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2021 Kia Carnival

New from

$40,200 excl. on-roads

8.7

CarExpert Rating

Safety Rating

5

Warranty

7 year

Fuel Efficiency

6.5-9.6 L / 100KM

About the Kia Carnival

Last updated Oct 23, 2024

The 2021 Kia Carnival is classified as a 4 Door Wagon currently on sale in Australia as part of the KA4 MY22 generation, starting from $40,200 MLRP for the S and topping out at $59,700 for the PLATINUM.

There are 16 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jul of 2021. The Carnival is built in Korea and is available with 2.2L Turbo Common Rail Diesel Injection, equipped with a 8 Speed Automatic transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

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8.7

Kia Carnival News

Kia Carnival recalled

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

Kia Carnival recalled

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

Kia Carnival Hybrid coming in 2022 - report

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

2021 Kia Sorento and Carnival recalled

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

2021 Kia Carnival earns five-star ANCAP rating

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

2022 Kia Carnival coming in August with full feature list

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

Kia working on wireless CarPlay dropout fix

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

2021 Kia Carnival: Missing features coming in 2022

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

2021 Kia Carnival price and specs

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

2021 Kia Carnival pricing

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

2021 Kia Carnival detailed, new model in Australia this year

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

2021 Kia Carnival to get upmarket interior

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

2021 Kia Carnival: All-new people mover teased

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

2021 Kia Carnival Si V6 review

8.4

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	$40,200	$41,900
Si	$46,800	$48,500
SLi	$51,000	$52,800
PLATINUM	$57,900	$59,700

*excl. on-roads

All Kia Carnival Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2024	$46,100	$76,210
2023	$45,100	$64,300
2022	$43,600	$64,200
2021	$40,200	$59,700
2020	$29,200	$49,700

*excl. on-roads

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2021 Kia Carnival Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Kia Carnival

S

Si

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 Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2024	1000kg	2000kg
2023	2000kg	2000kg
2022	2000kg	2000kg
2021	2000kg	2000kg
2020	2000kg	2000kg

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2021 Kia Carnival Gallery

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Kia Carnival	Fuel Type	Combined
PLATINUM	UNLEADED PETROL	9.6
S	UNLEADED PETROL	9.6
Si	UNLEADED PETROL	9.6
SLi	DIESEL	6.5

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