5 Safety Stars & '10 Best' Interior for 2015 Sedona
The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona has earned the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) 5-star overall safety rating. Owing to its long list of standard safety features and robust body structure, the Sedona received a 5-star rating on the NHTSA's front-impact, side-impact and pole tests.
The 2015 Sedona also earned a spot on the Wards Auto World Magazine's 10 Best Interiors list. The Sedona was recognized by the editors for its impressive interior style, comfort and overall execution, including the available second-row "First-Class" lounge seating.
"NHTSA's 5-star rating of the 2015 Sedona is a testament to Kia's commitment to safety," said Orth Hedrick, Kia's vice president of product planning. "The Sedona is all-new for 2015 and combines CUV-like styling, inside and out, with exceptional quality and the tremendous value our brand is known for. As families begin planning summer vacations in their Sedonas, they can feel confident in the engineering that went into their vehicle and that NHTSA has validated the product with its highest safety rating."
The 2015 Sedona is built on an all-new chassis with static torsional stiffness that is 36-percent greater than its closest segment competitor. Furthermore, 76 percent of the body is composed of Advanced High Strength Steel (AHSS), which provides exceptional rigidity, durability and crash protection for all occupants. Adding to its stout structure, the Sedona has been engineered to distribute impact loads evenly through the body with ultra-high-strength steel tubes installed in the A pillars.
Regarding the "10 Best" designation for the interior, Hedrick added, "The all-new Sedona completes Kia's design-led transformation under the direction of chief design officer Peter Schreyer. It combines CUV styling, inside and out, with exceptional quality and offers unique interior features.
"This is the second-consecutive year that Kia has earned a spot on the Ward's 10 Best Interiors list, following last year's inclusion of the ultra-popular Soul. This award is a testament to Kia's continued commitment to world-class quality and top-notch design that is as beautiful as it is functional."
The completely transformed Sedona comes in seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations and offers available Nappa leather trimmed seating surfaces. Exclusive Slide-N-Stow second-row seats slide and fold upright for enhanced cargo hauling without the hassle of removing heavy seats. Sedona's front center console is unique to the segment and allows for generous storage space between the front seats, while the large dual glove box offers a cooled lower storage area for convenience.
"Minivans may not be as popular as they used to be, but the all-new Kia Sedona gives us reason to think this segment is in store for a resurgence," said Tom Murphy, executive editor, Wards Auto World magazine. "Kia takes stylistic chances with the Sedona interior. Sedona is unique in its interior design with two-tone leather set off with white piping and orange contrast stitching. The van's comfortable and spacious, with way-cool second-row lounge seats with footrests. It's also flexible, with third-row seats that fold into the floor. Finally, a minivan that is truly cool!"
About the 2015 Sedona
Available in L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited (SXL) trims and a choice of seven-passenger or eight-passenger seating configurations, the 2015 Sedona has something for everyone. The Sedona comes standard with Kia's proven 3.3-liter V6 engine, which puts out 276 horsepower and is mated to a six-speed automatic transmission routed to the front wheels. The Sedona sets itself apart in the segment as its wide stance exudes a modern, CUV-like appearance and cab-forward design. Sedona offers a wide array of available driver-aid technology including Surround View Monitor, Smart Cruise Control, Blind Spot Detection and Lane Departure Warning. Inside the spacious cabin, Sedona combines generous use of soft-touch materials, premium amenities such as "First Class" lounge seating, and Kia's latest UVO infotainment and telematics system.
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