I’ve been really busy since February with the STRONGER Empowerment Tour. We’ve been hitting the road every week to various college campuses in SC, GA, NC, and TN. It’s been an enjoyable tour and I hate to see it come to an end. Now that spring has sprung, we welcome the road trips with me and the staff.
My friends at Drive Shop sent over the 2016 Kia Sedona for our tour stop at College of Charleston. The Kia Sedona is a surprisingly sophisticated mini-van. Now, I’m a sports car kinda girl, with no kids, so I definitely would have never considered a mini-van. It was perfect timing though, as I thought this would be perfect for my staff and I on the trip.
The 2016 Kia Sedona is an impressive vehicle. We need lots of space to load our staging and luggage. There was ample room available in this ride even without the collapsible rear seats. Once we put them down, there was TONS of room.
And did I mention the reclining passenger seats? LOVED THEM! Let me tell you why: I recently suffered a bilateral pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lungs). Since my release from the hospital, my doctor has advised me to avoid sitting for long periods of time in a way that can constrict the veins. Usually on a road trip any longer than 2 hours, I would have to stop periodically and walk around at a gas station or restaurant for at least 5 minutes. Having the ability to recline fully made me feel much safer about our 5 hour drive to Charleston, plus we made less stops.
I was extremely comfortable the entire trip and I even had a DVD player with wireless headsets ready for viewing. With multiple charging outlets and USB ports, we dubbed the Kia Sedona our “Office On Wheels”. It allowed the entire team to stay connected with our various cellphones, iPads, and laptops.
There are just so many awesome tricks in this minivan, which makes it perfect for vacation season. There’s even a cooler in the glove compartment!! Wicked! Lol! The best thing about it, it drives like a sedan. I was able to drive and maneuver this vehicle without worry. And the seating adjustments made it easy for my 5 foot 1 frame to be confident while driving.
There’s so much to like about this ride. I was totally surprised with how I’d fall in love with it. My manager has a family of 5 and he is definitely considering purchasing this vehicle. Even single people find this ride amazing as well. My partner, Alton, stated that this was at the top of his list for travel.
If you’re seeking comfortability for upcoming roadtrips and vacations, I promise you won’t go wrong with the 2016 Kia Sedona!
