Kia Sedona suits up for New York auto show

Kia teased its new Sedona minivan on Thursday, a week before it debuts at the New York auto show. We instantly noticed its new sheetmetal duds, which are a long way from the plain-Jane style of the old car.

Information is scarce for now, but Kia did say the MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) will ride on a new chassis powered by Kia's 3.3-liter direct-injected V6. Horsepower and torque numbers weren't given, but we guess it'll be near 293 hp and 255 lb-ft. Those are the specs on the V6 Cadenza sedan.

The 2015 Sedona will also come with a bunch of safety features, as well as the company's new UVO Infotainment and Telematics system.

Kia dropped the old Sedona minivan from its lineup in 2013.

The 2014 New York auto show runs April 16-27 and is expected to attract a range of production and concept cars including the 2015 Mustang convertible, BMW M4 convertible and next Hyundai Sonata. Check out Autoweek's complete coverage at autoweek.com/new-york-auto-show.

By Jake Lingeman