Kia Sedona

Award-winning Minivan Returns to the Segment With Class-leading Safety and Value

IRVINE, Calif. – A recipient of numerous awards in 2007, including a “Good” rating by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), being named “Best Minivan” by MotorWeek and topping Strategic Vision’s Total Quality Index (TQI) survey, the Kia Sedona minivan, available in Long Wheelbase (LWB) and Short Wheelbase (SWB) models, returns to its segment as a class-leader in safety and value.

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2008 Kia Sedona Minivan Named Best of Segment in Annual List

IRVINE, Calif., April 17, 2008 – The 2008 Kia Sedona was named the minivan of choice on GAYOT.com’s annual list of the “Top 10 Best Value Automobiles.” GAYOT.com highlights its standard features, spacious cabin, functional interior and competitive price as the Kia Sedona’s winning points.

Highlights:
* Competitive price, comprehensive warranty program impresses value-minded judges
* Bevy of standard equipment outshines competition

“Sedona garnering a ‘top 10’ award further displays Kia’s dedication to providing consumers, especially families, with top quality vehicles without the premium sticker price,” said Tom Loveless, vice president, sales of Kia Motors America (KMA).

Safety and Performance Standards are Recognized in Kia’s Vehicles with Prestigious Honor

IRVINE, Calif., March 12, 2008 – Kia Motors America (KMA) has broken its all-time sales record, inked a major sponsorship deal as the Official Automotive Partner of the NBA and launched its all-new Kia Borrego midsize SUV. KMA also is proud to announce seven models, including the Kia Optima, Kia Rio, Kia Rondo, Kia Sedona, Kia Sorento, Kia Spectra and Kia Spectra5 have achieved The Car Book "Best Bet" distinction. Rio and Optima are recipients of the award for the third consecutive year, while the Spectra, Spectra5 and Sorento have achieved this award for the second year in a row.

Kia Minivan Wins Top Honors for Third Year in a Row

IRVINE, Calif., November 15, 2007 – Already having earned a five-star crash rating in all four seating positions from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2008 Sedona was selected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as one of only 34 vehicles to earn the "Top Safety Pick" award for its impressive performance with top ratings in frontal, side and rear impact crash tests.

2007 Kia Sedona

Minivan Praised for High Safety Marks and Reliability

IRVINE, Calif., October 23, 2007 – A recipient of a five-star crash safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a "Good" rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the 2007 Kia Sedona minivan also was recently picked as the safest family car by Forbes.com.

"Sedona has long been recognized as a leader in standard safety and protection," said Len Hunt, executive vice president and COO of Kia Motors America (KMA). "This latest recognition from Forbes.com only validates Kia’s commitment to providing consumers, and more importantly families, one of the safest and most reliable minivans on the market."