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
Kia Carnival vs Renault Trafic Comparison
Kia Carnival
Renault Trafic
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Renault
Trafic
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
80L
520 to 576 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,150 - $76,210
$49,000 - $63,000
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CarExpert's Take
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’!
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Car-like drivetrain refinement
- Comfortable ride unladen
- Improved safety suite...
Misses
- ...but rivals still have more equipment
- Awkward central jump seat
- Slightly blocky infotainment system
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 | ||
Colours Available
The 2023 Renault Trafic is available in the following colours:
- Cumulus Blue (excludes Lifestyle)
- Carmin Red
- Comet Grey
- Urban Grey (excludes Lifestyle)
- Highland Grey
- Jet Black
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1997 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 132kW - 216kW | 125kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 265Nm - 440Nm | 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 16 | - | |
