2018 KIA Carnival/Sedona 3.3L V6 8AT (280 HP)

Vehicle Overview

Kia introduced a facelift for its MPV Carnival/Sedona at the 2018 New York International Auto Show and improved the car’s features and its design details.

While the European carmakers almost ditched all the MPVs from their lineups, Kia continued to build the Carnival/Sedona for the North American continent and specific countries around the world. It was a better choice for long journeys than an SUV, thanks to its better fuel efficiency and car-like handling.

The 2019 Carnival featured a refreshed front fascia with the introduction of new headlights and LED fog-lights. For the top trim levels, SX and SXL, the carmaker installed standard LED headlamps, which were not available on its predecessor. Kia gave even more amenities to the full-option version, including a set of 19″ chromed wheels and distinctive side sills.

Inside, Kia included the LTE technology in the entertainment system. There, Sedona offered a dual 10.1″ touch-screen located in the back of the front headrests that featured screen-mirroring. Thus, the rear seats’ occupants could listen or play music on the bigger screens in front of them. The entire system could have been connected to the Internet via a shared connection.

Under the hood, Kia kept the same engine lineup as before, with a 3.3-liter V-6 for the U.S. market and a fuel-efficient 2.2-liter turbo-diesel for the Australian customers.