Kia Carnival Review: 2015 Platinum Diesel – Behold, The King Of Family Buses
What’s Hot: Cavernous interior, generous storage options, quality interior.
What’s Not: Narrow torque band, average infotainment system, roof-mounted centre seatbelts.
X-FACTOR: When it comes to family buses, Kia's new Carnival rules the pack - but is also one for SUV buyers to consider.
Vehicle Style: People mover
Price: $59,990 (plus on-roads)
Engine/trans: 147kW/440Nm 2.2 turbo diesel 4cyl | 6sp auto
Fuel Economy claimed: 7.7 l/100km | tested: 8.1 l/100km
OVERVIEW
Kia may have dropped the “Grand” from the Carnival’s name, but don’t assume this thing has gotten any smaller.
Its vastness is virtually without peer.
The wheelbase is longer, the cabin more spacious, the boot more commodious and the equipment list more generous.
In the top-spec Carnival Platinum tested here, there’s simply more of everything.
THE INTERIOR | RATING: 4/5
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