Kia CARNIVAL EX
Built: 2004 · Series: CARNIVAL 2.9
More machines from model year 2004
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Kia Carnival 2.9 – Korea's first full-size MPV since 1998 with a 2.9-litre CRDi diesel: 136 kW, 1,840 to 2,189 kg unladen weight, also built as a van
The Kia Carnival was, in 1998, Kia's first standalone full-size MPV and at the same time one of the manufacturer's first global models after the takeover by Hyundai following the Asian financial crisis; in North America the model was sold as the Kia Sedona. The suffix 2.9 in the type designation names the range's 2.9-litre diesel engine, CRDI and HPDI the common-rail or high-pressure injection technology, and VGT the variable-geometry turbocharger; A/T and M/T distinguish automatic and manual gearboxes. Versions marked VAN are commercial variants registered as light goods vehicles.
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The register lists 11 versions with a recorded output of 136 kW from four-cylinder diesel engines of 2,900 to 2,902 cm³. Unladen weights range from 1,840 to 2,189 kg, gross weights from 2,545 to 2,920 kg, widths from 1,900 to 1,990 mm.
The Carnival established itself in Europe as an affordable alternative to the VW Sharan and Ford Galaxy and was especially sought after by large families and in commercial passenger transport for its great interior flexibility; the versions registered as commercial vehicles served trades and delivery businesses.
When buying used, what matters on the 2.9-litre diesel is the condition of the turbocharger, injection pump or injectors and the timing belt, and on automatic gearboxes the shift quality. Suspension bushes, brakes and, on commercial versions, the condition of the load area all form part of the check; spare parts run through the Kia dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Kia CARNIVAL 2.9, Kia (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2,902 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 2,910 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,989 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,810 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 179 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kia CARNIVAL EX weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,989 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kia CARNIVAL EX?
2,810 kg.
What engine does the Kia CARNIVAL EX have?
4 cylinders, 2,902 cm³ displacement.
When was the Kia CARNIVAL EX built?
Production years: 2004.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Other models in this series
CARNIVAL
CARNIVAL 2.9 CRDI VGT A/T VAN
CARNIVAL 2.9 CRDI VGT M/T VAN
CARNIVAL 2.9 HPDI VAN A/T
CARNIVAL 2.9 HPDI VAN HR A/T
CARNIVAL 2.9 HPDI VAN HR M/T
CARNIVAL 2.9 HPDI VAN M/T
CARNIVAL 2.9 TDI VAN
CARNIVAL 2.9 TDI VAN A/T
CARNIVAL 2.9 TDI VAN HR
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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