2015 Kia Sedona receives J.D. Power APEAL Award

2015 Kia Sedona receives J.D. Power APEAL Award

The 2015 Sedona arrived with a design intended to shake up the minivan segment, and now the stylish, multipurpose Kia has received the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) Award in the minivan segment.

This individual model accolade follows on the heels of Kia's ascension in the 2015 J.D. Power Initial Quality Study (IQS), in which the brand placed second among all nameplates (or "brands") and received the highest score among non-luxury nameplates. All new for the 2015 model year, the Sedona is setting a blistering sales pace with a 476 percent increase from mid-year reporting in 2014. 

"The redesign of Sedona, which completes Kia's design-led transformation under the direction of chief design officer Peter Schreyer, is an extraordinary success story for the Kia brand," said Orth Hedrick, Kia Motors America vice president of product planning. "Customers want vehicles they're proud to drive, and Sedona's superior combination of a strong, confident design, advanced safety features, and premium amenities, is revolutionizing the minivan segment. Earning top honors in the J.D. Power APEAL study is affirmation from our customers of the new Sedona's appeal and desirability."

The J.D. Power APEAL study measures new-vehicle owners' overall satisfaction with their vehicles in thefirst 90 days of ownership. The results are divided into 10 categories and weighted accordingly: exterior, interior, storage, audio, seats, heating and ventilation, driving dynamics, powertrain, visibility, and fuel economy.

About the 2015 Sedona

Available in L, LX, EX, SX and SX Limited (SXL) trims and a choice of seven-passenger or eightpassenger 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 UVO2 infotainment and telematics system.

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