Kia Carnival

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Kia Carnival / Sedona
Production period: since 1998
Class : Van
Body versions : Station wagon

The Kia Carnival is a large-capacity van from the South Korean car manufacturer Kia Motors , which, unlike in Great Britain and North America , was or is being produced as the Kia Sedona .

Production period

The Kia Carnival hit the Korean market in early 1998, and a year later it was also available in Oceania and Europe.

The Carnival was mainly produced in Sohari ( South Korea ). Exceptions are the Chinese market, for which Dongfeng Yueda Kia Motors has been producing in Yancheng since 2004 , and Russia, which is supplied in a joint venture with Avtotor from Kaliningrad . Since August 1, 2003, the Carnival has also been manufactured as Naza Ria in Malaysia. The Naza Group sells and assembles the vehicle; the proportion of imported and self-made components is not mentioned in each case.

In spring 2010, the Carnival in Germany was taken out of the program. In many other markets, such as Switzerland and Austria, it was still available until it was discontinued in autumn 2011. In Germany it was one of the largest available vans. It had seven seats and was equipped on both sides with an ordinary hinged door (front) and a sliding door (center of the vehicle) as well as a large tailgate.

In North America it will continue to be offered as the Kia Sedona.

Models

Carnival / Sedona (UP / GQ, 1998-2005)

1st generation
Kia Carnival (1998-2001)

Kia Carnival (1998-2001)
Production period: 1998-2005
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Otto engines :
2.5–3.5 liters
(110–146 kW)
Diesel engines :
2.9 liters
(93–106 kW)
Length: 4890-4925 mm
Width: 1895 mm
Height: 1730-1735 mm
Wheelbase : 2910 mm
Empty weight : 1761-2220 kg
Euro NCAP - Crash Test 2 stars in the US NCAP crash test
US NCAP - Crash Test 5 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test
Rear view

The first generation of the Kia Carnival came on the Korean market in January 1998, followed a year later by the European and Australian market entry. Only the facelift was exported to the USA .

While the vehicle was comparatively inexpensive in terms of price, it also gained a negative reputation because of its susceptibility to breakdowns, poor workmanship and safety deficits. One factor for this was the debt burden at the time the Carnival was developed, which led to great savings in the manufacture of the vehicle and thereby influenced its reliability . Shortly after the Carnival premiere, Kia was taken over by Hyundai. Therefore, it has nothing in common with their Minivan Trajet . Both were developed at the same time by the as yet unaffiliated manufacturers.

Furnishing

Equipment that was already available from competitors at the time, such as electrically closing sliding doors, was not available. A color navigation system was only available in Korea, but in Europe the upscale LS equipment included air conditioning and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. The aisle between the seats in the first and second rows was unusual, with the seats in the second row being rotatable by 180 ° and thus forming an arrangement with the third row like in a train compartment. The seats in the back row can also be moved lengthways, folded down to one level and, like those in the second row, can be expanded after the facelift. According to the ADAC, the size of the vehicle is translated into generous space in all three rows of seats.

safety

The first-generation safety equipment only included an anti-lock braking system and two airbags . In the frontal crash test, good values ​​are shown for other parties involved in the accident that completely cover the vehicle (US-NCAP). In all other situations, the low body rigidity results in a significant reduction in the size of the interior (Euro-NCAP). This is similar to the two similarly sized models in the Euro-NCAP, the Chrysler Voyager and a little less clear to the VW Sharan I . The Carnival criticized the declining braking effect with warm brakes ("fading"). This primarily applies to trips in mountainous terrain. With normal use, the braking distance in the ADAC test is average, the lane keeping good when braking hard. The chassis barely filters short bumps, longer ones passable, but swaying on bumps. The understeering driving behavior suits inexperienced drivers, but the control lacks precision.

reliability

According to the 2008 TÜV report, the Kia Carnival up to 2005 is the worst car in all three age categories. After the first general inspection, every fifth vehicle had to go to the workshop to get a sticker. This is three times more frequent than other vehicles of the same year of construction. The JD Power report in the USA comes to a similar conclusion . He asks drivers after three years about their experiences, which, in addition to the driving safety tested by the TÜV, also place themselves at the lower end of the evaluation with vehicle electronics, drive and interior durability.

The main problematic are the consequences of inadequate rust prevention, for example on the cooling water circuit, which was quickly recognized and made it possible to replace the lines (VA or plastic). As the cooling water slowly drains out, the engines overheat and damage the cylinder head gasket. The brake lines are also often criticized by the TÜV as rusted, sometimes also the fuel lines in diesel, which is almost exclusively sold in Germany, which has other problems . The brake system with drum brakes at the rear therefore requires regular checking of its wearing parts in order to provide sufficient braking power. The TÜV therefore criticizes the one-sided handbrake effect at every third Carnival, which was mainly caused by the rust on the brake cables or the "handbrake compensation". It was not until the successor model from 2006 finally had contemporary disc brakes on the rear axle, which, in return, had higher wear. The lines of the air conditioning system, which are made of aluminum, are fixed with metal clips (without intermediate layers), which causes them to rust through after approx. 5 years.

Engines

The European basic version had a five-speed manual transmission , but could also be equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission for an additional charge, which (unusually) enables the user to check the oil level. Before the facelift, there was a 2.5-liter V6 petrol engine with 121 kW (165 hp) and a 2.9-liter R4 diesel engine with 93 kW (126 hp). The Otto engine was planned by Rover to replace its Honda V6 and Buick V8 license engines in the 1980s and implemented together with Kia from 1994 to 1997. The latter manufactured it from the spring of 1997 in a specially built plant in Assan Bay, Korea. Although both brands planned a large area of ​​application, it was used in both model ranges in only one vehicle each. These were the Rover 825 and the Kia Carnival. Kia-internally the engine was called "K5", with Rover "KV6". Rover later developed the engine for the Rover 75 , and from the takeover by Hyundai, Kia used their V6 engines in new vehicles. The diesel engine " J3 ", on the other hand, is a pure Kia development. He runs sufficiently cultivated and is characterized by uniform and sufficient draft for the vehicle / train weight with a reasonable thirst and low oil consumption.

Engines (1998-2001)
engine Engine code Displacement design type power Torque
V6 K5 2497 cc V6 24V 121 kW (165 hp) at 6500 rpm 222 Nm at 4100 rpm
TD J3 TCI 2902 cc R4 16V 93 kW (126 hp) at 3600 rpm 338 Nm at 1950 rpm

Facelift

Kia Carnival (2001-2005)
Rear view

In February 2001 there was a facelift , which was sold as Carnival II (model abbreviation GQ ) from the beginning of 2002 in Europe. Nothing changed in the safety equipment. On the other hand, the air conditioning, which was replaced in the upscale EX version with a two-zone automatic air conditioning, became standard. This version also included parking sensors at the rear for the first time and the EX version had an alarm system. From the EX, rain sensor and light sensor were included, as were the electrically operated and heated large-area rear-view mirrors. Fog lights and larger taillights were next to the H7 headlights (previously smaller with H4) the most noticeable external features of the Mödell care. The stowage area for the windscreen wipers on the windshield was heated with an automatic switch-off function as standard. The second and third row seats are expandable. There was also a fold-away Vesper table between the driver and front passenger seats (each with armrests on the inside), as well as two further tables on their backrests. The two seats in the second row were equipped with armrests for comfortable seating and after folding the backrest you got a Vespers table. All outer seats had reading lights and the rear rows of seats were equipped with ventilation nozzles "like in an airplane". The number of cupholders rose to 15. Leather steering wheel and leather gear knob were always included. The special model Skyline also contained Alcantara seats and leather fittings, the model Executive partial leather and multimedia equipment with DVD player, ceiling monitor, two infrared headphones and a navigation system.

In order to meet the Euro 3 emissions standard , the power of the gasoline engine was reduced to 110 kW (150 PS). The turbodiesel was refined through common rail injection and its output increased to 106 kW (144 PS), the standard consumption is 8.2 and 8.8 l / 100 km.

Engines (2001-2005)
engine Engine code Displacement design type power Torque Remarks
V6 K5 2497 cc V6 24V 110 kW (150 PS) at 5600 rpm 224 Nm at 4000 rpm Euro 3
V6 G6AU 3497 cc V6 24V 146 kW (198 hp) at 5500 rpm 294 Nm at 3500 rpm Only in Australia and the USA
Partly similar to 6G74 ( cf. )
CRDi J3 CR 2902 cc R4 16V 106 kW (144 PS) at 3800 rpm 310 Nm at 2000 rpm Euro 3

Carnival / Sedona (VQ, 2005-2014)

2nd generation
Kia Carnival (2005-2010)

Kia Carnival (2005-2010)
Production period: 2005-2014
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines:
Otto engines : 2.7–3.8 liters
(119–184 kW)
Diesel engines :
2.2–2.9 liters
(110–145 kW)
Length: 4810 mm
Width: 1985 mm
Height: 1815 mm
Wheelbase : 2890 mm
Empty weight : 2024-2168 kg
EU NCAP - Crash Test 4 stars in the Euro NCAP crash test
US NCAP - Crash Test 5 stars in the US NCAP crash test

Furnishing

The second generation was introduced in South Korea in autumn 2005. In the summer of 2006, the vehicle came on the German market as Carnival III , because the extensive model upgrade of the first generation is already referred to as Carnival II and again as Sedona in North America.

The Carnival III is largely identical to the Hyundai Entourage only available in North America . This corresponds to the long version Grand Carnival with a length of about 5.10 m, while in Europe there was only the short version with 4.81 m. According to Kia, the interior and driving behavior do not differ, the longer variant is only used for tax-favorable classification as a minibus.

In the upscale EX equipment, the side mirrors are electrically foldable, whereby, as in the first generation, they offer a good overview due to their size and can be heated. According to ADAC, the only sufficient all-round view through window posts remained the same. However, the rear headrests have become retractable. The action there now shows a fold-out panorama mirror to the occupants of the first row. Between the seats there is again a folding vesper table. The third row of seats can be moved forward to enlarge the trunk, like the second row can be folded down or expanded together with it. However, this procedure is awkward and a bit impractical due to the weight of the seat, as in the first generation. Side doors and tailgate can now be operated electrically and remotely at an additional cost. The vehicle size has been converted into generous freedom of movement in all rows, although it has been reduced somewhat in the first row and people who are only 1.85 m tall still have enough headroom in the back row. The higher of the two items of equipment ( EX ) includes a Mercedes-like electrically adjustable driver's seat, parking, rain and light sensors and a three-zone automatic air conditioning that can again be regulated separately for the front and rear, the latter also from the second Row off. The carriers for roof boxes can now be loaded up to 75 kg.

  • Rear view

  • Kia Grand Carnival (2005-2010)

  • Interior of the Grand Carnival

Facelift

Kia Carnival (2010-2011)

In the spring of 2010, the vehicle was revised, but also taken from some European markets such as Germany.

With the last revision, the front received the new branded radiator grille. Indicators were integrated in the side mirrors and a reversing camera was available at an additional cost. The turning circle was shortened again by one to 11 meters. When attaching snow chains, a button labeled “VRS” must therefore be pressed in order to reduce the angle of the steering wheel. Inside you can now choose between a gray and beige interior in fabric or partial leather.

On the drive side, the 3.8-l V6 for the US market was replaced by a newer 3.5-l V6; the 2.7-l V6, which is also available in Europe, was only offered in Korea (as a liquefied gas variant) and the 2.9 liter diesel engine was replaced by a 2.2 liter from a new series. The new diesel engine is also installed in the Kia Sorento . Its torque is 421 Nm (manual transmission) or 436 Nm (automatic) and the standard consumption has been significantly reduced compared to its predecessor. Manual and automatic transmissions now have six gears.

According to the company, the model was discontinued in Europe in autumn 2011 without a successor. The reason is the trend towards smaller vehicles.

Kia Sedona (North America)

In contrast to Europe, the sister model of the Carnival, the Sedona, is still offered in North America with the 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine.

In May 2013, the Sedona received a facelift in which it received the current Kia design.

  • Kia Sedona EX (2011-2013)

  • Kia Sedona (2013-2014)

safety

In terms of safety equipment, the Carnival is now equipped as standard with ESP , active front headrests, as well as front, side and head airbags, the latter for all three rows.

In the two American crash tests US-NCAP and IIHS, the model was the first minivan to achieve the maximum rating. In the Euro-NCAP, the Carnival received the full number of points for the side and pole test, but showed weaknesses in pedestrian protection (1 star) and the front rating due to moderate loads on the thighs and upper body. The safety of the child restraint systems was rated three stars. In contrast to the first generation, the back rows are now equipped with Isofix brackets and additional anchor hooks, whereby the ADAC describes the belt route as ideal for child seats, with the exception of the middle seat in the second row.

On the chassis side, the ESP prevents skidding during evasive maneuvers, and the Carnival performs the ADAC “moose test ” “surprisingly well”. The stiffer body, the wider track and the installation of a multi-link construction on the rear axle contribute to this. The turning circle was reduced by a good meter to 12 m, the steering remained “sufficiently precise”. The wheel-tire combinations have been enlarged (16 "or 17" rims), the braking performance is on the level of comparable vehicles. As with the predecessor, the declining braking effect, despite the disc brakes now installed on the rear axle, is criticized under heavy use ("fading"). This extended the braking distance in the ADAC test to 55 m after four full brakes from 100 km / h.

Engines

The 2.9 liter common rail diesel engine initially had no particulate filter, but could later be ordered with an open system. In both cases, like the V6 petrol engine, it complies with Euro 4 and now produces 136 kW (185 hp) with 5 decibels less interior noise. The standard consumption is 7.9 and 8.7 l / 100 km.

The second generation Carnival still had a manual five-speed gearbox and could be equipped with an automatic gearbox for an additional charge. The automatic transmission of the gasoline engine had four gears, the automatic transmission of the diesel engine five, both were with the facelift exchanged for six-speed gearbox, as well as the engines with newer versions.

Petrol engines
model Engine code Displacement design type power Torque Construction period Remarks
2.7 V6 L6EA 2656 cc V6 24V 119 kW (161 hp) at 5400 rpm 245 Nm at 4000 rpm 2007-2011 South Korea
2.7 V6 G6EA 2656 cc V6 24V 139 kW (189 hp) at 6000 rpm 246 Nm at 4000 rpm 2005-2009 Europe, South Korea and Australia (until 2011)
3.5 V6 G6DC-AC 3470 cc V6 24V 204 kW (277 hp) at 6300 rpm 335 Nm at 5000 rpm 2010-2014 USA and Australia
3.8 V6 G6DA-AT 3778 cc V6 24V 184 kW (250 PS) at 6000 rpm 344 Nm at 3500 rpm 2005-2009 USA and Australia
Diesel engines
2.2 CRDi D4HB 2199 cc R4 16V 110 kW (150 PS) at 3800 rpm 412 Nm at 1800-3500 rpm 2011 Europe
closed DPF
2.2 CRDi D4HB 2199 cc R4 16V 145 kW (197 hp) at 3800 rpm 421 Nm [436 Nm] (A) at 1800–3500 rpm 2010-2011 Europe and Australia
closed DPF
2.9 CRDi J3 CR 2902 cc R4 16V 136 kW (185 hp) at 3800 rpm 343 Nm at 1750 rpm 2005-2009 Europe
partially with open DPF
(A) Value in [] applies to the automatic transmission

Carnival / Sedona (since 2014, outside of Europe)

3rd generation
Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival
Production period: since 2014
Body versions : Station wagon
Engines: Petrol engines :
3.3 liters
(196–206 kW)
Diesel engines :
2.2 liters
(147 kW)
Length: 5115 mm
Width: 1985 mm
Height: 1790 mm
Wheelbase : 3060 mm
Empty weight : 2031-2062 kg

The third generation came on the market in 2014. It is no longer offered in Europe.

Technical specifications

model Engine type Displacement (cm³) Max. Power (kW (PS)) Max. Torque (Nm) Top speed (km / h) Gearbox (standard) Acceleration (0-100 km / h) Combined consumption (l / 100 km) Tank capacity
3.3 GDi (Kazakhstan) V6 3342 196 (266) at 6400 rpm 318 at 5200 rpm 190 km / h 6-stage automatic 8.6 s 11.1 p 80 l
3.3 GDi (USA and Australia) 206 (280) at 6000 rpm 336 at 5200 rpm - 11.6 S (271 g / km)
2.2 CRDi (Australia and Korea) R4 2199 147 (200) at 3800 rpm 440 at 1750-2750 rpm 13.6 s 7.7–8.0 D (199–208 g / km)

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  1. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: Carnival production in Sohari@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / nocms.kia4u.de
  2. ↑ KIA Press Release, November 23, 2004: Sportage Lands In China ( Memento of the original from November 21, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.kmcir.com
  3. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: Carnival production in Yancheng begins@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / subscribers.wardsauto.com
  4. ↑ Carnival GQ production in Malaysia ( Memento of the original from 23 August 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.nazakia.com.my
  5. ↑ The Kia Carnival / Sedona in the Euro NCAP crash test (2003) (English)
  6. ↑ The Kia Carnival / Sedona in the US NCAP crash test (2002-2005) (English)
  7. ↑ Sales start of the Carnival in the USA and Australia ( Memento of the original from November 21, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.autoweb.com.au
  8. ↑ Financial situation of Kia at the end of the 1990s ( memento of the original from April 9, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.highbeam.com
  9. ↑ Saving efforts in the Carnival development ( Memento of the original from November 21, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.autoweb.com.au
  10. ↑ Aisle between the seats in the first and second row, navigation system in Carnival UP / GQ
  11. ↑ Rotating second row seats in Carnival UP / GQ
  12. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: Seat variability in the Kia Carnival UP, page 6@1@ 2Template: Toter Link / www.kia-board.de
  13. ↑ a b c d Test report of the Kia Carnival GQ
  14. ↑ a b c ADAC-Test Carnival GQ (PDF; 156 kB)>
  15. ↑ Euro-NCAP result Chrysler Voyager 1999
  16. ↑ Euro-NCAP result VW Sharan 1999
  17. ↑ Decreasing braking effect in Carnival UP
  18. ↑ TÜV report 2008
  19. ↑ TÜV report of all approved years of construction of the Carnival
  20. ↑ Survey from 2005 on the Kia Carnival built in 2002
  21. ↑ Survey from 2008 on the Kia Carnival built in 2005
  22. ↑ Diesel's market share according to Kia
  23. ↑ Kia Carnival Defect Report
  24. ↑ Page no longer available , search in web archives: Origin of Carnival I V6@1@ 2Template: Dead Link / www.aronline.co.uk
  25. ↑ Kia Carnival GQ - Equipment
  26. ↑ Kia Carnival GQ - special model Skyline
  27. ↑ Kia Carnival GQ - Executive special model
  28. ↑ Kia Carnival GQ CRDI standard consumption
  29. ↑ Carnival II 3.5-L-V6
  30. ↑ The Kia Carnival / Sedona in the Euro NCAP crash test (2006) (English)
  31. ↑ The Kia Carnival / Sedona in the Euro NCAP crash test (2006) (English)
  32. ↑ Length and equipment of the European Carnival VQ
  33. ^ Length of the American Carnival VQ
  34. ^ Declaration of the Grand Carnival
  35. ↑ a b c ADAC Carnival III test (PDF; 170 kB)
  36. ↑ a b Kia Carnival VQ prospectus ( Memento of the original from June 28, 2011 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link has been inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. (PDF; 4.4 MB) @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / www.kia.at
  37. ^ End of the Kia Carnival 2011
  38. ↑ Kia Carnival VQ the safest minivan ever built campaign
  39. ↑ Kia Carnival VQ EU-NCAP test
  40. ↑ Focus driving report of the Carnival VQ
  41. ↑ Braking Rating Carnival VQ
  42. ↑ Kia Carnival VQ CRDI standard consumption

Web links

Commons : Kia Carnival  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files
Commons : Kia Sedona  - Collection of pictures, videos and audio files