The 2015 Kia Caravan

"bwp240" (bwp240) 12/29/2014 at 14:42 • Filed to: minivans, Kia, photoshop

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Saw a commercial for the 2015 Kia Sedona and this is the first thought that came into my head. Anybody else think this?

My citroen won't start > bwp240 12/29/2014 at 14:44

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It looks quite good.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > bwp240 12/29/2014 at 14:49

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I think that's a good thing. Why buy something that looks so boring as a GC/TC when you can but this awesome thing, including this awesome interior:

Even the Sienna and Quest are more interesting than the old Caravan/Oddessey choices.

Takuro Spirit > bwp240 12/29/2014 at 14:50

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NEEDS MOAR HOOD SCOOP

Textured Soy Protein > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/29/2014 at 14:57

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A center console on a minivan is weird. That space needs to be open so parents have easy access to turn around and slap their kids.

Luc - The Acadian Oppo > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/29/2014 at 14:58

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Having a center console really makes a difference in how it looks. much better than those stupid dash mounted shifters the other guys have. in this if you don't look in the mirror you would think you are driving a nice big car.

If I was spending money for a van this is the one I'd buy.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Textured Soy Protein 12/29/2014 at 15:00

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It's better than those awful dash-mounted shifters

norskracer98-ExploringTheOutback > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/29/2014 at 15:05

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Although if you look at safety rather than interior I'd rather have the Honda because it was really the only one where the A-pillar collapsed and the drivers compartment got all smashed. Although I'm not looking at Mini-vans so this doesn't apply to me one bit. Just adding another side to this I guess.

Textured Soy Protein > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/29/2014 at 15:07

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The Sienna has both a dash-mounted shifter and a center console.

All the better for driving your minivan up to some place with a red velvet rope out front, with these fashionable people in tow.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Textured Soy Protein 12/29/2014 at 15:12

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I mean, the rest of the interior isn't bad. But no, the shifter should be in that pointless gap in front of the cup holders.

Textured Soy Protein > sm70- why not Duesenberg? 12/29/2014 at 15:16

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That gap is far from pointless. It's the purse nook.

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > Textured Soy Protein 12/29/2014 at 15:17

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So hang the purse over the shifter

Mercedes Streeter > bwp240 12/29/2014 at 15:21

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I'd take one of these over a GC/TC any day. That's not to discount them, they're surprising vans with fun to be had...Buuuuut KIA/Hyundai have their stuff together nowadays and are churning some pretty impressive vehicles!

ranwhenparked > bwp240 12/29/2014 at 15:47

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Minivans have to be a huge challenge to style, since by definition, they're just a big box on wheels. Under the constraints they had, I'd say Kia did a pretty damn good job and made something about as attractive as a minivan can reasonably get.

bwp240 > Mercedes Streeter 12/30/2014 at 02:15

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That is very true. I do like the look of it, but at first glance it does remind me of the Caravan/Routan. Kia and Hyundai have definitely improved in recent years. I test drove a Optima Turbo for their $25 test drive promo and was surprised at how much it didn't suck.

bwp240 > Textured Soy Protein 12/30/2014 at 02:21

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I like the open space. It allows me to set my bag of snacks right next to the driver's seat while I am on a road trip.

Textured Soy Protein > bwp240 12/30/2014 at 12:36

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Growing up, my mom had a '96 Town & Country. She put her purse down there. When she got around to replacing it, she wanted more of a crossover, and complained that in many of them with center consoles, she didn't have a spot for her purse.