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About the Kia Carnival
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 Kia Carnival's used prices in Australia typically range from $50,150 for the S variant and topping out at $76,210 for the Gt-line Hev.
There are 7 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.
Engine options include 3.5L gasoline dir & mpfi (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo diesel (148kW/440Nm) and 1.6L turbo petrol (132kW/265Nm). Available with 8 speed automatic or 6 speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2025 Carnival was offered with a 7 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2025 Kia Carnival Price
Sport
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $56,050 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $58,280 |
GT Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $70,680 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $72,910 |
S
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $50,150 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $52,380 |
Sport+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $62,380 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $64,610 |
Special Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $61,190 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $63,190 |
Si
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $52,980 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $54,980 |
SLi
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $57,780 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $59,780 |
Platinum
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $65,580 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $67,580 |
GT-Line
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 6 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $76,210 |
GT Line Lite
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | $66,350 |
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | $68,580 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Kia Carnival Specs
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2025 Kia Carnival Dimensions
1775mm
1995mm
5115mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2025 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy
There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival
The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV with a 6 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 1.6L TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ and uses 5.8L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Kia Carnival that uses the most amount of fuel is the GT-LINE with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 3.5L GASOLINE DIR & MPFI and uses 9.6L of Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
| Kia Carnival | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 2.2L, 8 sp automatic Diesel FWD 5d Mpv | Diesel | 6.5 L/100km |
| 3.5L, 8 sp automatic Unleaded FWD 5d Mpv | Unleaded | 9.6 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Carnival?
You should service your Carnival at your authorised Kia dealer or service centre, however servicing it at third party mechanics that follow OEM servicing instructions should not impact the Carnival's warranty.
2025 Kia Carnival Warranty
What is the warranty on a Kia Carnival?
The Kia Carnival offers a 7 year unlimited kilometre 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 $50,150.
The most expensive Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV that starts from $76,210.
The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, SPORT, SPECIAL EDITION, SPORT+, GT-LINE LITE and GT-LINE.
The largest Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV which measures 1995mm wide, 5155mm in length and sits 1785mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 216kW of power from its 3.5L GASOLINE DIR & MPFI engine.
The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Kia Carnival is the GT-LINE HEV which weighs 2980 kg (kerb weight).
The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.