2001 Kia Carnival
The 2001 Kia Carnival is a people Mover. When it was new, prices in New Zealand started around $39,995.
There is 1 variant of the Carnival available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-1999.
The 2001 Carnival was offered with a 3 year, 100,542 km warranty.
Engine options for the Kia Carnival include 2.5L v6 (132kW/220Nm) and 2.9L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (93kW/338Nm). All variants feature 4-speed automatic transmission. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

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Kia Carnival
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,890 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,895 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,790 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,910 mm |
| Turning Circle | 1,300 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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2001 Kia Carnival
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Kia Carnival is the base variant that starts from $39,995.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe most expensive Kia Carnival is the base variant that starts from $54,995.
See all Kia Carnival PricingThe best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is offered by the base variant which can tow 2000 kg.
See all Kia Carnival towing capacityThe largest Kia Carnival is the base variant which measures 1895mm wide, 4890mm in length and sits 1790mm tall.
The most powerful Kia Carnival is the base variant which has 132kW of power and 220nm of torque.
The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.
The Kia Carnival may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Unleaded or Diesel.
†Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.