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But The Kia Carnival Keeps Its Value For Money Price!
The Kia Carnival, the people mover that has
introduced thousands of Australians to flexibility and versatility of owning a
people mover, is celebrating its position as Australia’s number one people
mover with a special edition that includes a full leather interior, six way
electrically adjustable driver’s front seat, alloy wheels, twin airbags,
remote central locking and two tone paint work with side panels.
But Kia has not forgotten the value for money
position that has made the Carnival number one. The new Kia Carnival Classic,
despite all its additional and standard features, starts at a recommended
retail price of $35,500, still below all its competitors in the Australian full
size people mover market.
“The Kia Carnival has always been
outstanding value for money,” says Ric Hull, Managing Director of Kia
Automotive Australia. “The Carnival Classic combines the luxury of
leather, the style of alloy wheels and two tone paint, the convenience of
remote central locking and the safety of twin air bags with Kia’s value
for money policy to produce a unique people mover. There is no other people
mover that can boast leather upholstered arm chair comfort with individual air
vents, a superb sound system and the luxury of space that comes with a vehicle
as roomy as the Carnival.”
“Yet with recommended retail prices
starting at $35,500 the Kia Carnival Classic remains at a price considerably
lower than its rivals in the full size people mover market sector. There can be
no doubt the Kia Carnival Classic can only further extend Kia’s domination
of this market sector,” says Mr Hull.
The Kia Carnival Classic has all the
features and equipment that has made the Carnival such a success in Australia.
It boasts a powerful V6 engine, fully independent suspension and a flexible
interior with seven adult sized seats. It is also fully equipped, with every
feature from dual air conditioning to power windows, mirrors and steering. It
even has features some its rivals cannot match, such as sliding doors on both
sides for maximum ease of use and safety. It also has the equipment to make the
most of its spacious and versatile interior. These include shopping hooks and a
power socket in the boot, a plethora of cup holders and a lockable under seat
storage box.
Prices for the standard Kia Carnival start at
$31,990 for the manual version and $34,490 for the automatic, while the Kia
Carnival Classic opens at $35,500 for the manual version and $38,000 for the
automatic Carnival Classic.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Kia
Carnival and Kia Carnival Classic |
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Manual |
Automatic |
| Body |
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| Type |
Five door steel monocoque people
mover/MPV |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) |
0.32 |
0.32 |
| Seats, number |
7 |
7 |
| Engine |
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| Type |
Water cooled six cylinder in a V formation with
quad cams and 24 valves installed transversely and driving the front
wheels |
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Engine Management
System |
Multi point fuel injection,
contactless ignition, knock sensors, closed loop emission
system |
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Capacity (cc) |
2497 |
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Bore and Stroke
(mm) |
80 x 82.8 |
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Compression ratio |
10.4 : 1 |
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Max power (kW @
rpm) |
132 @ 6000 rpm |
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Max torque (Nm @
rpm) |
220 @ 4000 rpm |
| Transmission |
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Type |
5-speed manual |
4-speed
electronic gearbox with
lock up on the top 3 ratios |
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1st |
3.385 |
2.842 |
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2nd |
1.950 |
1.495 |
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3rd |
1.300 |
1.000 |
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4th |
0.941 |
0.731 |
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5th |
0.750 |
~ |
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Reverse |
3.462 |
2.720 |
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Final Drive |
3.882 |
4.324 |
| Steering |
| Type |
Hydraulically assisted speed sensitive rack and
pinion power steering |
| Brakes |
| Type, front |
Ventilated disc |
Ventilated disc |
| Type, rear |
Drum |
Drum |
| Wheels and Tyres |
| Wheel type and size |
6 x 15 Steel |
6 x 15
Steel |
| Tyre size |
205/65 R15 |
205/65
R15 |
| Suspension |
| Front |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, gas shocks
absorbers, anti roll bar |
| Rear |
Rigid axle, five link coil spring, gas shock
absorbers, anti-roll bar |
| Performance and fuel consumption |
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| Top speed (kmh) |
185 |
167 |
| 0-400 m (secs) |
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20.8 |
| 80 – 120 kmh (secs |
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12.4 |
| City fuel cycle (l/100 km) |
11.7 |
11.9 |
| Highway fuel cycle (l/100 km) |
7.5 |
7.9 |
| Dimensions and capacities |
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| Exterior length/width/height (mm) |
4890/1895/1790 |
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Wheelbase (mm) |
2910 |
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Ground clearance
(mm) |
170 |
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Track (front/rear)
(mm) |
1635/1600 |
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Turning circle (m) |
13.0 |
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Interior maximum length
(mm) |
2595 |
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Interior maximum width
(mm) |
1625 |
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Interior maximum height
(mm) |
1235 |
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Fuel tank (l) |
75 |
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Curb weight |
1756 |
1771 |
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Max towing, trailer with
brakes |
2000 |
2000 |
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Max towing, trailer without
brakes |
600 |
600 |
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Service intervals |
10,000 km |
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Mechanical
warranty |
3 year/100,000 km |
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COMPARISON
Kia Carnival and Kia Carnival Classic
Trim
& Equipment |
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S = Standard; O = Option; Dealer =
Dealer fit option; NA = Not available |
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Kia Carnival |
Kia Carnival
Classic |
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Safety and security
features |
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ABS Brake system |
O |
O |
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Driver’s side
airbag |
S |
S |
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Engine immobiliser |
S |
S |
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Passenger’s side air
bag |
O |
O |
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Seat belts, front |
3 point height
adjustable |
3 point height
adjustable |
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Seat belts, rear |
3 point on outboard
seats |
3 point on outboard
seats |
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Steering column,
collapsible |
S |
S |
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Central locking,
key |
S |
S |
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Central locking,
remote |
NA |
NA |
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Colour matched
bumpers |
S |
S |
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Electrically heated rear
window |
S |
S |
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Electrically operated door
mirrors |
S |
S |
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Mud flaps, front |
S |
S |
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Mud flaps, rear |
S |
S |
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Roof Rack |
S |
S |
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Power steering |
S |
S |
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Rear window wash
wipe |
S |
S |
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Tinted glass |
S |
S |
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Variable speed wipers, #
speeds |
2 + variable
intermittent |
2 + variable
intermittent |
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Wheel type/ wheel
trims |
Steel/full trim |
Alloy |
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Air conditioning,
type |
Climate Control split system
front/rear |
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Audio system,
cassette |
Dealer |
Dealer |
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Audio system, CD |
S |
S |
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Audio system, number of
speakers |
6 |
6 |
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Audio system, radio
type |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
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Cup holders,
number |
6 |
6 |
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Cup holders,
position |
2 front, 2 middle, 2
rear |
2 front, 2 middle, 2
rear |
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Dipping interior
mirror |
S |
S |
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Electric windows,
front |
S |
S |
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Electrically operated
driver’s seat |
NA |
S |
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Electric windows,
rear |
NA |
NA |
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Footrest, driver’s
side |
S |
S |
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Headrests, front,
type |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
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Headrests, rear,
type |
Adjustable |
Adjustable |
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Lights, interior,
number |
7 |
7 |
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Luggage Cover |
S |
S |
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Power socket, rear |
O |
O |
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Rear seats,
removable |
S |
S |
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Rear seats, split
fold |
S |
S |
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Remote release,
boot |
S |
S |
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Remote release, fuel
cap/filler |
S |
S |
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Seat trim, type |
Cloth |
Leather |
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Tables, seat back,
number |
4 |
4 |
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Tilt adjustable steering
wheel |
S |
S |
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Wood trim
dashboard |
O |
S |
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