The following section is an excerpt from Wikipedia's Kia Carnival page on 28 August 2022, text available via the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported License.

The Kia Carnival (Korean: 기아 카니발) is a minivan manufactured by Kia since 1998. It is marketed globally under various nameplates — prominently as the Kia Sedona — which is now unused in favor of the Carnival.

The first generation Carnival was introduced in September 1998, and was marketed in a single, short wheelbase version. Second generation models were marketed (2006–2014) in short and long wheelbase variants. A rebadged variant of the second generation was offered in North America as the Hyundai Entourage (2007–2009). Beginning in 2010, the second generation model received updated equipment, including Kia's corporate Tiger Nose grille, as introduced by its then new design chief, Peter Schreyer. Kia introduced its third generation minivan in 2014, solely in a long wheelbase format. The fourth generation was introduced in 2020, when Kia also began using the Carnival nameplate worldwide.

First generation (KV-II; 1998)

The first generation model was manufactured and marketed differently for specific regions, including under a joint venture in the Chinese market with Dongfeng Yueda Kia, as well as the Naza Ria in Malaysia.

In Indonesia and the Philippines, both Carnival/Sedona names were used. Initially introduced as the Carnival in 2001, from 2003 onwards, it was renamed as the Sedona.

Second generation (VQ; 2005)

Kia introduced the second generation Carnival/Sedona worldwide in 2005–in short (SWB) and long-wheelbase (LWB) models – with a 2-inch-wider front track, 3-inch-wider rear track and reduced turning radius than the first generation. The SWB model shares its platform with the Kia Magentis – and was specially designed for the European market, where it falls in the large MPV class.

With a lighter engine, greater use of high-tensile steel in the body, and a lighter transmission and rear suspension, the second generation model weighed approximately 400 lbs less than the first generation.

In certain markets, Kia offered the minivan in both wheelbases (e.g., in North America, Australia) or in other markets, simply as the short-wheelbase configuration (e.g., UK, France). Globally, the minivan was offered with four engines as well as manual and automatic transmissions.

Third generation (YP; 2014)

The third generation Carnival/Sedona debuted in April 2014 at the New York International Auto Show for the 2015 model year. For the United States market, the Sedona features the Lambda Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 3.3-liter V6 engine producing 206 kW (276 hp) and 336 N⋅m (248 lb⋅ft), six-speed automatic transmission and front wheel drive. For the South Korean market, it is available only with the 2.2-liter diesel engine which produces 147 kW (197 hp) and 440 N⋅m (320 lb⋅ft).

Fourth generation (KA4; 2020)

The fourth generation Carnival debuted in June 2020. Using Hyundai-Kia's new mid-size platform, the fourth-generation Carnival's length grows by 40 mm (1.6 in) and the wheelbase has been extended by 30 mm (1.2 in). Sales in South Korea began in September 2020.

Multimedia

Date	Article	Details
14 April 2021	Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships Welcomes the 2022 Kia Carnival to its Showroom Individuals who were thinking about purchasing a Kia Sedona have a new vehicle option.	Press Release ( PDF) Author: David Hendricks Business: Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships Topic: Kia Carnival
16 November 2021	Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships Announces the Arrival of the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV Individuals planning to buy a versatile vehicle with best-in-class power and cargo space, a host of driver-assist technologies, family-focused innovations, and design inspired by SUV can consider the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV.	Press Release ( PDF) Author: David Hendricks Business: Chris Auffenberg Family of Dealerships Topic: Kia Carnival