In European and Asian markets, the SWB models offer a full-range of options and available equipment, with a 2+3+2 seating configuration (an essential format in a large MPV for Europe). Globally, the minivan has been offered with four engines as well as manual and automatic transmissions.Įquipment content varies widely by market - including such features as six airbags (front, front side and air curtain), Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) & Brake Assist System (BAS), dual or tri-zone heating and cooling, 'walk through' aisle between the front seats with fold-down tray, tilt/height adjustable steering wheel, ISOFIX anchor points, rear side sliding doors with 'hold open' locking feature (to prevent an open door from inadvertently closing), second row power roll-down windows, third row 60/40 fold-in-floor seat (LWB only), power sliding doors and liftgate, backup sensors, and in-dash navigation. In certain markets, Kia offers 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). With a lighter engine, greater use of high-tensile steel in the body, and a lighter transmission and rear suspension, the minivan lost approximately 400 lbs in the redesign. 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. Kia introduced the second generation Carnival/Sedona worldwide for model year 2006 - 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. Second generation (2006–present) Second generation From 2001 Kia Motors introduce the 2.5 KV6 Euro 3 with 150 PS and the new 2.9 CRDI common rail diesel engine with 144 PS. In Europe is available only with the 2.5 Rover KV6 engine 24V petrol with 163 PS and Euro 2 standard emission level and the 2,9 litres turbo diesel engine with 126 PS.
It was sales leader again in 20, when sales peaked at 5,259 units, which in itself was a record for any minivan.
In 2001, it outsold the Toyota Tarago, becoming the top-selling minivan in the country. In Australia, the Kia Carnival went on sale in 1999, with a standard 5-speed manual and 2.5 L V6 producing 177 hp (132 kW). With a 3.5 L V6 engine making 195 hp (145 kW) and a 4-speed automatic (later a 5-speed automatic transmission), the Sedona lacked features that other minivans had such as power sliding doors and power liftgate, a fold flat third row seat, navigation system, rear-view camera, and backup sensors. In the United States, the first generation Sedona competed with the minivan segment of Toyota Sienna, Honda Odyssey, Ford Windstar/ Ford Freestar and the Chrysler minivans - and was Kia's top-selling vehicle when it launched. The first generation model is currently manufactured and marketed in specific regions, including under a joint venture in the Chinese market with Dongfeng Yueda Kia Automobile Company. The Kia Sedona first generation was marketed globally, for example as the Naza Ria in Malaysia. First generation (1998–2006) First generation