At the 2014 New York Motor Show, Kia took the wraps off the all-new 2015 Sedona midsize multi-purpose vehicle.
This midsize MPV was designed under the supervision of Peter Schreyer, the man who has overseen the brand’s reinvention from a styling point of view.
According to the automaker, the all-new Sedona’s CUV-like styling and proportions offer all of the functional convenience of the segment while defying its design limitations. In addition to innovative European-inspired design, the 2015 Sedona also delivers the exceptional interior volume buyers expect in the segment with ample passenger and cargo room and a quiet and comfortable cabin.
The front fascia and the cab-forward design are sleek, with the Sedona’s muscular face and smooth look being highlighted by the brand’s signature grille and headlamps. The Sedona’s wheelbase is now 1.6-inch longer and this affects the side profile in a good way, making it look more fluid. At the rear, the LED taillights, integrated bumper guard and standard roof spoiler give the MPV a sporty look.
Despite its overall width and height remaining virtually unchanged, the all-new Sedona provides more front shoulder room, greater leg room in the front, second and third rows, as well as a slightly higher hip-point, improving outward visibility for the driver.
The all-new Sedona also offers the choice of second row “First Class” lounge seating that can be positioned rearward for extra legroom and provides retractable lower leg rests. Apart from that, it also offer a third-row that provides the convenience of a split folding 60/40 in-floor retractable design.
Under the hood, a new Lambda Petrol Direct Injection (GDI) 3.3-litre V6 engine replaces the 3.5-litre V6 found in the previous generation model. Mated to a six-speed automatic transmission, the 3.3-litre engine delivers more power than its predecessor, boasting 276hp and 336Nm or torque.
All Sedona models come standard with active safety features such as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), Traction Control System (TCS), Brake Assist System (BAS), Hill-start Assist Control (HAC), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) and Antilock Braking System (ABS)8. Additional technologies such as Roll Over Mitigation (ROM) and Cornering Brake Control (CBC) also were added as standard equipment for improved dynamic control and safety. New optional driver technology, including Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS), Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Blind Spot Detection (BSD) and Rear Cross Traffic Alert, help provide Sedona drivers with a more convenient and secure daily driving experience.
The new Sedona will be the first Kia vehicle to offer four new eServices features (Geo-fencing, Speed Alert, Curfew Alert and Driving Score) via its next-generation UVO Infotainment & Telematics system. UVO also features the Kia App store, which allows select apps to be downloaded for free from iTunes2 or Google Play3.
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