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    2021 Kia Carnival

    2021 Kia Carnival

    Price

    Price$43,400 - $62,600
    Fuel Efficiency6.5 - 9.6 / 100km
    ANCAP Rating5-star
    Warranty7 - 8 years
    Kia

    About the Carnival

    The 2021 Kia Carnival was available in sixteen variants, is classed as a PEOPLE MOVERS UP TO 60K and was built in Korea. Buyers could choose from both unleaded petrol or diesel engines.

    The 2021 Kia Carnival was sold with engines that range in size from 2.2L to 3.5L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to six-cylinders.

    Price & Specs

    See comprehensive price and specification details for the Kia Carnival
    Kia Carnival S
    $43,400MSRP
    3.5L
    8-speed Automatic
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    9.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Carnival Si
    $48,500MSRP
    3.5L
    8-speed Automatic
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    9.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Carnival SLi
    $52,700MSRP
    3.5L
    8-speed Automatic
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    9.6L / 100km
    FWD
    Kia Carnival PLATINUM
    $59,900MSRP
    3.5L
    8-speed Automatic
    4D WAGON
    Petrol
    9.6L / 100km
    FWD
    See all 4 configurations of the Kia Carnival

    Reviews

    Our expert's reviews of the Kia Carnival
    Hyundai Staria v Kia Carnival: Flagship people-mover specs compared

    Hyundai Staria v Kia Carnival: Flagship people-mover specs compared

    Mike Costello profile picture
    Mike Costello
    Maybe you don't want to follow the SUV crowd and love the idea of a people-mover. Korea's two main car brands have related offerings that look very different.
    02 Oct 21
    2021 Kia Carnival Si V6 review

    2021 Kia Carnival Si V6 review

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    8.4
    A new Kia Carnival has come to town, and attractions include a longer list of safety equipment and a punchier V6 engine.
    29 Jul 21
    2021 Kia Carnival S Diesel review

    2021 Kia Carnival S Diesel review

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    8.7
    The entry-level Kia Carnival offers all of the refinement and practicality of higher grades without the price tag. It's not perfect, though.
    08 Mar 21
    2021 Kia Carnival Platinum V6 review

    2021 Kia Carnival Platinum V6 review

    Paul Maric profile picture
    Paul Maric
    8.7
    The all-new Kia Carnival has big shoes to fill. We get behind the wheel of the all-new generation to see if it's a viable SUV alternative.
    08 Jan 21

    News

    All the latest Carnival news
    Kia Carnival recalled

    Kia Carnival recalled

    Jack Quick profile picture
    Jack Quick
    Due to a faulty locking mechanism on the right-hand sliding door, Kia is recalling 165 examples of its Carnival people mover.
    23 Dec 21
    Kia Carnival recalled

    Kia Carnival recalled

    Jack Quick profile picture
    Jack Quick
    Due to a software issue that may turn on the wrong indicator, Kia is recalling 7637 examples of its Carnival people mover.
    02 Dec 21
    2022 Kia Carnival: New logo coming September, missing features delayed

    2022 Kia Carnival: New logo coming September, missing features delayed

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    Kia's top-selling people mover won't be getting digital instruments or auto wipers for a little longer, the local arm has confirmed.
    29 Jul 21
    Kia Carnival Hybrid coming in 2022 - report

    Kia Carnival Hybrid coming in 2022 - report

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    Kia's top-selling people mover could be getting a hybrid version at some point next year, and there's rumours of an EV as well.
    21 Jul 21
    2021 Kia Sorento and Carnival recalled

    2021 Kia Sorento and Carnival recalled

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    Kia is recalling 2021 Sorento and Carnival models equipped with the petrol V6 engine as a fuel leak could occur.
    21 Jun 21
    2021 Kia Carnival earns five-star ANCAP rating

    2021 Kia Carnival earns five-star ANCAP rating

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    Following a five-star performance for the related Sorento, the Kia Carnival has earned top marks from safety authority ANCAP.
    30 Apr 21
    2022 Kia Carnival coming in August with full feature list

    2022 Kia Carnival coming in August with full feature list

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    The Kia Carnival has barely arrived in Australia, but it's already getting an update. The people mover will have some of the gaps on its spec sheet filled in August.
    04 Feb 21
    Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

    Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.
    14 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Carnival: Missing features coming in 2022

    2021 Kia Carnival: Missing features coming in 2022

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    The new Kia Carnival will launch here without rain-sensing wipers or the new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, though Kia plans to introduce these for model year 2022.
    08 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Carnival price and specs

    2021 Kia Carnival price and specs

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    The redesigned Kia Carnival is longer, wider and more stylish than before, with prices for the base S V6 starting at $46,880 before on-road costs or $50,390 drive-away.
    08 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Carnival pricing

    2021 Kia Carnival pricing

    William Stopford profile picture
    William Stopford
    Kia has released pricing for its redesigned 2021 Carnival range, with increases across the board of between $3190 and $3690. The range opens at $50,390 drive-away.
    03 Jan 21
    2021 Kia Carnival detailed, new model in Australia this year

    2021 Kia Carnival detailed, new model in Australia this year

    Mike Costello profile picture
    Mike Costello
    Kia has revealed more details on the new iteration of Australia's top-selling people mover, ahead of the local launch by the end of 2020.
    18 Aug 20
    2021 Kia Carnival to get upmarket interior

    2021 Kia Carnival to get upmarket interior

    Scott Collie profile picture
    Scott Collie
    The interior of the new Kia Carnival promises to be far fancier than that of its predecessor, with a high-tech dash and stylish design.
    13 Jul 20
    2021 Kia Carnival revealed

    2021 Kia Carnival revealed

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    Kia's popular people mover has been given a generational overhaul with a more premium and rugged look. The company is calling it a 'Grand Utility Vehicle'.
    24 Jun 20
    2021 Kia Carnival: All-new people mover teased

    2021 Kia Carnival: All-new people mover teased

    James Wong profile picture
    James Wong
    The Kia Carnival is due for a major upgrade, and the Korean brand has previewed its new evolutionary design with a shadowy sketch.
    18 Jun 20
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    Carnival Warranty

    What is the warranty period and kilometre limit for the Kia Carnival?

    KIA suggested that owners service their 2021 KIA CARNIVAL every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    Depending on the variant, the 2021 KIA CARNIVAL had a 7 year or 7.833333333333333 year warranty.

    Carnival Fuel Economy

    How much fuel does the Kia Carnival use and what are its emissions?

    Depending on the variant, view the 2021 KIA CARNIVAL fuel usage below.

    All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km

    VariantSeriesStyleFuel TypeHighwayCityCombinedE10?
    SKA4 MY214D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SKA4 MY224D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SKA4 MY214D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    SKA4 MY224D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    SiKA4 MY214D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SiKA4 MY224D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SiKA4 MY214D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    SiKA4 MY224D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    SLiKA4 MY214D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SLiKA4 MY224D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    SLiKA4 MY214D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    SLiKA4 MY224D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    PLATINUMKA4 MY214D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    PLATINUMKA4 MY224D WAGONUNLEADED PETROL--9.6-
    PLATINUMKA4 MY214D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-
    PLATINUMKA4 MY224D WAGONDIESEL--6.5-

    Carnival Dimensions

    The dimensions of the Kia Carnival

    The 2021 KIA CARNIVAL measures 5155mm long, 1995mm wide and 1775mm tall, with a 3090mm tall wheelbase.

    The 2021 KIA CARNIVAL has a braked towing capacity of 2000kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Carnival Market Fit

    Where does it fit in the competitor segment?

    The Kia Carnival is categorised as a PEOPLE MOVERS UP TO 60K

    Owner Reviews

    Owner's reviews of the Kia Carnival
    2021 Kia Carnival PLATINUM owner review

    2021 Kia Carnival PLATINUM owner review

    CarExpert.com.au profile picture
    CarExpert.com.au
    Roland L purchased this Kia Carnival new with additional options for $66,000 (including all on-road costs). Roland L would buy this car again because: "This car is like the swiss army knife of the People Mover category. Can this car occupy 8 people and still load up suitcases? Yes. Can it go on big trips to Bunnings/Ikea and comfortably take everything home? Yes. Do you need to worry about kids banging car doors when you're in shopping centres? Absolutely not! Sliding doors will take care of the lot!"
    18 Sep 22
    2016 Kia Carnival SLi owner review

    2016 Kia Carnival SLi owner review

    CarExpert.com.au profile picture
    CarExpert.com.au
    I purchased this Kia Carnival new with additional options for $54,000 (including all on-road costs). I would buy this car again because it has been a great choice our family made with the head not the heart, keeps the kids separated whilst still having plenty of boot space.
    30 Aug 21

    Frequently Asked Questions

    If buying from a dealer as a used car, the 2021 Kia Carnival range is priced from $43,400 for the "Carnival S" variant and finishes at $62,600 for the "Carnival PLATINUM" variant. If you were to trade a used 2021 Kia Carnival in to a dealer, you can expect a second hand price of $36,900 for the "Carnival S" variant up to $54,500 for the "Carnival PLATINUM" variant. These prices may vary depending on the condition and mileage of the vehicle.

    The 2021 Kia Carnival is built in Korea and is then shipped to Australia.

    The 2021 Kia Carnival has a braked towing capacity of 2000kg and an unbraked towing capacity of 750kg.

    Kia suggested that owners service their 2021 Kia Carnival every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.

    The 2021 Kia Carnival has a five star ANCAP safety rating out of five.

    The variants of the 2021 Kia Carnival use Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.

    The 2021 Kia Carnival has 4 doors.

    In our latest review the Kia Carnival scored 8.4 out of 10. Read the full Kia Carnival review here.

    Depending on the variant, the 2021 Kia Carnival had a 7 year or 7.833333333333333 year warranty.

    Variants from other years

    2024 Kia Carnival 2023 Kia Carnival 2022 Kia Carnival 2020 Kia Carnival 2019 Kia Carnival 2018 Kia Carnival 2017 Kia Carnival 2016 Kia Carnival 2015 Kia Carnival

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