What is the Kia Sedona?
The Kia Sedona is a minivan, also known as a people carrier, built around passenger space. Kia used the Sedona name in North America; the same model is known as the Carnival in many other markets.
The name spans different market timelines. UK figures cover 2000–2012, EU registrations cover 2010–2012, and US and Canadian figures run from 2002 to 2021.
Generations and engines
The second-generation Sedona, code VQ, ran from 2006 to 2014. In the United States and Canada, the third generation, code YP, followed from 2015 to 2021.
Engine choices varied by market. UK and EU versions used diesel or petrol engines from 2.2 L to 2.9 L; EU power reached 143 kW (194 PS). In the US and Canada, the listed versions were petrol powered, with engines from 3.3 L to 3.8 L.
Fuel consumption and where it was sold
The lowest listed UK consumption is 6.7 L/100 km on the NEDC test. In the United States, the EPA figure is 11.2 L/100 km, or 21 MPG combined. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 11.4 L/100 km under the NRCan 5-cycle test. WLTP and NEDC procedures in Europe, EPA testing in the US, and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure differ, so these results are best considered within their own markets. EU registration figures record 4,835 Sedonas in 2010–2012. The leading listed version was the 2.2 L diesel with 143 kW (194 PS), which had 2,349 registrations in 2011–2012.
The Sedona appeared in UK, EU, US and Canadian figures. Its name and engine choices varied by region, while its role remained that of a large passenger-carrying Kia.
Questions and answers
What type of car is the Kia Sedona?
It is a minivan, also known as a people carrier, designed around passenger space.
What generations of Sedona are listed?
The second generation (VQ) ran from 2006 to 2014, followed by the third generation (YP) in the United States and Canada from 2015 to 2021.
What is the Sedona’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The lowest listed figure is 6.7 L/100 km on the UK NEDC test. US EPA and Canadian 5-cycle figures use different procedures.
Was the Sedona sold with diesel engines?
Yes. UK and EU versions included diesel and petrol engines; the listed US and Canadian versions were petrol powered.
