Kia Carnival 2020 review: Platinum diesel long term
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The emergence and booming popularity of the SUV has meant that the traditional people mover is a bit on the nose, but I’ve always felt the current Carnival does a good job of swimming against the tide by doing a stellar job of moving eight people, while still being car-like to drive and amazingly managing to look pretty cool at the same time. Go and have a proper look and drive before roasting me in the comments.
Also backing me up is the fact that the current Carnival has built a bit of a cult following in the CarsGuide office. Everyone who uses one with their family seems to come back raving.
It is the top seller in the mainstream people mover class by a factor of 4:1, but is outsold by its smaller but more fashionably shaped Sorento SUV sibling by 2:1, even though they sit pretty close on price and spec.
If it’s the better tool, why don’t more of us choose it? Kia Australia has kindly offered us three months with the top-spec Carnival Platinum diesel to test the theory.
It’s also the most logical next step in my personal exploration of family cars, building on our time with the Tiguan, Escape, CX-5, CR-V, Golf R wagon, Santa Fe and CX-9 to date.
It’s indeed a bit OTT to ferry around my two toddlers, but with an increasing number of grandparents, aunties and uncles, not to mention little chums lining up to ride along too, I’m confident we’ll put it through its paces.
The Carnival continues to be available in S, Si, SLi and Platinum trim levels, each with a choice of 206kW/336Nm 3.3-litre petrol V6 or 147kW/440Nm 2.2-litre turbo-diesel for an extra $2,500.
One key difference from the Sorento is that there’s no all-wheel drive option for the Carnival, but we’ll let you know if we miss it.
It was last updated in May 2018 after first appearing in February 2015, which brought improved safety features across the range, range-wide Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a new eight-speed transmission and a bunch of other detail tweaks.
Our Platinum diesel is the first of the MY20 models, which actually doesn’t bring any changes for the 2020 Carnival 2020, even down to the $62,790 list price.
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I just bought a Kia Carnival 2019, and I love the power, practicality and fuel efficiency.
@daluhoney737
4 жыл бұрын
Nice
@jaroka01
3 жыл бұрын
Wat is the fuel consumption in city, highway thx
@colexoy3981
3 жыл бұрын
Where can you get one
@TYT695
3 жыл бұрын
@@jaroka01 ..fuel consumption I get on average 900KM per 80 litre fuel
Loved the review, thanks Mate !
Here in Thailand you have Qi charger in the forward center console on the SXL. Also a convenient step board.
omg your kiddies are adorable! Trying to convince the hubby we need a carnival for us & our kids!
Fantastic demo
Great review Mal, i like the fact that you mention number of ISO fix in the car. It does matter when you have 2x twins in a span of 2 & 1/2 years period. Therefor using baby/toddler seats with a ISO fix is a life saver, especially at the times you need to quickly remove or install seats in the car. Next time, i know its a hassle mate, but try to get 4-5 kids with the seats and take them for a short drive and record it. Or just put 4 children seats in the car, so we can see the space and comfort of the car. Not many people do such. How's the 3rd raw A/C and windows tints/sun shads?
I'm already sold on the Kia Carnival for my family!!!
Was nice to see your cute children🌞 Also nice review
I wish they sold this in the UK! I wonder how much it would cost to import? 🤔
Wow,KIA Carnival,nice review!!
So convince me the diesel is worth it. I bought a 2.0 TDI Diesel Golf 10 years ago over the petrol and I HATED its lack of power from a standing start. Is the torque difference under heavier load really that noticeable? I don’t care that the petrol isn’t quite as fuel efficient.
Where is the Sunroof?? All Family member need that
Nice explaining Nice voice
Yh like you I have only 2 toddlers but I'm trying to find reasons why I wouldn't buy this carnival in Si version over the Sorento and Mazda cx8 lines costing the same....
Sounds like the right had drive got ripped in the deal. I have the 2019 LX+ North American and comes with the wireless charger.
@guvnor1971
4 жыл бұрын
Dennis Laur I’m returning to Australia from the US and am planning to get one. Pity about the wireless charger
Great review. There's so much to this vehicle not enough time. Am driving a 2015 V6 Grand Sedona in South Africa (Platinum in Australia). Unfortunate that we are not getting the facelift V6 here, so am considering importing one from Australia when it's time to change. I can't drive another car after this one, my grandkids will kill me.
I have the 2020 platinum diesel amazing car and so roomy
What is the price for this Van Kia carnival
Good one
Actually... I know carnival for export is named 'sedona'
If only more people buy with some parts of their head and not with their....
It's the car God would drive.
Uhm ldv g10 people mover is nicer if i say so myself, not an suv but it comes with loads of tech and its a 9 seater.
Sir, if this car comes to india then there is a tough competition for Toyota Innova, innova crysta, which is segment leader from the last 15 years for families, tour operators, corporate offices.
@aquaboy1650
4 жыл бұрын
Mighty Heart Different segment, in Indonesia we have both Innova and Sedona/Carnival. Innova is much smaller, even the Alphard still smaller than this Korean minivan.
@mightyheart999
4 жыл бұрын
@@aquaboy1650 indian people's mentality is different, they put 15-20 people in 10 seater car, quantity is sometimes important than quality.
@aquaboy1650
4 жыл бұрын
Mighty Heart I mean the price are also different, the price of Sedona/Carnival almost twice Innova.
@mightyheart999
4 жыл бұрын
@@aquaboy1650 we don't know about what price carnival stay because not yet launched.
I'm currently torn between KIA Carnival & LDV G10 Executive!
@jackmiao6624
4 жыл бұрын
Sharifuddin Md Anwar what is your final decision man? Also struggling in them, and also struggling in Honda Odyssey
@Sharifuddin_Anwar
4 жыл бұрын
I think I'm leaning more towards the G10 Executive due to the price, the 2 moon roofs, flip down entertainment screen, etc.
@jessicarosemead8614
4 жыл бұрын
LDV has one concerning issue. When you reach the lms for a service, your system goea back to the 80s and all you can see is the kmhs and speedo. It basically makes you have to get the service immediately if you want access to those modern feature.
I prefer the hyundai imax aka starex in malaysia
The price of kia carnival is 25 lakhs
Most of nowadays SUVs are actually vans with bulkier design elements.
I want it, unfortunattely in Europe i can’t
Need to do Holden Acadia
@carsguide
4 жыл бұрын
I haven't, but Richard and Matt recently put it up against the Pathfinder. Cheers, Mal Flynn www.carsguide.com.au/car-reviews/holden-acadia-lt-2wd-76620
isnt this a sedona?
@carsguide
4 жыл бұрын
Very close. In Australia it wears Carnival badges. Cheers, Mal Flynn
@siphosethuximba
4 жыл бұрын
In South Africa it's called a Sedona
@Korbiye
4 жыл бұрын
jorge perez in Malaysia it’s call Grand Carnival
@aquaboy1650
4 жыл бұрын
Korbiye Guitar Channel In Indonesia it’s called Grand Sedona 😂
@angelo_alexpaguntalan411
4 жыл бұрын
here in the Philippines its called grand carnival
My diesel gives me 10.7 per 100 k, even around town!
@wandywan2444
3 жыл бұрын
My toyota fortuner 2.4 turbo diesel give me 7.9l/100km
This is not a mpv its a limo
This vehicle needs a full-size spare.
Lol please stop pointing at the camera.
Nice but diesel in 2019? 🤦
@carsguide
4 жыл бұрын
Still the overwhelmingly more popular option over the petrol V6. I'd be surprised if we don't see a 2.0-litre petrol engine in the next generation. Cheers, Mal Flynn
@tkangwei
4 жыл бұрын
I'll get the diesel, much more torque and fuel efficiency.
@68404
4 жыл бұрын
Adrian B.G. The cost of running a V6 petrol in this heavy thing would make you get the snip real quick...
@SatriaWahyuRahardjo
4 жыл бұрын
2.2 diesel is better than 3.3 petrol.
you talk to much just give me the facts??????? blablabla
@carsguide
4 жыл бұрын
Sorry Maria, I'll keep trying. Cheers, Mal Flynn
@mrrapport
4 жыл бұрын
Enhance your listening skills then, don't blame the guy
@joshski85
4 жыл бұрын
How about using some manners. The video was free you ungrateful pos.
It's a rubbish car. Steering wheel vibrate and cars not stable. Wind noise horrible need to be fixed. Engine and transmission was good overall I don't recommend it. SUV over minivan at any time. ** Kia sedona low option with hydraulic steering
@McDowallManor
4 жыл бұрын
Until you want to climb into the rear row seats. I have one and I have no steering vibration or wind noise. Given the shape of an SUV, I'd be surprised at any that had less noise than a low set van like this.
@darienmiller1032
4 жыл бұрын
You act like plenty of SUVs don't have poor steering wheel feedback or an overabundance of wind noise. For large families, if you're being objective, an SUV is gonna offer very little over an MPV, and force A LOT of compromises in return.
@MyLife2020
4 жыл бұрын
@@darienmiller1032 I drove kia Sedona/Carnival low option with hydraulic steering where others with electric steering I don't know if it behavior difference like kia Sorento / Hyundai santa fe