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2022 Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival is a minivan manufactured by the Korean automaker Kia since 1998. It is marketed globally under various nameplates, prominently as the Kia Sedona.
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Kia Carnival
Kia has built the Carnival since 2015. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 2 of them, from the 2022 Kia Carnival to the 2025 Kia Carnival. Body styles here: Van. Sold new in North America and Asia.
- Built
- 2015–today
- Brand from
- South Korea
- Body styles
- Van
- Sold new in
- North America and Asia
- In the catalog
- 2 cars
How it changed
Power went from 290 hp in the 2022 Carnival to 291 hp in the 2025 Carnival. The most powerful here is the 2025 Kia Carnival at 291 hp (217 kW), more than 63% of the cars in the catalog.
Every Carnival in the catalog
2025 Kia Carnival
Embracing the distinctive "Opposites United" design language, the Kia Carnival confidently embodies a modern and bold appearance befitting of an SUV.
Text: press release via NetCarShow
Photo: NetCarShow
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Carnival | 290 hp (216 kW) | 262 lb-ft (355 Nm) | 1,985 kg (4,376 lb) | 3.5 L V6 | Rear Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic | 22 mpg |
| 2025 Carnival | 291 hp (217 kW) | 260 lb-ft (353 Nm) | — | 3.5 L V6 | — | 8-speed automatic | 33 mpg |
Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.
Rivals
Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:
Think you’d know one?
Every car on this page can turn up in the game. Spot It starts with a blurry close-up, Model Year asks you to date the photo, and the Daily gives you six guesses at one car. More Kia models are on the Kia page.