2010 Kia Sedona: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The main change for the 2010 Kia Sedona is a retuned V6 that trades a little horsepower for better city fuel economy. This is otherwise a light update, with added parking aids on LX and EX trims and standard roof rails on the Base trim.
About the 2010 Kia Sedona
2nd generation (2006-2012), pre-refresh year; last year before the 2011 styling and lineup update.
Kia positioned the Sedona as a value-focused family minivan: roomy, safety-minded, practical, and easier on the budget than the best-known rivals. Kia’s period messaging stresses comfort, utility, modern conveniences, safety, and peace of mind, while independent reviews describe it as delivering much of the family-friendly equipment of Honda and Toyota competitors for less money. For a used-car shopper, that makes the 2010 Sedona a straightforward people-mover built around space, everyday convenience, and strong crash-safety credentials rather than prestige.
The 2010 Sedona is a seven-passenger minivan offered in practical Base, family-focused LX, and better-equipped EX forms. The LX adds rear parking sensors, while the EX stands out with dual power-sliding doors, power front seats, heated mirrors, rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera.
What changed, by category
2010 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 | 17 mpg | 17 mpg | 17 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 | |||
| Rear View Camera | |||
| Alloy Wheels | |||
| Fog Lights | |||
| Heated Mirrors | |||
| Heated Windshield | |||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||
| Power Moonroof | |||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | |||
| Power Sliding Doors | |||
| Rear Spoiler | |||
| 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 | |||
| Rear Air Conditioning | |||
| 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
Is the 2010 Kia Sedona a major redesign?
No. The 2010 Sedona is a light update within the second generation, not a redesign. Its main revisions are the retuned V6 and added trim equipment.
How did the 2010 Kia Sedona’s V6 change from 2009?
The 3.8-liter V6 was retuned from 250 to 244 horsepower. City fuel economy improved from 16 to 17 mpg, while the highway rating remained 23 mpg.
Which 2010 Kia Sedona trims have standard parking aids?
The LX and EX have standard rear parking sensors for 2010. The EX also has a standard rearview camera.
What became standard on the 2010 Kia Sedona Base trim?
Roof rails became standard on the 2010 Base trim after being optional for 2009. The Base also received the same retuned 244-horsepower V6 as the rest of the lineup.
Did the 2010 Kia Sedona keep the same transmission?
Yes. The 2010 Sedona kept its five-speed automatic transmission across the lineup; the engine tuning changed, but the transmission did not.