8.6
2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
Kia Carnival PLATINUM vs Kia Carnival GT-LINE LITE Comparison
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
PLATINUM
vs
2024 Kia Carnival
GT-LINE LITE
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.6
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Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L
468 km
72L
691 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$66,350
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 | 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L | 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW | 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 440Nm | 355Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16 | 12.3 | |
