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    2024 Kia Carnival

    New from

    $47,480 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.5 - 9.6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Carnival

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Kia Carnival is a Mpv offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $47,480 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $67,580 for the Platinum.

    There are 5 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2022.

    Engine options include 3.5L v (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (216kW/355Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (148kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2023 Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    2024 Kia Carnival Specs

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    S

    • Audio
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
      • Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 1
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Mpv
      • Local Body Type: Mpv
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
      • Platform Code: N3
      • 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): 101.12
    • Convenience
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
      • Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
      • Driver Modes Includes Steering
      • Driver Modes Includes Transmission
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
      • Mobile Integration Android Auto
      • Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
      • Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 3
      • Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
      • Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • 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
      • Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 2785
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 627
      • Front Track (mm): 1751
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 172
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11700
      • Overall Height (mm): 1775
      • Overall Length (mm): 5115
      • Overall Width (mm): 1995
      • Rear Track (mm): 1751
      • Wheelbase (mm): 3090
    • 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
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 72
      • 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
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
      • Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 4.20
      • Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Piano Black
      • Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Auto Highbeam
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
      • Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 750
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 9.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 10.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 7.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 13.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 7.6
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 9.6
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 294
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 216
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 355
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
      • Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Driving Pattern Monitor
      • Anti Collision System Includes Junction Turning
      • Anti Collision System Minimum Speed To Activate (km/h): 10
      • Anti Collision System Operates Above 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
      • Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Anti Collision System Programmable Distance
      • Anti Collision System Visual Acoustic Warning
      • Autonomous Drive Active Lane Control
      • Autonomous Drive Level: 2 - Partial Automation
      • Autonomous Drive Traffic Jam Assist
      • Autonomous Drive Traffic Sign Response
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 90.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 88.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20210401
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 68.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Expiry Date: 20271231
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2021
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 82.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.2 Crdi S (rhd)
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • 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
      • Knee Airbags Driver Location: Driver
      • Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
      • Number Of Airbags: 7
      • Overtaking Sensor Includes Collision Avoidance
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Includes Braking
      • Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor
      • 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 Seat Position: Centre
      • Third Row Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Third Row Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Third Row Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • 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
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
      • Ventilation System Engine Heater
    • 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): 2880
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 2136
      • Tare Weight (kg): 2090
      • Trailer Noseweight (kg): 200
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • 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: Alloy
      • 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

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
      • System Digital Radio
    • Convenience
      • Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
      • Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Navigational Systems Map Updates Months Of Subscription: 120
      • Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 12.30
      • Navigational Systems Traffic Info
      • Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1746
      • Rear Track (mm): 1746
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 12.30
    • Lights
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake 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
    • 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 Two Tone
      • 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 Two Tone
    Removes from S:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
    • Convenience
      • Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
      • Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1751
      • Rear Track (mm): 1751
    • Instrumentation
      • Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • 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

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Convenience
      • Automatic Door Closing Rear Boot Hatch
      • Number Of Usb Charging Port On Third Row: 2
      • Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
      • Parking Distance System Side Type: Camera
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Walk Away Locking
      • Usb Charging Port Third Row Location: 3rd Row
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Auxiliary Door Shut
      • Rear Driver Electric Door
      • Rear Passenger Auxiliary Door Shut
      • Rear Passenger Electric Door
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
    • Visibility
      • Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    Removes from Si:
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Safety
      • Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front

    Special Edition

    Adds to SLi:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Type: Glass
      • Glass Roof Sunshade Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Side Blind Location: Side
      • Side Blind Type: Manual
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 19
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 101
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
    Removes from SLi:
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • 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 Two Tone
      • 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 Two Tone

    Platinum

    Adds to Special Edition:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 12
      • Speaker Brand Name: Bose
      • Speaker Subwoofer
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1741
      • Rear Track (mm): 1741
    • Paint
      • External Color: Silver
    • Steering
      • Heated Steering Wheel
    Removes from Special Edition:
    • Audio
      • Number Of Speakers: 8
    • Convenience
      • Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1746
      • Rear Track (mm): 1746
    • Paint
      • External Color: Gray
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    Kia CarnivalFuel TypeCombined
    3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded9.6 L/100km
    2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel6.5 L/100km
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    Kia Carnival FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $47,480.

    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the Platinum that starts from $67,580.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi, Special Edition and Platinum.

    The largest Kia Carnival is the S which measures 1995mm wide, 5115mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 216kW of power from its 3.5L V engine.

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

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the S which weighs 2880 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.