The new Kia Carnival is the latest entry into the Multi-Purpose-Vehicle segment. Designed at the Kia studios in California and built by arguably one of the most successful brands in recent history, the new Kia Carnival straddles the minivan and MPV categories. Carnival is the replacement for the outgoing Kia Sedona. One look, and it's clear to see the Carnival is ready to push the envelope for the brand.

The Kia Carnival is finally here at Napleton Kia of Fishers!

The Kia Carnival is the MPV elevated to the next level. As a replacement for the Sedona, Kia designers couldn't rest on their laurels for what was undeniably a hit. The result is a new MPV that can carry as many as eight passengers. There are so many innovations onboard the Carnival that it would take nearly a week to describe them all. It's also the first Kia product to proudly display the brand's new logo on its sculpted hood, steering wheel and rear hatch. Think about it: The new Kia Carnival is to its segment, the same way the Kia K5 was for sports sedans.

The new Kia Carnival is powered by the Kia 3.5-liter GDI V6 engine matched to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Naturally-aspirated, it is a gasoline-fed direct-injected V6 engine. It makes a best-in-class 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. The Carnival has a max-towing capability of up to 3,500 pounds.

Riding on the same platform as the sporty Kia K5 and the new Sorento, the new Carnival features an expanded use of hot-stamped parts for extra tensile strength and chassis rigidity. Designers have also increased the use of sound-absorption materials to minimize wind, road and engine noise. It results in better driving dynamics, lighter vehicle weight and reduced Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in this new vehicle.

And just to prove all that's new is not under the skin of the Kia Carnival, there is new aerodynamic tuning going on to smooth the front wheel and mirror airflow for improved fuel economy and reduced turbulence around the front end.