Everything that you need to know about the Kia Carnival

• Is the Kia Carnival a good car? 
• Who is the Kia Pegas a good car for?
• Is the Kia Carnival a good first car?
• Is the Kia Carnival a good family car?
• Is there a Hybrid Kia Carnival?
• What’s it like to drive? 
• Reviewer’s opinion
• What does it look like?
• What is the Kia Carnival like inside? 
• Tech features*
• Price and specs
• Which is the cheapest Kia Carnival?
• How much does it cost?
• Similar Cars to the Kia Canival

The Kia Carnival is a product that combines the looks of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV, making it a plus-size crossover of sorts. Here's everything that you need to know about the Carnival.

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Is the Kia Carnival a good car? 

The Carnival has won several awards across the globe, making it safe to assume that it is a very good car indeed.

Who is the Kia Pegas a good car for?

Those with a large family will find the Carnival as the idea travel companion thanks to its large dimensions, solid safety credentials and efficient powertrain.

Is the Kia Carnival a good first car?

With its sheer size and relatively high price tag, the Carnival is not ideal for first-time drivers, however, Kia’s Picanto is a fantastic option.

Is the Kia Carnival a good family car?

The Carnival is a fantastic example of the ideal family car, combining safety with practicality and technology.

Is there a Hybrid Kia Carnival?

The Carnival is only offered with a single engine option, a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbodiesel engine with no hybrid option available.

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What’s it like to drive? 

Reviewer’s opinion

“I can easily see how this vehicle would appeal to the family that often takes long trips as the comfort levels were exemplary and the ergonomics designed to make time behind the wheel as comfortable and stress-free as possible.”

– Chad Lückhoff, AutoTrader

What does it look like?

Exterior

Interior

What is the Kia Carnival like inside? 

The Carnival manages to incorporate the very latest in-car technologies into a spacious and well-made space that families will find practically and comfortable.

Style

“The Kia Carnival is here to disrupt a staid segment and proves once again what is possible when conventions are shattered,” comments Gary Scott, CEO of Kia South Africa. “With its SUV-like character, Carnival delivers a combination of premium design and features, intelligent packaging, and an abundance of innovation in safety and technology at a price that packs a value punch.”

Tech features*

• A 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Quad zone climate control
• Front and rear PDC
• 7 airbags
• 8 seats
• Keyless entry/start
• Electric tailgate
• 7 USB ports
• Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• Forward collision assist
• Blindspot monitor
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Lane Keep Assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Surroundview camera
• Digital instrument cluster
• Bose sound system
• Rear Park Distance Control
• Cruise Control

*Specifications vary across the range

Price and specs

Which is the cheapest Kia Carnival?

Pricing for the Kia Carnival starts from R 803 995 for the entry-level EX model.

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How much does it cost?

*Pricing correct at time of publishing and subject to change without notice.

Competitors

Similar Cars to the Kia Canival

Hyundai Staria

Opel Zafira

Volkswagen Transporter

Sean NurseWith a lifelong passion for cars, bikes, and motorsport, Sean knew that attaining a degree in journalism would allow him to pursue his passion, which was to be a motoring journalist. After graduating in 2012, Sean was awarded a bursary from the SAGMJ which allowed him to work for a variety of motoring publications. This was a dream come true for Sean, and after a year of gaining vital industry experience, he was hired as a motoring journalist at a local newspaper and worked his way up to editor. In 2020, Sean joined the AutoTrader team and counts himself lucky to wake up and genuinely love what he does for a living.View News & Reviews

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