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2021 Kia Sedona
Minivan · 2015–2021
Trims and features
What changed for 2021
- Trim dropped: L
- Engine: 3.3L Lambda II Gasoline Direct Injection V6 → LAMDA - II (all trims)
- Second row: Split Bench → Bench Seat (all trims)
- Power liftgate: Hands-Free Power Liftgate → Power Liftgate (SX)
- Apple CarPlay: Wired → Not listed (all trims)
- Android Auto: Wired → Not listed (all trims)
2021 Sedona trims
| EX | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Starting MSRP | $33,700 | $30,400 | $41,500 |
| Powertrain | |||
| Engine | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II | LAMDA - II |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp |
| Gears | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Fwd | Fwd | Fwd |
| Fuel economy (combined) | 21 mpg | 21 mpg | 21 mpg |
| Size and capability | |||
| Seats | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Max towing | 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 |
| Max cargo | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft | 142 cu ft |
| Third-row legroom | 34.8 in | 34.8 in | 34.8 in |
| Ground clearance | 6.7 in | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Length | 201.4 in | 201.4 in | 201.4 in |
| Tech | |||
| Touchscreen | 7 in | 7 in | 8 in |
| Digital gauge cluster | 3.5 in | 3.5 in | — |
| Audio | — | — | Harman Kardon |
| Speakers | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | — | Adaptive Cruise with Stop & Go |
| Lane keeping | Optional | — | Lane Departure Warning |
| Blind-spot monitoring | Blind Spot Alert | — | Blind Spot Alert |
| Automatic emergency braking | Optional | — | AEB with Pedestrian Detection |
| Rear cross-traffic | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | — | Rear Cross-Traffic Alert |
| 360-degree camera | — | — | Surround View Camera |
| Parking sensors | Front, Rear | — | Front, Rear |
| Comfort | |||
| Seats | Leather | Cloth | Leather |
| Heated seats | Front | — | Front |
| Ventilated seats | — | — | Front |
| Driver seat memory | Optional | — | Driver Seat |
| Climate zones | 2 + option | 2 | 3 |
| Second row | Bench Seat | Bench Seat | Bench Seat |
| Exterior | |||
| Power liftgate | Manual + option | Manual | Power Liftgate |
| Wheels | 18 in | 17 in | 18 in |
Packages and options (17)
| EX | LX | SX | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EX Premium Package $4,800 | Optional | — | — |
| Cross Bars (Panoramic Roof) $300 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Cross Bars - Standard Roof $300 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Mud Guards $115 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Paint Protection Package $135 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Trailer Hitch | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Wheel Locks $60 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Auto-Dimming Rear-View Mirror with Compass and HomeLink $350 | Optional | Optional | — |
| Cargo Net $50 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Carpeted Floor Mats $200 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Start (Key Start) $425 | — | Optional | — |
| Remote Start (Push-Button Start) $425 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Rear Seat Entertainment System $1,500 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Aurora Black $395 | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Snow White $395 | Optional | — | Optional |
| Camel Beige | Optional | — | Optional |
| Gray | Optional | Optional | Optional |
Trim data from OpenSpec (ODbL 1.0), built from Nhtsa vin decode, Oem brochure, Other, Other. 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.