Kia Carnival Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2005–2014) — Second Generation
The second-generation Kia Carnival is a family minivan built around space and flexibility, offering several engine and gearbox pairings plus equipment packages aimed at drivers who carry passengers more often than cargo.
Each Kia Carnival engine drives the front wheels, so traction is predictable and cabin floor space stays usable. Examples include a 2.7 MT gasoline version with a manual gearbox, a 2.2 AT turbodiesel favoured for relaxed highway economy, and a 2.7 AT running on LPG, where the automatic transmission suits stop-start city driving.
Kia Carnival trim levels sit on top of a chosen powertrain rather than replacing it. The gasoline 2.7 AT, for instance, appears in Business and Business + leather configurations, where the difference lies in upholstery and comfort equipment. Checking which package a specific car carries matters, since features vary between individual examples.