
8.5
2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line 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 | ||
TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
Size (cc) | ||
1995 | 1598 - 3470 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.0L | 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | |
Cylinders | ||
4 | 4, 6 | |
Camshaft | ||
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
16 | 16 - 24 | |
Power | ||
125kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3500 | 3800 - 6400 | |
Torque | ||
390Nm - 415Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1750 | 1500 - 5000 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
- | - |