Already having earned a five-star crash rating in all four seating positions from the U.S. Department of Transportation's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the 2008 Sedona was selected by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) as one of only 34 vehicles to earn the "Top Safety Pick" award for its impressive performance with top ratings in frontal, side and rear impact crash tests.

The 2008 Kia Sedona was named the minivan of choice on GAYOT.com’s annual list of the “Top 10 Best Value Automobiles.”  GAYOT.com highlights its standard features, spacious cabin, functional interior and competitive price as the Sedona’s winning points.