Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Kia introduced the third generation of its MPV Carnival/Sedona at the 2014 New York Auto Show, and it was a significant departure from its previous design.
The Korean carmaker introduced the Carnival MPV in 1998, and, apart from the Australian market, it wasn't a big hit. But Kia learned what to offer, and its sales started to pick-up after it improved the model. It improved the vehicle in all the areas: exterior, interior, and drivetrain. When it reached the third generation, it was no longer an insignificant player in the minivan segment.
After Peter Schreyer took-over the design department of the Korean carmaker, things went better and better. The car featured a crossover-utility-vehicle (CUV) stance. It was inspired by the European design trends and built on the Sorento platform. Its angular-looking headlights with LED parking and foglights offered a bold look for the car. The 3D grille design with the "tiger-nose" theme was already a brand image, and it matched well on the Carnival/Sedona's look. From its sides, the designer concealed its length by a raised beltline over the rear wheels. A pair of power-sliding doors allowed easy access to the middle and rear seats.
Inside, the carmaker made room for up to seven passengers, or six, when the middle row featured a pair of captain seats. The last row provided the convenience of a split-folding 60/40 in-floor retractable design, while the middle seats could have been moved forward to increase the cargo area.
Kia offered a wide choice of engines for the Carnival/Sedona, depending on the market. While a 3.3-liter V6 spoiled the North-American customers, the Australians received a 2.2-liter diesel.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L 6AT (280 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 3342 cm3 |
Power: | 205.9 KW @ 6000 RPM 280 HP @ 6000 RPM 276 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 248 lb-ft @ 5200 RPM 336 Nm @ 5200 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/65R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 201.4 in (5116 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 68.5 in (1740 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 120.5 in (3061 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.7 in (170 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4414 lbs (2002 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km) |