Body style: Van
Segment: Medium MPV
Production years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Kia introduced a final facelift for the Carnival/Sedona minivan in 2002 before changing the generation in 2005.
The Korean carmaker made a smart decision when it entered the North American market and offered the Sedona at a price lower than any of its competitors. Its full-spec version was cheaper than the Odyssey. Sizewise, it fitted between a Chrysler Caravan and Honda's minivan. It was about the same size as a Toyota Sienna. Its main advantage was its price. In Europe, Kia offered the same vehicle with a turbo-diesel engine, which was not available in the U.S. or Canada. But it was a part of the Korean carmaker learning curve.
In 2002 Kia brought a refreshed version for the Carnival/Sedona (in Europe and other markets, it was named Carnival). The design team restyled the front fascia and matched the grille with the vehicle's color. It also reshaped the hood and the front bumper. On its sides, the sliding doors received body-colored handles, while in the back, the new taillights were larger and featured a flat upper design instead of a triangular-shaped one.
The carmaker enhanced the Carnival/Sedona's interior, adding a better upholstery for the entire range. Its up-to-seven-seat option made it a true people carrier, good for a family with friends out for a weekend. But Kia didn't stop there. It included better wood trims on the doors, door panels, and steering wheel. A center console divided the front row of seats and created a personal space for the two occupants.
Under the hood, Kia installed a 2.5-liter Rover engine for the European market and a 2.9-liter turbo-diesel inline-four. For the American market, Kia introduced a 3.5-liter V-6 paired to a four-speed automatic gearbox.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 4AT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 110.3 KW @ 5600 RPM 150 HP @ 5600 RPM 148 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multi-point injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.9 in (4925 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64/63 in (1,626/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.4 in (2906 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4222 lbs (1915 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5633 lbs (2555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5L 5MT FWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5600 RPM 150 HP @ 5600 RPM 148 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 108.7 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manua |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 70.86 in (1800 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/63 in (1,621/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4107.2 lbs (1863 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5632.8 lbs (2555 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16.6 mpg US (14.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 261 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L CRDi 4AT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2903 cm3 |
Power: | 105.9 KW @ 3800 RPM 144 HP @ 3800 RPM 142 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 310 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.9 in (4925 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 68.3 in (1735 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 64/63 in (1,626/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.4 in (2906 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.7 cuFT (303 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4508 lbs (2045 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5875 lbs (2665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L CRDi 5AT FWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2902 cm3 |
Power: | 136.1 KW @ 3800 RPM 185 HP @ 3800 RPM 183 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 342 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.3/66.3 in (1,684/1,684 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4780 lbs (2168 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6393 lbs (2900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L CRDi 5MT FWD (144 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2902 cm3 |
Power: | 106 KW @ 3800 RPM 144 HP @ 3800 RPM 142 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 229 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM 310 Nm @ 2000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104.4 mph (168 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 15.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/65R15 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 193.7 in (4920 mm) |
Width: | 74.8 in (1900 mm) |
Height: | 70.86 in (1800 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63.8/63 in (1,621/1,600 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 114.2 in (2901 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.5 cuFT (354 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4360.7 lbs (1978 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 5875.3 lbs (2665 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.4 mpg US (11 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.9L CRDi 5MT FWD (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2902 cm3 |
Power: | 136.1 KW @ 3800 RPM 185 HP @ 3800 RPM 183 BHP @ 3800 RPM |
Torque: | 252 lb-ft @ 1500 RPM 342 Nm @ 1500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Diesel Commonrail |
Fuel: | Diesel |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 225/70R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.4 in (4811 mm) |
Width: | 78.1 in (1984 mm) |
Height: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 66.3/66.3 in (1,684/1,684 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 113.8 in (2891 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.6 in (168 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 12.9 cuFT (365 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 4780 lbs (2168 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 6393 lbs (2900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23.1 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.8 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 217 g/km |