The 2007 Kia Sedona minivan, introduced by Kia Motors America (KMA) in 2006, quickly garnered attention in the industry as a leader in safety, proven by its five star crash safety rating from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and "Top Safety Pick" honor by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).
New to the Sedona line-up is the Short Wheelbase (SWB) Sedona, which joins its Long Wheelbase (LWB) predecessor. Utilizing a new platform, the LWB Sedona's longer wheelbase and increased length and width contribute to the minivan's nearly 15-percent improvement in passenger room over the previous-generation Sedona. Fresh styling cues and additional standard and available equipment were designed to bolster Sedona's established position as a safety and value leader in the highly competitive minivan market.
The new SWB Sedona has a wheelbase length of 113.8 inches, with a length of 189.4 inches and width of 78.1 inches While it is shorter in length, it shares the same styling as the previous long wheelbase model.
The original Sedona went on-sale in summer 2001 and soon gained recognition for its tremendous value and generous list of standard comfort, convenience and safety features. This new generation Sedona is already receiving accolades from such highly-regarded organizations as IIHS and the Federal government, earning top honors including: