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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review
There’s finally a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival with way better fuel consumption than the old V6. But is it better than the diesel?
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Matt Campbell
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 | ||
Type | ||
DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
Size (cc) | ||
1996 | 1598 - 3470 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L | 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | |
Cylinders | ||
INLINE 4 | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
125kW | 132kW - 216kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3500 | 3800 - 6400 | |
Torque | ||
390Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 | 1500 - 5000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
16.5 | 10.5 - 16 |