Overview & Reviews
Kia joins the minivan rumble with the introduction of the Sedona, the lowest-priced minivan in America. Standard on the Sedona are such niceties as air conditioning, power windows, cruise control and auto on/off headlights. Upscale EX models get a CD player, interior wood trim and power front seats. All Sedonas benefit from Kia's impressive Long Haul Warranty with drivetrain protection for 10 years or 100,000 miles.
- Unbeatable price, attractive array of standard goodies, great warranty package.
- Missing some key minivan features, engine could use more power.
User Reviews:
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expensive repairs - 2002 Kia Sedona
By resimc2 - August 24 - 5:16 pmI made a major trip ( 6000 miles back & forth & the van was wonderful).Very comfortable driving & interior. Once it crossed the 60,000 miles bumper to bumper warranty it started to have every major problem. # 1 some kind of pulley broke inside ( total cost $ 1300), then alternator ( cost $ 600), then seat belt ($ 125), then steering shaft ($ 200), then engine light ( minor issue but I didnt fix it).The plastic on the sides of the doors is kind of weak), bumpers are thin & fragile( I didnt fix it) finally a trauma to the backlight will cost $ 250 to replace. This vehicle is expensive to repair. Gas mileage is not great but not that terrible anyway.
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Great for a minivan - 2002 Kia Sedona
By acs938 - July 21 - 10:00 amI bought the Sedona because we needed the practical family vehicle. It came fully loaded with leather seats for under $23,000. It fits the five us nicely, but is lacking in the trunk space dept. like all other minivans. It has a very smooth ride and I like the pickup and handling. Sleek style too! Used it to go on a road trip, and logged in 1200 miles within the first week, nice and comfortable.
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Kia Sedona - 2002 Kia Sedona
By Keith Philipps - July 21 - 10:00 amAfter visiting all the other Minivan dealers and looking at what they were offering compared to the Kia Sedona, their was no doubt in mine and my wifes mind that the Sedona was our first choice.
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satisfied customer - 2002 Kia Sedona
By bree77 - July 17 - 10:00 amI will definitly consider buying another Kia.
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WHATS NOT TO LIKE - 2002 Kia Sedona
By SNOWBOUND - June 2 - 2:00 amFOR $4000 MORE THAN A USED HONDA ODDESSY WITH 80,000 MILES, I GOT A LOADED EX, THAT RIDES GOOD, HANDLES GREAT, SMOOTH ENGINE, V GOOD CD/CASSETTE PLAYER, LEATHER SEATS-WHATS NOT TO LIKE. I GET 16 CITY 22 HWY, NOT BAD AND ABOUT THE SAME AS MY OLD MAZDA MPV, BUT MUCH ROOMIER, AND SMOOTHER ENGINE-NICE TRANNNY ALSO
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SMART MONEY - 2002 Kia Sedona
By MOOCH - May 21 - 10:00 amI had no intention of purchasing a Kia Sedona, when visited my local dealership to trade in my 93 Villager. I had test drove many minivans and was not impressed with them including the much acclaimed Chrysler mini-vans. My Kia dealership is also a Honda dealership. They always have a good selection low mileage used vehicles. I tested a 2000 Dodge Caravan for 24 hours, I was not in the least bit impressed. The vehicle was cheap and bland. The dealership offered me a 2000 Kia Sedona demo, my wife and I were impressed with the vehicle. I could not believe that a vehicle could cost thousands of dollars less than its competitors and be superior in many ways.
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I love my van - 2002 Kia Sedona
By Stacey W - March 21 - 10:00 amI am a 31 yr old guy with no kids. I just wanted a vehicle to carry loads of people if I wanted or if I wanted to be able to carry something big. I was choosing between the van and an SUV. I am happy with my choice, I only wish that it had the leather seats. My mom and stepdad have a chrysler town & country and I like the way this drives and rides better, they were even impressed about how well it rode, even in the 3rd row seats. I am impressed how quiet the engine is, even when cruising along at 75mph.
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You get what you pay for... - 2002 Kia Sedona
By Michelle - February 23 - 3:40 amI mainly purchased the Kia Sedona because of price -- it had the most features in its price range. But 3 years later, I am so unhappy with it that I am rolling over the balance due on it in order to buy another van. There are a few things I REALLY dont like about the van, but it boils down to this; its cheap. Cheaply made and cheaply designed. The visibility out the rear and sides of the van is SO bad. Its a miracle I havent run over a child. The CD player broke after the first year. The seats are heavy and hard to remove. The belts wore out quickly, the alternator is going out at only 80k miles. The exterior is poor -- it dents if you look at it funny. Spend a little more and get a REAL van.
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Do NOT buy a KIA ! - 2002 Kia Sedona
By williamsabode - January 11 - 2:27 pmI would like to know who writes these reviews. As I said, Do Not buy a Kia. You will probably need every little bit of the so called associated warranty as there is not much on these sedonas that you wont have problems with. Hey Im not banging on the Sedona just to be contrary but you will have nothing but problems with these things. There is not enough space here to list them all but just so you know what we dealt with from the get go has been; rotors, doors (Front, Back & sliding), engine, alternator, heater control, brakes, electrical, etc, etc, etc, etc, etc....... you name it. Please talk to someone who has owned one (at least a yr) long enough to know something. Wish I had !
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Bought new in 02 and now have 96k miles - 2002 Kia Sedona
By tomerikac - December 26 - 10:14 pmNeeded a mini-van with 2nd baby on the way so traded in my old "00 Sportage, found a great deal, and after 8 years only problems were the alternator (replaced under warranty) and air conditioner, repaired for about $400. Unfortunately, we have continually had problems with the air bag light. One Kia mechanic even told me "Dont worry about the light, it works fine!" Overall theough, we are pleased. Average about 20mpg highway/city driving. Lately Ive noticed a "rough" shift between 3 and 4 gear and am thinking Id better get it in before the warranty expires.
