CarExpert Choice winner: Best People Mover
The Kia Carnival does everything a people mover needs to do, but goes the extra mile by being distinctively styled and very pleasant to drive.
2 Months Ago
Kia Carnival Comparison
The new Kia Carnival is a MPV offered in a 5D MPV body style. Available in Australia from $50,570 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the S variant and topping out at $76,630 for the Gt-line.
There are 6 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in April of 2025.
Engine options include 3.5L null (216kW/355Nm), 2.2L turbo (148kW/440Nm) and 1.6L turbo (180kW/366Nm). Available with 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2026 Carnival is offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.
2026 Kia Carnival
S, 3.5L, 8-speed auto, 5-door Mpv, Petrol, FWD
From $50,570
Latest Kia Carnival News and Reviews
CarExpert Choice winner: Best People Mover
The Kia Carnival does everything a people mover needs to do, but goes the extra mile by being distinctively styled and very pleasant to drive.
2 Months Ago
William Stopford
Very Good
2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review
The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2026 Kia Carnival price and specs
The eight-seat Kia Carnival has two new additions to the lineup for 2025, with more affordable hybrid versions available.
3 Months Ago
Marton Pettendy
2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid now more than $20,000 cheaper
The admission price for Kia’s electrified people mover range is now much lower with the addition of two new entry variants.
4 Months Ago
Matt Campbell
Very Good
2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line 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?
6 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia electrifies Australian Open fleet with hybrids, EVs
For the first time in 24 years Kia is bringing an entirely electrified fleet to the Australian Open, including a mix of EV and hybrid models.
8 Months Ago
James Wong
Kia Carnival recalled, including hybrid
The facelifted MY24 Kia Carnival range has been recalled over a wiring fault that could cause a loss of power steering assistance.
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Max Davies
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