2021 Sedona Interior
Kia's latest range of interiors has been sharpened up to compete with the best, and the brand has done a commendable job of it. Unfortunately, the 2021 Sedona isn't at the receiving end of the latest in Kia fashion. Despite this setback, the Sedona still offers a ton of space as an 8 seater. In base form, the Sedona won't bowl you over with premium features, but the general layout of the dashboard and door panels are relatively contemporary, even if the mostly black interior can dim things down a tad. Thanks to decent ground clearance, the driver has a commanding view of the road, and visibility out the front is excellent. The sheer length of the vehicle naturally constrains rearward visibility, but reversing can still be done without relying too heavily on the reverse camera. If you're looking for a premium experience, we would suggest going with the top of the range SX, which touches on European levels of luxury.
2021 Sedona Interior Photos
Seating and Interior Space
People don't buy minivans because they look good or offer lightning performance; they buy them because they offer a lot of interior space and cargo capacity - it's as simple as that. Thankfully, the 2021 Kia Sedona offers a good chunk of space for 8 passengers. Of the 8 seats, first and second-row passengers will find that there's lots of space on offer, while third-row passengers will feel slightly constrained, although those seats are usually reserved for the young ones who don't need a ton of space anyway. Fortunately, access is easy, as the second-row Slide-n-Stow seats tuck forward for easy ingress.
The headroom comes in at 39.8 inches in the front, 39.4 inches for the second row, and 38.9 inches for the third row. Legroom is a spacious 40.9 inches in front, 41.1 inches in the middle, and a tighter 34.8 inches in the rear. Shoulder room is measured at 63.9/63.1/59.4 inches front to back. The base model driver gets an eight-way power-adjustable seat that is comfortable on long road trips, while SX models get comfy with a four-way lumbar adjustable seat.
2021 Kia Sedona Interior Dimensions:
| Kia Sedona Trims | LX | EX | SX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Headroom Front Seat | 39.8 in. | 39.8 in. | 38.7 in. |
| Headroom Back Seat | 39.4 in. | 39.4 in. | 37.4 in. |
| Legroom Front Seat | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. |
| Legroom Back Seat | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. |
| Shoulder Room Front | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. | 63.9 in. |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 63.1 in. | 63.1 in. | 63.1 in. |
| Hip Room, Front | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. | 59.3 in. |
| Hip Room, Rear | 66.1 in. | 66.1 in. | 66.1 in. |
Interior Colors and Materials
The life of a minivan is a hard one. These cars will be tested to the extreme when it comes to interior durability, and the daily wear and tear of ordinary life, especially with children, can quickly wear a car down. The interior design of the Sedona isn't the most flashy, but it is ergonomic and practical. What goes hand in hand with practicality? Lots and lots of plastics. The Sedona is covered in the stuff, but luckily it is all of high quality. The top half of the interior is black, no matter which trim you go for, and from there, you get a few color options. On the base model, Kia offers a choice of Dark Graphite cloth, as well as Camel Beige Cloth that has to be paired with the black, white, or blue exterior colors. The upper two trim levels are offered with Camel Beige or dark leather, which has the same requirements. The rest of the interior features slim chrome trimmings and soft-touch plastic. SX models also get full carpeted floors.
2021 Sedona Trunk and Cargo Space
Minivans are all about the space they provide, and the Sedona offers quite a bunch of it. The interior doesn't offer as many configurations as the Honda Odyssey, which can be arranged in almost every conceivable way, but the Sedona still offers a decent amount of adjustability. In terms of cargo space, the Sedona features 60/40-split, flat-folding third-row seats, and Slide-n-Stow second-row seating system, which allows you to fold up and slide forward the second-row seats via a single lever. All of this dramatically improves the Sedona's ability to carry lots of stuff, but the second-row seats can't be removed entirely as they can in some rivals. Kia claims that the Sedona offers 33.9 cubic feet of space behind the third row, 78.4 cubic feet behind the second row, and a generous 142 cubic feet behind the first row. That's enough space to carry your failed dreams of becoming a professional football player, or at the very least all the kids' school bags, strollers, and trikes on an outing to the park.
Small-item storage is also impressive: the Sedona gets 12 cupholders, a center console with storage bin, dual gloveboxes (cooled in the case of the SX), and front and rear bottle holders.
2021 Kia Sedona Trunk and Cargo Space Photos
2021 Sedona Infotainment and Features
Features
Kia makes it easy to choose between trim levels, as each brings with it its own set of unique specs. The base model gets dual power-sliding rear doors and remote keyless entry. On the inside, you get dual-zone climate control and an eight-way power-adjustable driver's seat. Stepping up to the EX models equips heated front leather seats, a leather steering wheel, push-button start, and a wireless phone charger. The EX represents a good balance of price and features, but for those who want a more premium experience, the SX offers it all. The exterior features high beam assist and LED lighting, a power sunroof, and a power liftgate. The interior is also decked out in fancy equipment. There's a cooling glove box, tri-zone climate control, and ventilated front seats, both of which now gain full power adjustment.
A reverse camera is standard on all trims, but the EX and SX get extra driver assistance such as park distance sensors, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert. Optionally on the EX, but standard on the SX, you'll find a surround-view monitor, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Infotainment
There are numerous infotainment options on offer in the 2021 Kia Sedona, but you'll have to look towards the range-topping SX if you want the full monty. The standard system found in the LX consists of a seven-inch color touchscreen display with AM/FM and MP3 playback, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay integration, Bluetooth streaming, and Siri Eyes Free. EX models add the brand's UVO eServices, but both retain the services of a six-speaker sound system. The SX gets an eight-inch display with navigation, real-time traffic and weather updates, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a premium Harman Kardon sound system with an external amplifier and subwoofer. EX and SX models also come with rapid-charge 2.1 USB charging ports, and both can be equipped with rear-seat entertainment screens to keep the kids occupied on long journeys. Both touchscreens display quality images, the menus are easy to navigate, and should be easy to get the hang of for first time users.