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2006 Kia Sedona Review
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TO THE POINT
What’s New? The 2006 Kia Sedona adds power, size, safety features, efficiency, and a number of standard items.
Selling Points: Safety ratings, fold-away third-row seat, comfort, price, warranty
Deal Breakers: Bland styling, heavy second-row buckets, navigation system not available
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Test Vehicle: 2006 Kia Sedona LX
Price of Test Vehicle: $24,865 (including a $670 destination charge)
Engine Size and Type: 3.8-liter V6
Engine Horsepower: 244 at 6,000 rpm
Engine Torque: 253 lb.-ft. at 3,500 rpm
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Curb weight, lbs.: 4,387
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway): 17/25 mpg
Observed Fuel Economy: 20.2 mpg
Length: 202 inches
Width: 78.1 inches
Wheelbase: 118.9 inches
Height: 69.3 inches
Leg room (first/second/third): 41.7/40.9/34 inches
Head room (first/second/third): 40.9/39.8/38.3 inches
Max. Seating Capacity: Seven
Max. Cargo Volume: 141.5 cubic feet
Competitors: Buick Terraza, Chevrolet Uplander, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Ford Freestar, Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Entourage, Mazda MPV, Mercury Monterey, Nissan Quest, Pontiac Montana SV6, Saturn Relay, Toyota Sienna
Photos by Ron Perry
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About Thom Blackett
Thom Blackett joined Autobytel in 2000 as a Research Analyst with the company's data division, Automotive Information Center (AIC). After four years of pouring through press kits searching for minute details, Thom jumped to Autobytel's editorial team. Born and raised in the state of Maine (no, it's not part of Canada and yes, the proper pronunciation of lobster is "lobstah"), Thom has always been a car nut, using his grandmother's potholders as steering wheels to "drive" around the house as a youngster. His biggest sorrow is never getting to know his grandfather's 1959 Caddy, or the '62 Impala Convertible and '69 Chevy Malibu that his parents once owned. As Autobytel's Road Test Editor, Thom strives to write articles that serve to inform as well as entertain. A proud member of the Motor Press Guild, Thom holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Maine. Comments may be emailed to thomb@autobytel.com.
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