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2016 Kia Sedona
Minivan · 2015–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2016
- Starting prices: +$100 to +$400 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Seats: 7 → 8 (LX)
- Second row: Captain's Chairs → Bench Seat (LX)
2016 Sedona trims
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $32,700 | $26,400 | $28,500 | $36,400 | $39,900 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 | 3.3L Gasoline Direct Injection V6 |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Transmission | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 20 mpg | 21 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||||
| Seats | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 + option | 7 |
| Max towing | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb | 3,500 lb |
| Cargo behind last row | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft | 33.9 cu ft |
| Max cargo | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.7 in | 6.7 in | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 201.4 in | 201.4 in | 201.4 in | 201.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Tech | |||||
| Touchscreen | — | — | — | 8 in | 8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | Optional | — | — | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | Infinity | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Lane keeping | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | — | — | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Rear cross-traffic | Optional | — | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Parking sensors | Rear | — | Optional | Optional | Front, Rear + option |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Cloth | Cloth | Leather | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front + option | — | Optional | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs + option | Captain's Chairs |
| Exterior | |||||
| Power liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | — | — | Hands-Free Power Liftgate | Hands-Free Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | Optional | Optional |
Packages and options (32)
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Premium Package $1,900 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| LX Convenience Package $1,900 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Essentials Premium Package $2,400 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| SX 8-Passenger Technology Package $3,700 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| SX Limited 8-Passenger Technology Package $1,800 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| SX Limited Technology Package $2,800 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Cross Bars $285 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hood Film $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $95 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Tow Hitch $400 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $55 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $195 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $425 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $425 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment System $1,095 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Beechwood | Optional | — | Optional | — | — |
| Bright Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Midnight Sapphire | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Platinum Graphite | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Bronze | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Camel Beige Cloth | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| Camel Beige Leather | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
| Camel Beige Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Dark Burgundy Nappa Leather | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Dark Graphite Cloth | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Dark Graphite Leather | Optional | — | — | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, Oem order guide, Other, Oem order guide, Nhtsa vin decode. Still partial for this year: model, trims, powertrain, fuel economy, chassis, dimensions, exterior, interior, infotainment, safety, warranty, options, option rules, vin decode. "Optional" means a package or option adds it; hover for which.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Collision warning | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 0 | 9 | Optional | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 1 | 20 | Optional | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 2 | 38 | Optional | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 48 | Optional | Yes |
| 2017 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 134 | Optional | Yes |
| 2016 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 4 | 296 | Optional | Yes |
| 2015 | 3.3L 6-cyl | FWD | 19–21 mpg | 5 of 5 | 3 | 139 | Optional | Yes |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA and aren't adjusted for how many were sold, so compare years of the same model: a tall bar marks a year owners had more trouble with. Collision warning: forward collision warning as NHTSA lists it ("Some versions": standard on some). Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sedona 2015–2021 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Kia Sedona MV FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 0 | 9 |
| 2020 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 2 | 38 |
| 2018 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 3 | 48 |
| 2017 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 134 |
| 2016 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | Optional | 4 | 296 |
| 2015 | Kia Sedona VAN FWD | 5 | Optional | No | 3 | 139 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Sedona | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2020 | Sedona | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2019 | Sedona | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Sedona | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 20 |
| 2018 | Sedona SX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2018 | Sedona SXL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 19 |
| 2017 | Sedona | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 20 |
| 2017 | Sedona SX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2017 | Sedona SXL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 19 |
| 2016 | Sedona | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 20 |
| 2016 | Sedona SX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2016 | Sedona SXL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 19 |
| 2015 | Sedona | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 20 |
| 2015 | Sedona SX | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 21 |
| 2015 | Sedona SXL | Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.3 L | 19 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.