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2008 Kia Carnival
The 2008 Kia Carnival is a people Mover. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $32,990 for the EX variant and topping out at $37,690 for the Ex Sp variant.
There are 3 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2006.
The 2008 Carnival was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
The Kia Carnival is only available with a motor that produces 139kW and 249Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
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2008 Kia Carnival
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2008 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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2008 Kia Carnival
Dimensions
4,810 mm
1,985 mm
1,815 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,810 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,985 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,815 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,890 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 721 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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2008 Kia Carnival
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the EX variant that starts from $32,990.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe most expensive Kia Carnival is the Ex Sp variant that starts from $37,690.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Kia Carnival towing capacityThe largest Kia Carnival is the EX variant which measures 1985mm wide, 4810mm in length and sits 1815mm tall.
All variants of the Kia Carnival have a maximum power of 139kW and 249nm of torque.
The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Carnival is the EX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2820 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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