What is the Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival is a large minivan, also called a people carrier, designed to carry families and groups. In the United States and Canada, earlier versions of the same model were called the Sedona.
The Carnival name appears in EU figures and in current North American figures. Its name and powertrain choices vary by market.
Generations and engines
The second-generation Carnival, code VQ, ran from 2010 to 2014 in the EU. The fourth generation, code KA4, began in the United States and Canada in 2022 and continues today.
The EU range used diesel and other fuel types, with engines from 2.2 L to 2.9 L and power from 110 kW (150 PS) to 143 kW (194 PS). North American versions cover 1.6 L to 3.5 L engines. US listings include hybrid and petrol versions, while Canadian listings specify petrol.
Fuel consumption and markets
The lowest listed US consumption is 7.1 L/100 km, with a best combined rating of 33 MPG under EPA testing. Canada’s lowest listed figure is 7.2 L/100 km under the NRCan 5-cycle procedure. European WLTP and NEDC procedures, US EPA testing, and Canada’s 5-cycle procedure differ, so these results are best understood within their own markets. EU registration figures cover 2010–2012, with 4,452 Carnivals registered. The leading listed version was the 2.9 L diesel, with 2,500 registrations in 2010.
EU figures cover 2010–2012, while North American figures begin in 2022. The Carnival is Kia’s large passenger carrier, with engines and fuel options shaped by local markets.
Questions and answers
What kind of vehicle is the Kia Carnival?
It is a large minivan or people carrier designed to transport passengers.
Which Carnival generations are listed?
The second generation (VQ) ran in the EU from 2010 to 2014. The fourth generation (KA4) began in the United States and Canada in 2022 and continues today.
What is the Carnival’s lowest listed fuel consumption?
The US EPA figure is 7.1 L/100 km; Canada’s NRCan 5-cycle figure is 7.2 L/100 km. The test procedures differ.
Is the Kia Carnival available as a hybrid?
The US listings include hybrid and petrol versions. The Canadian listings specify petrol versions.