8.5
2025 Kia Carnival 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
Kia Carnival SPECIAL EDITION vs Kia Carnival GT-LINE Comparison
Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival
2024 Kia Carnival
SPECIAL EDITION
vs
2024 Kia Carnival
GT-LINE
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.5
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Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
72L
691 km
72L
468 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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7 year
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warranty
MSRP
$61,190
$72,910
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth hybrid powertrain
- Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
- Impressive fuel use
Misses
- Annoying speed limit tech
- No spare wheel
- Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth hybrid powertrain
- Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
- Impressive fuel use
Misses
- Annoying speed limit tech
- No spare wheel
- Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!
Standard Features
| 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 | ||
Optional Features
- Premium Paint (+$695)
- Premium Paint (+$695)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 3470 | 2151 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L | 2.2L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 216kW | 148kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6400 | 3800 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm | 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 5000 | 1750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 | 16 | |
