreed!

[@edschukar8030]

(from off camera) "Hot dog cart..." LOL....love it. Nice review!

[@rishop07]

When it comes to style kia always takes the win in my view

[@kingofwake]

Great review! Love the small steering wheel comment.. "There's no reason why you need a huge tiller to move this thing left to right"

[@GoldenShaolinNutz]

ty . very informative on a class that im sure my wife would be happy if i get, and on one that i am actually considering. After ur thorough review on all the bells and whistles. Along with the very helpful addition in its comparison with its competitors. Im pleased to say that i, as a family man now, have decided. And that is...i would like to keep what little machismo i have left and would rather be dead than have my wife talk me into buying any mini van. What the hell was i thinking! why the hell am i even looking for mini van reviews......TY Brah!

[@jimmy.christian]

Good thing in AUS they also come with 2.2 CRDI engine

[@mikelawtonauto9933]

Excellent value Outstanding warranty

[@darienmiller1032]

If "minivans" are so huge and have so much utility, why don't we refer to them Multi Utility Vehicles (MUV) or Multi Purpose Vehicle (MPV)? The term "minivan" is incredibly emasculating name and does a severe disservice to these vehicles. That name contributes so much to the "soccer mom" image, so if we were to refer to them as MUV from on, the image might fade with time. I still have a soft spot for MUVs, and would hate to see them become extinct due to them being fazed out in favor of full size SUVs and crossovers, so is there anyway these vehicles could be designed/transformed in order for more carries to create their own, and to cater to a wider range of consumers? In fact, with the way MUVs are designed (small, sloping front end and long, box like frame), is it even possible to create an attractive MUV?

[@raydavies3278]

The world does,its only an American name.

[@2old4allthis]

Randy Shackleford Mazda MPV. Produced from 1988 until 2016. And you’re right - either one is a much better name for the category.

[@LoveStallion]

@5:27 - They pass the Chick-Fil-A were Micah grabbed his refreshing beverage.

[@gabriellemessina2788]

good job! I personally like the Toyota Sienna

[@MrWeedpatch]

I own a 2016 Sedona and love it....we refer to it as the Limo....

[@MA9494AM]

Is the VW Sharan,Citroën Jumpy, Mercedes Vito or the Renault Espace not sold over in the US?

[@michbest]

Love it!

[@ianalexander2017]

It looks good

[@harv3938]

A 4 speaker sound system in a minivan?

[@toddgabweg]

I went with the 2014 Nissan Quest LE and I am happy about the decision... the Sedona looks nice... nice review.

[@pedropedrosoy9890]

Nissan Quest is bulky looks clumsy and is inferior in refinement.

[@jeffreybaay4301]

Wait for the transmission to die. Nissucks!

[@carlosmoreno6743]

jeffrey baay cvt?

[@jeffreybaay4301]

@@carlosmoreno6743 oh yeah!! Do a research. if you want to buy nissan it should be a standard transmission. CVT sucks. I owned one before.

[@teekay8134]

😢 I own the Nissan Quest 👎 the CVT makes it the worst vehicle I've owned after 42yrs of driving...take away the CVT and it'll probably be in my top 3 of all time 🤷

[@makenziheadden6980]

I get excited when I hear the word minivan

[@lucyfoster4082]

Question. Can you put a bike rack over the back? That is the biggest drawback of my Odyssey imo.

[@josecruzjr.0308]

I'm surprised they didn't show the Chrysler Pacifica with the other minivans.

[@liljo911xxx]

Company van ...use 2012 Sedona...I use it on a daily basis 8 hrs a day for 4 yrs. now..Gotta tell ya... never had any issue except change new tires..Thinking about getting this for my self...

[@lordshin73]

TwoCam Sam I am not surprised. 2016 quality figures of long term ownership showed higher ranking than both toyota and honda. Hyundai and Kia are higher in initial JD power quality as released for 2016.

[@ericjones363]

Never hurt your back while driving?

[@dannyreynolds1863]

thank you for taking the time to shoot this video look forward to your next videos I want to know if you can maybe shoot a video on everything you know about the Kia Sedona 2005 like to know more about it I just purchased one well not really I got it get to me I traded my 1997 Dodge Ram extended cab for it the van he really has a hundred and fifty five thousand six hundred miles runs good but it seems that the horn does not work I did some troubleshooting videos on it on KZbin already I hope that this is one of the items that I can get Kia to fix for me is there any other defects of this vehicle that you could maybe point out to me sincerely Danny Reynolds

[@j4alfaro]

uj

[@rdmac111]

It can tow a pop up trailer. Our family has a pop up trailer about 1500 lbs

[@evidencebased1]

Did I not see correctly or does the 3rd row not really fold flat to the floor? I don't understand why this newer van can't create a cargo space like my 2002 Odyssey.

[@에어로타운]

I agree. Minivans these days are just getting stylish but minimizing their cargo capacity.

[@chrisperrywv]

1. I can appreciate a fun to drive in a minivan 2. Y'all 's b roll is perplexing...

[@ronch550]

When you have kids your priorities and wants, not just needs, change. And there seems to be this worldwide trend towards SUVs and big cars in general and diesel engines. And oh, so what if the dash is hard. I just need soft surfaces where my body will touch the car, like the armrests and parts of the door where my arm touches it.

[@gene978]

Well done Micah! I give you a 9.8 in performance and the Kia a 9.0. If only Micah would learn that gold is so well, so flashy. haha. I chose grey and then returned it for the NOTE 4. Oh yeah baby. I did.

[@MicahMuzio]

I have no idea why I bought the gold iPhone. It was a spontaneous early morning purchase that I immediately regretted. Should've gone grey. How do you like your NOTE, Gene?

[@gene978]

Yes I love the note 4 compared to the iphone 6. I love ❤ using google now assistant even when the phone📱 is on stand by and the screen is off. I love❤ the keyboards like ANDROIDL and I love❤ how much smoother the note 4 is compared to the note 3. Plus it's much brighter now. The 32 GB storage plus the SD added storage is a huge bonus over 16 GB WITH NO ADDED STORAGE. Plus the Weather widgets and option to use my phone📱 to control my tv's is very cool. And the customization is always a great option to. The speed is phenomenal. Apps open and close and transition so fast. Love it :-)

[@gene978]

I almost forgot the S Pen this feature is awesome. I like using it most of the time for pinpoint accuracy and the added bonus of all the tricks it can do. S Pen gives a whole new dimension to using a smartphone.

[@MicahMuzio]

gene978 Good food for thought. I've been wondering if this iPhone might be my last.

[@gadgetsage]

I've had the note 4 for years, wife has stopped asking me when I will buy a newer phone, guess she's tired of hearing "why would I pay over a thousand dollars to downgrade?" The infrared remote control I use on my ac, fan, TV, cable box, and to turn down the volume or switch to a channel I like at the car dealership or doctors office, the s pen, the removable battery, the MHL (mobile high definition link, wired connection to car screen to TV is much easier on battery than wireless-HEAT! and looks better, doesn't buffer and go blurry) the SD card slot has a 1Tb card now (yep, even that is always full. 950 usable gigabytes!) , all make this the best phone one can buy even 6 years later. Sadly, a tech told me I've got about 6 months before it won't work on t-mobile's system. We'll see. They said the same thing when they were trying to get me to accept some "security update" a year ago and that if I didn't it wouldn't work anymore, but it still does. I'm going to call their bluff.

[@ssdivizion]

Do you know what is missing in this beautiful car? Economical,strong and modern european turbo-diesel,such as Renault's 2.0 DCi(150 HP) for example! Тhat engine has excellent pulling power,it is very economical and that means that you'll rarely go to gas stations! Sedona will go 62 miles with 2.5 gallons of diesel, greetz from Macedonia!

[@Handiman544]

+Miki Mecov There are many vehicles that get 50+ miles per gallon in Europe that America won't "allow" in this country...for obvious reasons.

[@ssdivizion]

J kK Yes,for you americans is more environmentally friendly to go on job with SUV's weighing 3 tons,with 5.0 V8 petrol engines who spent 7 gallons to 62 miles... where is your eco-logic,I really don't know...

[@powershin12]

Actually, for Koreans, we have 2.2 Litre Turbo Disel

[@dhayford200]

we same the exactely van we had a 2004 kia sedona and 2016 kia sedona

[@FinalCutGaming]

I want to see a KBB review where they just tear into a car about how awful it is. Is there a review like that?

[@nathanielaranda8407]

mini vans are my dream car

[@kevinrodriguez4658]

Nathaniel Aranda same I want a Toyota Sienna though

[@nathanielaranda8407]

Honda odseey is the one I would love

[@kevinrodriguez4658]

Nathaniel Aranda nice

[@jonnham]

Why do you guys always review the highest trim levels?

[@clintonbartek1413]

I drove one of the lower trim Sedonas over 1200 miles over a week long trip and I was seriously disappointed. The engine is strong and responsive enough, but the rest of the car is total crap. The infotainment system is annoyingly difficult to navigate. The van wouldn't let my wife connect her bluetooth while we were driving, so we plugged it into the USB port. Simple enough, right? Well no, because it wouldn't stop changing to Pandora and using her data. Trying to figure out how to reset the trip computer/MPG/avg speed took me over 100 miles (its a spinny thing on the wheel, completely unmarked). The red dashboard color is fine, for a car from 10 years ago when it was acceptable. Another problem was that the automatic doors made terrible noises when closing and would often times fail to shut entirely. Luckily the light on the dashboard worked, so we were able to shut off the system and manually close it before setting off...just a very frustrating vehicle. But BY FAR the most frustrating thing was the driver seat headrest. When I let my head relax on the headrest, I realized that I wasn't actually looking straight forward anymore. It was cockeyed to the left a bit, enough to force me to just hold my head up the entire drive across Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. Ive made this drive dozens of times, but Ive never been so stiff and sore as I was after driving the Sedona. And to be fair, it was the base model. It could be a lemon. But thats just a testament to the reliability and consistency of Kia. The company is getting better, but don't try to tell me that its on par with the Honda Odyssey or the Toyota Sienna, because its simply not. Im sorry if you own one. Talk to me in 5 years and tell me how well it has stood the test of time.

[@disneyfan9099]

Clinton Bartek The rental trim LX sucks. But when you get to drive a nice loaded one then you will like it.

[@rdmac111]

User error

[@TimothyPengofLansing]

I had a 2017 LX, totally agree with you, it has one of the worst driver’s seats I’ve been in. 4 hours of driving crippled my back. I finally sold it at lost of $5k. Kia has really disappointed me this time, and it was my 3rd Kia. No more, bought a Honda now. You do get what you paid for.

[@matblackbluesport8720]

In Indonesia it be 4 rows

[@Barobran92]

The only van that can come close to the styling of the new Sedona is the Sienna SE.

[@gregnixon1296]

A minivan needs a DVD player for kids on long trips. I didn't see one in this video, not even on the top end model.

[@Bamruff62]

What is better or has more reliability. a 2016 Toyota Sienna or a 2016 Kia Sedona ? Consumer Reports does not rate Sedonas that high.

[@AG-Consulting]

Hard to know, JD Power Initial rating for the first 90 days rates the sedona, but of course 90 days is NOTHING. Consumer report doesn't have a rating for the 2016 Sedona yet, but my guess is that the Toyota is better, HOWEVER only if cost is not accounted for. For instance you can buy a brand new EX Sedona with leather, heated seats, push button start etc for around $30K and it has a 5 Year / 60,000 miles warranty. For the same money you can buy a 2014 Sienna XLE with similar features but with around 30,000 miles on it and with a warranty of only 36k / 3 years you warranty is almost out... Toyota makes an amazing van but their warranty needs to improve a LOT

[@tadtube8600]

Bamruff62 i have 2016 kia sedona the best van i never own.this review is miss leading you can stand the second raw set and that will give you big space.

[@ericjones363]

@@tadtube8600 Does your back sometimes feel sore after driving for awhile?

[@NoelJacobs]

Ahh man, I needed foldable seats to store all the dead bodies :'(

[@rdmac111]

Not the type of van for a Mortician.

[@tastyorange]

so... I cannot fit a 4x8 sheet of plywood in with the tailgate closed... even in the regular models?

[@makenziheadden6980]

The town and country does

[@AG-Consulting]

Yes it does, but it also kill it's driver on a parcial frontal crash impact, and it's seats feel like bendy cardboard...

[@tastyorange]

I sat in the Sedona again and I didn't like how the driver's left foot rest was too high up. I would hate to purchase a minivan and not be able to occasionally use it for sheetrock or plywood. Otherwise... I like it.

[@shakadougcorbin8939]

tastyorange I easily put a full sheet of plywood in my 2012 Sedona. Hoping I will be able to do the same in my 2015... looks tight though.

[@drpeppeedevourer]

Me watching this video in 2020 in quarantine: HAH the nissan quest... HAH HAH HAH

[@hayllasuellenbonfim2845]

faz de novo o traduz ok

[@piachy]

good host

[@raynor5064]

it will be sold in my country next week!!

[@afreyno1]

My mom has a Kia Sedona 2016 l

[@jacobwhiteley7217]

My mom has one of those ;)

[@prototypeglory]

As if owning a kia is not embarrassing enough they make a van as well

[@Barobran92]

Owning a Kia isn't embarrassing at all, I think your a little stuck in the past...

[@zxbc1]

Revealing to others that you think owning a Kia is embarrassing should be embarrassing.

[@RemyOrtiz]

You, my good sir, have not driven a modern Kia. Take an Optima SX Turbo for a drive and be blown away.

[@Darklightttt]

Remy Ortiz Couldn't agree more

[@aayonce4]

Moron

[@jared101502]

I traded my EX in a year and I half, no more Kias for me.

[@kenlichtig8024]

What went wrong?

[@ericjones363]

Why?

[@jared101502]

@@ericjones363 didn't like the way was built and didn't like they customer service, Dealer and Corporate. Dew issues and they never fix it.

[@ericjones363]

@@jared101502I see. What year was your minivan?

[@jared101502]

@@ericjones363 2016 EX and I bought brand new.

[@sanchocloset5987]

Where's the damn turbocharger?!!!

[@tonyliu365]

I like SUV then min van

[@dermatro01]

Damn that does not exist in Germany !!!!!

[@williamchanchan7845]

It's are hugeVan not minivan.

[@ianiskandar4165]

this guy is brother of chris pratt..

[@user-mi6se4eg9o]

The only thing I don't like in this video is your iphone6 haha

[@ninemimesleft]

I guess I'm on the fringes of society.

[@ChristianVidauri]

I actually like mini vans. I'm in the horrible subgenere of the car community? Lol.

[@rajatsingh-bg8rv]

Why does this guy review everything according to bentley standards? i learnt new heights of cribbing through this man i mean how can someone have so much problem with buttons, levers and all, leave some drama for girls please?

[@steveobarnes]

hot dog lol

[@gene978]

Did I mention that I was shocked to find out that when I had the IPHONE 6 PLUS that I couldn't use it as a HOT SPOT? I figured I was not setting it up correctly and the good folks at Best Buy told me that At&t charges extra to use it as a HOTSPOT. I said NO WAY I've been using my Note 3 as a wireless HOTSPOT from AT&T with out added charge and same holds true for the NOTE 4 first thing I made sure of when I got home LOL. I had the first IPHONE up to the IPHONE 4. After the IPHONE 4 I went with the Galaxy Note 2 wanting a bigger screen to watch KBB on the go. When I thought I wanted to give the IPHONE 6 PLUS a shot again now with the bigger screen I was excited for about 20 minutes. I held on to it for 6 days and decided I wouldn't be happy missing all the features of the NOTE. I agree the IOS is GREAT on TABLETS that's for sure. But smart phones got to LOLLIPOP. Now, be a good Micah and march down to the store and exchange for a NOTE 4 before it's to late.

[@0dq0]

Space, space, space, bla bla. Where the fuck is the spare tire?

[@andyjung3387]

Now, neither the oddesy has a spare tire.

[@disneyfan9099]

0dq0 Who need one?

[@Ownedbyguineas]

It's under the flap in the back cargo area.

[@landonboyer4693]

That 2015 kia Sedona looks ugly

[@user-tx5xq1zs5i]

للاسف اسخف سيارة شفتهه بحياتي كثر ةالعطلات الي توقف السياره مثل داريم شفت ومكبح البريك وتبريد فاشل وحاليا عندي سياره 2016 بزعتني من حياتي هذا غير الطسه مالته قويه واني احمل الشركه هاي الصناعه التعبانه واطالب بالتعويض المادي الي تسببت هذه السياره في خسارتي ماديا ومعنويا

[@brye-bread]

Typical slow, crappy Kia/Hyundai engine copying other maker's tech.

[@pedropedrosoy9890]

LOL stupid kid... "

[@brye-bread]

Pedro Pedrosoy​ please enlighten me with your extensive automotive knowledge.

[@pedropedrosoy9890]

Brian M " Anime Dodgeball" I DON'T NEED TO TALK WITH A STUPID KID...

[@brye-bread]

Pedro Pedrosoy​ good job. This really taught me a thing or two about the people who Kia's. Please Pedro Pedrosoy​ tell me more.

[@brye-bread]

Pedro Pedrosoy​ it seems you're big a fan of Japanese cars, especially Toyota and Lexus. Do you own one? By the way, you're a fail troll.

[@saadisyed5717]

Kia Sedona has copied chrysler pacifica