Kia Sedona Model Years and History

The 2021 Kia Sedona returns largely unchanged this year from the previous 2 years. Only the entry-level L trim is discontinued.

After an extensive refresh for 2019, the 2020 Kia Sedona returns largely unchanged.

The Kia Sedona has been refreshed for 2019 with a new front fascia as well as some changes underneath the skin to make the Sedona a more efficient and better performing vehicle. The exterior styling has been improved through a new headlight cluster, some rear exterior brightwork and refreshed bumpers. Inside, wireless phone charging is now available, and the center stack has improved ergonomics to go with a revised instrument cluster. Mechanically, the Sedona gets a major improvement in the form of a new 8-speed automatic transmission, which should improve fuel economy over the outgoing 6-seed.

For 2018 the Kia Sedona adds Silky Silver to replace Bright Silver while Celestial Blue replaces Midnight Sapphire and Beachwood Pearl.

For 2017, the Kia Sedona adds Apple CarPlay and Android Auto availability, while new advanced safety features include advanced emergency braking.

After a full redesign last year, the Kia Sedona continues into 2016 unchanged.

The Kia Sedona minivan is completely redesigned for 2015. The new van is available in five trim levels, has available seating for up to eight passengers, and boasts a new 3.3L V6, which makes 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. The Sedona benefits from Kia's next-generation UVO Infotainment & Telematics system, new high-power USB charging ports and a hands-free power liftgate. The Sedona returns 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway and pricing starts at $26,100.

Kia has given the Sedona a mild update for 2014. A revised front fascia gives the Sedona a sleeker and sportier appearance, while fog lights are now standard even on the LX. Interior improvements include an iPad-designed storage space and front heated seats for EX models.

The Kia Sedona carries on into 2012 unchanged.

The Kia Sedona got a new engine and transmission for 2011, a 271 horsepower 3.5L V6 mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission as well as some freshened styling.

Kia's popular Sedona minivan receives no significant changes for 2010.

For 2009, Sirius satellite radio compatibility--including a trial 3-month subscription--is standard on all Sedonas. An auxiliary input and MP3-compatible USB connector is also newly standard. A navigation system is optional on the Sedona for the first time, though it's only offered on the top EX trim.

Changes for the 2008 Kia Sedona are minimal, with the lower grille going from body color to black and the upper grille receiving a metal finish look. An auxiliary input jack replaces the cassette player.

An all-new version of Kia's Sedona minivan was introduced as a late 2006 model. Despite being substantially larger than the former Sedona, the new model was lighter, more powerful, and more fuel efficient, and had a new four-wheel independent suspension for much-improved ride and handling. For 2007, a short-wheelbase (SWB) model joins the long-wheelbase (LWB) versions already in the Sedona lineup. There are no other significant changes, except Sedona's engine is now rated at 250 horsepower, 6 horsepower higher than last year.