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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?
Matt Campbell
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 | ||
Type | ||
TURBO CDI, GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO CDI | |
Size (cc) | ||
1598 - 3470 | 1498 - 1968 | |
Size (L) | ||
2.2L, 3.5L, 1.6L | 1.5L, 2.0L | |
Induction | ||
DIESEL TURBO 4, V6, 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 | 75kW - 90kW | |
Power RPM | ||
3800 - 6400 | 2750 - 4500 | |
Torque | ||
265Nm - 440Nm | 220Nm - 320Nm | |
Torque RPM | ||
1500 - 5000 | 1500 - 1750 | |
Bore Stroke | ||
- | - | |
Compression Ratio | ||
10.5 - 16 | 12.5 - 16.5 |