“Pros- Rides nice, plenty of power, comfortable to drive. Cons - too many controls on the steering wheel. I often changed settings unintentionally while driving. I am not use to the rear camera and if seem to bright. I try to use the mirror backing up but the brightness distracts me.”
2019 Kia Sedona: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The 2019 Kia Sedona gets a light mid-cycle refresh, led by a new eight-speed automatic and updated front and rear styling. It is a meaningful update, not a full redesign.
About the 2019 Kia Sedona
3rd generation (2015-2021), mid-cycle refresh year
Kia positions the Sedona as a family minivan that mixes practical people-moving space with more style than the typical boxy van formula. Its core job is hauling seven or eight passengers in comfort, with flexible seating and cargo space, easy access through wide side doors, and a more upscale look and feel than many shoppers expect in this class. For most buyers, the Sedona’s appeal is value: strong V6 power, useful family features, and a premium-leaning cabin without stepping into luxury-brand pricing.
The Sedona range runs from the essentials-focused, seven-seat L to the more family-friendly, eight-seat LX with power-sliding side doors. The EX adds leather, heated front seats, and more safety aids, while the SX brings navigation, ventilated front seats, a surround-view camera, and adaptive cruise control.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
Every trim switches from a six-speed automatic to an eight-speed automatic. The 3.3-liter V6 carries over.
Styling
The front and rear styling is refreshed with a revised grille, updated exterior details, and new wheel designs. Inside, Kia revises the center console and instrument graphics.
Safety
Driver-assistance equipment expands across several trims. Adaptive cruise control becomes standard on EX and SX, blind-spot monitoring becomes standard on LX and EX, and lane-departure warning becomes standard on EX and SX. The SX also gains standard forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection and a surround-view camera.
Tech
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto become standard across the lineup. The base L also moves to a 7-inch touchscreen, the EX gains wireless phone charging, and the SX receives an 8-inch navigation touchscreen and Harman Kardon audio.
2019 Kia Sedona specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter | V6, 3.3 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sportmatic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sportmatic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sportmatic | Automatic, 8-Spd w/Sportmatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg | 18 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg |
| Horsepower | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp | 276 hp |
| Torque | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft | 248 lb-ft |
| Max Towing | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb | 3500 lb |
| Trunk/Cargo | 142 cu-ft | 142 cu-ft | 142 cu-ft | 142 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 59.4 in | 59.4 in | 59.4 in | 59.4 in |
| Seats | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Alarm System | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Front & Rear Parking Sensors | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| 360 Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| Fog Lights | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| LED Tail Lights | ||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Power Close Liftgate/Trunk | ||||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | ||||
| Power Sliding Doors | ||||
| Privacy Glass | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Roof Rails | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Rear DVD Entertainment System | ||||
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| Subwoofer | ||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | ||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||
| Leather Seats | ||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | ||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||
| Rear Window Shades | ||||
| Remote Start | ||||
| Third Row Seat | ||||
| Tri-Zone Automatic Air Conditioning | ||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | ||||
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2019 Kia Sedona a full redesign?
No. The 2019 Kia Sedona is a mid-cycle refresh of the third-generation van, with updated styling, a new eight-speed automatic, and revised cabin equipment rather than a new platform or body.
What transmission does the 2019 Kia Sedona have?
Every 2019 Kia Sedona has an eight-speed automatic paired with a 3.3-liter V6. The eight-speed unit replaces the six-speed automatic used the year before.
Does every 2019 Kia Sedona have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto?
Yes. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across the 2019 Sedona lineup, including the base L with its 7-inch touchscreen.
Which 2019 Kia Sedona trim has the most driver-assistance features?
The SX has the fullest driver-assistance package. Its equipment includes adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, forward collision avoidance with pedestrian detection, lane-departure warning, high-beam assist, and a surround-view camera.
Was the Kia Sedona SX Limited offered for 2019?
No. The SX Limited was dropped for 2019, leaving a four-trim lineup of L, LX, EX, and SX.
2019 Kia Sedona Reviews
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