About the Kia Carnival
The new Kia Carnival is a Mpv offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $47,480 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $67,580 for the Platinum.
There are 5 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in December of 2022.
Engine options include 3.5L v (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm), 3.5L petrol direct injection (216kW/355Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (148kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2023 Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
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2023 Kia Carnival Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $47,480 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $49,480 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $52,980 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $54,980 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $57,780 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $59,780 |
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $61,190 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $63,190 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $65,580 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $67,580 |
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2023 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy
| Kia Carnival | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
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Kia Carnival FAQs
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $47,480.
The most expensive Kia Carnival is the Platinum that starts from $67,580.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi, Special Edition and Platinum.
The largest Kia Carnival is the S which measures 1995mm wide, 5115mm in length and sits 1775mm 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 S which weighs 2880 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.