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This past weekend was a “Sedona Weekend” for us. We had a fun weekend exploring some of our favorite things to do in San Diego in the new 2016 Kia Sedona and I’m excited to be sharing it with this post sponsored by Kia.
We really wanted to put the Kia Sedona to the test and see if it could keep up with us for a whole weekend.
We planned some of our favorite things to do as a family and also worked in some regular things we had to get done too… like grocery shopping. We started our fun weekend by loading the whole family into the car and then going to pick up my parents, to see a movie. This was a real test for the Sedona because although it was configured to seat 7, I wasn’t sure if we all would be comfortable.
The Sedona comes with available seating for up to eight, and with available Slide-N-Stow™ second row. Which means there are multiple configurations for family adventures or trips to the hardware store and plenty of cargo room too!
After we all traveled together in the Sedone, the verdict was in… it was spacious and everyone fit very well with lot’s of room left. My dad and Pete were in the front and me and my two older daughters were in the back. My little one was in her car seat and my mom next to her in the middle bucket seats. The middle seats are so comfortable. Those of us in the back had no problem going in between the middle seats to get into the back. There was plenty of space.
After our movie Pete and I decided to go for a hike.
It had been overcast with some pockets of rain for days… so when it cleared up we jumped at the chance to take the Sedona with us to the lake.
Kia as a brand has evolved so much in the past few years.
As we were driving to the lake Pete and I were talking about all the features that we love about the Sedona. The style and look of it was one of the biggest things we loved about it when we first saw it. Then we got in and drove it and we were both surprised at how luxurious it felt. It was very roomy and comfortable, and we felt like it would be a great fit for our active lifestyle.
I really liked the smooth design on the outside.
There are so many aspects of the Sedona that were taken into consideration when it was being designed.
One of which was to provide plenty of storage areas. The cargo area is deep and we packed our hiking gear back there and changed our shoes right on the back. It has a Hands-free Smart-Power Liftgate too that is something my next car must have. Once you use that you can’t imagine not having it. You can push the button old school like Pete did too!
This is another one of those things that once you try it, you must have it.
The Sedona has an amazing backup camera with a 365 degree view. You can see what is all around the car and it makes parking so easy. It also made me feel so much safer. My little one still runs around like crazy so this is one more tool we can use to make sure she stays safe! It also has next-generation, driver assist technology includes Advanced Smart Cruise Control and Blind-Spot Detection with Lane-Change Assist. It even beeps if there is something in your blind spot and you have your turn signal on. There are so many conveniences and features that help make the driving experience enjoyable and safe.
The sunroof’s are huge!
This was the one up front for Pete and I… and there was one in the back for the kids too. It’s such a great feeling being able to get some fresh air using the sunroofs.
Pete and I put together a little video of us showing off some of our favorite features on the Sedona:
After our walk we did some grocery shopping.
We bought a bunch of things including 10 cases of water and $300 of groceries. Because I’m an awesome wife I decided to video Pete loading all of the groceries into the Sedona instead of helping him. I promise I normally help! This was a lot to fit into the Sedona… but it didn’t feel that way after it was all loaded up. I think we could have put 2 more times the amount into it.
On the last day of our Sedona Weekend we headed over to the beach.
Living in San Diego you would think we would go to the beach more often… but it doesn’t always work out that way. We are on a mission to change that starting now. We had so much fun walking on the pier and bird (and people) watching.
See how awesome the camera is!
I love how great the Sedona is for it’s utility. I can fit so much in it! I also love all the tech features that make my life easier and driving safer. The 2015 Sedona has a NHTSA Overall 5-Star Crash Safety Rating and a 10-year/100,000-mile warranty.
Here’s another video of what Pete and I loved inside the Sedona. There were so many things I wanted to show you all.
The girls were all super bummed when we had to return the Sedona. I was too. I could totally see myself happily driving a Sedona. It has everything on my must have list for cars. It really is that awesome.
If you are looking for a vehicle that can hold upto 8 people, looks awesome and has a luxurious interior, this might be the car for you!
Oh how I love San Diego! I can’t wait to get back there next spring.
What beautiful photos! And beautiful vehicle. I’m sad it probably wouldn’t fit my whole family but if it did that would be amazing to take on some nice road trips!
Seems like an awesome car! I love all your pictures!
Kia sure has come a long way over the years! I adore San Diego and I had a great Kia rental, so I’m fellin’ ya!
The Sedona is one sweet ride. I absolutely love all that room, and the reverse camera is nice.
The Sedona is so perfect for me. I could fit my daughter’s entire dance team in there, plus groceries. WOOT!
My sister has a Kia Sedona and she loves it. Looks like a great weekend full of fun and sun. I love my backup camera in my SUV, too.
This sounds and looks like a really great vehicle to have! In the next couple of years we hop to get a new car so we’ll keep this in mind for sure!
Wow! I could stand a little Sedona in my life. I love how roomy it is, and I definitely love the camera setup. That’s nice.
I just got back from a road trip and I was so grateful to have a car with so many thoughtful features. The Sedona looks great for a family, but still has an edge of style and sophistication. I love how much you fit in the back!
I’ve got an older Kia Sedona that I really like. I could go for a new one though with all of these features.
These are so nice for family trips. I managed to test one out recently too and I was thoroughly impressed.
What a beautiful and roomy car! I love it. If we were in the market to buy a car, we would definitely be looking at this one.
We are looking for a mini-van like that with sliding doors. Are they automatic on both sides? I looked but I didn’t see you comment on that.
That trunk held up to some heavy duty shopping by you guys! I have always loved Kia vehicles lots of space and very stylish.
Wow, this is a great vehicle especially for families with kids. I love all the features. I would love to ted drive this.
That looks like a really awesome car! I especially love the rear camera and moon roof! I could handle driving it!
Sounds like a really great vehicle for families!!
We’re getting a similar car (well, I guess… size of vehicle) to review for the week of 4th of July. So far, we don’t have many plans made to take it anywhere, but now you’ve got me thinking … we should take it down the peninsula!
What a great ride! It sure holds a lot for storage! I love the color too!
Looks like you’ve packed a whole lot of fun into the Sedona. Seems like an awesome vehicle especially for road trips.
It is always nice to find a car that mets your families needs. I like Kias. My daughter has one and it is a quality car.
i love all the photo’s. I have never been to San Diego before, looks beautiful!
This van is amazing! I have a similar model and it literally saved my traveling time with three kids and all their stuff that comes along with them lol.
We don’t have a Sedona — and we’re a bit past the minivan (even though this is a nice one) market. My husband drives an Optima and my son drives a Spectra. So, we are happy with the Kia brand!
I would love to take the Sedona for road trip with my family to Toronto. We could go to Canada’s Wonderland and be able to have enough room to bring everything we need with us.
This looks like a perfect vehicle for a family. I am thinking of planning a road trip this summer. I will have to look into renting a Sedona for the trip.
Kia has come a long, long way in their brand name. I was actually looking at a Sedona just the other day on a car lot near my house. It was burnt orange and I thought it was gorgeous! I would not mind having it at all.
I’m not familiar with the Kia Sedona but I’m quite impressed! There’s so many luxury features!!
Gosh I have been thinking about one of these. Lots of great features
What an awesome car! I like that it has a lot of room. Greta photos.
Looks like you had a great time in San Diego! It’s such a beautiful city!
It looks like you all had an amazing weekend indeed as a family. I love Kia’s because they are totally awesome vehicles. This Sedona sounds totally amazing and I love the video that shows the features which I think it was well done. I love the extra warning alarm when there are cars never by. Thanks for sharing.
What a cute and family friendly car. It sounds like it worked great for your weekend of fun. Thanks for posting.
Looks really nice and spacious with lots of cool features, too! Love it!
Living in South Florida, I don’t always get to the beach as much as I would like, but I encourage you to do so. That KIA Sedona would make it easier for me to do it too….
It looks like a beautiful car. We usually travel with extended family so this would be perfect for us.
I want a van so bad but my fiance just isn’t budging. He wants a truck or SUV. Which is fine, we just need more room. My daughters dance stuff is almost taking over our poor cars trunk haha
Looks like you had a wonderful time. That car looks awesome. I would definitely consider this if I am buying a new car.
That sounds like a fun day with your new car. Glad you enjoyed it
Wow, looks like you had a great time. This car looks amazing!
Sounds like a great car. I can see you enjoyed your road trip.
I have a friend who has a Kia Sedona and she absolutely loves it. Hers is an older model, and I bet she would love the new body style of this years model. It sure does have a lot of feature!
I would love to have a mini van. It’s great for hauling everyone around. My husband doesn’t want a van. However, something like this might change his mind.
KIA sells great cars. You are very fortunate to be chosen to test it out with the family and write this excellent review. Love all the pics!
I would love to go on a road trip to Disney with my family. This vehicle has a ton of room and looks so comfortable.
We have a Kia Sedona that’s a few years old, but I do love the space.
I could use a new car. I think the Kia looks and sounds really nice. It’s purty too. 😉
Wow, that’s a whole lot of cargo room! I’m impressed! 🙂
I LOVE the big GPS screen and rear mirror. My friend has the same feature on her van. It looks so pretty cool inside her car. I LOVE the beach photos. It look like the family had a blast with your new vehicle.