Kia Carnival 2018–2020 car dimensions: 5115 mm long, 1985 mm wide and 1755 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,048 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin seats eight with flexible second-row stand-up seats for third-row access. All grades get a touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, rear parking sensors and reversing camera. Adaptive cruise, AEB and lane departure warning are standard. Base models use manual dual-zone climate. higher grades add tri-zone with rear controls. Blind-spot warning and 360 camera appear only on top trim.
With all seats up there is 960 litres behind the third row. Fold the third row for 2220 litres or stow all rear seats for a maximum 4022 litres. The flat load floor and multiple cupholders suit family loads.
Braked towing is rated at 2000 kg with 750 kg unbraked and 200 kg towball download across the range. The multi-link rear suspension and available diesel torque support trailer work, though no heavy-duty cooling pack is listed.
The cabin offers space for up to eight with sliding and reclining second-row seats plus fold-flat third-row seats. Higher grades add leather trim, eight-way power front seats with lumbar support and memory, ventilated and heated front seats, heated second-row outer seats, and a heated steering wheel. Dual sunroofs and acoustic windshield glass appear on select higher trims for a brighter, quieter feel.
Petrol combined fuel use 11.6 L/100 km. diesel 7.7 L/100 km.
Service every 12 months or 15,000 km.
ANCAP five-star rating.
Standard six airbags, ABS, ESC, reverse camera and rear sensors. AEB, lane warning and smart cruise on most grades.
The 3.3-litre V6 petrol returns 11.6 L/100 km combined while the 2.2-litre turbo-diesel returns 7.7 L/100 km. Both pair with a six-speed automatic and an 80-litre tank.
Scheduled servicing falls due every 12 months or 15,000 km. Capped-price servicing covers the first seven years or 105,000 km.
A five-star ANCAP result covers all variants built from late 2015. Standard kit includes six airbags covering all three rows, ABS with EBD, ESC, hill-start assist and a reverse camera. Higher grades add autonomous emergency braking, lane-departure warning, blind-spot detection and a 360-degree camera.
Keep the car by following the service schedule and checking fluid levels regularly. The seven-year unlimited-kilometre warranty remains available on these models.
Length 5115 mm, Width 1985 mm, Height 1755 mm, Wheelbase 3060 mm (Carnival 2018–2020)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia Australia MY2018 specification sheet/brochure, autoevolution and CarExpert.