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Kia Carnival

Years1999–2008
Generations3
Total variants32
Body stylesMPV
PlatformHyundai-Kia Y5 platform · Hyundai-Kia N3
DesignerSang Hun Ahn *Je Won Seo · Park Jung-Yong
AssemblySouth Korea: Gwangmyeong *China: Yancheng *Malaysia: Gurun · Pekan *Russia: Kaliningrad *Thailand: Lat Krabang · South Korea: Gwangmyeong *Russia: Kaliningrad *Thailand: Chachoengsao · South Korea: Gwangmyeong *India: Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh *Malaysia: Gurun *Vietnam: Núi Thành, Quảng Nam · South Korea: Gwangmyeong *China: Yancheng *Russia: Kaliningrad *Vietnam: Chu Lai, Quảng Nam *Malaysia: Kulim, Kedah
Also known asGrand Carnival · Grand Sedona · Hyundai Entourage (2006–2009) · Naza Ria (Malaysia) · Sedona (1999–2021) · VQ (China)

The Kia Carnival is a MPV model, produced 1999–2008, spanning 3 generations with 32 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the Carnival (2006-2008), Carnival (2002-2006) and Carnival (1999-2002). The Carnival (2006-2008) generation is the most extensively documented, with 20 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 3

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Kia Carnival have?

The Kia Carnival has 3 generations with 32 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Kia Carnival produced?

The Kia Carnival has been produced 1999–2008. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Kia Carnival?

The Kia Carnival is available as MPV. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Kia Carnival 2006 mpv front view
GenerationMPV

Carnival (2006-2008)

2006–2008·MPV
20 variants
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Kia Carnival 2002 mpv front view
GenerationMPV

Carnival (2002-2006)

2002–2006·MPV
8 variants
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Kia Carnival 1999 mpv front view
GenerationMPV

Carnival (1999-2002)

1999–2002·MPV
4 variants
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Cost calculator

What would this actually cost you?

€40,442Estimated total · €8,088 per year
  • Depreciation€13,498
  • Fuel / energy€15,094
  • Insurance€3,750
  • Maintenance€3,000
  • Road tax€5,100

Estimate only — insurance, maintenance and road tax are generic figures, not a quote for your car or country. Fuel/energy uses EU-average prices.

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Regional names · 6

Kia Carnival: names by market

This model has been sold under different names across markets — same car, different badge or nameplate.

  • Grand Carnival
  • Grand Sedona
  • Hyundai Entourage
    2006–2009
  • Naza Ria
    Malaysia
  • Sedona
    1999–2021
  • VQ
    China
Across · MPV

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPriceScore
Carnival (1999-2002)1999–2002146 hp16.4 s4€26k–€30k★ 2.0
Carnival (2002-2006)2002–2006147 hp15.9 s8€25k–€38k★ 1.5
Carnival (2006-2008)2006–2008187 hp—20€30k–€45k★ 2.8