Kia Carnival

  • S - S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S - S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL - SEL 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • Sport - Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE - SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • Sport - Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE SULEV - 1.4T SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL SULEV - 1.4T SEL SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium SULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S ULEV - 1.4T S ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE ULEV - 1.4T SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • R-Line ULEV - 1.4T R-Line ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL ULEV - 1.4T SEL ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium ULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE SULEV - 1.4T SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium SULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL SULEV - 1.4T SEL SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S ULEV - 1.4T S ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SE ULEV - 1.4T SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T R-Line ULEV - 1.4T R-Line ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T R-Line - 1.4T R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL ULEV - 1.4T SEL ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL - 1.4T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium - 1.4T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP - 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP ULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition - 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition - 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.8T SE Sport - 1.8T SE Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.8T SEL - 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 2.0T GLI - 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)
  • S - S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S - S 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL - SEL 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • Sport - Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE - SE 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • Sport - Sport 4dr Sedan (1.5L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE SULEV - 1.4T SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL SULEV - 1.4T SEL SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium SULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • S ULEV - 1.4T S ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE ULEV - 1.4T SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • R-Line ULEV - 1.4T R-Line ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL ULEV - 1.4T SEL ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium ULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • R-Line SULEV - 1.4T R-Line SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SE SULEV - 1.4T SE SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • S SULEV - 1.4T S SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL Premium SULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • SEL SULEV - 1.4T SEL SULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6M)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S ULEV - 1.4T S ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SE ULEV - 1.4T SE ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T R-Line ULEV - 1.4T R-Line ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T R-Line - 1.4T R-Line 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL ULEV - 1.4T SEL ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL - 1.4T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium - 1.4T SEL Premium 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP - 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP ULEV - 1.4T SEL Premium w/CWP ULEV 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 8A)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T S - 1.4T S 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition - 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition - 1.4T Wolfsburg Edition 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 5M)
  • 1.4T SE - 1.4T SE 4dr Sedan (1.4L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.8T SE Sport - 1.8T SE Sport 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 1.8T SEL - 1.8T SEL 4dr Sedan (1.8L 4cyl Turbo 6A)
  • 2.0T GLI - 2.0T GLI 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6AM)

The Kia Carnival: A Family-Friendly Powerhouse

The Kia Carnival is a minivan that packs a punch. With its spacious interior, comfortable seating, and impressive performance, it's a favorite among families and road-trippers alike. But what sets the Carnival apart from its competitors?

Features and Performance

The Carnival comes equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. It also has an eight-speed automatic transmission that provides smooth and efficient shifting. The Carnival's handling is surprisingly agile for a vehicle of its size, and its ride is comfortable and composed even on bumpy roads.

Inside, the Carnival offers plenty of space for passengers and cargo. It can seat up to eight people, and the second-row seats can be configured to provide easy access to the third row. The Carnival also has a generous amount of storage space, with up to 145.1 cubic feet of cargo volume when the rear seats are folded down.

Other features that come standard on the Carnival include a rearview camera, rear parking sensors, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, and a six-speaker audio system. Higher trims offer even more features, including a larger touchscreen, a premium audio system, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, and a rear-seat entertainment system.

Pricing

The Carnival is competitively priced compared to other minivans in its class. The base LX trim starts at around $32,000, while the top-of-the-line SX Prestige trim starts at around $47,000. Overall, the Carnival offers a lot of value for its price.

OEM Alternator Specifications

The Carnival comes with a standard 150-amp alternator, which is sufficient for most drivers' needs. However, for those who want to upgrade their car audio system, a higher-output alternator may be necessary.

High-Output Alternators for Car Audio Enthusiasts

Car audio enthusiasts often upgrade their alternators to higher-output models in order to power their amplifiers and other audio equipment. A high-output alternator can provide more power to the audio system without putting a strain on the car's electrical system.

Next Gen Alternators specializes in building custom high-output alternators for a variety of vehicles, including the Kia Carnival. Their alternators are designed to provide maximum power and reliability, and they come in a range of powdercoated colors to match the car's aesthetic.

If you're a car audio enthusiast looking to upgrade your alternator, consider a custom high-output alternator from Next Gen Alternators. Request a quote today and take your car audio system to the next level.

Conclusion

The Kia Carnival is a versatile and capable minivan that offers a lot of value for its price. With its spacious interior, comfortable ride, and impressive performance, it's a great choice for families and road-trippers. And for car audio enthusiasts, a custom high-output alternator from Next Gen Alternators can take your audio system to the next level.