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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?
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William Stopford
Kia Carnival vs Toyota HiAce Comparison
Kia Carnival
Toyota HiAce
2025 Kia
Carnival
vs
2025 Toyota
HiAce
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
70L
525 to 588 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$47,480 - $76,360
$48,886 - $80,656
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Looks pretty damn good for a people mover
Misses
- Unsupportive front seats
- Servicing is a bit pricey
- Some intrusive safety aids
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great cargo capacity
- Peppy turbo-diesel
- Surprisingly comfortable
Misses
- Noisy interior
- Ageing infotainment
- Poor blind spot visibility
Colours Available
The 2023 Toyota HiAce is only available in one exterior paint colour, French Vanilla.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO DIESEL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2755 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 120kW - 130kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3400 - 3600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 420Nm - 450Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1400 - 1600 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
