Kia Carnival

The Kia Carnival is a minivan produced by Kia Motors.

First generation (1999–2006)

Second generation (2006–2015)

Third generation (2015–2021)

Fourth generation (2021–present)

The first generation was launched in 1999, and was based on the Ford Windstar's platform. It was available with a 2.5 litre 6-cylinder petrol engine with 121 kW/165 hp and a 2.9 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 93 kW/126 hp.

It got a facelift in 2001, and was available until 2006 with a 2.5 litre 6-cylinder petrol engine with 110 kW/150 hp and a 2.9 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 106 kW/144 hp.

In 2006, the second generation was launched, and was based on the Hyundai Entourage's platform. It was available with 2.7 and 3.8 litre 6-cylinder petrol engines with 139 kW/189 hp and 187 kW/254 hp respectively, and a 2.9 litre 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 136 kW/185 hp. This generation was available until 2015.

The third generation was launched in 2015 and was available until 2021, and it is now currently in its fourth generation as of 2021, and has room for 11 passengers. The Kia Carnival is also now available in North America replacing the Kia Sedona.