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
2022 Mercedes-Benz Valente vs 2024 Kia Carnival Comparison
Mercedes-Benz Valente
Kia Carnival
2022 Mercedes-Benz
Valente
vs
2024 Kia
Carnival
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 Mercedes-Benz Valente
Based on the Kia Carnival PLATINUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Work
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
70L
462 km
72L
468 to 691 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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7 year
warranty
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MSRP
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$50,150 - $72,910
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CarExpert's Take
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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
- Anti Theft Protection Package (+$900)
- Audio 40 with Satellite Navigation (+$700)
- 17 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$780)
- 18 Inch Alloy Wheels (+$1,110)
- Carrier Bars (+$280)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2143 | 2151 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.1L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 120kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 380Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1400 | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.2 | 12.3 - 16 | |
