Kia Carnival evolution

Kia's full-size minivan — sold as the Sedona in many markets before reuniting under the Carnival name.
4 generations, oldest to newest — open any step for details.

First generation (UP)1998–2005
1998
Kia Carnival First generation (UP)ⓘ
New generation
First generation (UP)
📅 1998–2005

First-generation minivan, badged Sedona in several markets.

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Second generation (VQ)2005–2014
2005
Kia Carnival Second generation (VQ)ⓘ
New generation
Second generation (VQ)
📅 2005–2014

Offered in short- and long-wheelbase forms.

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Third generation (YP)2014–2020
2014
Kia Carnival Third generation (YP)ⓘ
New generation
Third generation (YP)
📅 2014–2020

Long-wheelbase only, sold as the Sedona in the US.

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Fourth generation (KA4)2020–present
2020
Kia Carnival Fourth generation (KA4)ⓘ
New generation
Fourth generation (KA4)
📅 2020–present

SUV-styled minivan; 2024 facelift added a hybrid.

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