Whether you have a big family or a large carpool, there comes a time when three rows of seating become essential. Thankfully, Kia has a wide assortment of models with third-row seating, providing you with plenty of space for all of those road trips or post-game ice cream runs. Keep reading to learn more about the Kia Sorento, Telluride, and Sedona. These three vehicles are all Kia vehicles, and they all have third-row seating! If you have any questions, give us a call at (507) 215-8923.
Sorento
This mid-size SUV features three rows of seats, giving you enough room to comfortably accommodate up to seven passengers.
Interior Dimensions
Some of the notable interior dimensions for the Kia Sorento are:
- Total passenger volume: 154.2 cubic feet.
- Headroom for the first/second/third row: 39.5/39.3/36.3 inches.
- Hip room for the first/second/third row: 56.7/56.4/41.4 inches.
- Legroom for the first/second/third row: 44.1/39.4/31.7 inches.
- Shoulder room for the first/second/third row: 59.1/58.0/52.8 inches.
- Cargo volume behind the first/second/third row: 73.0/38.0/11.3 cubic feet.
You can also customize your Sorento’s seat configuration to better meet your needs. On the entry-level trim, the L, the front seats are manually adjustable, the second row of seats is 40/20/40 split-folding, and the third row of seats is 50/50 split-folding.
Interior Features
There’s more to being a great passenger vehicle than just interior space. In order to keep your passengers comfortable and entertained, your vehicle needs to have some standard interior amenities, too. Luckily, the Sorento boasts a wide range of standard features, such as a six-speaker sound system, a USB port, a 7-inch touch-screen infotainment display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, Bluetooth, and a rearview camera.
Each trim level provides additional standard features, with the top-of-the-line SX equipping you with satellite radio, a 10-speaker Harman Kardon speaker system, a wireless charging pad, an 8-inch touch screen, and a universal garage door opener.
Safety Features
You’re carrying precious cargo, and you need peace of mind when you buckle your loved ones in and hit the road. The Kia Sorento is designed with safety in mind, giving you standard safety features like electronic stability control, hill-start assist control, a traction control system, a high-strength steel structure, an advanced air-bag system, and a Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, or LATCH, system to help you safely secure child seats. When you upgrade to the LX trim, you get standard driver-assistance systems like rear cross-traffic alerts and blind-spot monitoring.
Telluride
The Telluride is Kia’s slightly larger mid-size SUV, boasting three rows of seating and plenty of room for up to eight people.
Interior Dimensions
When you purchase a Telluride, you can enjoy incredible spaciousness in the interior thanks to dimensions like:
- Total passenger volume: 178.1 cubic feet.
- Headroom for the first/second/third row: 40.9/40.2/38.1 inches.
- Hip room for the first/second/third row: 58.9/58.0/43.7 inches.
- Legroom for the first/second/third row: 41.4/42.4/31.4 inches.
- Shoulder room for the first/second/third row: 61.6/61.2/55.3 inches.
- Cargo volume behind the first/second/third row: 87/46/21 cubic feet.
Aside from offering interior space, the Telluride provides you with comfort and convenience. The second and third rows can be folded in a 60/40 split-configuration, giving you the ability to customize your setup to fit your needs.
Interior Features
The Telluride is more than just a spacious SUV, which is made evident by the abundance of standard interior amenities. Even the entry-level trim comes with features like a six-speaker audio system with satellite radio and a USB input, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, a rearview camera, an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment display, five USB charge ports, Bluetooth, and simulated leather upholstery. Of course, you also get extra features with every trim level. When you opt for the luxurious Telluride SX, you get upgrades like a 10-speaker Harman Kardon surround-sound system, interior ambient lighting, and dual sunroofs.
Safety Features
When you purchase a Telluride, you can drive with confidence thanks to the long list of standard advanced safety features, including a drowsy driver warning system, rear cross-traffic alerts, blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, automatic emergency braking, automatic headlights, adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, and forward-collision warnings.
Sedona
Minivans are meant for hauling around big families, and the Kia Sedona is no different. The Sedona has three rows of seating, providing you with enough room for up to eight passengers.
Interior Dimensions
The interior of the Sedona boasts these dimensions:
- Total passenger volume: 165.8 cubic feet.
- Headroom for the first/second/third row: 39.8/39.4/38.9 inches.
- Hip room for the first/second/third row: 59.3/66.1/50.0 inches.
- Legroom for the first/second/third row: 40.9/41.1/34.8 inches.
- Shoulder room for the first/second/third row: 63.9/63.1/59.4 inches.
- Cargo volume total/behind the second/behind the third row: 142.0/78.4/33.9 cubic feet.
The Sedona makes access to the back seats easy with slide-n-stow second-row seating and a third row that can fold completely flat.
Interior Features
Thankfully, minivans aren’t what they used to be. These family-friendly vehicles now offer enough high-tech and luxury features to keep you and your passengers feeling cozy and comfortable. When you purchase the base trim level, you get a six-speaker audio system, a 7-inch infotainment display with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, Bluetooth, a USB port, a rearview camera, and keyless entry.
Each trim level adds to the list, while the top-level SX offers luxe features, like an 8-inch touch-screen infotainment display, a heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, voice recognition, an eight-speaker Harmon Kardon audio system, a hands-free liftgate, a sunroof, a noise-reducing windshield, a navigation system, tri-zone automatic climate control, a 110-volt household-style power outlet, and a third-row USB port.
Safety Features
Even the entry-level Sedona comes with a wide range of safety features, such as hill start assist control, a traction control system, electronic stability control, full-length side curtain air bags, dual front seat-mounted side air bags, and dual front advanced air bags. If you opt for the mid-level EX trim, you get standard driver-assistance systems, such as rear cross-traffic alerts, blind-spot monitoring, and front and rear parking sensors.
Carnival
New for the 2022 model year, the Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) marks a step forward for the Kia brand with radical, forward-thinking innovations.
Interior Dimensions
The 2022 Kia Carnival comes ready with best-in-class passenger and cargo space with these dimensions:
- Total passenger volume: 168.2 cubic feet.
- Headroom for the first/second/third row: 40.9/39.5/36.8 inches.
- Hip room for the first/second/third row: 59.8/66.4/50.4 inches.
- Legroom for the first/second/third row: 41.1/40.5/35.6 inches.
- Shoulder room for the first/second/third row: 64.2/63.2/59.5 inches.
- Cargo volume maximum/minimum: 145.1/40.2 cubic feet.
Interior Features
The 2022 Kia Carnival complements its spacious dimensions with cutting-edge interior features. Passengers can use 2nd Row Slide-Flex Seating to customize the seats to their liking on the LX Seat Package, the EX trim, and the SX trim. Moving up to the SX Prestige trim, everyone can luxuriate in VIP Lounge Seating with relaxation mode and two rows of heated and ventilated leather or SynTex seat trim.
You of course can jam to your favorite songs or queue up a podcast for your commute thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – but even better, you get to enjoy your audio with a Premium Bose® Sound system. The Carnival also boasts screens aplenty, with a large 12.3-inch touchscreen display with navigation, and Dual-Screen Rear-Seat Entertainment with Device Mirroring to keep the young ones entertained.
Safety Features
The 2022 Kia Carnival has also been designed with you and your passengers’ safety in mind. Stay aware when navigating parking lots with 360-degrees of confidence thanks to the available four-camera, 360-degree Surround View Monitor. When you get on the highway, use your available Blind-Spot View Monitor to safely change lanes, and maintain a safe distance from the vehicle ahead of you – even when accelerating or handling curves – with Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go.
Contact Tom Kadlec Kia
When it comes to large, family-friendly vehicles, space is an important feature, but you also need a vehicle that provides you with the amenities and safety features to keep the whole gang happy and secure. Luckily, Kia has plenty of options that truly have it all. Call us or contact us online to check out our incredible selection of Kias with third-row seating.
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