2015 Kia Sedona wins ‘Ultimate Minivan Challenge’

The all-new 2015 Kia Sedona has been named the winner in Cars.com’s “Ultimate Minivan Challenge”, a multi-day comparison test that brought together experts from Cars.com and PBS' MotorWeek to conduct a detailed analysis on a competitive set of fully-loaded minivans. The results combined professional assessments with real-world opinions from car shoppers currently in the market for a new vehicle in the minivan segment.

The "Ultimate Minivan Challenge" win comes on the heels of other recent accolades for the multi-purpose 2015 Sedona, such as receiving the J.D. Power Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Award in the minivan segment and being named to Ward's 10 Best Interiors list.

"The all-new Kia Sedona is a champion of quality and refinement," said Patrick Olsen, Cars.com editor-in-chief. "A great ride combined with a quiet cabin and numerous innovative features made the Sedona an obvious selection as the ultimate minivan."

With its SUV-like styling and decidedly premium interior, the Kia Sedona topped a segment full of long-standing stalwarts. The Ultimate Minivan Challenge evaluated competitors based on criteria such as technology, features and drivetrains. Testing included a 135-mile course on varying road types to determine real-world fuel economy as well as back-to-back comparisons of ride, handling, comfort and acceleration.

"The fully re-imagined Sedona has been a tremendous success for the Kia brand, connecting on multiple levels with families and active lifestyle consumers alike," said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America (KMA). "Its combination of bold design, advanced safety features and upscale cabin have resulted in a high level of appeal and desirability. Sedona is clearly redefining and revolutionizing the minivan category as a whole.”

Right now at Barnett, you can drive an award-winning Sedona at an award-winning payment! Lease a new 2015 Sedona for $259 per month.*

And, of course, every new vehicle comes with Barnett’s exclusive—and FREE—MILLION MILE Warranty. Ask your sales associate for all the details on that, too. Come see us soon at Barnett Kia on Highway 61 in White Bear Lake!

*For qualified leases. Lease from Kia Motors Finance on approved credit. Must qualify for military bonus and college grad bonus. *36-month lease, 36,000 miles per year. $2,599 down plus first payment, tax, title, license and dealer fees. Actual prices may vary. Must take delivery from retail stock by 9/30/15.
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