The new Kia Carnival is a Mpv offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $50,570 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $76,630 for the Gt-line.
There are 6 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2025.
Engine options include 3.5L v (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm) and 1.6L turbo (180kW/366Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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6 or 8-speed auto
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Front
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Diesel or Unleaded
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MPV
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Front-wheel Drive
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6 or 8-speed auto
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Front
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Diesel or Unleaded
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MPV
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Front-wheel Drive
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The Kia Carnival comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Gt-Line.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,155 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,995 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 754 mm |
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Kia Carnival
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $50,570.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe most expensive Kia Carnival is the Gt-Line that starts from $76,630.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Sport, Sport+, Gt Line Lite and Gt Line.
See all Kia Carnival towing capacityThe largest Kia Carnival is the Gt-Line which measures 1995mm wide, 5155mm in length and sits 1785mm 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 Gt-Line which weighs 2980 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
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