The Kia Sedona won’t make you all goose-pimply with excitement, but it will get your juices flowing if you’re into practicality. Inside it’s voluminous and versatile. Under the hood, a 3.8-liter V6—the only engine offered—delivers 250 hp, which we found to be sufficiently powerful. A standard five-speed automatic transmission shifts smoothly. The ride is a bit soft; handling is satisfactory. A 60/40-split third-row seat folds flat into the floor to expand the Sedona’s cargo space, and second-row flip-and-fold bucket seats afford easy access to the rear seat. Front-side and side-curtain airbags and stability control are standard. Optional amenities include heated seats, adjustable pedals and a DVD entertainment system. Beyond that, if you’re looking for other high-tech bells and whistles, look elsewhere.

* 2008 PRICES. 2009 PRICES NOT ANNOUNCED AT PRESS TIME.