Kia Carnival - Generation 2.1 (2007-2010)

KIA CARNIVAL (2007-2010)

The second generation model saw the usage of both short and long wheelbase models. Both economy and full option models were made available in both body styles.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	EX LWB	EX SWB	LX LWB	LX
Years Available	May 2007-2010	October 2007-2010	October 2008-2010	May 2007-2010
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4	J 2.9 DOHC 16V I4
Horsepower	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm	158hp @ 3,700rpm
Torque	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm	343Nm @ 2,000rpm
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel System	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler	Common Rail Direct Injection with Turbo Intercooler
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Manual, 5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters	80 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	5,130mm	4,810mm	5,130mm	4,810mm
Width	1,985mm	1,985mm	1,985mm	1,985mm
Height	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm	1,760mm
Wheelbase	3,020mm	2,890mm	3,020mm	2,890mm
Curb Weight	2,097kg	2,114kg	2,097kg	2,093kg (MT), 2,114kg (AT)
Body Style	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan	4 Door Minivan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Front Wheel Drive
Seating	8	8	8	8
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring	McPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring	Multi-Link with Coil Spring
Front Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brakes	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc	Solid Disc
Tires	225/70 R16	225/70 R16	225/70 R16	225/70 R16
Wheels	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Steel with Cover	16 Inch Steel with Cover
SAFETY
Airbags	1	1	1	1
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes, With Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Traction/Stability Control	None	None	None	None
Other Safety Features	None	None	None	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front	Front	Front	Front
Other Exterior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Automatic Headlamps, Chrome Rear Garnish	Adds: None	Roof Rails, Rear Wiper
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt	Tilt
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Urethane
Seating Adjustment	Manual	Manual	Manual	Manual
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Fabric
Other Interior Features	Adds: None	Adds: Chrome Door Handles, Seat Back and Side Folding Table	Adds: None	Silver Accents, Full Bench Type with Slide, Fold and Recline 3rd Row
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Sliding Doors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors with Fold, Sliding Doors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)	Automatic, Dual (Front). Manual (Rear)
Audio System	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3	AM/FM/CD/MP3
Speakers	6	6	6	6
Steering Wheel Controls	None	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	None	None
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	None	None
NOTES
RIVALS	Hyundai Starex, Mitsubishi Space Gear, Nissan Serena, Toyota Previa