2011 Kia Sedona gets a new engine and minor visual upgrades

By George on November 12th, 2010

Major update for the 2011 is an all-new 3.5-liter V6 engine with 271 horsepower, 27 more than the previous version with improved fuel economy(18/25 mpg city/highway) over the previous year. Also new for the Sedona is a standard six-speed automatic transmission standard for both LX and EX trims.

Part of the update is also a new grille, that has already debuted on all new Kia vehicles, standard exterior side mirror LED turn signal indicators and standard Bluetooth 2 wireless technology to enable hands-free operation for all compatible mobile phones, increasing Sedona’s convenience proposition further.

Pricing for the Sedona minivan begins at $24,595 for the base trim, offering standard convenience features, including air conditioning, SIRIUS Satellite Radio capabilities with three months complimentary servic5, MP3 connectivity and Bluetooth wireless technology and steering wheel-mounted audio controls.

Sedona models come standard with 16-inch steel wheels and 225/70R16 tires on LX models, with optional 16-inch alloy wheels, and 17-inch alloy wheels fitted to 235/60R17 tires are standard for EX models.