What moves the new Kia Carnival?
The new Kia Carnival gets its motivation from a Hyundai Group (Kia's parent company) 3.5-liter GDI V6 engine mated to a precision-engineered 8-speed automatic transmission. Naturally-aspirated, it is a gasoline-fed direct-injected V6 engine. It produces best-in-class 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. When properly-equipped, the Carnival can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
Riding on the same platform as the sporty Kia K5 and the new Sorento, the new Carnival features expanded use of hot-stamped parts for chassis rigidity and extra tensile strength. There is also increased use of sound-absorption materials to minimize wind, road and engine noise. It results in a better driving experience, lighter vehicle weight and improved drive dynamics. This aero-tuning results in an overall reduction of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in this new vehicle.
The new Kia Carnival is loaded with innovation, both under and on the skin. The body has even been aerodynamically-tuned to smooth the airflow over the front wheels and outside mirrors. This results in improved fuel economy and reduced turbulence around the front end of the vehicle.