2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review
The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?
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2024 Kia Carnival PLATINUM vs 2024 Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV Comparison
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
PLATINUM
vs
2024 Kia Carnival
GT-LINE HEV
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How they stack...
CarExpert Rating
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L
468 km
72L
418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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7 year
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Looks pretty damn good for a people mover
Misses
- Unsupportive front seats
- Servicing is a bit pricey
- Some intrusive safety aids
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Looks pretty damn good for a people mover
Misses
- Unsupportive front seats
- Servicing is a bit pricey
- Some intrusive safety aids
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 | 1598 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW | 132kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 5500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 440Nm | 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 10.5 | |
