Kia Carnival / Sedona 4 (KA4) Minivan (2020)

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Product Overview

The 4th-gen Kia Carnival is a full-size minivan sharing the same platform with the Kia Sorento and Telluride crossovers and the K5 and Hyundai Sonata sedans. It offers spacious interior space and cargo capacity comparable to more established minivan models such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna.
Kia has endowed the new Carnival with three engine options, two 3.5L V6 petrols and one 2.2L I4 diesel. One of the V6 uses multi-port injection only, while the second unit combines direct injection with port injection: it is the only engine available in the US.
Outside, the Carnival shares many design features with Kia's latest crossovers (SUVs) with more presence that one would traditionally expect from a minivan.
Inside, the new Kia Carnival features a range of seating configurations, including Slide-Flex 2nd-Row seating and VIP Lounge Seating. This delivers up to 168.2 cu-ft of passenger room and 145.1 cu-ft of cargo space.
Technology-wise, the 4th-gen Carnival supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and most of the modern convenience features that consumers have come to expect from this class of vehicles. It also comes with 12 standard Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features, the most in the segment.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 55% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Good styling
  • Large interior space
  • Great comfort
Cons
  • Poor handling

What external reviewers found***

External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Good fuel economy
  • Comfortable ride
  • Comfortable to drive
  • Powerful V6 engine
Cons
  • Uncomfortable to ride
  • No all-wheel drive option
  • No hybrid option
  • Unsettled ride
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Specifications

2.2d 11 Seat2.2d 7 Seat2.2d 9 Seat3.5 11 Seat3.5 7 Seat3.5 9 Seat

Capacity

Passengers11791179

Chassis

Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
Brakes | RearDisc
Power SteeringColumn-Mounted Electric Power steering
Steering Ratio14.23:1
Suspension | FrontMacPherson strut
Suspension | RearMulti-link
Tire Size235/60 R18235/55 R19235/60 R18, 235/55 R19235/60 R18235/55 R19235/60 R18, 235/55 R19

Construction

Body Style5-door Minivan
PlatformHyundai-Kia N3

Dimensions

Size | Height1740 mm / 68.5 in
Size | Length5155 mm / 203.0 in
Size | Width1995 mm / 78.5 in
Track Width | Front1746.0 mm / 68.7 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1746.0 mm / 68.7 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in
Track Width | Rear1746.0 mm / 68.7 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1746.0 mm / 68.7 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in1741.0 mm / 68.5 in
Weight2075.0 kg / 4574.6 lbs2095.0 kg / 4618.7 lbs2030.0 kg / 4475.4 lbs2045.0 kg / 4508.5 lbs2065.0 kg / 4552.5 lbs2000.0 kg / 4409.2 lbs
Wheel Size18 in19 in18 in, 19 in18 in19 in18 in, 19 in
Wheelbase3090 mm / 121.7 in

Performance

CO2 Emission151 ~ 154 g/km153 g/km146 ~ 147 g/km188 g/km192 ~ 193 g/km187 ~ 188 g/km
Fuel Economy7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 8.7 L/100km / 27.0 MPG (urban) | 6.8 L/100km / 34.6 MPG (highway)7.9 L/100km / 29.8 MPG (combined) | 8.8 L/100km / 26.7 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway)7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (combined) | 8.5 L/100km / 27.7 MPG (urban) | 6.6 L/100km / 35.6 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)11.2 L/100km / 21.0 MPG (combined) | 12.8 L/100km / 18.4 MPG (urban) | 9.2 L/100km / 25.6 MPG (highway)11.0 L/100km / 21.4 MPG (combined) | 12.5 L/100km / 18.8 MPG (urban) | 9.1 L/100km / 25.8 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Front-wheel drive
Engine | Bore92.0 mm92.0 mm
Engine | Compression Ratio12.3:112.3:1
Engine | Displacement2.2 L / 131.3 cu-in / 2151.0 cc2.2 L / 131.3 cu-in / 2151.0 cc2.2 L / 131.3 cu-in / 2151.0 cc3.5 L / 211.8 cu-in / 3470.0 cc3.5 L / 211.8 cu-in / 3470.0 cc3.5 L / 211.8 cu-in / 3470.0 cc
Engine | Power202.0 hp / 150.6 kW @ 3800 rpm202.0 hp / 150.6 kW @ 3800 rpm202.0 hp / 150.6 kW @ 3800 rpm294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6400 rpm294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6400 rpm294.0 hp / 219.2 kW @ 6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output93.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in93.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in93.9 hp/L / 1.5 hp/cu-in84.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in84.7 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke87.0 mm87.0 mm
Engine | Torque441 Nm / 325.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm441 Nm / 325.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm441 Nm / 325.3 lb-ft @ 1750-2750 rpm355 Nm / 261.8 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm355 Nm / 261.8 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm355 Nm / 261.8 lb-ft @ 5200 rpm
Engine | TypeTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineTurbocharged commonrail diesel inline-4 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engineNaturally-aspirated direct-injected petrol V6 engine
Transmission | Gears8-speed
Transmission | TypeAutomatic

Production

Availability2020
Debut2021-02-23
Made InKorea

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External Reviews

cnet[1]

Reviewer score 75%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2022 Kia Carnival starts at $33,275 (including its $1,175 destination charge) for the base LX model. The only powertrain offered in the 2022 Carnival is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Despite looking like an SUV, all-wheel drive is not an option.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Powerful V6 engine
  • Comfortable ride
  • Good fuel economy
Cons
  • No all-wheel drive option
  • No hybrid option

cnet[2]

Reviewer score 78%
Reviewers from cnet have found the following***:
The 2022 Kia Carnival is available in four trim levels: LX, EX, SX and SX Prestige. It's powered by a 3.5-liter V6 that belts out 290 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The cabin is roomy, well built and extremely comfortable. The Carnival's biggest weakness is its unsettled ride.
Find the original article here.
Pros
  • Excellent infotainment system
  • Excellent fuel economy
  • Comfortable to drive
Cons
  • Unsettled ride
  • Uncomfortable to ride

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References

  1. ^ 2022 Kia Carnival first drive review: A luxurious minivan with SUV style. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2022-kia-carnival-preview/. 2021-04-07. Retrieved 2021-04-08.
  2. ^ 2022 Kia Carnival review: A party on wheels. [cnet]. https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/reviews/2022-kia-carnival-review/. 2021-06-18. Retrieved 2021-06-19.

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