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About the Kia Carnival
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2021 Kia Carnival is a MPV offered in a 5D MPV body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $43,190 for the S variant and topping out at $66,680 for the Platinum.
There are 4 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2021.
Engine options include 3.5L petrol direct injection (216kW/355Nm), 3.3L petrol direct injection (206kW/336Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel common rail (148kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2021 Carnival was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
69.37 - 102.64 kW/t
45.07 kW/t
102.64 kW/t
Boot Space
627 - 960 litres
627 litres
960 litres
Fuel Efficiency
6.49 - 11.63 L/100km
4.9 L/100km
11.63 L/100km
Vehicle Range
690 - 1,108 km
690 km
1,216 km
Price
$43,190 - $66,680
$34,540
$87,990
Warranty (Years)
7 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
999,999 km
Years on Sale
28 years
1 year
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2021 Kia Carnival Price
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $43,190 |
| 3.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $43,190 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $43,190 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $48,690 |
| 3.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $48,690 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $48,690 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $53,190 |
| 3.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $53,190 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $53,190 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $60,990 |
| 3.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | $60,990 |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | $60,990 |
*excl. on-roads
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2021 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy
There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival
The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the Platinum with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL and uses 6.5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Carnival that uses the most amount of fuel is the SLi with a 8-speed Automatic which is powered by a 3.3L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 11.6L of unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Kia Carnival variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Kia Carnival | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
| 3.3L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD | Unleaded | 11.6 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
| 2.2L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Diesel, FWD | Diesel | 7.7 L/100km |
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.
2021 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.
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Kia Carnival FAQs
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $43,190.
The most expensive Kia Carnival is the Platinum that starts from $66,680.
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 1995mm wide, 5115mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 216kW of power from its 3.5L PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Carnival is the S which weighs 2880 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes unleaded or diesel.