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2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line 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 Kia Carnival vs 2024 Volkswagen Caddy Comparison
Kia Carnival
Volkswagen Caddy
2024 Kia
Carnival
vs
2024 Volkswagen
Caddy
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Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
Transporting thingsFuel Efficiency
72L
418 to 691 km
50L
245 to 320 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$50,300 - $76,360
$40,990 - $64,090
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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’!
Jack Quick
Deputy Marketplace Editor
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Refined and efficient turbo-diesel engine
- Car-like driving dynamics
- Practical storage spaces
Misses
- Tiny standard touchscreen
- Ticking option boxes gets expensive
- Halogen headlights as standard
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
NA
- Alarm System/Tow Away Protection/Int Surveillance (+$610)
- Alloy Spare Wheel with OE Tyre/Tool Kit/Jack (+$250)
- Discover Media Navigation with 10 inch Touchscreen (+$1,600)
- Light Assist - Auto High Beam Function (+$260)
- LED Headlights & Separate Daytime Running Lights (+$1,350)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIR & MPFI, TURBO CDI, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | TURBO CDI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1598 - 3470 | 1498 - 1968 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 3.5L, 2.2L, 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| V6, DIESEL TURBO 4, TURBO 4 | DIESEL TURBO 4, 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 | |
