2015 Kia Sedona: The Minivan That Isn’t

A streamlined profile makes the Kia Sedona aerodynamically efficient.

New design with a stylish, sporty front end give this family hauler a sleek silhouette.

The cockpit wraps around the driver, and the gearshift lever is on the centre console, where it belongs.

The interior is comfortable and spacious, and loaded with convenient amenities.

The top-of-the-line SXL Plus comes with automatic climate control, and multimedia interface with touchscreen and navigation.

The executive class cabin of a modern jetliner does not get more comfortable than this. These are the reclining second-row seats in the SXL Plus.

Even in the upright position, the second-row seats in the SXL Plus are accommodating and comfy.

One drawback of the aviation-style seats is that they do not fold completely out of the way, taking up some cargo space.

Nineteen-inch chrome wheels give the SXL Plus a particularly sporty profile.

Sedona pricing is very competitive, undercutting most of its competitors.

If you fold forward the second row seats you have 4,022 litres of storage capacity.

The third-row seats fold conveniently flat.

Can you tell from this picture that this is a minivan? Probably not.

Power sliding rear doors are optional, as is a power tailgate.

The Sedona's new 3.3-litre direct-injection V6 produces 276 horsepower and 248 lb.-ft. of torque, while averaging between 11.4 and 12.5L/100 km depending on the model.