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    2012 Kia Carnival

    The 2012 Kia Carnival is a people Mover. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $35,990.

    There is 1 variant of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2006.

    The 2012 Carnival was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    The Kia Carnival is only available with a petrol engine that produces 139kW and 249Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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    2012 Kia Carnival

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    Pros

    • Drives like an SUV
    • Practical, spacious interior
    • Worthwhile hybrid powertrain

    Cons

    • Speed limit warning still annoying
    • Demise of petrol V6 makes for less choice
    • GT-Line is nice, but not the pick
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    S

    2026

    $52,070

    Sport

    2026

    $57,970

    Sport+

    2026

    $64,300

    Gt Line Lite

    2026

    $68,270

    Gt Line

    2026

    $72,600

    Gt-Line

    2026

    $76,630

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    3.5L Combustion
    2.2L Combustion
    1.6L Hybrid
    Fuel
    Unleaded
    Diesel
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    MPV
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    216 kW
    148 kW
    180 kW

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    2012 Kia Carnival

    Dimensions

    4,810 mm
    1,985 mm
    1,815 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,810 mm
    Overall Width1,985 mm
    Overall Height1,815 mm
    Wheelbase2,890 mm
    Turning Circle11,600 mm
    Load Capacity720 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Kia Carnival

    Sales Data

    202410,080Total Sales
    202510,948Total Sales
    20262,184YTD Sales

    Kia Carnival Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    2012 Kia Carnival

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S variant that starts from $35,990.

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    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the S variant that starts from $35,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is offered by the S variant which can tow 2000 kg.

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    The largest Kia Carnival is the S variant which measures 1985mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1815mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S variant which has 139kW of power and 249nm of torque.

    The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2820 kg.

    The Kia Carnival uses Unleaded Petrol.

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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