Bob Crantz wrote:
Costs less and carries more!

http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/Compare/index.cfm/sectionName/Research/action/compareNew/CarsToCompare/R,1018804;R,1018253/back/Vehicle%20Report/breadCrumbs/hp,research,makesearch


Yup and the weakest engine around. Also: You might want to try actually
sitting in the Sienna...worst seats of all the minivans. Only 3 year
warranty.

or as you Autobytel says....

http://www.autobytel.com/content/sha...le_id_int/1078

And if that's too many pages to read, here are some highlights...

"Making a minivan stylish is a difficult task accomplished by few, but
with the 2006 Sedona, Kia gets it exactly right."

"Most impressive, however, is the leather that's optional in the EX.
It feels really good - soft, smooth, almost plush, yet the seat is
perfectly supportive."

"In terms of control layout, the 2006 Kia Sedona's buttons, knobs,
and displays are all clearly marked, large, and operate with the
dampened heft and refinement of a luxury car. The end result is the
impression of quality, and of designers who bothered to take the time
to consider how a minivan is really used."

"Coil springs manage body motion, and stabilizer bars help limit body
roll. Kia's suspension tuner, Gordon Dickie, aimed for a blend of the
Honda Odyssey's taut responsiveness and the Toyota Sienna's soft
cushiness, and we'd say he succeeded. "

"Sedona offers the most powerful engine in the class, a new aluminum
3.8-liter V6 equipped with 24 valves and dual continuously variable
valve timing (CVVT). This new V6 makes 244 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and
253 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm when running on premium unleaded.
That's more horsepower and torque than Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM,
Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota offer in a minivan."

"Even when cruising at 80 mph on grooved pavement, road and engine
noise were virtually absent. In our experience, only the Toyota Sienna
comes close to delivering this kind of cabin isolation, and at
comparatively higher prices."

"As a result, the 2006 Sedona brings to market the best and brightest
ideas from other manufacturers in a handsomely designed package. All
that's left to ensure market success, at this writing, is top-notch
crash-test scores."


2006 Sedona leads EVERY minivan in crash tests and rollover. Expect
Toyota and Honda to respond quickly to this challenge. For the first
time the Koreans realyy have everyone on the run to design a market
segment.



RB
35s5
NY

"Capt. Rob" wrote in message
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Bob Crantz wrote:
Costs less and carries more!

http://www.autobytel.com/content/shared/Compare/index.cfm/sectionName/Research/action/compareNew/CarsToCompare/R,1018804;R,1018253/back/Vehicle%20Report/breadCrumbs/hp,research,makesearch


Yup and the weakest engine around. Also: You might want to try actually
sitting in the Sienna...worst seats of all the minivans. Only 3 year
warranty.

3 years or 30 Kmiles.

Yet people buy their cars. Toyota-soon to be largest car manufacturer in US
history!



or as you Autobytel says....

http://www.autobytel.com/content/sha...le_id_int/1078

And if that's too many pages to read, here are some highlights...

"Making a minivan stylish is a difficult task accomplished by few, but
with the 2006 Sedona, Kia gets it exactly right."

Style is absolute.


"Most impressive, however, is the leather that's optional in the EX.
It feels really good - soft, smooth, almost plush, yet the seat is
perfectly supportive."

Corinthian leather? Where's Ricardo Montalban? What was he selling -
Chryslers?


"In terms of control layout, the 2006 Kia Sedona's buttons, knobs,
and displays are all clearly marked, large, and operate with the
dampened heft and refinement of a luxury car. The end result is the
impression of quality, and of designers who bothered to take the time
to consider how a minivan is really used."

Especially those leather seats and kids!



"Coil springs manage body motion, and stabilizer bars help limit body
roll. Kia's suspension tuner, Gordon Dickie, aimed for a blend of the
Honda Odyssey's taut responsiveness and the Toyota Sienna's soft
cushiness, and we'd say he succeeded. "

Firmly in the middle!


"Sedona offers the most powerful engine in the class, a new aluminum
3.8-liter V6 equipped with 24 valves and dual continuously variable
valve timing (CVVT). This new V6 makes 244 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and
253 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,500 rpm when running on premium unleaded.

So it needs to run on premium unleaded? 6,000 RPM?

That's more horsepower and torque than Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, GM,
Honda, Mazda, Nissan and Toyota offer in a minivan."

So?


"Even when cruising at 80 mph on grooved pavement, road and engine
noise were virtually absent. In our experience, only the Toyota Sienna
comes close to delivering this kind of cabin isolation, and at
comparatively higher prices."

The Sienna costs less!



"As a result, the 2006 Sedona brings to market the best and brightest
ideas from other manufacturers in a handsomely designed package. All
that's left to ensure market success, at this writing, is top-notch
crash-test scores."

Kia leads by following!




2006 Sedona leads EVERY minivan in crash tests and rollover. Expect
Toyota and Honda to respond quickly to this challenge. For the first
time the Koreans realyy have everyone on the run to design a market
segment.

Rollover tests were not done using traction control. The Toyota traction and
stability control is far superior to Kia's. It may lead, but by how much?

The real crash test is when the insurance cuts the check for your totaled
car. After 3 years the check will be much bigger for the Toyota than the
Kia, and the Toyota costs less!

Rollover tests were not done using traction control. The Toyota
traction and
stability control is far superior to Kia's. It may lead, but by how
much?


The Toyota and Kia have nearly identical systems, but the Kia's has
dual sensors on each wheel to detect spin and pressures (Like Subaru),
while the Toyota continues to use the more primitive system. Bad
research by Bob C. again.

The real crash test is when the insurance cuts the check for your
totaled
car. After 3 years the check will be much bigger for the Toyota than
the
Kia, and the Toyota costs less!



That's great, but I'd rather pass on that bigger check and have the
safer van by a mile. The Toyota comes in 3rd! They should send the
check first! Kia Sedona is BEST in class by a wide margin. Think about
it, even the old crappy Sedona was judged safer. The 2006 with it's
ladder frame beat those original numbers!


RB
35s5
NY