Kia Carnival Generation 1 (2022–2024)

Kia Carnival Generation 1 (2022–2024) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Kia Carnival — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2022–2024 —
Generation 2 2025–present —

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

About this generation

Petrol: 2.0 L Smartstream G2.0 T-GDi I4 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 MPi V6 3.5 L Smartstream G3.5 GDi V6 Petrol hybrid: 1.6 L Smartstream G1.6 T-GDi I4 Diesel: 2.2 L Smartstream D2.2 CRDi VGT I4 The fourth-generation Carnival debuted in June 2020. Using Hyundai-Kia's new mid-size platform, the fourth-generation Carnival's length has grown by and the wheelbase has been extended. Sales in South Korea began in September 2020.

The Carnival facelift was revealed on 27 October 2023 for the 2025 model year. Changes include new front and rear fascias as part of the brand's Opposites United design language, redesigned headlights and taillights, the deletion of the visible handle for the tailgate release, a revamped interior with an updated centre console and new switchgear, new interior features and the inclusion of a hybrid powertrain. The fourth-generation Carnival was introduced in China in September 2020 as an imported model, it is equipped with the 3.5-litre GDi petrol engine.

It is locally assembled since September 2021 by using imported knock-down kits. The locally assembled Carnival is equipped with the locally built 2.0-litre T-GDi petrol engine. The fourth-generation Carnival was launched on 3 October 2024 along with the EV9. It is available in two variants: Limousine and Limousine Plus; both variants comes in a 7-seater configuration and are powered by a 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine.

Prior to its launch, Kia received 2,796 bookings for the model. The fourth-generation Carnival was launched in Indonesia on 11 November 2021 at the 28th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show, with two trim levels available: Dynamic and Premiere. In Indonesia, it comes as 11-seater configuration and with the 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine. The facelifted Carnival was launched in Indonesia on 29 May 2024, with a new Premiere (7-seater) variant.

The Hybrid powertrain option was later added in July 2024, as the first hybrid electric vehicle from Kia marketed in Indonesia. The fourth-generation Carnival went on sale in Malaysia on 12 January 2022, as a sole variant in 11-seater configuration as a CBU model and with a sole 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine option. In July 2022, the Carnival CKD versions was introduced and sold alongside the CBU version. There were three CKD variants: Mid (8-seater), High (8-seater), and High (7-seater).

The Carnival 11-seater variant became locally assembled in November 2023. The facelifted Carnival was launched in Malaysia on 15 January 2026, available with either 11- and 7-seater configurations, and powered by the sole 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine. In April 2026, the 8-seater model using 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine was reintroduced to the line-up. The Carnival is manufactured at the new Kia Motor Manufacturing Malaysia (KMMM) assembly plant located in Kulim, Kedah, which will serve both domestic and export markets.

The fourth-generation Carnival was launched in the Philippines on 17 February 2022, with two trim levels: EX and SX. In the Philippines, it comes as 8-seater configuration and with the 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine. The facelifted Carnival was launched in the Philippines on 20 September 2024, with the same trim levels and engine option from the pre-facelift model. Unlike the pre-facelift model, the facelift model variants comes with a 7-seater configuration.

The Turbo HEV powertrain was later added for the SX trim in November 2024, as the first hybrid electric vehicle from Kia marketed in the Philippines. The Turbo HEV EX variant was added in March 2025. The fourth-generation Carnival was launched in Singapore on 29 April 2021, in the sole SX Tech Pack powered by the 2.2-litre CRDi diesel engine. In Singapore, the Carnival is available with 8 and 7-seater configurations.

The facelifted Carnival was launched in Singapore on 21 July 2024, it is available with 8-seater and 7-seater variants powered by the 1.6-litre T-GDi Hybrid turbocharged petrol.

Source: Wikipedia — Kia Carnival — Fourth generation (KA4; 2020), CC BY-SA.

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2022 276 $25,387 83% 71,568 mi
2023 485 $28,998 95% 49,004 mi
2024 2,062 $30,500 100% 41,276 mi

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Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2022 6 130 Unknown Or Other, Structure, Electrical System
2023 4 46 Unknown Or Other, Structure, Electrical System
2024 2 63 Unknown Or Other, Electrical System, Engine

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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