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$69,990 drive-away
Good news across the range is that Kia hasn t skimped on important safety features - autonomous emergency braking and many other features are standard across the range. While S makes do with manual cloth seats, 8-inch infotainment and manual air conditioning, it s the cheapest of the bunch at $50,390 drive-away (petrol).
Opting for Si specification brings 18-inch alloy wheels and a 12.3-inch infotainment system, amongst other things. Pricing for Si starts at $55,790 drive-away.
Next up is SLi, starting at $60,290 drive-away. Big changes here includes synthetic leather trim, push-button start, power doors and electric seat adjustment. Once again there are more changes, but I won t bore you with them here. I ve got enough to get through as it is.
Above: Kia Carnival S petrol
Combined fuel economy is rated at 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres for the petrol V6, down 10 per cent over the outgoing 3.3-litre mill, while the diesel claims to sip 6.5L/100km – a significant reduction over the outgoing diesel engine s 7.6L/100km claim.
Dimensionally, the new model measures in at 5155mm long, 1995mm wide and 1740mm tall, with a 3090mm wheelbase – up 40mm in overall length, 10mm in width and 30mm in wheelbase. Boot space is rated at 627 litres with all three rows in place, increasing to 2785 litres (VDA) with the third row folded.
Opening the range is the Carnival S, priced from $50,390 drive-away with the petrol V6, or $52,390 drive-away with the 2.2-litre turbo diesel – up $3690 and $3190 over the outgoing model.
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New-generation people mover offered in four variants
Petrol V6 or four-cylinder turbo diesel engines on offer, with improved efficiency
Junction AEB, adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, wireless smartphone mirroring standard on all grades
Australian pricing and specifications for the new-generation
2021 Kia Carnival have been announced.
As confirmed earlier this year, four variants of Kia s overhauled eight-seat people mover will be offered to Australian buyers,
priced between $50,390 and $69,990 drive-away –
up $3190 to $3690 over its predecessor, depending on model.
All Carnival models will be offered with
a choice of petrol or diesel power: a
216kW/355Nm 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated petrol V6 or, for an additional $2000, a
Does it represent good value for the price? What features does it come with? 8/10
The Carnival has moved a bit upmarket this time around, with prices up by more than $3000 across the board. Kia says it brings more value, space and refinement, and then there s those stunning looks. May I remind you that this is a people mover?
It’s once again split into four trim levels, badged S, Si, SLi and Platinum, with each continuing to offer a choice of petrol or diesel engine. The latter will cost you an extra $2000. Kia is also offering drive away pricing across the board.