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Chicago Auto Show photos and text available now at www.autoweek.com. Bigger engine, fold down 3rd row seats, roll down windows on sliding doors (available with power; also powered lift gate.) If they hold prices, they're gonna eat SOMEBODY's lunch. Robt. '04 Sedona LX
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Replying to: xvrm (Feb 10, 2005 12:53 pm) The question for me now is will I trade my '04 on the '06?? Wonder how my dealer will treat me. Craig '04 Sedona EX |
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Just reading that newswir1e.net link, and there's a lot to like about the 2006 Sedona. It sounds like Kia has pretty much caught up completely with the competition in terms of features, as of the 2006 model year. Roll-down 2nd row windows, available power liftgate, available power sliding doors, power adjustable pedals, DVD entertainment system available heated front seats, MP3 compatibility on Sedona EX, Homelink on EX, available backup warning system, etc. The interior pic shows that things are even more upscale than the 2002-05 Sedona, which is saying something. Tons of safety equipment, all of these standard: 4-channel ABS with EBD, front seat front and side airbags with head curtain airbag for all 3 rows, front seat occupant sensors for airbag deployment, active front head restraints, tire pressure monitoring system. ESP and traction control are optional. That's a pretty impressive safety feature lineup. The engine - 3.8L DOHC 24V V6 - will be the largest high-tech minivan engine out there. 240+ HP and 250 ft-lb will be very competitive with the class leaders. 4 wheel disc brakes and 16" or 17" wheels instead of the current disc/drum and 15" wheel setup are nice, and needed, improvements. Bottom line: the list of reasons why people don't choose Sedona as their minivan has shrunk considerably. |
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that newswire1 link mentions kiamedia.com. To log in there, you are supposed to be a 'journalist.' Turns out the ID is kiamedia and password is optima. There are some preliminary specifications - fairly detailed ones - there if you poke around.
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Replying to: bluedevils (Feb 10, 2005 5:25 pm)  5500 RPM and 218 lb-ft 3500 while the same size Odyssey engine has 255 HP 5750 RPM and 250 lb-ft 5000 RPM? The higher powered Odyssey also has MUCH better gas mileage than the Sedona.
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Replying to: hansienna (Feb 10, 2005 6:20 pm) I'm not sure of your point. Your comparing your Oddly to the '02-'05 Sedona. This thread is about the redesigned '06. It appears the Sedona is going to take alot of sales away from Honda and Toyota. BTW, from what I've read on the Minivan gas mileage thread, doesnt seem like the Oddlies get much better real world gas mileage than the Sedona. Craig '04 Sedona EX
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Replying to: craigmri (Feb 10, 2005 8:05 pm) BTW, the 1999 Odyssey EX delivered the BEST average MPG of the long term minivans tested by Edmunds. Hopefully, KIA will have improved the performance and fuel economy of the engines for 2006. If KIA does, they will become a more competitive product. |
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Replying to: bluedevils (Feb 10, 2005 5:34 pm) Anyway, the new Sedona looks pretty impressive. In my opinion, the exterior styling is as good as or better than the similar Sienna and Odyssey. The features list looks impressive, too. I noticed the press release says that the weight will be "less" than the current model, but it doesn't say how much less. I hope it's hundreds of pounds and not, like, three. The current one is really a van'o'steel, which is kind of cool really, but the fuel economy is abysmal. -Andrew L
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Replying to: a_l_hubcaps (Feb 10, 2005 10:18 pm) I typically get 18 city and as high as 23 in all highway driving(with no A/C). Compared to most other minivans its fairly typical. Most Sienna and Oddly owners report similar number. Craig '04 Sedona EX |
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Bottom line: the list of reasons why people don't choose Sedona as their minivan has shrunk considerably. << I does look impressive. However I think they are making a mistake in a brand new model w/ no available navigation (Unless I am missing something on their press release). Especially when it seems like they have added just about everything else. It seems like NAV is becoming more and more popular with Minivan buyers, many of whom are doing road trips frequently. Hyundai (sister company) is offering it in the new Sonata, so they can do it. It's still a big leap over the current offering, and will sell a lot more, but no NAV will be one reason for some to cross it off the shopping list |
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