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2021 Kia Carnival

New from

$39,200 excl. on-roads

8.7

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

Warranty

7 years

Fuel Efficiency

6.5 - 9.6 L / 100km

About the Kia Carnival

Last updated Dec 18, 2024

The 2021 Kia Carnival is classified as a 4 Door Wagon which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the KA4 MY22 generation, starting from $39,200 MLRP for the S and topping out at $58,300 for the PLATINUM.

There are 16 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in July of 2021. The Carnival is built in Korea and is available with Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection , equipped with an 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Gasoline Direct & Multi Point Fuel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.

The Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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Kia Carnival Rating

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Entry-level

Kia Carnival

Best in class

Overall rating

8.7

7.9

8.7

Kia Carnival News

3 Years Ago

Kia Carnival recalled

Due to a faulty locking mechanism on the right-hand sliding door, Kia is recalling 165 examples of its Carnival people mover.

Jack Quick

3 Years Ago

Kia Carnival recalled

Due to a software issue that may turn on the wrong indicator, Kia is recalling 7637 examples of its Carnival people mover.

Jack Quick

3 Years Ago

Kia Carnival Hybrid coming in 2022 - report

Kia's top-selling people mover could be getting a hybrid version at some point next year, and there's rumours of an EV as well.

James Wong

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Sorento and Carnival recalled

Kia is recalling 2021 Sorento and Carnival models equipped with the petrol V6 engine as a fuel leak could occur.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival earns five-star ANCAP rating

Following a five-star performance for the related Sorento, the Kia Carnival has earned top marks from safety authority ANCAP.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2022 Kia Carnival coming in August with full feature list

The Kia Carnival has barely arrived in Australia, but it's already getting an update. The people mover will have some of the gaps on its spec sheet filled in August.

Scott Collie

4 Years Ago

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

Kia Australia will use a free software update to fix a problem with wireless Apple CarPlay in its latest Picanto, Rio and Carnival.

Scott Collie

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival: Missing features coming in 2022

The new Kia Carnival will launch here without rain-sensing wipers or the new 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, though Kia plans to introduce these for model year 2022.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival price and specs

The redesigned Kia Carnival is longer, wider and more stylish than before, with prices for the base S V6 starting at $46,880 before on-road costs or $50,390 drive-away.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival pricing

Kia has released pricing for its redesigned 2021 Carnival range, with increases across the board of between $3190 and $3690. The range opens at $50,390 drive-away.

William Stopford

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival detailed, new model in Australia this year

Kia has revealed more details on the new iteration of Australia's top-selling people mover, ahead of the local launch by the end of 2020.

Mike Costello

4 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival to get upmarket interior

The interior of the new Kia Carnival promises to be far fancier than that of its predecessor, with a high-tech dash and stylish design.

Scott Collie

5 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival: All-new people mover teased

The Kia Carnival is due for a major upgrade, and the Korean brand has previewed its new evolutionary design with a shadowy sketch.

James Wong

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2021 Kia Carnival Reviews

8.4

3 Years Ago

2021 Kia Carnival Si V6 review

A new Kia Carnival has come to town, and attractions include a longer list of safety equipment and a punchier V6 engine.

William Stopford

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2021 Kia Carnival Price

Variant	Price From*	Price To*
S	$40,400	$42,200
Si	$45,200	$46,900
SLi	$49,100	$50,800
PLATINUM	$51,300	$57,500

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Carnival Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$50,150	$76,210
2024	$45,900	$73,700
2023	$45,100	$64,200
2022	$43,100	$63,600
2021	$39,200	$58,300
2020	$28,700	$48,700
2019	$24,800	$35,200
2018	$22,700	$32,700
2017	$21,000	$29,600
2016	$19,300	$28,400
2015	$17,400	$26,800

*excl. on-roads

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2021 Kia Carnival Specs

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12 Volt Power Outlet
12 Volt Power Outlet - Load Area
17 Inch Alloy Wheels
2nd Row Sliding Walk-in Device
2nd Row Vents with Controls
325mm Front Brakes
325mm Rear Brakes
3rd Row Sinking Seats
3rd Row Vents
AEB Junction Assist
Active Safety Group
Adjustable Steering Column
Adjustable Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic
Advanced Smart Cruise Control
Air Conditioning
Airbag Knee Driver
Alarm System/Remote Anti Theft
Ambient Temperature Display
Antenna - Roof-mounted Shark Fin type
Anti-lock Braking
Auto Door Lock/Unlock
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Bag Hooks
Blind Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
Bluetooth Connectivity - Multi-connection
Body Coloured Exterior Door Handles
Bottle Holders - Front and Rear
Brake Assist
Central Locking Remote Control
Central Locking Tailgate
Centre Console Box - Multi-purpose
Child Proof Rear Door Locks
Child Seat - ISOFIX Anchorage System
Child Seat Anchor Points
Cloth Trim
Coat Hanger/Hook(s)
Cup Holders - Front Seats
Cup Holders - Rear Seats
Cupholders 3rd Row
Curtain Airbags - Front
Curtain Airbags - Rear
Curtain Airbags - Third Row
Cyclist Recognition
Daytime Running Lights - LED
Door Pockets - Front Seat
Driver Attention Warning
Driver Mode Selection
Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
Dual Front Airbags Package
Dusk Sensing Headlights
ECO Mode
Eight Seat Interior
Electric Power Steering
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
Electronic Stability Control
Energy Absorbing Steering Column
Engine Immobiliser
Exit Warnings System
Extra USB Socket/s
Flip/Folding key
Fold Down Tray Table/s
Headlights Follow Me Home Function
Headrests - Adjustable on All Seats
Headrests Front - Tilt Function
Heated Rear Windshield with Timer
High Beam Assist
High Mounted Rear Stop Light - LED
Hill Start Assist
Hood Insulator
Illuminated Glove Box Compartment
Impact Sensing Auto Door Unlock
Inner Door Handle(s) - Silver
Instrument Cluster Display - 4.2 Inch
Intelligent Speed Assist
Intermittent Wipers - Front
Intermittent Wipers - Variable
Keyless Entry
Lane Change Assist
Lane Departure Warning
Lane Following Assist
Lane Keeping Assist
Lead Vehicle Start Alert
Load Hooks
Luggage/Cargo Area Light(s)
MP3 Compatible Audio/CD Player
Manual Slide and Recline 2nd Row Seats
Manual Speed Limit Assist
Map Pocket/s
Metallic Finish Dash Fascia
Multi Collision Brake
Multi Function Steering Wheel
Multi Media Connectivity
Multifaceted Reflector LED Headlights
Normal Mode
Parking Distance Control Rear
Parking Sensor Dash Display
Passenger Seat Manual Adjust 4 Way
Pedestrian Recognition
Positioning Lights LED
Power Exterior Mirrors - Heated
Power Window Driver Auto Up/Down
Power Windows
Power Windows Anti-trap - Driver
Radio AM/FM
Rear Air Conditioning
Rear Air Vents
Rear Combination Lights
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Rear Spoiler
Rear View Mirror Day/Night
Rear Window Demister
Rear Wiper/Washer
Reversible 2nd Row Centre Seat
Reversing Camera
Roof Rails
Seatback Pockets - Front Seats
Seatbelts - Height Adjustable Front Seats
Seatbelts - Load Limiters 2nd Row Outboard
Seatbelts - Load Limiters Front Seats
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners 2nd Row Outer
Seatbelts - Pre-tensioners Front Seats
Seatbelts - Reminder for All Seats
Side Airbags - Front Seats side
Silver Grille Surround
Smart Mode
Smartphone Holder
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Spare Wheel - Space Saver/Temporary
Speed Dependent Volume Control
Speed Limit Information
Split Fold Third Row Seat
Sports Mode
Sunvisors with Vanity Mirrors & Illumination
TFT Instrument Cluster
Touchscreen LCD 8.0 Inch
Traction Control System
USB Charging Port/s - Rear
USB Input Socket
User Selectable Options
Ventilated Front Disc Brakes
Voice Recognition System
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple Car Play

Adds:

18 Inch Alloy Wheels
Android Auto
Apple Car Play
Auto Climate Control with Dual Temp Zones
Auto Defog System
Digital Audio Broadcast Radio
Multi-media System with 12.3 inch Touch Screen
Parking Distance Control Front
Power Mirrors With Auto Folding
Premium Gear Knob
Premium Steering Wheel
Rear Combination Lights LED
Satellite Navigation
Single Zone Rear Climate Control
Sound System with 8 Speakers
Sounds of Nature - 6 Pre-set Sounds
Touchscreen LCD

Removes:

17 Inch Alloy Wheels
Air Conditioning
Rear Air Conditioning
Rear Combination Lights
Sound System with 6 Speakers
Touchscreen LCD 8.0 Inch
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Apple Car Play

SLi

Adds:

Acoustic Laminated Windscreen
Aero Wipers - Front
Around View Monitor
Exit Assist Function
Fog Lights - LED
Hands-Free Smart Tailgate
One Touch Open/Close Power Doors & Tailgate
Power Front Seat Driver 10 Way
Power Lumbar Support Driver 2-way
Power Sliding Doors
Premium Seats
Push Button Start
Rear Cross Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
Rear Privacy Glass
Rear View Mirror Auto Dimming
Remote Engine Start System
Smart Key
Surround Camera System
Tailgate - Auto-Close
Woodgrain Loof Centre Fascia

Removes:

Cloth Trim
Driver Seat Manual Adjust 6 Way
Flip/Folding key
Metallic Finish Dash Fascia
Rear View Mirror Day/Night

PLATINUM

19 Inch Alloy Wheels
Ambient Interior Lighting
Black Alloy Wheels
Chrome Grille Surround
Chrome Highlights - Exterior Door Handles
Dual Headlights
Dual Power Sunroof
Dynamic Speed Compensation Audio
Front Bumper Skid
Heated Front Seats
Heated Rear Seats
Heated Steering Wheel
LED Cargo Area Lighting
LED Headlights
LED Interior Lighting
Load Protection Net
Paddle Shifters on Steering Wheel
Power Front Seat Driver 12 Way
Power Front Seat Passenger 8 Way
Power Lumbar Support Driver 4-way
Power front seats with memory
Premium Sound System
Projector Headlights
Puddle Lamps
Rear Bumper Skid
Rear Sunshade Blinds
Seat Occupancy Detection - Passenger (Rear)
Sound System with 12 Speakers

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2021 Kia Carnival Dimensions

1775mm

1995mm

5155mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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2021 Kia Carnival Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1000Kg	2000Kg
2024	1000Kg	2000Kg
2023	2000Kg	2000Kg
2022	2000Kg	2000Kg
2021	2000Kg	2000Kg
2020	2000Kg	2000Kg
2019	2000Kg	2000Kg
2018	2000Kg	2000Kg
2017	2000Kg	2000Kg
2016	2000Kg	2000Kg
2015	2000Kg	2000Kg

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2021 Kia Carnival Gallery

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2021 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

Kia Carnival	Fuel Type	Combined
PLATINUM	Unleaded Petrol	9.6 L/100km
S	Diesel	6.5 L/100km
Si	Diesel	6.5 L/100km
SLi	Diesel	6.5 L/100km

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