Kia’s “Great Utility Vehicle” has the kind of seats you’d expect in first class.
Kia nevertheless brought the fourth generation Sedona – known as Carnival in other markets – in full e-year preview this week. Although we’ve had a brief review of the van before, it’s a more complete view, and shows a more sumptuous and sublime technical aspect to the segment.
The external style is bolder than the existing model, drawing the influence of Kia’s more adventurous fashion SUVs.It is the clearest on the big bragging nose, with serious selt tracks.Kia massaged the proportions, shortening the front cantilever, lengthening the rear and moving the base of the A-brackets backwards.The result is a more dynamic position.A visually floating roof lasts the Sedona, as does a genuine stretch over a total duration of approximately 203 inches.The C-mounted framed steel effect breaks all horizontal lines.Meanwhile, the full-width rear light design has a technical and angular design for its interior elements. Wheels length from 17 to 19 inches.
In short, it is a successful look, managing to stand out in a segment that will be almost completely remodeled in the coming months.
Of course, the ability to swallow other people and their belongings is more vital than the appearance of a minivan.Kia promises 102.5 cubic feet of garage area behind the front row and 22.1 cubic feet with a full three-row configuration.more than an inch from the height of lifting the trunk, dropping it to a hair of more than 25 inches. Some markets will even get an additional line, which raises other people’s imaginable number to 11.
That’s great, however, we’re more interested in the “premium rest seat” moment row.At the push of a button, this tears down the seats and lifts a leg rest, offering the kind of reclining seat you’d expect from an elegant business flight over the Atlantic.Yes, please.
With Kia’s modern style, the new Sedona will offer a multitude of protection and comfort technologies.Two 12.3-inch screens are at the front: one for the board and one in the middle of the board.Single glass piece. Haptic controls dot the center console for redundant air conditioning. Depending on the market, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can be connected wirelessly and two mobile devices can be connected simultaneously. The Kia Live formula can provide live traffic and weather conditions, as well as data on nearby parking.It also allows owners to send their next navigation address to the car before they start.
Like others in its class, the Sedona offers an optional intercom and rear camera system, both combined in the rear passenger view and voice exchange function, bringing live feed to the central infotainment screen and broadcasting voices from the first row to the rear speakers. If drivers are feeling brave, they can also authorize second row voice commands for infotainment.
A multitude of safety-related acronyms are available, depending on the location and finish of the market.Automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, blind spot collision prevention, driving force warning, automatic traffic lighting devices and smart cruising are very popular on the market.In addition, Kia relies on Intelligent Speed Limiting (ISLA) assistance, Intelligent Navigation Based Cruise Control (NSCC), Tracking Tracking Assist (LFA), Panoramic View Monitor (SVM), and Secure Output Assist (SEA).prevents electric sliding doors from opening if the car detects a car approaching from the rear. Driving Assistance (HDA) is also available, a level 2 semi-automatic driving assistance that has given the impression on other new Hyundai/Kia/Genesis.Products.
The Sedona is supplied with 3 engines: a 2.2-litre diesel and two V6 3.5-litre petrol.We do not expect Kia to be offering diesel in North America, leaving multipoint injection and direct injection V6s as possible motivations.the engine produces 268 hp and 245 lb-ft; GDI, 290 hp and 262 lb-ft.Both are connected to an eight-speed car, sending force exclusively to the front wheels.No, it may not adhere to the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna with 4-corner traction.
Kia also promises an improvement in NVH in all Sedona spaces, thanks to higher soundproofing materials, a new independent rear suspension and even liquid-filled rubber rings.
The style presented here is the world’s first Carnival; it is now for sale in your home market. Kia will soon show other specs, adding North American flair.
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