

Max Davies
2026 Kia Carnival review
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
27 Days Ago
The 2003 Kia Carnival is a people Mover. When it was new, prices in Australia started around $29,990.
There is 1 variant of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-1999.
The 2003 Carnival was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Kia Carnival is only available with a petrol engine that produces 132kW and 220Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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The Kia Carnival comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being LS and the most expensive being LS.


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2026
$56,791
2026
$62,986
2026
$69,633
2026
$73,801
2026
$78,348
2026
$82,579
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,925 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,900 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,805 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,905 mm |
| Turning Circle | 13,000 mm |
| Load Capacity | 667 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2003 Kia Carnival
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the LS variant that starts from $29,990.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe most expensive Kia Carnival is the LS variant that starts from $32,490.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is offered by the LS variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Kia Carnival towing capacityThe largest Kia Carnival is the LS variant which measures 1900mm wide, 4925mm in length and sits 1805mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Carnival is the LS variant which has 132kW of power and 220nm of torque.
The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Carnival is the LS variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2555 kg.
The Kia Carnival uses Unleaded Petrol.
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†Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.