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Kia Carnival Mk1 Sedona

Headline trim: 2.9 CRDi — 144 bhp, 0-62 in 13.5s.

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Verdict
C
BHP
144 bhp
0–60
13.5 s
Top speed
110 mph
MPG
27 mpg (US)
Used
$600-$3,200

Strengths

  • Cheap big MPV
  • 7-seat practical
  • Solid 2.9 CRDi

Weaknesses

  • Truck-like to drive
  • Body rust
  • Auto harsh

Notable tech

  • Body-on-frame era
  • 3.5 V6 petrol or 2.9 CRDi diesel
  • 5MT manual, 4AT auto

Common issues

  • CRDi turbo failure
  • Auto box harshness
  • Body rust

Engine derivatives

US-spec trims and engines offered across Mk1 Sedona's life. Click any two rows to compare them side-by-side.

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3.5 V6 petrol
BHP195
Torque300 Nm
0–6011.0 s
Top118 mph
MPG (US)17 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox4AT
2.9 CRDi diesel
BHP144
Torque343 Nm
0–6013.5 s
Top110 mph
MPG (US)27 mpg
DriveFWD
Gearbox5MT / 4AT