Congrats on your purchase. I'm traditionally a Toyota and Honda person but I recognize the great progress Hyundai and KIA are making and I wouldn't hesitate to buy any of their products. The 2021 Sedona looks great and practical. You could tell the designers really put some sensible thought into the designs while keeping the accountants 100 ft away at all times.
I watched your review oncer earlier and then watching it again today I picked up a bunch of additional valuable nuggets. One, in particular, was your comparison of the trunk space between your Kia and the Honda minivan you tested. As you said, though the Sedona has less trunk space than the Honda this leads to overall better legroom, and space in the front cabin areas of the Sedona. Really good to know. Thank you.
We *just* purchased this Kia Sedona 2020 and love it!! After being in a dodge caravan where the transmission went on it after only 3 years, we are SOOO happy with the Sedona!! It’s exactly what we needed for our family of 6. Thank you for this review as it helped us make our decision....God bless you and your precious family!
@@ItsLuwee we purchased the LX+ which has the automatic sliding doors/trunk, push button ignition, fog lights, seats 8 people, heated seats and steering wheel, back up cam, etc. We’re in Canada so it’s more expensive than the US. we paid around $32k (not including taxes). They also included the first 4 oil changes no charge...although I think most dealerships will throw that in 🤷🏻♀️🙌🏼
@@jennyo82 Awesome! I am shopping for an EX trim but the prices for used vehicles are outrageous. 2019 EX model with 13,000 miles going for $32,900. 2017 LX model with 15,000 miles going for $26,000.
Thank you for visiting our channel. I love vehicles and love listening/watching about them. These new vans are nice. We just bought a new truck a few months ago; Jeep Gladiator. I had a Durango and it was such a good size for my family of 4 but I didn't completely love it. I don't know if I'd ever get a van but I'd love a massive SUV like a Chevy Tahoe. Lol.
My cousins have one for them and their 5 kids. They love it. It is an LX but it is a gray exterior with a light gray interior. They don't like leather, even though we live outside of Washington DC, it gets pretty hot in the summer and cold in the winter. My uncle owns a dealership outside of DC, and they bought it in 2021, but it was a 2020 model, but it was barely driven. I recommend this minivan to them after watching this video.
We have a Toyota Sienna which we love, but what I like most about the Sedona is the center consol is legit and you can rest your arm on it unlike the other vans that just have the armrest that folds down. It’s like a normal car or SUV. Seems minor but for me it’s a huge thing lol
we are currently comparing honda and kia.. this video was awesome..many thanx. we had a brand new 03 honda ( 03-2015), but now need a new van again... and been compare shopping the 2020 models. we looked at Toyota, Kia, Chrysler, Honda and trying to really get a good vibe. many thanx for you , doing this video 5 stars!!! thanx!!
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES we are hesitant in trying to figure if the front row seats up (kia) is a better option than just removing the seats like we did for our honda. the warranty program , is also a HUGE difference too. KIA seams to have it down! have u had any issues with your vehicle warranty issues? ur review really helped.
Stumbled upon your video Great information. Love the color!!! We got a 2021 Blue color Lx. For 2021 they got rid of the L trim and just have Lx which is different combinations of L and Lx. They also discontinued your Red color :( Last yr of the Sedona ..Glad we got ours too.. God Bless You guys!
Excellent review! Thank you! I just had a baby a month ago and am now looking for a bigger car. This one looks really nice! I appreciate you showing all the utilities of the vehicle. This is just what I was looking for.
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES We purchased a white Sedona LX! It's perfect for our needs, your review helped a lot! I wish I could make a video about our Sedona, I will look into it.
Thanks for doing this review. I have a 2006 Odyssey EX with 231,000 miles and overall it's been a great van. Over the last few years I've had to put quite a bit of money into it though. It still has the original motor and transmission, but now the catalytic converters are shot. I've been looking at newer used vans and I recently came across a 2020 Sedona LX with 29,500 miles. It's reasonably priced, but I'm concerned about purchasing it because of Kia and Hyundai's reputation with their GDI motors. How many miles does your Sedona have and how has it held up for you? Two years after doing this video do you still recommend it?
Perfect review, thanks! Are the side seats at 2nd row removable? I also saw in review of earliest models that seat behind the driver could be moved to the right. Is it slides in side?
So you can take the seat out, the middle can be removed as well and you can slide it over some. The seats are very heavy though. I wouldn’t want to be moving them around a lot.
As a Kia Tech I would be interested to see how it's held up. I just hope you did your oil changes every 5k and kept up with transmission flushes when appropriate. The door motors do tend to go out, but should be covered under warranty.
We have kept up with all the service and it runs great. We had a window motor replaced under warranty. The light interior does need cleaning but overall we have been very happy
Did you look at the new honda van or the toyota vans when you got your kia? and how come you got the Kia over any other van for sale? I own a 2012 Sedona and very much like it for the space my seats in the second row can be removed but might be a two person job they are a bit hevy. when I got my sedona used last september I looked at the 2019 sedona really liked the inside but in canada they don't offer the intertament system like they do in the U.S. thank you for your review nice to see
So we looked at the Honda and really liked it, but it was so much more expensive that we liked the savings and warranty. The Toyota looked good, but again the warranty, price and comforts at the Kia Price-point could not be matched. The fold flat middle row was a big plus for us too!
Afaik the LX is the lowest trim. I am surprised it has power rear sliding door. I am thinking of going to Kia Sedona from my dying Toyota Sienna. Thought about Odyssey but the price is ouch. Thanks for the vid review.
I'm looking at minivans and the Kia and Pacifica I retest me. I don't like toyotas new sienna design. 2nd row doesn't come out. I'm sure they will redesign that in 2022 or 23. I'm also not sure about hybrid engines. Seems like more problems can go wrong and more expensive to fix. I have no children. I want a minivan for camping and road trips so I'll always have the 2nd row gone for my dog .
How do you like the cloth seats? I'm having a really hard time deciding if the extra money for leather seats is worth it. With young kids I worry about spills and stains. I believe these have the "yes essential" seats, right? Do they really resist staining as they say?
The cabin stays very quiet. The ride is very smooth and the road noise is minimal. I have many videos where the kids or I are talking in the car if you wanna hear for yourself. The last video I did Hollywood Studios the end is while driving. I hope this helps. 🙂
Nice van plus it will not rust at the Honda ALWAYS does around the wheel wells. Can you imagine paying the cost of the Honda and having it rust out holes after two years. Make mine the Kia....
Hi, what a helpful review! Thank you! Question for you: for your little one riding in the 3rd row car seat - do you feel like they have enough leg room? And what age is that child? I feel like little ones legs tend to stick out, rather than bend at the knee in car seats, so I'm worried they will be squished too much. Thanks, in advance!
hi! im looking into vans and this one i really liked cause it does have the eight seating... but i also was wondering does this have the remote start up button like if you want to cool down the car before you get in ? i hope im asking that right.
I am in Canada and a member of a car share co-op. I get to use vehicles on booking system. I booked the Kia Sedona and found I could not adjust the front driver’s seat. I am 5’1” and was very frustrated when I could not get the seat to move further. My question is: Is this van Incompatible with short people? Can you please reply? Thank you
Florida Barbale Family oh really? So the one I was going to use then must not be adjustable past a certain point because I still wasn’t able to reach the peddle. And one thing I found I wasn’t doing was putting my foot on break to start the van (doy) lol so it wouldn’t operate. So given those factors I could not get it going.
We use duffle bags instead of suitcases, so that helps. We have packed 1 weeks luggage for seven people; with a baby crib, high chair and stroller.... more than a week hasn’t been tried yet
As a non binary filipino, i perfer fast slow cars. I almost kill myself every time I drive a sports car every 3 minutes, need something big so I have a lot of cushion for impacts.
Going from a Honda to a Sedona...had to see this and looks like Sedona has improved a bunch! Great review...Thank you’ 🌹
Glad that it helped😊
Congrats on your purchase. I'm traditionally a Toyota and Honda person but I recognize the great progress Hyundai and KIA are making and I wouldn't hesitate to buy any of their products. The 2021 Sedona looks great and practical. You could tell the designers really put some sensible thought into the designs while keeping the accountants 100 ft away at all times.
Thank you! We have been very happy with our purchase
I watched your review oncer earlier and then watching it again today I picked up a bunch of additional valuable nuggets. One, in particular, was your comparison of the trunk space between your Kia and the Honda minivan you tested. As you said, though the Sedona has less trunk space than the Honda this leads to overall better legroom, and space in the front cabin areas of the Sedona. Really good to know. Thank you.
So glad it was helpful. This was a deciding factor in our decision to purchase the Sedona. I use the third row all the time.
We *just* purchased this Kia Sedona 2020 and love it!! After being in a dodge caravan where the transmission went on it after only 3 years, we are SOOO happy with the Sedona!! It’s exactly what we needed for our family of 6. Thank you for this review as it helped us make our decision....God bless you and your precious family!
So glad!!! It is really a great van we have been soo happy with our Sedona
Which trim did you purchase and how much was it?
@@ItsLuwee we purchased the LX+ which has the automatic sliding doors/trunk, push button ignition, fog lights, seats 8 people, heated seats and steering wheel, back up cam, etc. We’re in Canada so it’s more expensive than the US. we paid around $32k (not including taxes). They also included the first 4 oil changes no charge...although I think most dealerships will throw that in 🤷🏻♀️🙌🏼
That’s great
@@jennyo82 Awesome! I am shopping for an EX trim but the prices for used vehicles are outrageous. 2019 EX model with 13,000 miles going for $32,900. 2017 LX model with 15,000 miles going for $26,000.
Thank you so much for this review! I am looking for a new minivan. Thinking of getting the Kia Sedona. Thanks!!
Thank you for the van tour, nice warranty and very spacious. As you go into the summer it's going to create a lot of happy memories.
We have been enjoying it. The van was a great purchase
Thank you for visiting our channel.
I love vehicles and love listening/watching about them. These new vans are nice. We just bought a new truck a few months ago; Jeep Gladiator. I had a Durango and it was such a good size for my family of 4 but I didn't completely love it. I don't know if I'd ever get a van but I'd love a massive SUV like a Chevy Tahoe. Lol.
We rented a Tahoe and it was nice. I worried about the doors with my littles
Wow! The seats look really comfortable
My cousins have one for them and their 5 kids. They love it. It is an LX but it is a gray exterior with a light gray interior. They don't like leather, even though we live outside of Washington DC, it gets pretty hot in the summer and cold in the winter.
My uncle owns a dealership outside of DC, and they bought it in 2021, but it was a 2020 model, but it was barely driven.
I recommend this minivan to them after watching this video.
We have a Toyota Sienna which we love, but what I like most about the Sedona is the center consol is legit and you can rest your arm on it unlike the other vans that just have the armrest that folds down. It’s like a normal car or SUV. Seems minor but for me it’s a huge thing lol
Yes that is a great feature. Our arm rest is good, but not great
we are currently comparing honda and kia.. this video was awesome..many thanx. we had a brand new 03 honda ( 03-2015), but now need a new van again... and been compare shopping the 2020 models. we looked at Toyota, Kia, Chrysler, Honda and trying to really get a good vibe. many thanx for you , doing this video 5 stars!!! thanx!!
So glad you enjoyed it! This is a really tough decision
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES we are hesitant in trying to figure if the front row seats up (kia) is a better option than just removing the seats like we did for our honda. the warranty program , is also a HUGE difference too. KIA seams to have it down! have u had any issues with your vehicle warranty issues? ur review really helped.
I love the red color it’s so pretty
Thank you
Finally review from the owner.
Thank you!
Great review only thing I was confused about is when she open the engine hood
And started talking about the interior 😂😂😂
Yeah not an engine person lo
Haha all g just confused
Stumbled upon your video Great information. Love the color!!! We got a 2021 Blue color Lx. For 2021 they got rid of the L trim and just have Lx which is different combinations of L and Lx. They also discontinued your Red color :( Last yr of the Sedona ..Glad we got ours too.. God Bless You guys!
Excellent review! Thank you! I just had a baby a month ago and am now looking for a bigger car. This one looks really nice! I appreciate you showing all the utilities of the vehicle. This is just what I was looking for.
So glad you enjoyed the video and it helped your decision process.
Thank you so much Ms. Barbale! This might be our future car as well.
I hope that the review helped 😊
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES We purchased a white Sedona LX! It's perfect for our needs, your review helped a lot! I wish I could make a video about our Sedona, I will look into it.
MonkeyMonk2000 so glad that it helped make the decision easier
I love the trees and surroundings in the background. We do not have those in Chicago :)
It is beautiful
Great review for the day to day use of this Sedona .
Glad you liked it
Great review! Thank you
Thank you for the review ... well done.
Glad you liked it
Thanks for doing this review. I have a 2006 Odyssey EX with 231,000 miles and overall it's been a great van. Over the last few years I've had to put quite a bit of money into it though. It still has the original motor and transmission, but now the catalytic converters are shot. I've been looking at newer used vans and I recently came across a 2020 Sedona LX with 29,500 miles. It's reasonably priced, but I'm concerned about purchasing it because of Kia and Hyundai's reputation with their GDI motors. How many miles does your Sedona have and how has it held up for you? Two years after doing this video do you still recommend it?
COOOOOOOOOLLL
God bless you and your family.
Thank you
Perfect review, thanks!
Are the side seats at 2nd row removable?
I also saw in review of earliest models that seat behind the driver could be moved to the right. Is it slides in side?
So you can take the seat out, the middle can be removed as well and you can slide it over some. The seats are very heavy though. I wouldn’t want to be moving them around a lot.
Great video. Nice Fan
Thank you so much
As a Kia Tech I would be interested to see how it's held up. I just hope you did your oil changes every 5k and kept up with transmission flushes when appropriate. The door motors do tend to go out, but should be covered under warranty.
We have kept up with all the service and it runs great. We had a window motor replaced under warranty. The light interior does need cleaning but overall we have been very happy
Did you look at the new honda van or the toyota vans when you got your kia? and how come you got the Kia over any other van for sale? I own a 2012 Sedona and very much like it for the space my seats in the second row can be removed but might be a two person job they are a bit hevy. when I got my sedona used last september I looked at the 2019 sedona really liked the inside but in canada they don't offer the intertament system like they do in the U.S. thank you for your review nice to see
So we looked at the Honda and really liked it, but it was so much more expensive that we liked the savings and warranty. The Toyota looked good, but again the warranty, price and comforts at the Kia Price-point could not be matched. The fold flat middle row was a big plus for us too!
Afaik the LX is the lowest trim. I am surprised it has power rear sliding door. I am thinking of going to Kia Sedona from my dying Toyota Sienna. Thought about Odyssey but the price is ouch. Thanks for the vid review.
This is not the lowest trim level. The L is the lowest trim model and it seats 7 not 8.
What was your thinking on going with the lx vs the ex? Would you make a different choice now? Great real world video. Thanks
The cost factor, we wanted the stay in our budget
I'm looking at minivans and the Kia and Pacifica I retest me. I don't like toyotas new sienna design. 2nd row doesn't come out. I'm sure they will redesign that in 2022 or 23. I'm also not sure about hybrid engines. Seems like more problems can go wrong and more expensive to fix.
I have no children. I want a minivan for camping and road trips so I'll always have the 2nd row gone for my dog .
So the second row can come out all the way or fold flat. It has so much cabin space
What did you buy in the end?
@@pretor706 2020 4runner.
How do you like the cloth seats? I'm having a really hard time deciding if the extra money for leather seats is worth it. With young kids I worry about spills and stains. I believe these have the "yes essential" seats, right? Do they really resist staining as they say?
So we have had the van 8 months. My kids eat in the car. And we have not had a problem.
How noisy is the cabin on highway driving around 70 80 miles per hour?
The cabin stays very quiet. The ride is very smooth and the road noise is minimal. I have many videos where the kids or I are talking in the car if you wanna hear for yourself. The last video I did Hollywood Studios the end is while driving. I hope this helps. 🙂
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES Thank you.
It’s power steering right
Yes the van has power steering. It is very smooth to drive
how about the low gears shifting? did it go smoothly on uphill road while carrying 6-8 adult passengers?
It is really smooth, we have loaded the van down with luggage too. We have never had a problem
Great vid thank you ... I want one now.. lol
Glad you liked the video
Nice van plus it will not rust at the Honda ALWAYS does around the wheel wells. Can you imagine paying the cost of the Honda and having it rust out holes after two years. Make mine the Kia....
The Kia has been amazing so far! We have made several long trips and couldn’t be happier!
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES
I'm thinking of buying one as I need a larger car and the deals are very good right now.
Hi, what a helpful review! Thank you! Question for you: for your little one riding in the 3rd row car seat - do you feel like they have enough leg room? And what age is that child? I feel like little ones legs tend to stick out, rather than bend at the knee in car seats, so I'm worried they will be squished too much. Thanks, in advance!
The middle seat adjusts for more room as needed and I have 4-12 year olds in the back
Good KIA
Glad you liked it
Can you get in the back row if you have 3 carseats installed in the middle row?
If they are the narrow ones, not the chicco, riccaro would work
hi! im looking into vans and this one i really liked cause it does have the eight seating... but i also was wondering does this have the remote start up button like if you want to cool down the car before you get in ? i hope im asking that right.
my van does not have a remote start, but you could get it in a higher trim level
You get a plug n play remote start kit for $300
Are there charging outlets in the 2nd or 3rd rows? You know how the kids are on long trips lol.
Yes there are a few not a lot
Catching foxes on the podcast list!
We are fans
Did it come with the windows already tinted?
Yes the windows were tinted before we purchased the Sedona
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES can the windows in the 2nd row roll down?
@@ItsLuwee yes they can
@@FLORIDA_BARBALES Thank you for your quick reply. I really enjoyed watching your review.
Hello, did pay an add on for the rear door to open automatically ?
You can get an upgrade for auto rear door in the upper models.
I am in Canada and a member of a car share co-op. I get to use vehicles on booking system. I booked the Kia Sedona and found I could not adjust the front driver’s seat. I am 5’1” and was very frustrated when I could not get the seat to move further. My question is: Is this van Incompatible with short people? Can you please reply? Thank you
So my seat is fully adjustable up and down for different heights. I know that the fully electronic seat is not on every model.
Florida Barbale Family oh really? So the one I was going to use then must not be adjustable past a certain point because I still wasn’t able to reach the peddle. And one thing I found I wasn’t doing was putting my foot on break to start the van (doy) lol so it wouldn’t operate. So given those factors I could not get it going.
Where do you put your purse?
Under the passenger seat
How do fit in your luggage when you travel?
We use duffle bags instead of suitcases, so that helps. We have packed 1 weeks luggage for seven people; with a baby crib, high chair and stroller.... more than a week hasn’t been tried yet
A VACATION PREPARATION with 5 Kids: Prep & Packing in this video we pack the van 😉
Does this model have power trunk?
no power trunk
How much did you pay?
$27500
Can i ask how much this sedona cost you.? Im in iraq we only have used american import sedona
$28,000
Florida Barbales i wish you the best 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you
I bought brand new 2020 Toyota Sienna LE. For $31000
Hoe does the fuel economy compare to your Honda?
I think it is better
😂 u trust ur door
As a non binary filipino, i perfer fast slow cars. I almost kill myself every time I drive a sports car every 3 minutes, need something big so I have a lot of cushion for impacts.
This is a really safe car