The Kia Sedona carries over into the 2017 model year with minor -- but important -- product enhancements.

Now offering a new Technology Package with many Advanced Driver Assisted System features, including Autonomous Emergency Braking, the Sedona earns the prestigious Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety when equipped with optional forward collision warning.

Other additions include a new UVO e-Services system with the added smartphone connectivity of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, an upgraded High-Intensity-Discharge headlight system with Dynamic Bending Light and an Acoustic Windshield.

Sedona's wide stance exudes a modern, CUV-like appearance to project confidence and strength. The Sedona offers seven- and eight-passenger seating configurations for maximum flexibility and is available in five trim levels: L, LX, EX, SX and SXL.

Mated to a six-speed Sportmatic transmission, Sedona's 3.3-liter V6 engine boasts 276 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and is tuned for enhanced mid-range torque, offering 248 lb.-ft. at 5,200 rpm.

All trims come standard with a rear back-up camera. For the L and LX trims, cloth seat material is tricot. The EX trim comes standard with heated front seats. For added convenience, the SX and SXL trims offer eight-passenger seating when equipped with the Technology package. Adding to the Sedona's premium ambiance, the SXL trim offers side sills with chrome accents that complement the standard 19-inch chrome wheels.

A hands-free "Smart Power Liftgate" opens the rear liftgate automatically. Standard second row Slide-N-Stow seating slides and folds upright to allow for on-the-go cargo hauling along with a standard third row split folding 60/40 bench that retracts seamlessly into the rear cargo floor.