Official: 2015 Kia Sedona
#33
Lead Lap
Yeah, it's nothing ground breaking. I just like how the front cockpit doesn't have that huge waterfall look that is common in minivans- although I'm sure this is to the detriment of practicality.
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
Nice update...hopefully this does well for Kia.
#35
what is the MSRP ? for thousands less thanthe sienna it can be appealing.
the minivan market is very stale in the US. There is no GOT TO HAVE IT mini van except for the EL GRANDE in Asia.
the minivan market is very stale in the US. There is no GOT TO HAVE IT mini van except for the EL GRANDE in Asia.
#36
Lexus Fanatic
the minivan market is very stale in the US.
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#39
Lexus Fanatic
Well, first, I myself didn't call that shot. I only quoted what others in the press are saying (though I basically agree with them). Second, Kia marketers know that the Sedona has competed for years with the Dodge Grand Caravan, though not matching Caravan sales numbers. If the base Sedona is substantially higher than the Caravan, of course, it could drive potential customers down the street into Dodge showrooms instead. And, of course, no matter what the price, Chrysler products can't match the long Kia/Hyundai warranty...that also is a selling point.
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That's because of what I stated in my last post. In the U.S., some morons in the auto press have been successful with stigmatizing minivans, making many people who actually need one (or what would be best for their families) simply too afraid that their friends and neighbors will laugh at them. It's sad, IMO.
Anyways the new Sedona definitely looks nice.
#41
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SteVtec brings a good point, here in the New York a lot of friends, have gone the SUV route to Toyota Highlander and Honda Pilot, rather than the Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey simply because AWD is not offered. I'm sure if they offered AWD and more space than your average SUV why not. It's pretty much the same reason why I chose the CR-V over let's say an Accord, it has AWD and here in New York it's necessary when you drive everyday in those harsh winters especially like the last one. Anyway I think this minivan looks good but typical minivan looks and the interior puts the Sienna to shame, Toyota really needs to step up in their interiors, with the exception of the new Highlander. Hope they won't price too high that it flops like the Nissan Quest.
#45
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Although the new Nissan Quest (Made in Japan) is 99% Nissan Elgrand.
Only 1% minor/major difference (the front end and rear end).
Everything else is the same (i.e. side panel design, interior, steering wheel design, start stop button placement, instrument panel design, etc.)
And both this new Quest and Elgrand come from the same factory (NISSAN SHATAI FACTORY IN KYUSHU, JAPAN)