New Design Carnival | Diesel Engine | KIA 2021

Kia Carnival 2021 features superior design and smart technology to provide a stunning experience with a true understanding of driving needs. Combined fuel economy is rated at 9.6 litres per 100 kilometres for the petrol V6 Engine, down 10 per cent over the outgoing 3.3-litre mill, while the diesel claims to sip 6.5L/100km – a significant reduction over the outgoing diesel engine's 7.6L/100km claim.

Dimensionally, the new model measures in at 5155mm long, 1995mm wide and 1740mm tall, with a 3090mm wheelbase – up 40mm in overall length, 10mm in width and 30mm in wheelbase. Boot space is rated at 627 litres with all three rows in place, increasing to 2785 litres (VDA) with the third row folded.

Opening the range is the Carnival S, priced from $50,390 drive-away with the petrol V-6, or $52,390 drive-away with the 2.2-litre turbo diesel – up $3690 and $3190 over the outgoing model.

Standard equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, cloth seat trim, an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multi-connection Bluetooth, a reversing camera, a 4.2-inch instrument display (between the analog dials), six-speaker sound system, manual air conditioning, keyless entry, rear parking sensors and a tilt/telescopic-adjustable steering wheel.

Fusing SUV-inspired design, next-generation tech and luxurious comfort for eight, the Carnival redefines the People Mover category.

A first look at the cabin of the upcoming 2021 Kia Carnival has been released today, revealing a premium dash design for the big seven-seat people mover.
As with the incoming fourth-generation 2021 Kia Sorento, the new Carnival – also entering its fourth life cycle, 22 years in – will feature a pair of big 12.3-inch screens in the dash.
One will form the main display, with the other acting as an instrument display behind the steering wheel. The displays, although separate units, are linked by a single piece of glass that spans the width of the unit.
A smaller and more conventional LCD display sits above a set of permanent physical and touch-sensitive air-conditioning controls in the centre console.
The new Carnival's dash has much in common with that of the new Sorento, although the latter features a large, satin chrome-heavy garnish around the tall vents in the centre and at each end of the dash.
The Carnival 2021, by comparison, leans towards a simpler and neatly hidden vent design set behind a slender satin chrome band.
Interior styling elements shown here are rounded out by a wide centre console, a shift-by-wire rotary gear selector dial with knurled texturing, and a broad elbow pad over the centre cubby.
Reclining 'captain's chairs' are described for the second row, with adjustable backrests, armrests and leg rests – although more interior images are still to come.
Kia promises a more spacious cabin with a 10mm-wider body (1995mm), a 30mm-longer longer wheelbase (3090mm) and a 30mm-longer rear overhang (1130mm) for the new Carnival, with an overall length growing 40mm to 5155mm.
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Engine Four-cylinder turbocharged diesel
Displacement 2.2 litres (2151cc)
Power 148kW @ 3800 rpm
Torque 440Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Drive Front-wheel drive
Transmission Eight-speed torque converter automatic
Fuel consumption (combined cycle, claimed) 6.5L/100km
Fuel consumption (on test) 8.2L/100km
Fuel tank size 72L
Length/wheelbase/width/height 5115mm/3090mm/1995mm/1775mm
Price as tested $69,990 drive-away
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