Kia Carnival - Generation 1.1 (2000-2002)

KIA CARNIVAL (2000-2002)

Kia's first attempt on the minivan market which they succeeded. For its first iteration, only a single 2.9 diesel with an option between a manual and automatic transmissions are available. Philippine market models also get a 10 seating configuration.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	Carnival
Years Available	August 2000-January 2002
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel
Fuel System	Distributor Type
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,890mm
Width	1,895mm
Height	1,730mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,761-1,848kg (MT), 1,776-1,863kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Trail Arm Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Drum
Tires	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	None
Other Safety Features	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front
Other Exterior Features	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Hood Scoop
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Wood Accents
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	4
Steering Wheel Controls	None
Alarm	None
Keyless Entry	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear

Kia Carnival/Sedona - Generation 1.3 (2003-2006)

KIA CARNIVAL/SEDONA (2003-2006)

The final update for the Sedona made way to a V6 gasoline engine, otherwise the variants are the same. Not much differences were done apart from a new grille and some features are removed.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LS V6	LS TDi	RS V6	RS TDi
Years Available	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006	November 2003-2006
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	KV6 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	KV6 2.5 DOHC 24V V6	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	129hp @ 6,500rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm	129hp @ 6,500rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	220Nm @ 4,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	220Nm @ 4,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel	Gasoline/93 Octane	Diesel
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Distributor Type	Electronic Fuel Injection	Distributor Type
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm
Width	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm
Height	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,975kg (MT), 1,990kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)	1,975kg (MT), 1,990kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	7	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R15	215/70 R15	205/70 R15	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	0	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Back Up Sensors	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None. Deletes: Hood Scoop	Adds: Rear Spoiler, Two Tone Paint, Hood Scoop	Adds: None. Deletes: Hood Scoop	Chrome Grille and Door Handles, Roof Rails, Rear Wiper, Front Windsheld Defogger, Hood Scoop
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Wood Accents, Sliding Captain's Chairs with Armrest For Second Row	Adds: None	Front Seatback Folding Table
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual (Front), Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front), Manual (Rear)	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/10 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Chrysler Town and Country, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa

Kia Carnival/Sedona - Generation 1.2 (2002-2003)

KIA CARNIVAL/SEDONA (2002-2003)

An update in January 2002 gave this van a new face, updated profile, new amenities, a less optioned RS variant, and used the Sedona name. Initially, a single variant Sedona was available but some options got transferred later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	LS	Sedona	RS
Years Available	May 2002-November 2003	January 2002-May 2002	May 2002-November 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4	J3 2.9 SOHC 8V I4
Horsepower	135hp @ 3,800rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm	135hp @ 3,800rpm
Torque	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm	315Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Distributor Type	Distributor Type	Distributor Type
Transmission	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 4-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	75 Liters	75 Liters	75 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,930mm	4,930mm	4,930mm
Width	1,895mm	1,895mm	1,895mm
Height	1,770mm	1,770mm	1,770mm
Wheelbase	2,910mm	2,910mm	2,910mm
Curb Weight	1,815kg (MT), 1,915kg (AT)	1,815kg (MT), 1,915kg (AT)	1,735kg (MT), 1,835kg (AT)
Body Style	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan	5 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	7	10	10
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link	Rigid Axle 5-Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Drum	Drum
Tires	215/70 R15	205/70 R15	205/70 R15
Wheels	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Alloy	15 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	2	2	0
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	None
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Sun Roof, Two Tone Paint	Rear Wiper, Roof Rails, Hood Scoop, Rear Spoiler, Front Windshield Defogger
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Fabric	Fabric	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: Sliding Captain's Chairs with Armrest For Second Row	Adds: Wood Accents, Silver Center Console and Accents	Front Seatback Folding Table
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual	Manual, Dual
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/CD/VCD and Fold Down LCD Monitor with TV Tuner	AM/FM/Cassette/CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None
Alarm	None	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	None	Yes
NOTES
RIVALS	Chevrolet Venture, Chrysler Town and Country, Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Spacegear, Nissan Serena