Kia Carnival

19-March-2008

• Vital Stats
• Price 

  $32,990 - $35,490

• Safety         
• Eco-friendly       
• Economical       
• Runs on 

  Unleaded 

• Parking     
• Storage           
• Boot 

  HUGE when you fold down the seats. Snow-ski big. 

• Cupholders 

  11

• Comfort         

So much space. You could lose a snow board in here...

The vibe

Extremely spacious, 8-seater MPV (multi-purpose vehicle), especially suitable for yummy mummies, musicians with heaps of gear, and outdoor adventure freaks!

Price

* Carnival EX (2.7 litre, V6 engine. 5 doors) – $32,990 (manual) and $35,490 (automatic)

* Carnival EX Safety Pack for automatic model only – $37,290. Includes side, front SRS airbags; full-length curtain airbags, TCS (traction control system) and ESP (electronic stability program).

Colours

* Clear Silver

* Clear White.

Mica & metallics ($350 extra):
* Mica Midnight Black

* Mica Velvet Indigo

* Metallic Crystal Blue

* Metallic Evening Sailing Gold

* Mica Cherry Kiss Cocktail Red (sounds and looks yummy).

Goodies

* 6-speaker, single CD player with AM/FM tuner

* Power and heated door mirrors

* Plush, velour trim

* 2 power outlets (front and luggage area)

* Tri-zone air con (driver, passenger and rear)

* 5-year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

Seats

* 8 seats in total – spread over 3 rows

* 5 seats are cushy bucket seats (front 2 rows)

* Sliding and reclining seats

* Front-seat armrests.

Storage

* Roof rail

* You can remove the seats in the second row; and remove or slide away the rear seats

* Lockable glovebox with light

* Front-seat back pockets

* Side folding table (front passenger side)

* Seat-back tray in the second row (great for eating meals)

* 50/50 spilt bench back seats

* 2 coat hooks

* Shopping bag hook (in the cargo area)

* Sunnies holder.

Cupholders

A whopping 11, plus 4 bottle holders!

Safety

* 4/5 NCAP safety rating

* Driver and front passenger SRS airbags

* ABS (anti-lock brakes)

* EBD (electronic brake distribution) with BA (brake assist)

* Front seatbelt pretensioners

* Side 3-point seatbelts

* Centre seatbelts (2nd and 3rd rows) with 2-point lap sash

* Battery saver

* Child-proof rear-door locks

* 5 child seat anchorage points

* Central locking with keyless entry

* Energy-absorbing steering column

* Cruise control with controls on the steering wheel

* Front fog lights

* Interior lights (all rows).

Security

* Alarm

* Panic button.

Eco-friendly rating

3/5. It releases about 262g of carbon dioxide per kilometre (rating from Green Vehicle Guide).

Fuel economy

Around 11 litres of fuel will get you about 100km.

Extra options

* Front, side SRS airbags (protect pelvis and thorax)

* Curtain SRS airbags in the front and reat seats to protect head and upper torso

* ESP (electronic stability program)

* TCS (traction control system)

* DVD entertainment system

* Reverse camera and monitor kit

* Rear spoiler

* Bicycle, snow ski, water craft and fishing rod carriers, plus heaps more!

More info

Visit www.kia.com.au for more info and great, affordable cars, plus check out what country music star Amber Lawrence had to say about the Kia Grand Carnival (the Carnival's bigger sister)!