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    2021 Kia Carnival

    Used from

    $43,190 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    7 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    6.5 - 11.6 L / 100km

    About the Kia Carnival

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2021 Kia Carnival's used prices in Australia typically range from $36,300 for the S variant and topping out at $57,100 for the Platinum.

    There are 4 variants of the Carnival available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2020.

    Engine options include 3.5L gasoline dir & mpfi (216kW/355Nm) and 2.2L turbo diesel (148kW/440Nm). All variants feature 8 speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2021 Carnival was offered with a 7 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Kia Carnival models from other years

    Kia Carnival News

    2021 Kia Carnival Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Kia Carnival

    S

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Minimum Speed To Activate (kph): 10
      • Operates Above 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
      • Programmable Distance
      • Visual/acoustic Warning
    • Audio system
      • Audio Player Reads Mp3
      • Colour Screen
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Autonomous drive
      • Active Lane Control
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
      • Level: 2 - Partial Automation
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Buzzer
      • Includes Collision Avoidance
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 1
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Auto Highbeam
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom 3rd Row (in): 38.9
      • Headroom 3rd Row: 987
      • Headroom Front (in): 39.8
      • Headroom Front: 1010
      • Headroom Rear (in): 39.4
      • Headroom Rear: 1000
      • Leg Room 3rd Row (in): 34.8
      • Leg Room 3rd Row: 885
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1040
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 41.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 1045
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 63.9
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1622
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
      • Maximum Speed Kph For Operation: 180
      • Maximum Speed Mph For Operation: 112
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Piano Black
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • On Gearknob: Alloy Look
      • On Gearknob: Piano Black
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Media control
      • Touch Screen
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 4.2
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Automatic Locking
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/20/40
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: 40/20/40
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 8
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Third row seats
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 1
      • Number: 2
      • Number: 3
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Heater Type: Combustion
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Phone Functions
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Si

    Adds to S:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 3
      • Rear Control For Climate Control
    • Audio system
      • Digital Radio
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Entertainment display screen
      • Dvd
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Touch Screen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Piano Black
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 12.3
      • Screen Size (in): 8.0
      • Traffic Info
      • Traffic Info Months Of Subscription: 120
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Jbl
      • Number Of: 8
      • Subwoofer
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from S:
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Luxury trim
      • On Doors: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Piano Black
      • On Gearknob: Piano Black
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 7.0
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    SLi

    Adds to Si:
    • Anti collision system
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front And Rear
    • Automatic door pull shut
      • Rear Boot/hatch
    • Front seat
      • Electrically Adjustable
      • Height Type: Electric
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Reach Type: Electric
      • Reclining Type: Electric
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Rear door
      • Hands-free Release
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
      • Includes Walk Away Locking
      • Type: Automatic
    Removes from Si:
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Platinum

    Adds to SLi:
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Blind
      • Type: Manual
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Height Type: Memory
      • Lumbar Type: 2-way Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 4
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 6
      • Reach Type: Memory
      • Reclining Type: Memory
      • Ventilated
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Xenon
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
      • On Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    • Rear seats
      • Heated
    • Speakers
      • Brand Name: Bose
      • Number Of: 12
    • Steering wheel
      • Heated
    • Sunroof
      • Operation: Electric
      • Type: Glass
    Removes from SLi:
    • Front seat
      • Lumbar Type: Electric
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 5
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Piano Black
      • On Doors: Piano Black
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    See all 2021 Kia Carnival Specs

    2021 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    1755mm
    1985mm
    5115mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2021 Kia Carnival Dimensions

    2021 Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Kia Carnival

    The most fuel efficient Kia Carnival is the S with a 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC which is powered by a 2.2L TURBO CDI and uses 6.5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    See all Kia Carnival Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2021 Kia Carnival Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival offers a 7 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Kia Carnival FAQs

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the S that starts from $36,300.

    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the PLATINUM that starts from $57,100.

    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg offered by the following variants: S, Si, SLi and PLATINUM.

    The largest Kia Carnival is the S which measures 1995mm wide, 5155mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    The most powerful Kia Carnival is the S which has 216kW of power from its 3.5L GASOLINE DIR & MPFI engine.

    The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the S which weighs 2880 kg (kerb weight).

    The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.