MOTORING: Kia Grand Sedona 2.2 CRDI SXL: The king of cruise By Deon Schoeman Deon_Schoeman
In all honesty, I don’t take too much notice of people movers or multipurpose vehicles. A vehicle with three seating rows and plenty of space isn’t exactly on my radar screen: as an empty-nester, I can make do with something a lot smaller and simpler.
People movers don’t have to look the SUV part: they can be shaped to suit their specific purpose, and packaged accordingly. And once you’ve experienced what an MPV can do, nothing else really comes close in purely functional terms. Late in 2018, Kia updated the Sedona with some styling nips and tucks, together with enhanced specification and some key mechanical upgrades. And that’s the reason why I’m swanning about in a vehicle that feels like a lounge on wheels – on my own.
As this is the top SXL model, it rides on 18-inch wheels and squishy 235/60 rubber, while niceties include sliding doors on both sides that open and close electrically. It’s a great party trick, but also very practical when you have your hands full with, well, stuff. The Grand Sedona’s cockpit is a busy place that takes some time to explore. There are a lot of switches, buttons and controls, and while they’re sensibly arranged, their sheer number is ergonomically challenging.
Arguably more important than the exterior update is the new eight-speed auto gearbox, which replaces the six-speed version in the previous model. The new transmission allows a greater spread of ratios, benefiting both initial acceleration and top-gear cruising. The positive impressions continue on the open road, and in many ways, this is where the Grand Sedona really comes into its own. It has enough urge to cruise at the legal limit all day, and its effortlessness adds to a relaxed and pleasurable motoring experience.
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