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2005 Kia Carnival
The 2005 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 2005 Carnival was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
The Kia Carnival is only available with a motor that produces 132kW and 220Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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2005 Kia Carnival
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2005 Kia Carnival
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S
2026
$52,070
Sport
2026
$57,970
Sport+
2026
$64,300
Gt Line Lite
2026
$68,270
Gt Line
2026
$72,600
Gt-Line
2026
$76,630
Year
2026
Engine Type
3.5L Combustion
2.2L Combustion
1.6L Hybrid
Fuel
Unleaded
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Body Type
MPV
Number of Doors
5 Doors
Drivetrain
Front
Maximum Power
216 kW
148 kW
180 kW
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2005 Kia Carnival
Dimensions
4,925 mm
1,900 mm
1,805 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| 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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Kia Carnival
Sales Data
202410,080Total Sales
202510,948Total Sales
20261,321YTD Sales
Kia Carnival Sales rolling 12-months#
*Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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2005 Kia Carnival
Frequently Asked Questions
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 $32,500.
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.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
* Average savings based on recent CarExpert customer transactions. Actual savings will vary depending on vehicle make and model, location, stock availability, and other factors.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.
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