The new wheelbase will be 1.18 inches longer,
measuring 121.6 inches. Spy shots that have made their way across our desks
here at Jim
Butler Kia of St Louis have shown us that the next-generation Sedona will
feature brand new LED headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights and
a brand new bumper. Definite engine options for the new Sedona have not been
officially confirmed. The current model incorporates a 3.3-liter V6 that makes
276 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed transmission.
Likely, a plug-in hybrid version could also be included in the lineup, which
would most likely be the same electrified powertrain found in the Hyundai Santa
Fe.
Just like the outgoing model, the all-new Sedona
should be offered with both a three and four-row seating layout. As the staff
of Car and Driver pointed out late last year, the Sedona succeeds
wildly at “avoiding the dreaded soccer mom stereotype”, and hits incredibly
high marks in the safety category as well. The EX trim level is where the ante
is upped in terms of standard equipment: this is where you receive leather
upholstery, heated front seats, 3-zone climate control, wireless charging, and
several standard driver assists. Among these are blind-spot monitoring, rear
cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking sensors.
Other test-drive teams throughout the industry
have claimed that the ride here is very placid over smooth pavement, and the
heft of the steering wheel is weighted perfectly. If traveling frequently is
going to be part of your itinerary during the New Year, the SX trim can pretty
much be equipped as a private jet, with reclining captain's chairs instead of
the second-row bench seat. The 7.0-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto
and Apple CarPlay integration comes as standard, while the luxurious SX trim
increases the screen size one inch and adds to the mix navigation with
real-time weather and traffic updates.
