2018 Kia Sedona Overview, Reviews, Ratings & Specs

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Crash Test Rating

Source NHTSA

MPG (up to)

17 -18 City / 22 -25 HWY

Source FuelEconomy.gov

Horsepower

276

Seats

7 -8

Positive Owner Reviews

Michael S

The class and style of minivans! Value, value, value!

I love the comfort and style of the Sedona. KIA has managed to produce luxury and reliability at a most competitive cost. I have no complaints only accolades!

Paloma M

The movement of the Sedona Kia is really smooth and comfortable.

It has great space, and it is really comfortable. You cannot really feel any significant movement when the road is not properly paved, or there are bumps on the road. When someone is driving it feels as if the vehicle is gliding. When in snow, it is really safe and steady.

Laura R

The best car we have ever owned and would own it again and again.

My Kia Sedona is awesome. It's comfort is wonderful and luxurious. It is a white, 4-door, beautiful car. It sparkles like diamonds and gems and its performance, well, it's outstanding. I listen to CD's on the CD Player and talk on the built in phone with no worries of talking and driving. This vehicle is 110% reliable and great on gas. We take it everywhere and our dog loves it as well. I highly recommend this car to anyone in the market for a new car. It's the best!!

Melanie M

Great car great price great ride.

I love my Kia. It's very comfortable and drives smooth. Being disabled it is the perfect car for me and very affordable. It does not require much extra maintenance outside of the regular routine stuff. This is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I love it. I have only ever replaced the brakes.

Stefani A

The Kia Sedona is top notch!

This is a great van! The automatic sliding doors are amazing, especially if you have kids! We've had no problems with it at all in the time we've owned it, it is very reliable which was super important to us when we were looking for a van. The seats are very comfy and the inside is roomy with lots of space!

Christopher M

The Kia Sedona is an expertly crafted minivan.

The Sedona is a dream to drive, it runs smooth as silk, and the integrated apple CarPlay makes it easier to navigate the terrain like a pro not only that but it also has android installed into the system as well which accessible to any phone, the leather interior is so comfortable, all in all this a luxury vehicle that anyone can enjoy.

Alionna C

The best car to get and here is why.

Gas does not run out fast, it is a money saver. Runs good & fast & really does get you where you need to be. Very safe & for children, & pet friendly easy to get pet hair off the seats can run off of little money and go long distances, this may be a good car for you check it out!

George d. Bilmer

The sxl+ has lounge chairs in the middle row.

These seats are really important for any one with a bad back.no other station wagon in this class has this feature o yes here in British Columbia there is no more mini vans.this was always the incorrect name a van is a work vehicle no windows in the sides. The features on this vehicle are the best you can get this is the best station wagon on the market the hand book can’t even cover all the features of this vehicle 6.8 litres on the highway 14 litres around town this is double what i got a 2018 Pacifica i owned for 18 months the worst vehicle I’ve ever owned 10 recalls the last two made this Pacifica non drive able.i have been in the automotive trade for 52 years having owned many vehicles the Sedona top of the line is the best you can buy

Negative Owner Reviews

Adair F

The most basic Kia Sedona.

I hate my. Car due to my. Husband crashing it two cents and never fixing it. The drivers door does not fully close. It has cloth seats, which are horrible for my 3 kids. All under 5. I do not like the beige interior not only is it cloth but it is this ugly light tan color. I typically like having white cars with black interior but I did not choose this one for myself. I basically received this car because it was the cheapest possible one to get and I am lucky that I have automatic windows and a teeny tiny back up camera.

Ashley S

Is great for multiple kids.

Have had to have warranty work on exhaust at 25k miles. Has a bad blind spot. Has the most leg room for my tall husband than other vans in same age range. Wish middle seats slide easier. Love the built-in DVD player. Wish there was a CD player on Dash.

Patrice S

Good gas mileage, comfortable ride

It's a fine, getting around town vehicle. Good on gas mileage. Not too many bells and whistles, but all modern conveniences

Anggelina C

Interesting detail that kids love of the car is how comfortable the seating.

Good wheel, comfortable, no problems, has very simple easy and effective signals, the ac never fails, the car has been with the family for over two years and continues to work as if we got the car yesterday. The car also has many features. The layout of the car is perfect for those with many children such as mine ( I have 4 in total!).

Brandy J M

Amazing awesome delighted overall impressed.

I have no issues with my vehicle absolutely adore the sleek design and it rides like a dream drove to New York city in it and no problem.

Kia Sedona Models

Models also known as Trim Levels, are used to identify a vehicle's level of equipment or special features.

276 HP 20 MPG 7 Seats

276 HP 20 MPG 8 Seats

276 HP 21 MPG 7-8 Seats

SX-L

276 HP 19 MPG 7-8 Seats

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2018 Kia Sedona Owner Reviews

4.55

71 Reviews

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4 stars

28%

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Janice M on June 20, 2021

Good looking car. Dependable. Beautiful color.

Nice smooth drive. Nice looking. Engineer is good gas mileage quiet.. Radio, heat and air conditioning standard. Plenty of room. No problems, good price. Insurance is low. Plenty of legroom both front and back. Comfortable seats. Enough trunk space. Nice car.

Adair F on May 29, 2021

The most basic Kia Sedona.

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Pros from Owners

Amanda D.

It is large enough for my family to fit in. I love all of the vehicles features and style. I would buy another one in the future as well. On a scale of 1 to 10 I would rate this vehicle a 9. This is the best vehicle I have ever purchased.

Stormy D.

Comfortable seats, reliable, runs quiet, a lot of passenger space and the trunk is very roomy. The seats all come down to load large items. Very user friendly with the placement of all the controls. Good ac.

Carolyn J.

Love the comfortable drive you can change your mode from sport, comfort, and eco. Gas mileage is amazing. So easy to get kids in and out of. I have taken in across country multiple times. Seats are easy to clean and well. Back has a ton of room.

Cons from Owners

Amanda D.

I have not had any problems with this vehicle ever. There is nothing to note about any issues with this vehicle at all. I have had great experience with this model and enjoy it. Definitely a 10 star rating.

Stormy D.

The gas mileage is not all that great but not terrible either. Hard to do my own oil change. It does not have a lot of get up and go. No extra features like seeing blind spots or warning about getting near other vehicles.

Carolyn J.

It is hard to get in and out of the 3rd room easily. The trunk is deep but the shape makes it hard to store my double stroller. The extra mirror in front to watch the kids is terrible as it's just a blur and you can barely make out anything. Also wish it came with a full size spare tire.

Ranks #3 Minivans by Owners

The 2018 Kia Sedona has an average owner rating of 4.50 out of 5 which ranks it #3 of 5 other Minivans.

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4.67

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4.6

2018 Kia Sedona

4.55

Ranks #4 Minivans by Fuel Economy

The 2018 Kia Sedona has a combined MPG of 25 which ranks it #4 of 5 other Minivans.

2018 Chrysler Pacifica

32 MPG

2018 Honda Odyssey

28 MPG

2018 Toyota Sienna

27 MPG

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2018 Kia Sedona

25 MPG

Is The 2018 Kia Sedona A Good Car?

Yes. It has a lot of room and van fit my family and everything comfortably. We can carry everything we need for a baby/toddler and still have room.

Erin L.

Yes it is a very good vehicle. This model has just the right amount of options, drives good, rides good. Tires could be a lot better.

Raymond M.

Yes, I think Kia has proven to be reliable and I've not had any issues thus far. It already has 50,000 miles on it (mainly highway) and I haven't had to get any repairs.

Cathy W.

How Reliable Is The 2018 Kia Sedona?

I have not had any problems at all out of my van. I get regularly scheduled maintenance on it and it is still running great.

Erin L.

I have had this vehicle now for over a year and have had no problems whatsoever. It is a very dependable vehicle.

Raymond M.

Yes, I drove my Kia Sedona across several states already and haven't had any problems. I've gotten my oil changed regularly and tires rotated but other than that, I haven't had to do any maintenance.

Stephanie S.

Is The 2018 Kia Sedona A Good Value?

It was a good value. It was a little more expensive than I was planning on, but all in all I am happy with our van.

Erin L.

The initial purchase price was around $34,000. They had rebates other things to make the price go down at the time I purchased this. I believe it was a very good value.

Raymond M.

Ours was around 18,500 and was in very good shape when we bought it. For a newer, reliable vehicle I thought this was a great price. Most minivans we looked at were much more expensive and they were... Read More

Carla M.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the 2018 Kia Sedona wiper blade size?

Answer: Your 2018 Kia Sedona will need a 26" driver side wiper and an 18" passenger side wiper. Wiper maintenance is very important for safety but it often goes overlooked. You should be inspecting the wipers every 6...

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Safety & Reliability

NHTSA Crash Test

Overall

Front

Rollover

Side

*National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

IIHS Crash Test

Moderate Overlap Front

Side

Roof Strength

Driver-side Overlap Front

*Insurance Institute for Highway Safety