Unlike the Toyota Sienna, all-wheel drive is not an option here neither is a hybrid powertrain, which will soon be a standard feature in the Toyota van. This Kia handles competently but doesn't inspire backroad rowdiness-it is a minivan, after all. Around-town driving is stress-free, but hustling the Sedona up to highway speeds requires liberal use of the gas pedal. Smooth and refined, the Sedona's V-6 is well matched to its people-moving mission and rarely transmits any harshness into the cabin. More high-tech safety features-such as automated emergency braking-are available on the EX trim, but they cost extra. The EX also comes standard with front and rear parking sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and rear-cross-traffic alert. On top of the LX's offerings, this trim adds roof rails, keyless entry, push-button start, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, rear-window sunshades, leather upholstery, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. The best value in the Sedona lineup can be found in the middle-of-the-road EX. Otherwise, the Sedona soldiers on unchanged. The entry-level L trim has been discontinued, and the Venetian Red color is gone. In advance of an all-new model Sedona, which we expect will debut for 2022, Kia has made only a couple changes to the model for the 2021 model year. Rumor has it that Kia will unveil a new Sedona soon, which we imagine will better align with what the competition offers. That said, the Sedona is a decent value proposition among minivans: The base model offers plenty of standard convenience features, and the top-spec SX provides a truly upscale experience, boasting reclining second-row lounge chairs with footrests. It's falling behind in the driver-assistance department as well none of Kia's high-tech accident-avoidance tech is available on the base model, for instance, and that stuff remains optional on the mid-range EX. Its handsome styling gives it a kind of SUV look that strays from the very vanny silhouettes of the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey, but its cabin lacks the flexibility that both of those rivals offer. In the minivan game, the 2021 Kia Sedona doesn't quite stack up against segment leaders.
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