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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line Diesel review
The Kia Carnival is the best-selling and, frankly, the best people mover on the market. But is the GT-Line diesel the best option?
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William Stopford
Kia Carnival vs Toyota LandCruiser 70 Comparison
Kia Carnival
Toyota LandCruiser 70
2026 Kia
Carnival
vs
2025 Toyota
LandCruiser 70
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
WorkFuel Efficiency
72L
353 to 691 km
130L - 180L
1248 to 1926 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,570 - $76,630
$75,600 - $87,600
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, versatile interior
- Comfortable ride
- Looks pretty damn good for a people mover
Misses
- Unsupportive front seats
- Servicing is a bit pricey
- Some intrusive safety aids
Mike Costello
Senior Contributor
Mike Costello drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Bulletproof simplicity, regional support
- Four-cylinder with auto outperforms V8
- Heavy duty payload and GCM
Misses
- Still not particularly fuel efficient
- Glitchy, token interior touchscreen
- Expensive services, short intervals
Colours Available
The 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series range is available with the following exterior paint colours:
- French Vanilla
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Merlot Red
- Sandy Taupe
- Midnight Blue
- Eclipse Black (76 Series Wagon only)
Premium paint costs an additional $675.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO DIESEL COMMON RAIL | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 2755 - 4461 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 2.2L, 3.5L | 4.5L, 2.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 6 | 8, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 - 24 | 16 - 32 | |
| Power | ||
| 148kW - 216kW | 150kW - 151kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 3800 - 6400 | 3000 - 3400 | |
| Torque | ||
| 355Nm - 440Nm | 430Nm - 500Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 5000 | 1200 - 2400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 96 - 103.6 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
