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2023 Kia Carnival review
The Kia Carnival remains the people mover benchmark, and this top-spec Platinum Diesel is the most in-demand variant offered in Australia.
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James Wong
Kia Carnival vs Ford Transit Custom Comparison
Kia Carnival
Ford Transit Custom
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Ford
Transit Custom
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
468 to 691 km
72L
468 to 547 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$50,150 - $72,910
$44,590 - $62,990
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Production Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Unrivalled practicality for the money
- Drives better than most premium rivals
- Quite efficient for such a big rig
Misses
- No auto wipers... still!
- No wireless smartphone mirroring
- Isn't exactly cheap, nor are service costs
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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)
- Prestige Paint (+$675)
- Rear Lift Door (+$550)
Colours Available
Frozen White is standard, with Agate Black, Magnetic and Moondust Silver a $700 option.
You can also opt for one of 58 special-order colours for an extra $1400
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | TURBO DIESEL DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2151 - 3470 | 1995 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 125kW - 136kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 390Nm - 405Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 - 5000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 12.3 - 16 | 16.5 | |
