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Kia Carnival

Kia Carnival details
Price $45,100–$67,580
ANCAP Safety Rating 5
Fuel Efficiency 6.5–9.6 L/100km
Drivetrain FWD
Body Type People Mover
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Reviews

2023 Kia Carnival Special Edition: Quick review

Tired of waiting in the Carnival queue? Hopping into a Special Edition could get you on the road sooner.

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2023 Kia Carnival SLi: Quick review

Family hauler, police transporter, kid pick-up extraordinaire.

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2023 Kia Carnival review: Full range detailed

The Kia Carnival can carry eight people in comfort and style, with a clever cabin that can swallow stacks of luggage. Learn more about the Carnival range, including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

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2023 Kia Carnival review: S petrol

We’ve tested the very top end of Kia’s Carnival range, so let’s see what the entry level-petrol looks like

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Kia Carnival 2023 review: Platinum diesel

Do you really, truly, need more than five seats? SUVs might be the obvious choice, but Kia’s Carnival makes way more sense

2021 Kia Carnival S review
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2022 Kia Carnival S review: 2.2-litre diesel

Kia’s big new ride in town still nails its brief … just don’t call it a people mover

2021 Kia Carnival vs Hyundai Staria MPV comparison review
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People-movers compared: Hyundai Staria vs Kia Carnival review

Hyundai has re-entered the space race with its boldly styled Staria MPV. Can it steal the MVP (Most Valuable People-Mover) award from the segment’s current benchmark?

2021 Kia Carnival Platinum diesel review for Australia
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2021 Kia Carnival Platinum diesel review

Nudging 70 grand, the top-spec Carnival Platinum is a lot of money, but then again, the big Kia is a lot of car

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Comparisons

Hyundai Palisade vs Kia Carnival Platinum comparison

SUV newcomer challenges longstanding people mover in the battle of the eight-seaters

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2021 Kia Carnival Platinum 3.5L Petrol review

The all-new Carnival's top-spec, V6 petrol offering brings Champagne driving at a craft-beer price

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2021 Kia Carnival review

Need bulk space for your spawn but want to avoid the people mover cliché? Kia’s all-new Carnival straddles a new line between pragmatism and prowess

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2020 Kia Carnival Range Review

The Kia Carnival can carry eight people in comfort and style, with a clever cabin that can swallow stacks of luggage. It is powerful, handles well, and has a seven-year warranty.

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Comparisons

2018 Kia Carnival Si v Honda Odyssey VTi-L comparison review

A fast 'n' furious face-off of family cars

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2018 Kia Carnival Platinum CRDi quick review

It’s the most money you can spend on a Kia, but do you get the most Kia for the money?

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2018 Kia Carnival Review

Australia’s biggest-selling people mover has received an upgrade which brings a fresh face, improved handling and automatic emergency braking across the range

Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review
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Kia Carnival Platinum petrol quick review

Kia’s seven-seat tribal transport goes for a high-country escape

Kia Carnival S
Comparisons

Seven seater comparison review: Kia Carnival S

The Kia Carnival S confines its brief to ‘movement of the people’ and succeeds. Carnival successfully marries handsome styling with luxurious space, which isn’t easy for a base-model people mover.

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Snackable Review: Kia Carnival

In the wise words of Sir Mix-a-lot, this “baby got back”!

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2015 Kia Carnival review

Kia’s 2015 Carnival people-mover features fresh styling, upgraded mechanicals, improved safety and convenience features, along with significant improvements to refinement and quality