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2006 Kia Sedona Review
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TO THE POINT What’s New? The 2006 Kia Sedona adds power, size, safety features, efficiency, and a number of standard items.
Selling Points: Safety ratings, fold-away third-row seat, comfort, price, warranty
Deal Breakers: Bland styling, heavy second-row buckets, navigation system not available

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Brian Chee’s Opinion of the 2006 Kia Sedona’s Quality:
Kia has worked hard on its quality. And it shows, too – the 2006 Sedona is taut and well built, though there was too much rattle and vibration in the cabin during a typical commute, and the interior materials felt sub-standard to my touch. Over time, that may make for a dingy interior – who knows. Aside from those small nits, however, the pickings here are that the Sedona looks to be a quality machine, with a solid powertrain, attention to detail, and sharp finishing touches. Plus, and perhaps most important, are the Sedona’s best-ever safety scores from the government (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS). If something else says quality more emphatically than that, I would like to see what it is.

Mike Sullivan’s Opinion of the 2006 Kia Sedona’s Quality:
Besides a few minor fit and finish issues, I really don't have any complaints about the Sedona's quality. Everything operated as designed, the materials where acceptable, and I did not notice any rattling during my time with the vehicle. However, with upgraded fabric and power doors, I would be interested in seeing the EX version of the Sedona.

Thom Blackett’s Opinion of the 2006 Kia Sedona’s Quality:
Buyers wanting top-of-the-line interior quality need to look elsewhere. Overall, the bits and pieces found within the 2006 Kia Sedona are better than one might expect for a seven-passenger van priced below $25,000, but you won’t be confusing this ride with a Lexus. Covering the seats of our LX tester was cheap cloth that stained easily, low-grade plastics with matching grains, flimsy interior panels on the sliding doors and beside the rear bench, and loose rear pillar covers exhibiting wide gaps. Our Sedona had a fairly quiet ride (aside from some third-row bench noise), but it would be fair to expect rattles as the miles rack up. On the exterior, I noticed irregular gaps around the tailgate, hood, and front fender/A-pillar joints, and the paint was suffering from a decent case of orange peel.

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