Is the KIA Carnival any good for a Family, Stick around for a minute and find out. As far as people movers go the Kia Carnival has a 60% market share and the fourth generation Carnival is by far the best model yet. And the previous ones were excellent.
Designed for a large family, the new modern and elegant design hides a cavernous interior.
This is like a lounge room on wheels for the family. The front seats are extremely comfortable with heaters, electric adjustments as well as a heated steering wheel.
The middle seats are spacious and would certainly be comfortable for transporting the family and the third row are the best in class. Add to this enough room for luggage for everyone on board and you start to understand just how practical the Carnival is.
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The Platinum is packed with standard features both for comfort and safety and some highlights are a massive moon roof, interior LED mood lighting and a large user friendly infotainment screen.
The 2.2L diesel engine is responsive and economical enough, providing relaxed driving and cruising and with an eight speed automatic transmission it’s smooth as well.
It’s hard to describe just how good the Carnival is, in a class of its own really.
Kia s 2.2L Platinum Carnival is priced from around $70,790 drive away.
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Model | KIA Carnival Platinum 2.2l CDI |
| Model Price | $66,980 MLP* |
| Engine | 2.2L 4 Cyl Diesel |
| Drivetrain | 8 Speed AT, FWD |
| Power | 148kW @ 3,800rpm |
| Torque | 440Nm @ 1,750-2,750rpm |
| Safety | 5 Star ANCAP (tested 2021) |
| CO2 Emissions | 170 g/km |
| Economy ADR | 6.5 L/100km |
| Servicing | 12 Months / 15,000 km Service Plan |
| Warranty | 7yr/ Unlimited km with 7 Yr. conditional roadside assist |
*MLP – Manufacturers List Price includes GST and LCT but excluding statutory charges, dealer costs and dealer delivery. See your dealer for RDAP. Does not include price of any options.
Overall Rating | 91/100 | |
| Behind the Wheel | 9 | |
| Comfort | 9 | |
| Equipment | 9 | |
| Performance | 9 | |
| Ride and Handling | 9 | |
| Practicality | 9 | |
| Fit for Purpose | 10 | |
| Technology/Connectivity | 9 | |
| Styling/ Appeal | 9 | |
| Value for Money | 9 |
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- Behind the Wheel - 9/109/10
- Comfort - 9/109/10
- Equipment - 9/109/10
- Performance - 9/109/10
- Ride and Handling - 9/109/10
- Practicality - 9/109/10
- Fit for Purpose - 10/1010/10
- Technology/Connectivity - 9/109/10
- Styling/ Appeal - 9/109/10
- Value for Money - 9/109/10
Summary
It’s hard to describe just how good the Carnival is, in a class of its own really.
Kia s 2.2L Platinum Carnival is priced from around $70,790 drive away.
