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
2024 Mercedes-Benz EQV vs 2024 Kia Carnival Comparison
Mercedes-Benz EQV
Kia Carnival
2024 Mercedes-Benz
EQV
vs
2024 Kia
Carnival
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 Mercedes-Benz EQV
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
NA
72L
418 to 691 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$162,339
$50,150 - $76,210
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CarExpert's Take
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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
- Black Cloth Headlining (+$1,311)
- Digital Rear View Mirror (+$1,389)
- Folding Table/s (+$1,928)
- Glass tilt/sliding electric & fixed panoramic S/R (+$4,961)
- Interior Design Package (+$1,433)
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Colours Available
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQV can be finished in the following exterior paint colours:
- Jupiter Red
- Steel Blue
- Pebble Grey
- Arctic White
- Cavansite Blue Metallic
- Dark Graphite Grey Metallic
- Hyacinth Red Metallic
- Mountain Crystal White Metallic
- Obsidian Black Metallic
- Brilliant Silver Metallic
- Selenite Grey Metallic
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| ELECTRIC | GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| - | 1598 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 0.0 | 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| NOT APPLICABLE | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| - | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 132kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| - | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 365Nm | 265Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| - | 1500 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | 10.5 - 16 | |
