Kia has been providing its customers with great looking cars for a long time now. Amongst several categories launched by them, vans have been amongst the popular ones. Their vans have all the features and are also quite cheaply priced. With such features, 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB, a resent launch from them, is set to earn Kia a great deal of reputation in the international market.
Mechanical features
The powerful 3.8 liter engine in 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB provides the car with a power of 250 hp. Its transmission system is an automatic one. The 5-speed transmission is manually interactive and is controlled electronically. The transmission system in the car has been manufactured by Sportmatic.
Suspension system in 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB is also quite good. The front suspension is a strut one with gas-charged shock absorbers and coil springs coming with them. Similar is the case with the strut suspension at the rear. The front suspension and rear suspension are independent and have been manufactured by MacPherson. They have multi-link suspensions too.
Exterior & Lighting features
A great looking car is always the first choice for any car buyer. With this in mind, the car designers at Kia have given the 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB a contemporary stylish look. This van can be given a metallic paint of the buyer’s choice for adding beauty. The grille and step-up bumper at the rear of the van are body-colored. Its grille is provided with chrome inserts.
2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB has halogen headlights of the projector beam variety. There is also fog lights provided at the front of the car. The headlights are automatic ones and become on whenever required. Reading lights have been provided at all the rows in the van. The van is also equipped with lights for the load area.
Seating features
The seats of the 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB are all moquette-cloth seats. The seats at the front and those at the second row of the car are reclining bucket seats. The third row seat is a hideaway-bench seat. It can also be split folded into a 60/40 partition. All the seats in the car are provided with adjustable headrests. The driver has options for adjusting the seat height and also to adjust their seat in 8 ways, if desired.
Braking & Instrumentation features
The braking system in 2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB is quite good. The car is equipped with an electronic brake-assistance. Anti-lock brakes have been provided for each of the four wheels. Both, the front and rear brakes are power disc brakes. The brake at the front is a vented disc brake, while the one at the rear is a solid one. However, the instrumentation is quite ordinary except for the warning lights in the car.
Safety features
2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB has been adequately provided with airbags to minimize injuries in case of accidents. The airbags at the front and the middle row are deployed in dual stages. The car is also armed with automatic-locking retractors. The sliding doors in the van have been provided with door locks for the safety of children.
2008 Kia Sedona EX LWB is all set to become another feather in the cap of this reputed manufacturer.
Tech Specs
Body: 4-door passenger van
Engine: 3.8 liter V6 250 hp
Transmission: 5-speed automatic
Torque: 253 units
Power: 250 hp
Tires: SBRP235/60R17
Verdict:
For: Great performance and good fuel economy
Against: Car can be further modernized to giver stiffer competition to others