When is the Kia Carnival coming to Australia?
The new Kia Carnival has barely touched down in Australia, but it’s already getting updated. Kia Australia has confirmed the 2022 Carnival will touch down in August with a raft of features missing from the car launched late last year.
Is the Kia Carnival considered a people mover?
Featuring a luxurious interior for eight, lavishly equipped with next-generation Kia technology, the Carnival lets you and your passengers travel in grand comfort and style. We didn’t just build a People Mover. We upgraded it to a Grand Utility Vehicle.
How much does a used Kia Carnival cost?
A position it has been occupied for most of the intervening time. The seven-seater Carnival consistently sells on the new-car market for about $10,000 to $20,000 less than people movers from Japan and the USA. Resale value is pretty reasonable, despite well documented problems with engines. More about that in a moment.
Are there any problems with the Kia Carnival?
Disintegrating camshafts could also destroy entire engines. Overseas durability rankings regularly placed Carnival equivalents in last position, with serious problems suffered by more than 24 per cent of vehicles surveyed. In Australia, up to 40 per cent of 2.5-litre models reportedly suffered engine problems.
When did the Kia Carnival come out in Australia?
In Australia, the Kia Carnival went on sale in 1999, with a standard 5-speed manual and 2.5 L V6 producing 177 hp (132 kW). A 4-speed automatic was optional. In 2001, it outsold the Toyota Tarago, becoming the top-selling minivan in the country.
How many passengers does a Kia Carnival have?
Initially, the long-wheelbase 3.8L V6 5-speed automatic Grand Carnival was sold alongside the previous generation 2.5L V6 Carnival, until the second-generation SWB Carnival arrived in August of that year, available in both 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic, and new 2.7L V6 engine. Both models sat 8 passengers.
What’s the price of a 2004 Kia Carnival?
The 2004 Kia Carnival range of configurations is currently priced from $3,000. Our most recent review of the 2004 Kia Carnival resulted in a score of 7 out of 10 for that particular example. You can read the full review here.
Is the Kia Carnival going to be replaced?
The king of people movers is being replaced for 2021. Honey, the Kia Carnival just killed the seven-seat SUV. Here’s why… I’ll help you SAVE THOUSANDS on your next NEW CAR.