In this video Jenny reviews 2019 Kia Carnival S. It’s a big 8 seater people mover from Kia that offer many features that competitors will find it hard to match.

The latest carnival is available in 4 trim levels, the S, Si, SLi, and Platinum. You get a choice between 2 engines. A 3.3l V6 petrol with 206 kW of power and 336 Nm of torque. And a 2.2 liter inline 4 turbo diesel with 147 kW of power at 3800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from just 1750 rpm.

Then Carnivale is a top choice a top choice in Australia for people movers, especially for this price.

Engine Specifications

PETROL ENGINE

Engine: 3.3L V6 Petrol
Power: 206 kW@ 6,000 rpm
Torque: 336 Nm @ 5,200 rpm
Fuel Consumption (combined): 10.8L/100km
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic

DIESEL ENGINE

Engine: 2.2L Turbo Diesel
Power: 147 kW@ 3,800 rpm
Torque: 440 Nm @ 1,750-2,750 rpm
Fuel Consumption (combined): 7.6L/100km
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic

Features

Safety /Security

  • ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD & BA
  • ESC (Electronic Stability Control) with TCS
  • Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
  • Front and 2nd Row outboard seats seatbelt warning chime & light
  • Reverse parking sensors
  • Front parking sensors
  • Rear view camera (in-audio display with parking guidelines)
  • Rear view mirror (day & night)
  • Electrochromic rear view mirror (auto dimming)
  • High-mounted rear stop light
  • LED front headlamps with auto levelling
  • HBA (High Beam Assist – auto on/off)
  • LED positioning lamps (4 LED type)
  • LED positioning lamps (20 LED type)
  • Dusk-sensing automatic headlamps
  • Front fog lamps
  • BSD (Blind Spot Detection) & LCA (Lane Change Assist)
  • RCTA (Rear Cross Traffic Alert)
  • LDWS (Lane Departure Warning System)
  • AEB (Autonomous Emergency Brake) with
  • FCWS (Forward Collision Warning System)
  • 360° camera view
  • Speed sensing auto door lock
  • Door open warning
  • Child restraint anchorage points (4 x top tether / 3 x ISOFIX)
  • 3-point ELR seatbelts (all seating positions)
  • Driver & front passenger SRS airbags
  • Front side SRS airbags
  • Curtain SRS airbags (1st, 2nd and 3rd row)
  • Front seatbelt pre-tensioners with load limiters
  • Side door impact beams (front & rear)
  • Impact sensing auto door unlocking
  • Child-proof rear door locks
  • Anti-theft immobiliser
  • Remote central locking with keyless entry & tailgate release
  • Folding key
  • Smart key with push button start
  • Headlamp escort function
  • Remote fuel lid release

Convenience / Tech Features

  • Smart Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
  • Premium steering wheel & shift knob
  • Wood-look trim steering wheel with heating function
  • 3.5″ monochrome OLED cluster
  • 7″ colour TFT supervision instrument cluster
  • Multi-function trip computer
  • Digital speedometer
  • User selectable options (Auto door lock/unlock, headlamp escort, etc.)
  • Ambient temperature display (within cluster)
  • Digital clock (within audio)
  • Power windows (1st & 2nd row) with driver’s auto up & down with safety function
  • 1st/2nd row windows auto up & down with safety function
  • Alloy door scuff panels (1st & 2nd row)
  • Metal look door handles
  • Interior lights (1st, 2nd & 3rd rows)
  • Interior light delay out
  • Sunshade blinds (2nd & 3rd row)
  • Conversation mirror
  • Rear window defroster with timer
  • 3 x USB charging port (front, inside & behind centre console)
  • 3 x 12 volt power outlets (front, inside centre console & cargo area)
  • Driver & passenger sunvisors with vanity mirror & extension
  • Vanity mirror illumination
  • MP3 compatible Audio player with AM/FM tuner
  • SDVC (Speed Dependent Volume Control)
  • Satellite navigation multimedia system with traffic information (SUNA™ )
  • 7″ colour LCD touch screen
  • 8″ colour LCD touch screen
  • Android Auto™‡ with voice recognition
  • Apple CarPlay™† with voice recognition
  • 4 speakers (front door & rear quarter) with 2x front tweeters
  • JBL® Premium Sound System (8 speakers)
  • Equaliser function (preset, custom settings)
  • AUX/USB input with iPod® compatibility (on selected iPod® models)
  • Bluetooth® functionality (phone/media stream)***
  • Steering wheel mounted audio/Bluetooth® controls
  • Shark fin antenna

Other Features

  • 10 x cup holders (2 x front console, 2 x centre console, 2 x 2nd row seatback, 4 x 3rd row)
  • 4 x bottle holders (front & rear doors)
  • Map pockets (front & rear doors)
  • Glovebox with lock & illumination
  • Cooling glovebox
  • Storage compartment (upper tier above glovebox)
  • Centre console storage (with sunglasses holder
  • Accessory pockets (front doors, front passenger side tray, behind centre console)
  • Front seat back pockets
  • 2 x coat hooks (2nd row sides)
  • Shopping bag hooks (front passenger seat back & cargo area)
  • Luggage net hooks (cargo area)
  • Satin silver ‘Schreyer’ radiator grille surround
  • Black bar type grille
  • Black bar type grille with chrome accent
  • Black high-gloss mesh grille
  • Satin silver painted lower bumper trim (front & rear)
  • Electric outside mirrors (heated)
  • Electric folding outside mirrors with auto fold
  • Outside mirror mounted side indicators
  • Body coloured door handles
  • Chrome window surround
  • Roof rails
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Rear chrome highlight
  • Rear spoiler
  • Power sliding doors & Hands-free smart power tailgate
  • Windscreen with sunband
  • Solar glass (windscreen & front windows)
  • Privacy glass (rear windows & tailgate)
  • Front wiper & washer (variable intermittent / 2-speed)
  • Aero-blade type front wipers
  • Rear wiper & washer (2-speed) with auto on function

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