Kia Carnival
The Kia Carnival is a large- Van of the South Korean automobile manufacturer Kia Motors, the deviation was produced in the UK and North America as the Kia Sedona and is produced.
He came in early 1998 on the Korean market, a year later he was also available in Oceania and Europe.
Carnival was produced mainly in Sohari (South Korea). The exceptions are the Chinese market, is produced for the since 2004 Kia / Dongfeng plant in Yancheng and Russia, which is supplied in a joint venture with Avtotor from Kaliningrad. Since 1 August 2003, the Carnival is made as Naza Ria in Malaysia. Sold The Naza Group and mounted the vehicle, the share of imported and home-made components is not mentioned in each case.
In the spring of 2010, the Carnival was taken in Germany from the program. In many other markets, including Switzerland and Austria, but was still offered to its setting in the fall of 2011. In Germany he was one of the largest available vans. He had seven seats and is equipped on both sides with an ordinary Aufschwingtür (front ) and a sliding door ( center of the vehicle ).
In North America it is still offered as a Kia Sedona.
- 2.1 Features
- 2.2 Safety
- 2.3 Reliability
- 2.4 engines
- 2.5 facelift
- 2.6 Kia Sedona ( North America )
Carnival / Sedona (UP / GQ, 1998-2005)
Kia Carnival (1998-2001)
The first-generation Kia Carnival came in January 1998 on the Korean market, a year later the European and Australian market entry. Only the facelift was exported to the United States.
While the vehicle was priced comparatively low, it also gained a negative reputation because of its susceptibility to breakdown, the processing defects and the security deficits. One factor for this was the debt burden on the development time of the Carnival, which led to large -saving efforts in the production of the vehicle and thereby influenced the reliability. Shortly after the premiere Kia Carnival was acquired by Hyundai. Therefore, he has nothing in common with their minivan Trajet. Both were developed simultaneously by the still unconnected manufacturers.
Equipment
At that time, the competition already available equipment such as electrically -closing sliding doors were not available. A color navigation system was available only in Korea included in the upscale LS equipment but in Europe, air conditioning and an electrically adjustable driver's seat. Exceptional was the transition between the seats of the first and second row, the seats of the second 180 ° rotatable, thus forming with the third row an arrangement as in a train compartment. The seats in the back row are also displaced longitudinally folded to a plane and in addition removable from the facelift. The size of the vehicle, according to the ADAC translated in all three rows of seats in a generous amount of space.
Security
The safety features of the first generation only an anti-lock system and two airbags were included. In frontal crash test, show good values at all the vehicle covering accident opponents (US- NCAP ). In all other situations, it is due to the low rigidity of the body to a considerable reduction of the inner space ( Euro - NCAP ). This is similar to the two similar sized models in the Euro - NCAP, the Chrysler Voyager and somewhat less clearly the VW Sharan I was criticized at the Carnival diminishing braking effect when the brakes are warm ( " fading" ). This primarily relates to driving in mountainous terrain. In normal use, the braking distance in the ADAC test is average, the tracking during hard braking well. The chassis hardly to filter short bumps, longer passable, rock on bumps but after. The understeering handling 'm against inexperienced drivers, but the control lacks precision.
Reliability
According to the TÜV report 2008, the Kia Carnival is built up to 2005, the worst car in each case in all three age categories. Already after the first experiment had every fifth vehicle to the shop to get a badge. This is three times more common complaint than other vehicles of each year of construction. A similar result is the J. D. Power Report in the United States. He asked the driver after three years about their experiences, the lane next to the TÜV approved driving safety even with the vehicle electronics, drive and interior durability at the lower end evaluation.
The problem is mainly the consequences of non- rust preventive about the cooling water circuit. Through its tailing off overheat the engines and take about damage to the cylinder head gasket. The brake lines are often criticized by TÜV as rusted, sometimes also has the fuel lines when in Germany almost exclusively diesel sold, the more problems. The brake system is designed to be very small for the vehicle weight and therefore requires frequent replacement of their wear parts. TÜV criticized the unilateral hand brake effect at every third Carnival. The pipes of the air conditioning, which are made of aluminum, are fixed with metal clips (without liners ) what the rust Selbiger nachsich draws after 5 years.
Motors
The European base version had a five-speed manual, but could be fitted at extra cost with a four-speed automatic transmission. Before the facelift there was a 2.5-liter V6 petrol engine with 121 kW ( 165 hp ) and a 2.9 -liter R4 diesel engine with 93 kW (126 hp). The petrol engine was designed by Rover as the release of his Honda V6 and Buick V8 engines under license in the 1980s and implemented from 1994 to 1997 along with Kia. The latter made him from spring 1997 at a specially constructed plant in the Korean Assan Bay. Although both brands were planning a wide range of uses, it was used in both model ranges in each case only one vehicle. These were the Rover 825 and the Kia Carnival. Kia internally, the engine was called "K5 " Rover " KV6 ". Kia modified the engine primarily on a maintainability, which required little special tool in the then simple equipped, Korean workshops. Rover developed the motor later for the Rover 75 further, Kia used from the takeover by Hyundai in new vehicles from now on their V6 engines. The diesel engine " J3 " on the other hand is a pure Kia development. He consumed in everyday life about 8 liters per 100 km.
Facelift
In February 2001 there was a facelift, as the Carnival II ( GQ model identification ) from the beginning of 2002 was also sold in Europe. Nothing changed in terms of safety equipment. Standard, however, was the air conditioning which was replaced in the upscale EX version against a three -zone climate control. This version also contained the first parking sensors at the rear. The third-row seats are removable. There were also a foldaway table Vesper between the driver and front passenger seats, with two more on their backs. The number of cupholders rose to 15 The special model Skyline contained further Alcantara seats and leather fittings, model, part-leather Executive and multimedia equipment with DVD player, ceiling monitor, two infrared headphones and navigation system.
A special feature of Carnival II are the cross beams for roof boxes. Although fitted as standard from the factory, these cross members may not be charged and must be replaced before using a roof box to stable.
To meet the Euro 3 emissions standard, the power of the gasoline engine (150 hp) was decreased to 110 kW. The turbo diesel was increased performance by common-rail injection and cultured at 106 kW ( 144 hp), the daily consumption rose slightly to 8.5 and 9.1 liters ( Schalt-/Automatikgetriebe ) and thus corresponds to the standard consumption (8.2 and 8, 8 l/100 km).
Carnival ( VQ, 2005-2011 ) / Sedona ( VQ, since 2005)
Kia Carnival (2005-2010)
Equipment
The second generation was introduced in South Korea in the fall of 2005. In the summer of 2006, the vehicle came as Carnival III on the German market, because as Carnival II is already being referred to the extensive facelift of the first generation and in turn as Sedona in North America.
The Carnival III is largely identical to the Hyundai Entourage offered only in North America. This corresponds to the long-wheelbase Grand Carnival with approximately 5.10 m in length, while there was only the short version with 4.81 m in Europe. Interior and driving behavior, according to Kia do not differ, the longer version is only for low-tax classification as a minibus.
In the upscale EX- equipment, the side mirrors were electrically folding, taking their size provide good overview as in the first generation and are heated. Remained the same according to the ADAC, the only adequate by mullions visibility. The rear headrests have become more retractable. The local events now shows a fold-out panoramic mirror the occupants of the first row. Between the seats is a fold-away snack table is re-attached. Behind the third row, the trunk doubled to 740 liters, with this series shifted to another room to the front, as the second folded or together with it can be expanded. This procedure, however, and due to the seat hakelig weight as in the first generation somewhat impractical. Side doors and tailgate are now powered by electricity surcharge and remote-controlled. The size of the vehicle is being implemented in all the rows again in generous freedom of movement, where it was slightly reduced in the first row and place in the back row still just 1.85m tall people enough headroom. In the higher of the equipment ( EX) a mercedes- similar electrically - adjustable driver's seat, parking, rain and light sensors and a three -zone climate control are included separately for the front and rear can be adjusted again, the latter second also of the series of. The supports for roof boxes can now be loaded up to 75 kg.
Kia Grand Carnival (2005-2010)
Interior of the Grand Carnival
Security
In the area of safety features of the Carnival is now equipped as standard with ESP, active front head restraints, and front, side and curtain airbags, the latter for all three rows.
In the two U.S. crash tests U.S. NCAP and IIHS, the model reached an available minivan in each case the maximum rating. In Euro NCAP Carnival received a perfect score for the side and pole test, but showed weaknesses in the pedestrian protection ( 1 star ) and the front rating by medium loads of thighs and upper body. The safety of the child restraint is rated three stars. Unlike the first generation, the back rows are now equipped with Isofix mountings and additional anchor hook, the ADAC describes the belt routing as ideal for child seats, with the exception of the middle seat of the second row.
The suspension side prevents the ESP skidding in evasive maneuvers, the ADAC " elk test " runs through the Carnival " surprisingly good". The main contributing factors the stiffer body, wider track and the installation of a multi-link design at the rear axle. The turning circle has been reduced by an abundant meters to 12 meters, the steering was " sufficiently precise ". The wheel and tire combinations were enlarged (16 "or 17 " rims ), the braking performance are at the level of comparable vehicles. Like its predecessor, the diminishing braking power under heavy load ( " fading" ) is criticized. This extended stopping distance in the ADAC test on 55m after four full braking from 100 km / h
Reliability
The reliability increased to a class average, comparable to the Honda Odyssey, but remained below that of the Toyota Sienna. With the facelift in the spring of 2010, the vehicle received a seven-year warranty to 150,000 km. She goes on to subsequent vehicle owners, but requires the continuous maintenance according to manufacturer's specifications ( details).
Repairs required from 2006 to 2008, the sleeves on the stabilizer bars front and rear. Their inner rubber sheath has a too soft compound and therefore detached from the metal sleeve. As a result, squeak the sleeves. An application of silicone spray dampens only temporarily, so a replacement is recommended. A throbbing or pounding noise when the air conditioner is caused by the compressor. It was Carnival VQ to production Date 7 February 2007 and was resolved by a replacement of the compressor wheel and its mounting to improved components. A cross-vendor problem concerns the electric sliding doors of the Carnival. They include not always complete and can therefore either the door warning beep sound or automatically open again. However, a shutdown of the electronics allows for a smooth manual operation as in the predecessor. It is also mentioned the problem only by riders of the years 2006 to 2008. Vibrations in the steering wheel can be caused by warped brake discs. These include the wearing parts not on warranty cover, but Kia review each individual case on a goodwill grant.
Motors
The 2.9 - liter common- rail diesel engine remained at first without particulate filter, but could later be ordered with an open system. In both cases, he fulfilled as the V6 petrol Euro 4 and guaranteed at 5 decibels less cabin noise now 136 kW (185 hp) with a daily consumption of 8.7 l (manual transmission) to 11.6 l/100 km ( automatic). Both are well above the standard consumption of 7.9 and 8.7 l/100 km.
The Carnival of the second generation had still a manual five-speed gearbox and could be equipped against surcharge with an automatic transmission. The automatic transmission of the petrol engine had four speeds, the automatic transmission of the diesel engine five, both of which were replaced with the facelift with six-speed transmission, as well as the engines with newer versions.
Facelift
In spring 2010, the vehicle was redesigned, but also taken by some European markets such as Germany.
With the last date of revision of the front received the new brand grille. In the side mirror turn signals were integrated and surcharge a rearview camera was available. The turning circle reduced by a further one on 11 meters. When attaching snow chains therefore with " VRS " labeled button must be pressed in order to reduce the steering wheel. Inside you can now choose between gray and beige interior in fabric or leather part.
On the drive side of the 3.8 -liter V6 for the U.S. market with a newer 3.5 -liter V6 has been replaced, the available in Europe 2.7 -liter V6 was offered only in Korea (as LPG variant) and 2, 9 -liter diesel engine was replaced by a 2.2 liter of a new series. The new diesel engine is built, among others, also in the Kia Sorento. Its torque is 421 (manual transmission) and 436 Nm (automatic ) and the fuel consumption has been reduced considerably compared to its predecessor. Manual and automatic transmissions now have six gears.
In fall 2011, the model in Europe was set according to the company without successors. The reason is the trend towards smaller vehicles.
Kia Sedona ( North America )
In contrast to Europe, the sister model of the Carnival Sedona is in North America continue to be offered with the 3.5 L V6 gasoline engine. Since May 2013, provided there is a slightly revised Sedona.