Kia introduced Sedona mainly to get the upper hand in the minivan segment. This minivan is known as Kia Carnival in Asia and Sedona is its North American version. Sedona debuted in the 2002 model year with an aim to give a host of minivans such as Honda Odyssey, Mazda MPV, Toyota Sienna, Chevrolet Venture and Caravan a run for their money. Cars like Sienna Odyssey and the Chrysler that have already established themselves as reliable minivan brands could feel insecure the way Kia Sedona has evolved itself.

Initially, Sedona was available with 3.5 liter V6 engine delivering 195 horsepower. The power train was ably supported by 5-speed automatic transmission system. However, power train specifications apart, Sedona had nothing to offer to the minivan buyers in the early phase. Buyers always look for some basic features such as navigation system, power sliding doors and power liftgate and backup sensors in minivans. You can't blame them for not taking interest in the Kia Sedona, as they were strangely absent in it.

Nevertheless, Kia came back with vengeance in 2005 and launched a revamped Sedona for the 2006 model year. This all-new Sedona features all the essential specifications that minivan buyers would love to find in their dream machine. The power plant specification also gets a much-needed enhancement. The latest Sedona gets power from 3.8 L V6 engine phenomenal in delivering 244 horsepower. In addition, Kia offers Hyundai's 5-year, 60,000-mile bumper-to-bumper warranty with the Sedona.

Sedona has got all the ingredients to become one of the leading family vehicles in the North American car market. With various cargo options and second and third-row seating facility, Sedona could well become the minivan to watch out for.