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Kia Grand Carnival Review

HerCar Rating:

4 stars

Model Reviewed:
Kia Grand Carnival
(with added safety options)
$37,990* Tiptronic Automatic

Other models priced from:
$29,990* Carnival 2.5 Litre V6 Manual ($32,500* automatic)

 

HerCar Review

The Kia Carnival has repeatedly outsold all other people movers on the market. There are 5 models to choose from: 2 short wheel base and 3 long wheel base (called Grand Carnival). The major difference between the SWB & LWB is the size and engine capacity.

The Carnival seats 8 people and has extremely versatile seating where the second row seats can be folded individually or removed completely. The SWB models lack boot space when all the seats are in their upright position, fortunately Grand Carnival is more generous in this area.

There are heaps of standard features including a CD player, power windows, power steering, electrically heated side mirrors. Air conditioning is also standard with air vents in the front middle and rear section of the car. The Carnival is a great family car with 5 child seat anchorage points, safety locks on sliding doors and rear windows and trays with cup holders on the rear of the passenger and driver's seats.

Features of Model Reviewed

Airbags: Driver and front passenger SRS airbags, Driver and front passenger side airbags, Curtain airbags
ABS: Yes
Driver visibility: 5 Star Rating
Storage compartments: 5 Star Rating
Drink holders: 15
CD player: Yes
Air conditioning: Yes
Power windows: Yes
Power steering: Yes
Power door mirrors: Yes
Transmission: 5 speed "Tiptronic-style" automatic
Engine capacity: 3.8 litres
Fuel type: Unleaded
Warranty: 3 year, 100,000km
Price: $37,990* for Grand Carnival 3.8 litre

*Excludes on road costs
Information is correct at the time of review. Please check with your local Kia dealer for the most recent information

Date Reviewed: September 2006

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