8.5
2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid review
There’s finally a hybrid version of the Kia Carnival with way better fuel consumption than the old V6. But is it better than the diesel?
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Matt Campbell
2024 Ford Tourneo vs 2023 Kia Carnival Comparison
Ford Tourneo
Kia Carnival
2024 Ford
Tourneo
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2023 Kia
Carnival
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the people mover category, between scores of 6.9 and 8.6.
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8.5
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Based on the Ford Tourneo
Based on the Kia Carnival GT-LINE HEV
Best suitable for...
Transporting things
Driving the family
Long distance drivingFuel Efficiency
NA
72L
468 to 691 km
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Smooth hybrid powertrain
- Brilliant cabin with five ISOFIX points
- Impressive fuel use
Misses
- Annoying speed limit tech
- No spare wheel
- Diesel makes a heap more ‘dollars and sense’!
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
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- Premium Paint (+$695)
Reviews
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Ready To Buy
Gallery
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Specs
| Type | ||
| DIESEL TURBO F/INJ | TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1996 | 2151 - 3470 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 2.2L, 3.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, V6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 - 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 125kW | 148kW - 216kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3500 | 3800 - 6400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 390Nm | 355Nm - 440Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 | 1750 - 5000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 16.5 | 12.3 - 16 | |
