A five-speed automatic transmission, once a feature found only on expensive luxury cars, enhances the Sedona's responsive performance in all situations. It's also smooth. With five gears to choose from, it is able to keep the engine running at the best speed for all types of situations. Fifth gear is an overdrive for improved fuel economy on the highway.

Sedona rides well. It's smooth over road undulations. It handles well, the steering is tight, and it feels stable at high speeds. The headlamp/foglamp combination throws a decent beam.

Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are optional and help bring the Sedona to an undramatic stop even when pushed to the limit. We recommend ordering ABS because it helps the driver maintain steering control in an emergency braking maneuver: Mash down on the brake pedal hard, do not relax your foot off the pedal when you feel the ABS pulsing, and remember to steer around obstacles.