Fantastic review. I have just picked up this model of the Carnival after driving a Honda Odyssey for years. I have the Diesel and it is more economical than my daughter’s hatchback. The amount of cool features is insane. I am still a bit nervous parking it but the 360 degree camera is a godsend. Neat inclusion is the ability to switch the rear view mirror to feed from the rear camera, awesome if your view is blocked by people or luggage. Middle seat in the second row can be removed so you have a 7 seater with walk through to the 3rd row. Turning circle is sharp. Very happy with it so far, let’s see if all the gadgets keep working and if Kia honour the 7 year warranty without hassles.
The Carnival is a fabulous people carrier. Foster Carers and children I worked with often owned Carnivals to carry the tribes of kids they care for and love. This new version looks incrementally better, that’s for sure. An excellent review explaining the functionality of the top grade vehicle. The diesel is surely the way to go. I drive a Tesla, but I still hold great respect for Kia Carnivals and would be happy to own one. A great and very thorough review. Thanks!
Recently, it was discovered that the Japanese Toyota Motor Group had been manipulating quality tests and deceiving consumers for the past 35 years. What was their punishment? Can you trust the Japanese?
Its because your minivan market is garbage. This is by far the nicest and largest MPV you have in Australia. In the U.S., the carnival has 3 close competitors that it struggles in sales against.
Fantastic review. I have just picked up this model of the Carnival after driving a Honda Odyssey for years. I have the Diesel and it is more economical than my daughter’s hatchback. The amount of cool features is insane. I am still a bit nervous parking it but the 360 degree camera is a godsend. Neat inclusion is the ability to switch the rear view mirror to feed from the rear camera, awesome if your view is blocked by people or luggage. Middle seat in the second row can be removed so you have a 7 seater with walk through to the 3rd row. Turning circle is sharp. Very happy with it so far, let’s see if all the gadgets keep working and if Kia honour the 7 year warranty without hassles.
Thank you for watching! Sad there’s less choice on the market like there used to be. But good to hear the Carnival works well for ya!
I like how your videos, you speak fast and energetic, makes them a great watch
The Carnival is a fabulous people carrier. Foster Carers and children I worked with often owned Carnivals to carry the tribes of kids they care for and love. This new version looks incrementally better, that’s for sure. An excellent review explaining the functionality of the top grade vehicle. The diesel is surely the way to go. I drive a Tesla, but I still hold great respect for Kia Carnivals and would be happy to own one. A great and very thorough review. Thanks!
Thank you for watching! 🙏
Definitely one of your best, Cam. Keep up the good work!
Really appreciate that, thank you!
So much energy! Great review! Thanks!
Thanks!
In South Korea 🇰🇷, it is a vehicle mainly used by entertainment agencies to transport their entertainers.
Are the Kia carnivals sold in Australia made in South Korea? How reliable do Australians consider them to be?
Should be made in South Korea, yes. Australians consider them to be very reliable tbh.
no mate, made in Thai
Recently, it was discovered that the Japanese Toyota Motor Group had been manipulating quality tests and deceiving consumers for the past 35 years. What was their punishment? Can you trust the Japanese?
Made in Korea confirmed by my dealer, ordered one on sat. cheers. The hybrid will have BYD chinese batteries.
If only Hyundai made the new santa Fe rear look as good as the one on this kia.
Gotta say this is the one time where the prefacelift looks better.
I disagree actually, it looks really cool
Couldn’t disagree more. Unlike Sorento, the Carnival looks way better as a facelift
Subjective of course, but the new light signature makes it look less bloated tbh
I love the new look.
Wish hyundai key look as cool as kia keys
Its because your minivan market is garbage. This is by far the nicest and largest MPV you have in Australia. In the U.S., the carnival has 3 close competitors that it struggles in sales against.
100% the minivan market is minuscule here. Would love to see some healthy competition reappear.
Is it struggling?
2025?
Yes, it is the 2025 Model version brought forward to 2024.
70k for a Kia 🧐
😄81%.... because there's no competition....tarago gone, odyssey gone....
Literally
I absolutely loved my 2010 Odyssey. Just sold it after 14 years.