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Body style: Van
Segment: Large MPV
Production years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021

KIA Carnival/Sedona  2018-2021 15 Photos
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Kia introduced a facelift for its MPV Carnival/Sedona at the 2018 New York International Auto Show and improved the car's features and its design details.

While the European carmakers almost ditched all the MPVs from their lineups, Kia continued to build the Carnival/Sedona for the North American continent and specific countries around the world. It was a better choice for long journeys than an SUV, thanks to its better fuel efficiency and car-like handling.

The 2019 Carnival featured a refreshed front fascia with the introduction of new headlights and LED fog-lights. For the top trim levels, SX and SXL, the carmaker installed standard LED headlamps, which were not available on its predecessor. Kia gave even more amenities to the full-option version, including a set of 19" chromed wheels and distinctive side sills.

Inside, Kia included the LTE technology in the entertainment system. There, Sedona offered a dual 10.1" touch-screen located in the back of the front headrests that featured screen-mirroring. Thus, the rear seats' occupants could listen or play music on the bigger screens in front of them. The entire system could have been connected to the Internet via a shared connection.

Under the hood, Kia kept the same engine lineup as before, with a 3.3-liter V-6 for the U.S. market and a fuel-efficient 2.2-liter turbo-diesel for the Australian customers.

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KIA Carnival/Sedona 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
  1 gasoline engine
  • 3.3L V6 8AT (280 HP)

KIA Carnival/Sedona
3.3L V6 8AT (280 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 8AT (280 HP)
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
Fuel capacity:21.1 gallons (79.9 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:All Wheel Drive
Gearbox:8-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:235/65 R19
DIMENSIONS
Length:201.4 in (5116 mm)
Width:78.1 in (1984 mm)
Height:68.5 in (1740 mm)
Front/rear Track:68.7x69.0 in (1745 mm)
Wheelbase:120.5 in (3061 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.7 in (170 mm)
Cargo Volume:33.9 cuFT (960 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:4441 lbs (2014 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:6085 lbs (2760 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:18 mpg US (13.1 L/100Km)
Highway:24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Combined:21 mpg US (11.2 L/100Km)
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