2023 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.
Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
MPV
Powertrain Type
Combustion

Retail Price
Transmission
8-speed auto
Driven Wheels
Front
Fuel Type
Diesel or Unleaded
Body Types
MPV
Powertrain Type
Combustion
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Kia Carnival
Features & Specs
Powertrain & Performance
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Handling & Mechanics
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Available Variants
The Kia Carnival comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being S and the most expensive being Platinum.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 5,115 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,995 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,775 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,090 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,700 mm |
| Load Capacity | 744 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Kia Carnival
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $47,480.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe most expensive Kia Carnival is the Platinum that starts from $67,580.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi, Special Edition and Platinum.
See all Kia Carnival towing capacityThe 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.
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