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2015 Kia Carnival

New from

$41,490 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

7.7 - 11.6 L / 100km

About the Kia Carnival

Last updated Sep 26, 2025

The new Kia Carnival is a Mpv offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $41,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $59,990 for the Platinum.

There are 4 variants of the Carnival available in Australia.

Engine options include 3.3L petrol direct injection (206kW/336Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2015 Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

See Kia Carnival models from other years

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Power to Weight

68.37 - 98.1 kW/t

44.76 kW/t

98.1 kW/t

Boot Space

960 litres

492 litres

960 litres

Fuel Efficiency

7.7 - 11.6 L/100km

5.9 L/100km

11.6 L/100km

Vehicle Range

690 - 1,039 km

690 km

1,039 km

Price

$41,490 - $59,990

$29,990

$77,990

Warranty (Years)

7 years

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

New this year - 1 year

3 years

5 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

2,875 kg

2,200 kg

3,030 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

2,000 kg

1,000 kg

2,000 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

171 mm

149 mm

190 mm

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Kia Carnival News

Jack Quick

Kia Carnival and Sorento recalled

Kia is recalling 1512 Carnival and Sorento models because the gear selector could to be moved from park without the brake pedal.

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2015 Kia Carnival Price

S

Configuration	Price From*
3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD	$41,490
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD	$43,990

Si

Configuration	Price From*
3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD	$45,490
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD	$47,990

SLi

Configuration	Price From*
3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD	$49,990
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD	$52,490

Platinum

Configuration	Price From*
3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD	$57,490
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD	$59,990

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Carnival Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2026	$50,570	$76,630
2025	$50,150	$76,360
2024	$47,480	$67,580
2023	$47,480	$67,580
2022	$46,880	$67,580

*excl. on-roads

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2015 Kia Carnival Specs

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Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
- System Colour Screen
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Mpv
- Local Body Type: Mpv
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Hyundai Nf
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 98.1
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 0.75
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Boot Cargo Location (12v): Boot/cargo
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Power Outlet Rear Location (12v): Rear
Dimensions
- 3rd Row Headroom (mm): 987
- 3rd Row Leg Room (mm): 885
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Sae
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2220
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 960
- Front Headroom (mm): 1010
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1040
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1622
- Front Track (mm): 1685
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 171
- Interior Dimensions Headroom 3rd Row (in): 38.9
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 39.8
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 34.8
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 41.1
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 63.9
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11200
- Overall Height (mm): 1755
- Overall Length (mm): 5115
- Overall Width (mm): 1985
- Rear Headroom (mm): 1000
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 1045
- Rear Track (mm): 1685
- Wheelbase (mm): 3060
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Sliding
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Sliding
Engine
- Bore Engine: 92.0
- Co2 Level (combined): 271
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
- Engine (l): 3.3
- Engine (cc): 3342
- Engine Configuration: V
- Number Of Cylinders: 6
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 83.8
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 80
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
- Fuel Type: Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
- Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Size (in): 4.3
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Gray
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Silver
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 690
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 11.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 8.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 9.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 11.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 15.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 6.3
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 11.6
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 280
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 206
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 336
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5200
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 4.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Location: 3rd Row Seats
- Head Restraints 3rd Row Seats Number: 2
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag All Three Rows Location: All Three Rows
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
- Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 8
- Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
- Third Row Seat Front Facing Direction: Front
- Third Row Seat Front Seating Capacity: 3
- Third Row Seat Front Type: Split Bench
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Dash
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 84
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 84
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 84
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 84
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 2000
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2875
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2100
- Tare Weight (kg): 2048
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 235

Adds to S:

Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Front Dvd Entertainment Display Screen
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Location: Front
- Front Entertainment Display Screen Size: 8.0
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 3
- Rear Control For Climate Control
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Third Row Power Window Switch Location: Third Row
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Removes from S:

Convenience
- Internal Memory Storage Capacity (gb): 0.75
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 4.3
Steering
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel

SLi

Adds to Si:

Convenience
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
Doors
- Rear Driver Electric Door
- Rear Passenger Electric Door
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Storage
- Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
Visibility
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60

Removes from Si:

Lights
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 104
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65

Platinum

Adds to SLi:

Audio
- Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
- Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
- Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
Bumpers
- Front Colour: Painted
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Colour: Painted
- Rear Location: Rear
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Engine
- Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
- Australia Greenhouse Rating: 4.5
- Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 3.5
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Lights
- Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
- Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Heated
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Memory
- Driver Front Seat Ventilated
- Front Rear Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Heated
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
- Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Ventilated
Steering
- Heated Steering Wheel
Transmission
- Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Visibility
- Electrically Foldable Mirrors Operation: Electric
- Side Blind Location: Side
- Side Blind Type: Manual
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55

Removes from SLi:

Audio
- System In-dash Cd
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Lights
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Electric
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Electric
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 103
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

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2015 Kia Carnival Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2026	1000Kg	2000Kg
2025	1000Kg	2000Kg
2024	2000Kg	2000Kg
2023	2000Kg	2000Kg
2022	2000Kg	2000Kg

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2015 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival

The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the Platinum with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 7.7L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

Kia Carnival	Fuel Type	Combined
3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD	Unleaded	11.6 L/100km
2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD	Diesel	7.7 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Carnival?

You should service your Carnival at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Carnival's warranty.

2015 Kia Carnival Warranty

What is the warranty on a Kia Carnival?

The Kia Carnival offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.