2015 KIA Sedona Review: The Unminivan for those who need but don't want a Minivan
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- ( www.TFLcar.com ) The 2015 KIA Sedona is a Minivan. Let's be clear about this fact but of course since minivans are so uncool today KIA has decided to keep this fact on the down low. But as Emme recently found out the 2015 KIA Sedona is a pretty useful and affordable car for those who definitely don't want but in fact need a minivan.
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My 2007 Kia Sedona has the same "manual" shift ability and it really comes in use when driving down some mountains (we went to Colorado and Wyoming in it).
My thoughts exactly!!! The same here! I can't live without the manual shifting option in any of my cars. The place I live has a lot of inclines and slopes. I hate to wait for the transmission to downshift every time I need to go up or down a hill, mostly when my vehicle is fully loaded.
the manual mode is pretty fun to use and i use it everytime i drive this vehicle. its a fun minivan to drive
She did not do her homework. This was just a smash and bash on the Kia. If you cant tell the diffrence of sport and comfort mode then you sould not be reviewing cars.
Cool review, To fold the third row you pull the handle next to the latch that you pulled and the seats fold much easier. Glad to see you back Emme.
Nice review with good useful information. Emme's comments on Sedona are 100% correct in practical usage of this minivan.
The main reason you would want to shift our hills. Yes it helps to shift down when going down hills to slow down and to save your brakes. Passing , down shift to to go up hills at times can be a nice feature as well.
I happened to have driven this mini van with my cousin last month!! In order for this "MPV's auto tail gate function to work, it needs to be programmed/turned on from the dash display controls; the manual shift option helps the van to lock into a lower gear for more power when going up a steeper hill and/or while towing something uphill...Emme needs to tow the vehicle well enough to comment on it !! A fun review, but it wasn't really a helpful one.
Emme is likable enough, but she clearly knows little about this van and how its features really stack up. This review is barely useful as a "first impressions" review.
its always great to see Emme in the reviews
You know nothing about the proper operation of this vehicles features honey
She needs to learn how to fold back those 3rd row seats properly.
This is the only Channel that I know that reviews minivans lol good job
You might want to check the settings for the auto trunk open function. I think you can choose to turn it on or off. Hence if it's not working, it's probably disabled.
TFL car please let her do more reviews, I really like the way she does them (my personal opinion)
She was having more fun on that bike than she ever did in a car. A bicycle is truly superior. Nathan should ride one more too.
Absolutely spot on, Crazy.
Emme makes the best reviews!
Emme is great, I wish we saw more of her.
If you want entertainment look out side your window there's your entertainment lol😂😂😂
Kuruma Wolf Agreed!!
You have to setup your Lift Gate to be able to Automatically open in the Display menu. Once activated, when you stand behind the van, it will beep several times warning you that it will soon open.
your music is WAY TOO LOUD when you transition from talking to the music, pls work on that team. Also your review of the mid row seats was poorly done. Maybe get use to the functions before recording?
The manual mode is kind of nice to have in snow or in the mountains. It probably only has it because the transmission is used elsewhere. There is no reason to write special code or design a special shifter to remove the manual shift feature (which seems to be standard fare on most cars these days anyway).
yup, manual mode are a godsend for downhill engine braking...
Manual mode can be used to save brakes every time you slow or stop the car.
The Manual mode is good for the weather in the north when going down hill if you want to hold gears to stay at a lower speed.
No rear seat DVD player? boo hoo. I think it's pretty sad that nowadays we can't even go to the toilet without being connected to the internet and updating our status on Facebook. So, your kids are on their phones, computers, game consoles, and then when you need to go for a short drive with you (and let's face it, we rarely drive for longer than 30 minutes), the kids can't stand still for 30 mins and talk with their parents, or just admire the outside world?
I agree it'd be fun for long interstate trips, but on a regular basis? Big deal!?
Those darn rear Lounge seats...they do slide back further to allow use of the leg supports....next year Kia will probably simplify the control systems so everyone can enjoy the comfort! Great review as always Emme!
I took 2015 Sedona EX for a test drive right after I test drove Odyssey EX-L. Here's what I noticed:
Odyssey is roomier and has more space in the 3r row and trunk. Includes moon/sun roof, nice electronics come standard in this trim. Drives smooth, quick gear shifts, very pleasant to be in - loved it.
Sedona EX - the seats felt stiff, not so much space as in Odyssey, center screen and controls look dated. But once we started it up and drove it - wow! The thing is very smooth, quiet and fun to drive. Sedona is a fun van to drive. The seats turned out to be perfect with heating. The sound system in EX trim sounded muffled compared to Odyssey EX-L.
I'd have to go with Sedona SX-L to get the moon and sunroof, better stereo and bigger screen. It ends up more expensive $43.000 than Odyssey EX-L - $36,500. Odyssey wins for my needs. Loved driving both
Whenever the other guys do uninteresting vehicle reviews, I don't even bother.
But even after they stuck you with the school bus, I still watched the review. :-)
Hopefully your next vehicle will be a little more fun. ;-)
I took my date, and two other couples to the Prom in the parents minivan and it was awesome.
The rear trunk didn't open probably because it is disabled
Re: Manumatic
I'll give you 2 reasons:
1) Long (mountain) downhill engine braking. Much better than burning the brakes !
2) Building revs in anticipation of acceleration burst
Disclaimer : I recently bought a 2016 SXL. All my previous cars were manual.
David Harris She asked “Why?”, I ask “Why not” have a manumatic trans.? It gives you more options for ways to drive the car, & if you really wanna dust the competition in a stop lite derby, use the manual option. I find the 2017 Sedona SXL to be plenty fast, even in eco mode using full automatic shifting.0-60 time is 7.4 seconds per Car & Driver. “Slow” my ass! (Top end is 122 & it’ll cruise effortlessly at 100. )
me and my friends had a 2013 Dodge van, and drove it to LA from Vancouver, 500lbs of luggage, and my five friends, had no problem climbing mountain passes, and we got great fuel economy, plus its fast. haha
She is such a more funny and has a better personality than the other guys i would rather watch her more of the time!!
"I don't understand why people eat sushi!?" LOL I can imagine she is the kind of person who will ask her Sushi to be microwaved at a Sushi place.
That front end sure is gorgeous tho..
p.s. I hate seafood but even I enjoy sushi every once in a while.. it's fucking delicious. I had no idea how good tuna is.. so meaty, not at all fishy, it's great.
Don't understand sushi, city ppl laugh about you.
MARKINAU8 and normal people laugh at 'city people', and the Japanese laugh at 'city people' for thinking they all about sushi.
Other reviewers have addressed most of the factual errors/omissions in this review, but to summarize:
- Automatic tailgate needs to be activated in the settings menu, which is probably why it didn't work for her;
- Second row captain's chairs slide backwards, opening up enough legroom to use the footrests;
- She was folding the third row seats wrong - no need to reach around to the strap in front. You can actually do it easily one-handed from behind (no sniggering in the back!)
Additionally:
- You don't need to fit an aftermarket DVD system since Kia offers one as an option - it's just not included in any of the standard trims. And DVD systems are so 1990s anyway!
- She said it was cramped in the third row, but she looked hunched forward, so that's to be expected. The third row seats actually recline, making it feel much more spacious but since she doesn't know how to operate the third row seats (see third bullet point above), her assumption is no surprise!
Fitting cars with personal gadgets is silly:
- those things age like crazy, they're outdated when the car is brand spanking new,
- automakers let you pay crazy money for otherwise cheap devices,
- you attract people to break in and rip that thing off.
I was shocked at the price of this van. I thought Kia's were less expensive. You can get a fully loaded up Grand Caravan R/T, soup to nuts with a $36K sticker. They realistically sell for about $30K or less.
Yeah but try to find a grand caravan with half as many features. You'd be lucky to see one with a sunroof even.
This is the best minivan on the market. I would sell my 11 Buick Enclave for one of these! Anyone want to buy a 11 brown Buick Enclave CXL?? Tan leather interior. !! LOL keep dreaming I guess.
For the smart tailgate to work you have to have the car locked and be away from it for at least few seconds and then try it, that's how the smart trunk on the new Sonata works.
I live on a hill. I use my manual mode to keep the transmission in 2nd going down the hill.
The lift gate didn't work automatically because you never turned it on in your menu system. works great.
well they have manual mode not only more fun because it is a safety and economical feature. it is useful when you need the power such as uphill or towing. when you go uphill, normal auto will bounce between gears so that the speed will not be constant and result less fuel economy. lets say ur foot is on 60km uphill. the auto will tends to upshift for u, but the next gear will not enough power to get u upto 60, instead it will go back down to 50. then you will step harder to adjust the deficit and the auto will downshift 2 gears inorder to reach back to 60. that will waste gas as u upshift and downshift repeatedly. manual mode prevent this to hold the gear for you. Also, some manual mode can let u start with second gear. if we start the car in 1st in wet, sometimes tires will slip. if you start on sec, u can mostly preventing this from happening. It is safer this way because once the wheel lose traction, it loses control and takes time to get it back.
I got to meet her yesterday!!
Good positive review)))
its nice to be able to shift your own gears if you are 1) in snow, 2) driving down a hill and want to use engine breaking. Makes sense to me.
Completely un-educated review. She couldn't even fold the third row seats properly (just pull the string first...) The smart lift gate works always and perfectly as designed (you just have to be away from the vehicle for a while - imagine that you are going to the grocery store and come back with your hands full.) The manual shifter is God sent in the snow and in the mountains, I use it EVERY day here... I get on average 23-25 MPG in my 2015 Kia Sedona SX in the mixed driving in WV. Maybe, you have a led foot... And my kids and my mother in law can easily fit between the seats and the Slide 'n Stow 2nd row seats are truly THE BEST feature of this fabulous looking, incredibly comfortable, quite fuel efficient Multi Purpose Vehicle. I have NO affiliation with Kia and this is my second Kia (1st one is 2011 Sorento - LOVE IT!!!) I would have no troubles recommending it HIGHLY! BTW, I only paid $32500 for the new SX, so it is definitely more cost efficient then Odyssey or Sienna and absolutely more feature rich (who cares about dvds anymore in the age of media streaming and tablets - dvd player in the car is a completely overpriced and old fashioned feature in my opinion...) BTW, there are 3 USBs, Wi-Fi Hot Spot feature and even a 120W power outlet - what other van has this kind of connectivity heaven for 32K? Please do your homework better before posting videos...
preach preach
+Anton Shelepov Its a minivan review, they probably only did it for the heck of it. Likewise, I only watched because it is a minivan review. It really isn't anything special, it is a boring people hauler and if you are talking about the snow this is nothing compared to the AWD Sienna and while the DVD player feature is useless being able to plug in a HDMI device and watching movies or playing games on it is extremely nice to have. Also the fuel economy on the KIA is pretty terrible compared to the Sienna and the Odyssey which both get better fuel economy. Also all the features you talk about the other vans also have those at similar trim levels with the exception of Wi-Fi hotspot though, why have another data plan on your vehicle when you already have one on your phone which can also act as Wi-Fi hotspot. The only cool feature that this car has is the second row seats which I do admit is very neat.
+Himmel Weint How do you know about real life MPG? Do you own all these vans you are talking about? I on the other hand was a happy owner of this vehicle and I have several friends who own Siennas and Odysseys and the mileage is comparable to say the least. On the most interstate travels, driving between 60-80 I was getting between 25-27 MPG. At the end of the day, I could care less what some random stranger or car reviewer says, if it fits my needs and drives my family safely, comfortably, stylishly...
+Anton Shelepov My occupation allows me to pretty much drive any car under the sun and with the tools I have on hand I can actually see fuel consumption averaged and this particular van does on average eat more fuel than it's competitors not to mention the competitor's offerings are a whole lot more reliable. This car is not a bad car, it is as this video concludes it is a car that should be leased.
The 2nd row stores flush with the floor like stow n go style?
Not ready for Honda or Toyota, but a good 2nd-tier van choice.
Bitcoin Video University I’ll put my 2017 SXL up against Odyssey or Sienna any day for a fraction of the cost, & with a better interior than Odyssey.
I think the usefulness of the review wasn't looking good right after she said she didn't have any kids
What's not to understand about eating sushi? Its a food, people eat it. I like the van - like the fact its not gigantic like the Sienna and Odyssey.
A Tang The Honda Odyssey is 2 inches longer, 1 inch wider and 1 inch shorter, and 100 pounds LIGHTER. So, I don't know how you can claim the Odyssey is gigantic without being an idiot.
Compared to the Honda and Toyota minivans, this van is pretty slow, yeah Honda and Toyota both have less horsepower than this van but look at the acceleration times, and official performance specs, both vans outperform this box by a vast amount of time.
Alan Rohadi
the Kia is put together much better than the Caravan. If you drive a lot, the steering wheel is the best and most comfortable. It's also the best looking.
I totally agree with you :)
I can't live without the manual shifting option in any of my cars. The place I live is very mountainous with a lot of inclines and slopes. I hate to wait for the transmission to downshift every time I need to go up or down a hill, mostly when my vehicle is fully loaded.
A 6 mpg difference between this and an odyssey is kind of ridiculous for a new van now days.
Found a CLEAN low mile black on black w/cream '15 SXL yesterday for 12k.
As an owner of a 2016 Sedona SXL 8 seater with tech pkg... This review lacks proper reasearch.
The fact that she actually recommends a Dodge Caravan as an alternative blows my mind. The Dodge Caravan and Chrysler T&C have horrible crash test ratings. You can watch the videos here on TH-cam.
I wouldn't put my wife on a Dodge Caravan even if it was free, the think only "barely" passed the ntsa partial front test and the only reason it did was because Dodge modified the software on airbag deployment to add a delay so that the driver's head doesn't hit the A pillar, yet the rest of the body will still be crushed. While the reviewer seems nice, the review itself is a joke, she needs to get 4 kids put inside a minivan drive it cross country and than comeback and talk with me about it. I have only rented this van before but it seemed quite nice, much better than our 2010 Honda Odyssey. It seems that it will be our next van.
+André Garcia Personally I am very happy with my Sedona SXL... so far. I would never pay full price because I dont think they're worth it, but it seems to be a great value as far as I can tell. Dodge & Chrysler are complete garbage and reliability & safety are fatal. I've have heard Dodge/Chrysler people talk smack about KIA... which astounds me. Dodge Chrysler = crap... notoriously.
Good to know. We just purchased a new 2016 EX yesterday, I like the SXL, just couldn't justify the extra $10K for the added features. So far it seems to be a great vehicle, I like the toyota sienna as well, but for what I paid for my new EX I could only get an used 2015 or 2014 Sienna with over 30,000 miles on it and a 36K warranty. Not worth it.
And i'm with you, Chrysler and Dodge are garbage, they have the stow-and-go sets, but they only work because their seats are like cardboard, ultra thin, they bend when you install a car seat on it. Interior quality is horrible full of hard plastics and the crash test ratings were VERY poor, I would never put any of my family in one of them.
We were also cross-shopping the 2016 Seinna vs. Sedona. The Sedona with the same options was $5 less than the Sienna. Not only is the Sedona cheaper, it has a much better dash.
And, Android Auto is awesome. Toyota does not have AA, i.e. is not part of AA. If you're an Apple person, this of course doesn't apply. Luckily, my wife and I are both Android people.
Yup. And, all Kias - including the Sedona - come with 10/100,000 powertrain warranty.
Fun fact : they use Kia and Hyudais as taxis in Seoul, a brutal city for cars. Since Kia and Hyundai have their HQs there, it's effectively a live, continuous proving/torture grounds. That's partly why, IMHO, why Hyundai/Kia have such high reliability ratings.
Where do you find these people to review the cars?
Awesome. Emme in a mini. Oh, wait, mini van. Nice review. But I can think of at least 2 other mini vans that are hipper. Thanks for the review though. the Sedona is closer to the original mini van than most of the luxobarges we see on the road today.
Manual mode for a minivan. So you can keep it the gear you want, maybe for passing or ascending a long grade to keep the transmission from hunting for a gear. Or going downhill for compression braking. Toyota offers it, as does KIA apparently. Honda doesn't and neither does Chrysler in the Pacifica probably for transmission longevity.
Andrew Luptak 2018 Odyssey has paddle shifters on the 9 & 10 speed trans.
I love ur style braww!!!!
Is she compare this minivan with performance luxury passenger car instead of other competitor minivan? She is acting like she never even tried to drove other minivan before review this Sedona. She is acting like she already close her eyes she didn't even bother to open her eyes to see real things.
I love TFL videos, but honestly, I can't watch this lady at all kind of annoying. I'll stick to TFL trucks.
Couldn't even watch the whole review.. this woman shouldn't even be reviewing Tap Water....she actually had not idea what the + /- of the gear (shifter) does !
These reviews have become difficult to watch. It's not the hosts or the content, but the editing. This is not public TV with paid commercials than need to have 200% volume, but that's what it feels like. Anytime there is a music break, I have to turn it way down, but then back up in order to hear comments. Please lower the music levels!
My dad has a 2002 Sedona .
manual transmission mode may help you in hill decent to reduce heating of the brakes.
is there anything wrong with the audio editor of this video ? the commentary is too low and the music is way too loud .... ????
Dude really? I have a corn cob for you to go cob yourself
No DVD system in the back means Kia thinks this minivan is so much cooler!
It means they are ahead of the others----kids now all have I-Pads and other devices. They have no interest in screens that hang from the ceiling in a minivan. They have charging cords, so her comment about batteries running out is ridiculous.
I use the manual shift on my 06 all the time. saves on the brakes
Sushi because its freakin good and the stick in a mini van because mom wants to rev that puppy to red line!!!!
let me ask Jacob..... how many vans do u have or even better how many cars do u have ???. dynamics like u would buy a vehicle based on review.... unless it suits me I don't ....
better get someone more competent to review vehicles..especially the driving dynamics
Perhaps you should get some more "competent" to write your comments.
+The Fast Lane Car ha ha... good one..
+The Fast Lane Car maybe she should do more research on the car she is about to review. Plus if you don't have kids pls don't review minivan!
+Jacob TJ Why do you have to be so bitter. And seriously? Driving dynamics in a minivan? lmao WTF?
Driving dynamics in a minivan is VERY important, considering it's a box on wheels, the better the dynamics the safer it is. Besides many people have minivans because they have kids and need a large practical vehicle that doesn't mean they don't enjoy driving.
For blasting kids around you don't need fancy, you need cheap and durable. The dodge is the way to go, better seats, as in easy to fold, better fuel economy and a great infotainment system.
This is the last model year of the cheap caravan. FCA is only going to sell the town and country
That's not really the case. Most of the vans sold are the higher end trims. Minivans now aren't just for hauling kids, they are for big family and people want luxurious features over a basic one. Who wants to drive a minivan that has no features? By the way, the Grand Caravans seat are terrible compared to the Kia's and also compared to the Sienna and Odyssey. I know that because I've experienced all. Maybe you should consider more factors before posting a comment.
você é muito engraçada , teus videos são divertidos ... you are very funny .... Parabens...
it would be great if a minivan review actually had carseats... because you know... thats what the minivan would be used for... to haul kids around.
can you haul a full piece of drywall in it?
Emme - sunroof holllaaa!
There is a ton of body roll... really???? Have you heard of the study of physics? You have an over 4,000lbs vehicle with comfort suspension and you expect this to be stiff as a sports car?
i dont have any kids and i love this minivan to tell you the truth .
Trust your teenager....nope! Send my teenager to prom in a minivan...hahaha...not an option unless I'm driving.
Emme please make a review for dodge grand caravan R/T
Glad that in Aus we have the *2.2 Diesel* engine.
Finally a video with Emmy. Is it a coincidence that's it a woman and a minivan. I think not..
I want I in a minivan, I want one with Hybrid drivetrain with 360 torque and regen braking. Or I would get a 3.3 Lamada and tune it too 381 HP and AWD. I would tune the suspension make it Sports Minivan. If only I had the money to make a Tuning Company for Performance.
Is she ever going to do one of those swimsuit calendar shoots with cars? I'd watch that. ;-)
Emme will be there, with her tackle on full display, just as soon as hypothermia stops being an inevitable consequence.
Why put a manual mode in? Because you'd be complaining if it wasn't there. What I don't understand is why you re so confused about why KIA added it. So it can be a feature other mini vans don't offer. Its not rocket science.
shifting your own gears is for slowing down in the snow. let's the engine stop you.
no one talks about the terrible glare from the light colored dash that shows up on the front windshield.
I agree with you fully. That is one of two complaints I have about my Sedona. The reflection of my gray dash board is horrible. It inhibits my vision by probably 40%. I am ordering a black suede dash cover.
$43k and no DVD player??? Where is the spare tire? Can I take out the 2nd row seats or just stand them up?
Emmy is awesome!!! great review!
she must be drunk😲😵
Re: Rear seat entertainment
It's a $1,000 option. Way overpriced.
IMHO, not needed these days. Kids have tablets. And, this minivan has tons of charging options, i.e. plenty of ways to keep tablets and phones powered.
Terrible review - she doesn't know how to use some of the features in this car.
Agree 100% I have an 06 and love it, 130,000 and zero problems, I'd buy another one in a heart beat, if I could afford it. A reviewer should understand the product they're reviewing, this was pretty sad honestly.
Wow, that is awful mileage. Where's the L4 Turbo?
The rear reclining seats would be cool if they had legroom... but they don't
Looks like KIA have ripped off the Chrysler voyager or Dodge escape! Like they did with the KIA early Sedona.
Hmm 3.3 V6 - sounds very old school familiar.
KIA (aka Kiled In Action)
are they serious? 40 thousand dollars , I might see 30 ,but 40 is absurd.
More Kia products should be styled after the Soul design language!
Best looking minivan ever? 2008 Nissan Quest
Just wondering how long all your Head gaskets lasted, seems is a known issue that the head bolts come loose because the threads strip out causing the head to leak and overheat the engine. Ours was 1 month over warranty and were quoted 12000 to get a replacement engine. Still owing 12000 on the Van. Kia does now have a recall on the engines on the 2016 and newer 3.3L engines. Too Bad was a nice van and allways cared for. Now driving a Dodge.....Kia wouldnt even offer to take it in on a trade in for a new kia. Mazda did. Got the Mazda and traded it in for a dodge caravan. Kia no longer uses the 3.3L. Our Kia had 132000 km and was now garbage didnt even make it to be paid off before it factory flaw destructed.
The constant wanna-be-cool giggle is just as annoying as the lack of basic knowledge. Why Shiftronic (manual) gear? Because when you tow you might want to use the same gear especially downhill to hold the caravan or whatever you are towing back and not pushing you off the road. This minivan is fantastic but a more objective less winging person. And the fact that there is no entertainment unit at the back is a plus. Unless you want your kids act like a bimbo... Advice: do your homework before a test video.
As a black man, once she said she had a wide butt, I was all in. Now what else has she reviewed? Lol
KIA stole that grill from Mercees!