Kia Carnival

BRINGS SEXY TO THE PEOPLE-MOVER SEGMENT, BUT DID IT MOVE THE JUDGES?

- DYLAN CAMPBELL

COTY TEST REPORT

0-100km/h 9.2 seconds

WEIGHT 14kg lighter than claimed weight

NOISE 67.9db at 100km/h

Price/as tested $67,580/$68,545

Engine 2151cc 4cyl turbo diesel

Power 148kW @ 3800rpm

Torque 440Nm @ 1750-2750rpm

Transmission 8-speed automatic, FWD

Fuel 6.5L/100km, diesel

Weight 2134kg (claimed)

Length/Width/Height 5155/1995/1775mm

Wheelbase 3090mm

Safety 5 stars (ANCAP)

IF YOUR IDEA of family planning is to spurn any and all form of contraception, there’s hope beyond buying a 12-seater Toyota Hiace with a solid rear axle and leaf springs. You could buy a Kia Carnival.