Kia Carnival Specs, Engines & Dimensions (2014–2021) — Third Generation
The third-generation Kia Carnival is a full-size minivan built around space for people and luggage, with sliding rear doors, flexible seating and a choice of diesel or gasoline power for family duty.
Each Kia Carnival engine here drives the front wheels through an automatic transmission, which suits stop-and-start city traffic. The 2.2 AT diesel pulls strongly from low revs and rewards long trips with modest consumption, while the V6 GDI DOHC CVVT gasoline unit runs quieter and revs more freely when the van is loaded.
Kia Carnival trim levels sit on top of the mechanical version rather than changing it. The V6 GDI DOHC CVVT, for instance, appears as EX and Premium: the same powertrain, but differing comfort, infotainment and safety equipment. Check the specific car, since regional packages and optional extras vary widely.