Return of the Minivan Domination! | 2018 Kia Sedona SXL+ Full Tour & Review

[@azaz911c]

Hi Nile, I think this Sedona is a beautiful vehicle, especially in with the light-coloured leather that makes for an airy cabin. For buyers with families, there is so much more "utility" (and comfort) in a minivan than in a SUV, but the SUV driving experience is often more enjoyable.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very good points! We do like the light colour on this interior, definitely helps to make it feel bright on the inside. We found the Sedona rides more like a crossover than the Pacifica did, so buyers might enjoy the Kia's experience more if they're into the crossover ride by minivan flexibility.

[@DisHammerhand]

We have a 16. We felt like it was a very good value for our money. Our kids our grown so we didn't get it as a family hauler. We bought it as a multipurpose vehicle. The real deciding factor was it was roomy enough to camp in. Being older, we appreciate not having to remove seats to put a mattress in. I do like the SUVlike styling of the exterior.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! The Sedona is great value for what you get, especially since the minivan market is getting smaller, and crossovers/SUVs are king.

[@Llcooljdj]

Dude, you're like the best ever. Nile Livesey A+++

[@PRNTestDrive]

Appreciate that, thank you!

[@Twolilsproutsmom]

Wow, so many new features! Just bought my second Sedona; I love my new one! 2018 SX ♥️ my husband drives our 2006, 17 years old. Still rides great 👍

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks for sharing, enjoy it!

[@everettvincent1688]

I really like those First Class seats in the 2nd row they look really nice! Especially with the footstool that pops out.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It was a surprise feature, that’s for sure!

[@JulezWinnfield]

Finally, no snow in the background. Oh wait, it's Canada so in 6 weeks there'll be frost on the ground again....lol.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Please don't remind us :( If it's not flies/bugs, it's rain. We've had a miserable few weeks here that's made filming difficult. Hoping the next 5 weeks are nicer, as we've got some really fun cars booked!

[@mrdouglasbaker]

Fair review. Pulls my small pop up trailer no problem.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough!

[@mixxmuzic1]

Thank you for this info. We just bought one!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@FARANG100]

Good looking minivan

[@PRNTestDrive]

We're spotting a lot of them on the road, it's definitely a popular choice for buyers.

[@mollydog444]

Is there anyway to get the 2nd row seats pushed up out of the way for maximum cargo room with the 3rd row folded flat?

[@PRNTestDrive]

The second row seats do slide but that's about it.

[@mrsrob2197]

I have a beautiful 2018 Aurora black Sedona Sxl I absolutely love it!!

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear it! Black seems to be the popular colour choice for the SXL.

[@joethebet7177]

Looking into buying a van. Would you get this over the pacifica or odyssey?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Personally I’d take the Pacifica, as we explored in our episode of TestDrive Showdown comparing the two. Haven’t driven the Odyssey unfortunately so I can’t comment on that one.

[@mrlover4310]

I'm from the UK we have a Vauxhall Zafira design it has the sports button and it's worth its weight in gold.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Good to know!

[@alexf4894]

Uh-oh.. PRN is going heavy on the mom mobiles the last few segments 🤭

[@PRNTestDrive]

We promise these are the only two :P We've had a wave of more consumer oriented vehicles recently, but next Monday we're getting the Kia Stinger, followed by the Hyundai Elantra GT Manual, Alfa Romeo Stelvio, and Cadillac CTS-V.

[@ernieD]

These mini vans are way less mommy-mobile than years ago. Liking that Pacifica S a whole lot.

[@BoopSnoot]

@@ernieD Plus, they have a 3.5K tow rating, which is important if you're going to haul two PRN staffers around... gdamn man, slow down double-fisting those hamburgers bro!

[@Tonyx.yt.]

if you try again a kia/hyundai you can check if is possible change incoming call car ringtone throught bluetooth? because the infotaiment version for europe dont have this possibility and the ringtone is annoing...

[@PRNTestDrive]

We've always got a Kia in the garage now ;) So we can try it out with either of the two we have this week, or the Stinger next week, or Elantra GT 6MT the week after! We've jumped over to an Android phone for the short term, so we'll try to play around with the settings to see if we can find anything on it!

[@ernieD]

Those 3 dislikes are features I don't want anyway. And the Pacifica S pkg makes for a more sorta-sporty, mommy-van that id drive. 2nd/3rd row, flat, seat stow I would use alot. Seems we'd get more for our American $$ with Chrysler. But I've always been a Honda/Toy buyer, so there's that. Hate to trade my low miles, 15 HL-LE but that Pacifica S calling me real bad now. Great reviews.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The Pacifica was a seriously good vehicle, and if the rumours are true of an AWD version coming it'll be an even more compelling argument to go with it over a crossover.

[@ernieD]

True. And here in S.E. TX; I could live w fwd just fine. I'll keep watching for more info on these not so mommy-vans, lol.

[@DescartesRenegade]

Chrysler makes some of the most unreliable and worst fit/finish cars in the world. I'm sure their Pacifica minivan isnt an outlier.

[@Gimplife1971]

I am looking for a mini van I need a low lift gate so it will be easier for me to get my wheelchair in and out of. I know no car maker worries or thinks about people with special needs. However if Yku have any ideas I would love to hear them. I have had 3 Chrysler Town and Coutries and 1 Dodge Caravan. I would like to find or try a different make and model. What would You recommend. I do need the third row seats to fold flat.

[@PRNTestDrive]

The Sedona here might be an option, as the third row does fold flat, although the second row doesn't. I've heard from other viewers over the years about the difficulties they've experienced when it comes to special needs, and it's definitely something I think manufacturers should look at investing in. Third party vehicle modifications seem to be the way to go for a minivan, specifically Chrysler vans. Luckily the newer vans I've driven still have relatively low floor boards and no lips around the floor making it easier to get into. The Chrysler Pacifica is like this. We've booked the new Kia Carnival for early June, I'll include some information on it about the ease of entry and overall features that might be more important for you. Hope that will help!

[@Gimplife1971]

@@PRNTestDrive that would be great Thank You.

[@neurozero]

I went on your channel and couldn't find the minivan comparison that you had mentioned. Next time our the damn link

[@PRNTestDrive]

I do apologize for that, the Showdown between the Sedona and Pacifica came out three days after this episode, so it would have been the video right after this and the Pacifica in our 'Uploads' feed. Here's the link for it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z2rZkIdjobFmers

[@805NAVE]

This or Toyota Previa?

[@PRNTestDrive]

We did drive a 2014 Toyota Sienna a few years ago for a week, its decent but wasn't fully loaded. The one huge advantage Toyota has in the minivan segment is AWD though.

[@Gimplife1971]

I would appreciate any information anyone can help Me with. Thanks.

[@PRNTestDrive]

With what exactly?

[@apr859]

Just needs AWD but good review

[@PRNTestDrive]

We agree, as far as we can tell Toyota is the only consumer minivan sold in North America to offer AWD.

[@ChanNel-ms9pc]

Omg i likes Kia I’m from Laos

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you like it, thanks!

[@ابومحمدالكربلائي-ق7ي]

ابو محمد الله يسعدك يارب العالمين وياك يارب العالمين وياك يارب العالمين

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thank you!

[@Tonyx.yt.]

5:07 when laziness is over 9000 :D

[@PRNTestDrive]

Or that #VIPlife. Either way it's a unique feature. Not sure how often it would really be used unless you actually drove adults around more than children.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

i think at the same, the car seems enought wide for 3 seats. minivans in europe have the 2nd row with 3 seats. but vip prefer black minivans or black full size sedan :D

[@PRNTestDrive]

I believe this one comes with the 3 person centre row too on the lower trims.

[@sharvankumar-zh7pe]

Attention Plz. Kia motors कृपा ध्यान दे.. सभी कारो मे एक ही Stepney की जगह होती है. परंतु आप अपनी cars मे double Stepney की जगह बनाइए.. आप boot space मे एक Stepney की जगह सेंटर मे बनाते हो. V उसे centre से हटा कर. Double Stepney की जगह बनाइए.. ये शुरुआत आप अपने SP concept 2i से शुरुआत कीजिए.. पूरे विश्व में आपकी ही पहली कार होगी जिसमे double Stepney की जगह होगी.. और भारत मे तो इसकी बिक्री काफी ज्यादा बढ़ जाएगी.. Kia motors plz. Attention.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm sorry, we're not sure what a stepney is. Google Translate didn't quite get the gist of what you're trying to say.

[@sharvankumar-zh7pe]

@@PRNTestDrive Sir.. A space in the car where we put fifth tyre of the car.. That is extra tyre or fifth tyre of the car. If any Tyre of car puncture we replace the fifth tyre and continue our journey.. I hope you can understand now.. Emergency tyre Or fifth tyre of car we call Stepney...every car has a place where put this fifth tyre.... I want you should make A big place to put fifth and sixth tyre in the car. Your car will be first car in the world which have two tyre space. And in India it's a very good opportunity for car owners.. Best of luck

[@PRNTestDrive]

Ahh! That’s not a term I’ve heard before. Unfortunately I think a lot of manufacturers are getting rid of spare tires of any type, there are some compact vehicles that still offer a donut tire, but the trend has been to move away from it. I hope that you can find an aftermarket solution that will work well for you!

[@sharvankumar-zh7pe]

@@PRNTestDrive Thanks sir... Tyre with rim called Stepney.. 🙏🙏😊😊Every car has four wheels... Stepney means extra wheel.. Mostly car makers offer owners one extra wheel with car. And every car makers make a space in car for that.. I don't know English very much. But I love Kia cars. I am not a rich but like Kia cars. SP and grand carnival.. I hope now you can understand Stepney.. Extra wheel for cars called Stepney 🌹🌹😊😊

[@veronicabashorun5411]

Your head is almost at the roof

[@PRNTestDrive]

For the exterior shots?

[@Tonyx.yt.]

511cm = midsize lol But for exterior design and powertrain i prefer Chrysler pacifica

[@PRNTestDrive]

The Chrysler is definitely a good looking van. Something like this might not replace any fullsize crossovers necessarily, but compared with something like the Ford Explorer, this is a clear winner.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

im not sure but this kind of vehicle seems as roomy as a 30-40 cm longer crossover?

[@bekabeka71]

Kia has developed so much but if it breaks down I feel sorry for the owner lol

[@PRNTestDrive]

We certainly agree that Kia has come a long way over the past several years. We know quite a lot of Kia owners and they don't have any mechanical issues with their cars. Everything needs service at some point.

[@DescartesRenegade]

The new Oddysey and Pacifica are more unreliable than the Sedona...

[@Twolilsproutsmom]

Just bought my second Sedona our first one is 16 years old my husband drives it. Never had any issues. One of the best riding vehicles ever! I ended up buying another one ♥️