Kia Carnival 2024– car dimensions: 5155 mm long, 1995 mm wide and 1740 mm high. Unladen weight is 2,010 kg. Braked towing is 2,000 kg.
The cabin has a touchscreen with standard Android Auto and Apple CarPlay for phone integration. Automatic climate control keeps the three rows comfortable, with dual or tri-zone setups. Cruise control is available, often as adaptive smart cruise on higher trims. Driver aids include standard automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning, lane keep assist and a reversing camera. Parking sensors are rear standard with front and side on some grades. It feels roomy and family-ready for daily drives and longer trips.
Boot space starts at 627 litres with all seats up. Fold the third row to reach 2827 litres for bigger loads. Seats slide and fold flat for flexible packing of luggage or gear.
Braked towing reaches 2000 kg on most powertrains, with unbraked at 750 kg. Payload sits around 725 kg depending on seating and engine. It suits light trailer work or family hauling without extra cooling or suspension upgrades noted.
The cabin feels spacious and supportive for long trips, with well-cushioned front seats that heat and cool on mid and higher grades. Second-row lounge chairs on top packages recline deeply with power leg rests for a lounge-like ride. Dual sunroofs open the space on prestige trims, while acoustic glass quiets the front on select grades. Materials feel upscale higher up the range, though base models stay simpler with cloth.
US V6 rated 19 city/26 hwy/22 combined mpg
Oil and filter every 8,000 miles or 12 months
NHTSA overall 5 stars on later builds
ANCAP 5-star rating from 2021 tests
Standard AEB with pedestrian detection, lane keep, blind-spot monitoring
5-year/60,000-mile basic and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty
The US-spec 3.5-liter V6 returns 19 mpg city, 26 highway and 22 combined. Other markets offer a 2.2-liter diesel claiming around 6.5 L/100 km combined or a hybrid near 5.8 L/100 km. Real-world figures sit close to claims in mixed driving.
Routine oil and filter changes fall every 8,000 miles or 12 months under normal use. Cabin filters need attention around every 24 months, engine air filters near 36 months, brake fluid at 48,000 miles and spark plugs at 96,000 miles. Coolant first changes at 120,000 miles.
Standard safety kit includes automatic emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane-keeping assist, blind-spot monitoring and rear occupant alert. NHTSA awards 5 stars overall on later 2024 builds with strong side scores. IIHS shows Good results in several tests but Poor in the updated side impact and some headlights. ANCAP rates it 5 stars with solid adult and child protection scores.
Kia backs the Carnival with a 5-year/60,000-mile limited warranty and 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain cover. No free scheduled maintenance is included in most markets, so plan for dealer visits at the stated intervals to keep the warranty intact and the van reliable for family use.
Length 5155 mm, Width 1995 mm, Height 1740 mm, Wheelbase 3090 mm (Carnival 2024 - present)
Sources: manufacturer data, Kia 2024 owner's manual, Kia Philippines/Australia brochures and US, Car and Driver.