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2018 Kia Sedona
Minivan · 2015–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2018
- Starting prices: +$100 (5 trims; hover for each)
- Engine: 3.3L Lambda II Gasoline Direct Injection V6 → LAMDA - II (all trims)
- Automatic emergency braking: Automatic Emergency Braking → AEB with Pedestrian Detection (SX Limited)
2018 Sedona trims
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||||
| Starting MSRP | $33,700 | $27,000 | $29,000 | $37,000 | $42,000 |
| Powertrain | |||||
| Engine | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II |
| 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 | 8 + option |
| 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 |
| 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 | 7 in | 5 in | 5 in + option | 8 in | 8 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wired | — | Optional | Wired | Wired |
| Android Auto | Wired | — | Optional | Wired | Wired |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | — | Optional | 3.5 in | 3.5 in |
| Audio | — | — | — | Infinity | Infinity |
| Speakers | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Driver assistance | |||||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane keeping | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Optional | — | Optional | Blind Spot Alert | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Optional | — | Optional | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | — | Optional | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | — | Optional | Front, Rear | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||||
| Seats | Leather | Cloth | Cloth + option | Leather | Leather + option |
| Heated seats | Front + option | — | Optional | Front, Second Row Outboard | Front, Second Row Outboard |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | — | Front | Front |
| Driver seat memory | — | — | — | Driver Seat | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 |
| Second row | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat | Captain's Chairs | Bench Seat + option |
| Exterior | |||||
| Power liftgate | Power Liftgate | — | — | Power Liftgate | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 17 in | 18 in | 19 in |
| Headlights | — | — | — | Optional | HID Projector |
Packages and options (27)
| EX | L | LX | SX | SX Limited | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX Advanced Premium Technology Package $2,800 | Optional | — | — | — | — |
| LX Advanced Technology Package $1,900 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| LX Essentials Premium Package $2,400 | — | — | Optional | — | — |
| SX Advanced Touring 8-Passenger Package $3,900 | — | — | — | Optional | — |
| SX Limited Prestige Package $1,000 | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Cross Bars $285 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Hood Film $100 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Mud Guards $95 | 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 $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $425 | — | Optional | Optional | — | — |
| Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $425 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment $1,095 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Aurora Black $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Celestial Blue | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Clear White | — | Optional | — | — | — |
| Platinum Graphite | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Silky Silver | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | — | — | Optional | Optional |
| Titanium Bronze | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Venetian Red $295 | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Camel Beige | Optional | — | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Dark Burgundy | — | — | — | — | Optional |
| Dark Graphite | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | — |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Oem brochure, 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.
Apple lists CarPlay for: Sedona 2015–2021 (Apple).
NHTSA crash ratings, recalls and 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.
EPA fuel economy (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.