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    2016 Kia Carnival

    Used from

    $41,490 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    4

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.7 - 11.6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Carnival

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2016 Kia Carnival is a MPV offered in a 5D MPV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $41,490 for the S variant and topping out at $60,990 for the Platinum.

    There are 4 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2015.

    Engine options include 3.3L petrol direct injection (206kW/336Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (147kW/440Nm). All variants feature 6-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2016 Carnival was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Carnival models from other years

    2016 Kia Carnival Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Carnival

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 0.75
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom 3rd Row (in): 38.9
      • Headroom 3rd Row: 987
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1010
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1000
      • Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 34.8
      • Leg Room 3rd Row: 885
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1040
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 1045
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 63.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1622
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bucket
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 8
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Internal Memory /HD
      • Storage Capacity (gb): 0.75
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.3
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Anti collision system
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Disc Stacker
      • Disc Stacker Capacity: 6
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
    • Disc stacker
      • Capacity: 6
      • Media Type: Cd
    • Display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 2
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Type: Automatic
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    See all 2016 Kia Carnival Specs

    2016 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    1755mm
    1985mm
    5115mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2016 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    2016 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival

    The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the Si with a 6-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 7.7L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Kia CarnivalFuel TypeCombined
    3.3L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWDUnleaded11.6 L/100km
    2.2L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWDDiesel7.7 L/100km
    See all Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Kia Carnival Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Carnival FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $41,490.

    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the Platinum that starts from $60,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi and Platinum.

    The largest Kia Carnival is the S which measures 1985mm wide, 5115mm in length and sits 1755mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 206kW of power from its 3.3L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the S which weighs 2875 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.

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