Why didn’t Kia install fold-into-floor second-row seats like Chrysler, Dodge, and Nissan?
Kia conducted customer clinics with Grand Caravan owners who complained that the second-row Stow ‘N Go seats were uncomfortable to sit in and that they rarely used the feature except to flatten the third-row. So rather than go to the expense of engineering a solution that few people use, Kia instead kept the Sedona’s price low and installed comfortable second-row seats.

What is the main reason to consider a 2006 Kia Sedona?
To make sure the 2006 Sedona remained a good value, Kia looked at the entire segment and chose to include on it’s all-new minivan only those features that people needed and really wanted. That’s why there’s no reversing camera, no Stow ‘N Go seating, no slide-together second-row seats, no all-wheel-drive option – engineering these features costs extra money, and existing minivan owners either don’t use them or won’t pay for them. 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.

Why should I skip the 2006 Kia Sedona?
The main reason to skip the 2006 Kia Sedona would be if a feature you want or need is not offered on this vehicle. Take all-wheel-drive, for example. It’s not available on the Kia, but you can get it on the Toyota Sienna. Ditto a reversing camera. Dodge and Nissan offer second-row seats that collapse into the floor for quick conversion from family hauler to cargo mauler. Mazda features second-row seats that slide together to form a bench, and Honda’s got a Mommy ‘n Me seat that puts a baby closer to its parents in the front buckets. These features are not offered on the new 2006 Kia Sedona, but a loaded 2006 Kia Sedona also doesn’t surpass the $32,000 barrier with its sticker price.