2009 Kia Sedona: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2009 Kia Sedona is standard USB and auxiliary audio inputs on every trim. Otherwise, it is a light update with the same 3.8-liter V6, five-speed automatic transmission, and second-generation design.
About the 2009 Kia Sedona
2nd generation (introduced for 2006), fourth model year of that redesign.
The 2009 Sedona is Kia’s family minivan built around room, safety, and value. Kia marketed it as a seven-passenger van with a strong V6, flexible seating, and a long warranty, aimed at families who wanted full minivan usefulness without paying Honda Odyssey or Toyota Sienna money. Its clearest differentiators were strong crash-safety credentials, a generous standard-feature list for the class, and the unusual choice of either a shorter or longer body.
The lineup spans the shorter Base van and the roomier long-wheelbase LX and EX. The LX focuses on family basics such as second-row captain’s chairs and a third row that folds into the floor, while the EX adds power front seats, heated mirrors, and a trip computer.
What changed, by category
2009 Kia Sedona specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter | V6, 3.8 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic | Automatic, 5-Spd w/Overdrive & Sportmatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 16 mpg | 16 mpg | 16 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 23 mpg | 23 mpg | 23 mpg |
| Horsepower | 244 hp | 244 hp | 244 hp |
| Torque | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft | 253 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | |
| Trunk/Cargo | 141.5 cu-ft | 141.5 cu-ft | 121.3 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 34 in | 34 in | 33.9 in |
| Seats | 7 | 7 | 7 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||
| Automatic Headlights | |||
| Rear Parking Sensors | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Power Sliding Doors | |||
| Roof Rails | |||
| Trailer Hitch Receiver | |||
| Front DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Navigation System | |||
| Premium Audio | |||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | |||
| Satellite Radio | |||
| USB Ports | |||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||
| Automatic Air Conditioning | |||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||
| Heated Front Seats | |||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||
| Leather Seats | |||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||
| Memory Pedals | |||
| Power Adjustable Pedals | |||
| Third Row Seat | |||
| Tilt Wheel | |||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2009 Kia Sedona?
The biggest change is that USB and auxiliary audio inputs became standard on every trim. Most of the van otherwise carries over from 2008.
Did the 2009 Kia Sedona get a new engine or transmission?
No. The 2009 Sedona retains its 3.8-liter V6 and five-speed automatic transmission.
Was the 2009 Kia Sedona redesigned?
No. The 2009 Sedona remains part of the second generation introduced for 2006, with no major structural or styling update for this model year.
How do the 2009 Kia Sedona Base, LX, and EX differ?
The Base is the shorter seven-seat version, while the LX and EX use the longer body. The LX emphasizes practical family equipment, and the EX adds comfort features such as power front seats, heated mirrors, and a trip computer.
Is the 2009 Kia Sedona meaningfully different from the 2008 model?
No. Its main year-over-year improvement is standard USB and auxiliary audio connectivity; the basic design, V6 powertrain, safety hardware, and seating layouts are otherwise much the same.