2016 Kia Sedona Named Winner Of Ultimate Minivan Challenge

Sep 30, 2015

The 2015 Ultimate Minivan Challenge from Cars.com and MotorWeek took place earlier this month, with the 2016 Kia Sedona being declared the winner. Five of the most popular minivans available were pitted against each other in this competition to determine which one had the most to offer. In order to make this determination, a mixture of real customer opinions were considered along with the results of the comprehensive evaluation conducted by Cars.com and MotorWeek experts.

“The fully reimagined Sedona has been a tremendous success for the Kia brand, connecting on multiple levels with families and active lifestyle consumers alike,” said Orth Hedrick, vice president of product planning, Kia Motors America (KMA). “Its combination of bold design, advanced safety features and upscale cabin have resulted in a high level of appeal and desirability. Sedona is clearly redefining and revolutionizing the minivan category as a whole.”

The evaluation included a test drive on a 135-mile course which featured a variety of different road surfaces and conditions in order to test handling, ride, acceleration, and real-world fuel economy. The experts also compared the five models in terms of standard features, drivetrains, and technology.