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William Stopford
The best family cars under $80,000... that aren't SUVs
Sure, some families need an SUV. But for a lot of new-car buyers, there are plenty of suitable alternatives. Here are just a few.
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Kia Carnival Comparison
The new Kia Carnival is a people Mover available in Australia from $56,791 (driveaway) for the S variant and topping out at $82,579 for the Gt-Line variant.
There are 6 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2024.
The new Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Carnival include 1.6L in-line 4-cylinder turbo hybrid (180kW/366Nm), 2.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (148kW/440Nm) and 3.5L v6 (216kW/355Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic with manual mode or 6-speed automatic with manual mode transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
Latest Kia Carnival News and Reviews
William Stopford
The best family cars under $80,000... that aren't SUVs
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Marton Pettendy
Kia K4, EV3, EV5, EV6, EV9, Carnival, Sorento, Sportage and Tasman recalled
More than 11,500 examples of nine Kia models – including the Tasman ute – have been recalled due to potentially faulty instrument clusters.
2 Months Ago
Very Good
Max Davies
2026 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival continues to justify its segment-leading status, with easy driving and a practical interior sweetened by strong hybrid tech.
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James Wong
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Kia Carnival and Sorento lose V6 due to new Australian emissions regulations
Stricter emissions regulations in 2026 have led Kia to drop V6 versions of the Carnival people mover and Sorento SUV.
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CarExpert Choice winner: Best People Mover
The Kia Carnival does everything a people mover needs to do, but goes the extra mile by being distinctively styled and very pleasant to drive.
10 Months Ago
Very Good
William Stopford
2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review
The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?
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Damion Smy
2026 Kia Carnival price and specs
The eight-seat Kia Carnival has two new additions to the lineup for 2025, with more affordable hybrid versions available.
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