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    2023 Kia Carnival

    The 2023 Kia Carnival is a people Mover. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $60,440 for the EX variant and topping out at $75,940 for the Premium variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Carnival available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in early-2021.

    The 2023 Carnival was offered with a 5 year, 150,000 km warranty.

    The Kia Carnival is only available with a diesel engine that produces 148kW and 440Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $60,440 - $75,940
    Transmission
    8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Minivan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $60,440 - $75,940
    Transmission
    8-speed auto
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Diesel
    Body Types
    Minivan
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2023 Kia Carnival

    Available Variants

    The Kia Carnival comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being EX and the most expensive being Premium.

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    Power to Weight
    69.35 kW/t
    48.33 kW/t
    69.35 kW/t
    Boot Space
    627 litres
    627 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    6.5 L/100km
    5.8 L/100km
    7.5 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    1,108 km
    667 km
    1,108 km
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    150,000 km
    150,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 2 years
    1 year
    2 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months
    24 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    2,876 kg
    2,220 kg
    2,876 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    2,000 kg
    1,500 kg
    2,000 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    172 mm
    143 mm
    172 mm
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    2023 Kia Carnival

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    EX

    2025

    $63,990

    Light

    2025

    $68,990

    Deluxe

    2025

    $73,990

    Premium

    2025

    $79,990

    Water

    2025

    $81,990

    Year
    2025
    Engine Type
    2.2L Combustion
    1.6L HEV
    Fuel
    Diesel
    Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Minivan
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    148 kW
    180 kW

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    2023 Kia Carnival

    Dimensions

    5,155 mm
    1,995 mm
    1,775 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length5,155 mm
    Overall Width1,995 mm
    Overall Height1,775 mm
    Wheelbase3,090 mm
    Turning Circle11,700 mm
    Load Capacity742 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2023 Kia Carnival

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Kia Carnival is the EX variant that starts from $60,440.

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    The most expensive Kia Carnival is the Premium variant that starts from $75,940.

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    The best towing capacity of a Kia Carnival is 2000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Kia Carnival is the EX variant which measures 1995mm wide, 5155mm in length and sits 1775mm tall.

    All variants of the Kia Carnival have a maximum power of 148kW and 440nm of torque.

    The Kia Carnival is built in Korea and shipped to New Zealand.

    The heaviest Kia Carnival is the EX variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 2876 kg.

    The Kia Carnival uses Diesel fuel.

    † 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.

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