I swear 90% of people watching this already have a Kia Carnival, we just want to congratulate ourselves on our excellent taste in people movers 😂 I moved to a Carnival from a 2010 Honda Odyssey. I’m really impressed with how much space it has plus the cameras are brilliant. We have two adult kids with disabilities who live at home. We love being able to drive them, their friends and cousins. Plus we like folding the back seats and having a van to bring our IKEA home 😂 Great for weekend getaways. Fantastic review, you cover a lot of things others miss. Thank you!
I’ve had my GT Line 3 weeks now. Absolutely loving it. The indicator cameras are such a handy tool. This video showed me things I had no idea about hahah thankyou
I love the review. The only thing I could suggest would be doing the same testing around the proving ground with adults or the appropriate weight in each seat to have 4 kids plus adults in all the seats. This would give us real world handling and numbers. Thanks
Just picked mine up two weeks ago. I did so much research, I was swayed by the Mifa as I would have loved the captain’s chair, and full recliner and electrical leg rests like the model has overseas, but unfortunately Kia has chosen not to do in Australia. But it was so user friendly and comfortable to use. The Kids and I adore it, definitely no regrets. Only issue so far is it keeps telling me to put my hands on the steering wheel, and I haven’t lifted either hand off the wheel at all, and have at 10/2 position. Maybe it’s because I’m pretty thin lol.
My mum bought a brand new 2019 year model carnival at the end of 2018 the one below the platinum and her powered sliding doors have been Greta and have never had an issue
One thing you didn’t cover was the party trick. You can drive the car standing outside it using the remote. It’s meant to be for getting it in and out of tight spaces if you can’t get the door open.
This. I have a sorento and twice now have had to climb into the drivers seat via passenger seat while pregnant because someone parked too close to me 😢 so this feature is epic
Saw one of these in a carpark last week and didn’t recognise the wheels on it as I thought they had been swapped from a kia ev9, then I realised they’d done a facelift. Looks great!
We just picked up our GT yesterday and feels like a cloud. Really smooth and head turners 🤣 the only thing I haven’t tried was the mirrors on rear dealership told me it doesn’t go down. 😅
The new petrol V6 goes pretty well all things considered. Regular fuel consumption on mine has been between 9.0-9.4L/100 and into the 6L/100 when highway driving. Think I've also recorded the fastest 1/4mile time in this new platform in Aus too.
I knew long before watching this video that my next car would be a Kia Carnival. They just make so much sense. I'll probably get it with the hybrid powertrain, but I'm still seriously considering the diesel.
On the power doors. We had 2 Chrysler Grand Voyagers with electric doors where I worked and they both would break quite a lot. Nothing to do with any kids playing with them. The wiring had very cheap brittle insulating casings that would break apart as they moved with the door and when the bare wire was exposed as the wires bent the door would stop moving and you'd have to get out and open or close it manually. I would hope that the Carnival are better built than that though.
i agree! i think alot of australia-only designs are dumbed down to suit the market, which, is actually changing given the shifting demographics due to immigration and standards of living. But somehow, KIA (and other makers) only import these sad 8-seater vehicles and not the more plush 7-seater ones with captain's chairs in the second row, like the Honda Odyssey. Thats why theres a lot of grey imports of Alphards and Vellfires!
I asked this as almost went with the LDV Mifa for the second row. As I much preferred that layout. I was told they had done customer surveys and monitored other models with that option and it just hadn’t proven popular with the Australian market. Such a shame as I love the Captains chairs with armrest’s, full recline, electric legrests, heated and cooled seats etc. I gave my kids the choice, and I honestly thought they would go with the Mifa, but they knew I preferred driving the Kia, the infotainment system was much easier to reach while driving, and my husband preferred Kia’s reputation, so they kindly opted for the Kia. I have noted a couple of other brands initially said they would be doing captains chairs, and have changed their minds. Only the Mifa and the Palisade in this size seem to be an option 😢
Yay I was waiting for your review 😂 our 2018 Kia’s head unit just what itself so it’s either a 4 month wait with no camera, radio or climate control or upgraded… would love to see a vs a new Hyundai Sante fa
Maybe for the first 100k miles until they die like my last Sedona did. They still have a number of long term reliability issues compared to the Honda and Toyotas. But they are sharp looking!
Thank you so much for a detailed review. I was laughing a lot on the Reverse Scene haha. Is there any review coming soon for the Santa Fe 2024 Calligraphy? 😊
I like Kia and what they ve been doing lately but did i just see an old school yellow non-LED No. plate lights? Com'on, How much money are they saving for going cheap on that?
Best thing is they update the power steering to electric, next month I m coming to Melbourne to spend 20 yo 25 days. In that time definitely see and drive this vehicle
it's a good car, good review. You used to complain about no physical buttons on Chinese cars, you never do that for any Korean cars. Make me wonder Korean pays you more for making this video. Different forms of advertisement.
Give me an Alphard or Vellfire any day of the week, they blow this Kia out of the water in terms of comfort. It’s a shame that in Australia we can only get them as an import, but in Japan they are at a close price point to the Carnival’s AUS RRP, and far cheaper near new.
Love the look of the Kia Carnival inside and out except for the start button which looks terrible! How can you design such a nice car and then make the start button so cheap and nasty looking?
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I swear 90% of people watching this already have a Kia Carnival, we just want to congratulate ourselves on our excellent taste in people movers 😂 I moved to a Carnival from a 2010 Honda Odyssey. I’m really impressed with how much space it has plus the cameras are brilliant.
We have two adult kids with disabilities who live at home. We love being able to drive them, their friends and cousins. Plus we like folding the back seats and having a van to bring our IKEA home 😂 Great for weekend getaways.
Fantastic review, you cover a lot of things others miss. Thank you!
I'm one of them, just that I missed the new facelift by 1 week...zzzz
I honestly don’t understand why you don’t have more views and followers. One of the best and comprehensive reviewers on RUclips. Best of luck!
Agree
Ok wow, never thought I would actually like a minivan, this actually looks super modern and sporty!
I’ve had my GT Line 3 weeks now. Absolutely loving it. The indicator cameras are such a handy tool.
This video showed me things I had no idea about hahah thankyou
Me too I want to know about sensor for Boot and door which opens automatically when close, that will be so useful
Just got one of the last pre-facelift platinum models and love it, life changing space and flexibility
Having access to The Lang Lang Proving Ground is the silver bullet of car review. Thanks to Paul and all the team.
hold your thumb on the lane departure button for more than 3 seconds and it will shut it all off without needing to go into the touch screen menus
That’s what we did. The touchscreen menus are for the speed sign recognition.
I love the review. The only thing I could suggest would be doing the same testing around the proving ground with adults or the appropriate weight in each seat to have 4 kids plus adults in all the seats. This would give us real world handling and numbers. Thanks
Yess, @carexpert please do this for the practicality segment
Hold on kids! 😂
FINALLY!! Thank You❤❤
Just picked mine up two weeks ago. I did so much research, I was swayed by the Mifa as I would have loved the captain’s chair, and full recliner and electrical leg rests like the model has overseas, but unfortunately Kia has chosen not to do in Australia. But it was so user friendly and comfortable to use. The Kids and I adore it, definitely no regrets. Only issue so far is it keeps telling me to put my hands on the steering wheel, and I haven’t lifted either hand off the wheel at all, and have at 10/2 position. Maybe it’s because I’m pretty thin lol.
My mum bought a brand new 2019 year model carnival at the end of 2018 the one below the platinum and her powered sliding doors have been Greta and have never had an issue
Kia will be number one soon there climbing the ranks
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@@lamborghini0610 yes 😊
Good joke😂😂
When the Tasman Ute come, then they will have a chance at it
@@TheMelbournelad I think you need to stop ✋️. You've already made a fool of yourself
One thing you didn’t cover was the party trick. You can drive the car standing outside it using the remote. It’s meant to be for getting it in and out of tight spaces if you can’t get the door open.
This. I have a sorento and twice now have had to climb into the drivers seat via passenger seat while pregnant because someone parked too close to me 😢 so this feature is epic
Handy if you park it in a tight garage
We ordered ours 4 weeks ago and pick it up tomorrow
Just bought one last week!
Saw one of these in a carpark last week and didn’t recognise the wheels on it as I thought they had been swapped from a kia ev9, then I realised they’d done a facelift. Looks great!
Very nice review! The Carnival is the minivan with the good looks of an SUV, but space and functionality of a minivan! 😊
What a great review. Love the format.
I’m American so I had to watch the video in the mirror in order to really understand this car.
@24:09 The most underrated test 😂
Why is it so fast in reverse? 😂
You must be a getaway driver!
I just ordered a Hybrid, and it will be delivered soon 😃
I am a big lover of your videos 🎉
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@@trevorbarnes693But not bad looking for a people mover.
We just picked up our GT yesterday and feels like a cloud. Really smooth and head turners 🤣 the only thing I haven’t tried was the mirrors on rear dealership told me it doesn’t go down. 😅
The new petrol V6 goes pretty well all things considered. Regular fuel consumption on mine has been between 9.0-9.4L/100 and into the 6L/100 when highway driving.
Think I've also recorded the fastest 1/4mile time in this new platform in Aus too.
Got to get over the piano black thing dude!!
I knew long before watching this video that my next car would be a Kia Carnival. They just make so much sense.
I'll probably get it with the hybrid powertrain, but I'm still seriously considering the diesel.
Paul you legend, love your work mate.
Kia have done so well with their designs of late and this update to the Carnival is no exception. Unfortunately the Tasman isn't one of them!
On the power doors. We had 2 Chrysler Grand Voyagers with electric doors where I worked and they both would break quite a lot. Nothing to do with any kids playing with them. The wiring had very cheap brittle insulating casings that would break apart as they moved with the door and when the bare wire was exposed as the wires bent the door would stop moving and you'd have to get out and open or close it manually. I would hope that the Carnival are better built than that though.
Any chance you can review the diesel? Please
Your car chooser doesn't have number of seats filter. I was looking for a 7+ seater, couldn't make this mention😢
😊 thanks for the review I love it
My new carwow😊
When will the new facelifted d’max review come out
Say hybrid in June as I ordered it told September June be good any info for on release date? Thanks
Love your work guys, a question, would you buy a Kia Carnival GT Line Diesel or a Kia Carnival GT Line Hybrid and why
Just got the diesel. Love the torque and economy
Please do the bmw x5, mercedes gle facelifts.
australia’s version of carwow!!! (u guys are better obvi)
Is there any other suv/ van with 8 seat in Australia, most of them are 7 seaters
Looking forward for the hybrid review! I just place an order !
If only it was lowered, was RWD, had a turbo and a 6 speed manual it would sell like hot cakes.😅
Great review Paul. Waiting for a hybrid review. 😊
the front DRL and rear light are similar to Haval Jolion 2021
everything is good for a family car, but just one question: why they don't import 7 seat (2:2:3) version? the second row will be much better than this
i agree! i think alot of australia-only designs are dumbed down to suit the market, which, is actually changing given the shifting demographics due to immigration and standards of living. But somehow, KIA (and other makers) only import these sad 8-seater vehicles and not the more plush 7-seater ones with captain's chairs in the second row, like the Honda Odyssey. Thats why theres a lot of grey imports of Alphards and Vellfires!
I asked this as almost went with the LDV Mifa for the second row. As I much preferred that layout. I was told they had done customer surveys and monitored other models with that option and it just hadn’t proven popular with the Australian market. Such a shame as I love the Captains chairs with armrest’s, full recline, electric legrests, heated and cooled seats etc. I gave my kids the choice, and I honestly thought they would go with the Mifa, but they knew I preferred driving the Kia, the infotainment system was much easier to reach while driving, and my husband preferred Kia’s reputation, so they kindly opted for the Kia. I have noted a couple of other brands initially said they would be doing captains chairs, and have changed their minds. Only the Mifa and the Palisade in this size seem to be an option 😢
77km/h in reverse? Not bad 👍 😁
Could I ask about doing an internship I live in the south eastern suburbs
Yay I was waiting for your review 😂 our 2018 Kia’s head unit just what itself so it’s either a 4 month wait with no camera, radio or climate control or upgraded… would love to see a vs a new Hyundai Sante fa
Brake fade is a problem on the Sorento as well
Didn’t mention the whole car parking sensors not just front and rear. Being so long it will help getting out of tight spaces I.e car parks.
Will Carnival Hi Limousine be coming down under?
Maybe for the first 100k miles until they die like my last Sedona did. They still have a number of long term reliability issues compared to the Honda and Toyotas. But they are sharp looking!
Thank you so much for a detailed review. I was laughing a lot on the Reverse Scene haha.
Is there any review coming soon for the Santa Fe 2024 Calligraphy? 😊
Next couple of weeks :-)
You noticed the feet up thing. I was in one for about 3 hours recently in the 2nd row and it was torture in the end because of that. Its for kids only
What engine options available?
First time i saw this on the side i thought it was a range rover. Excellent design by kia.
Please do the hybrid when it gets here.
Do Kia k5
How does compare with Toyota Sienna in NA
Multi beam headlights?
Does that mean active shadowing?
"New Kia logo?" Logo on our 2 year old Sorento. 😂 I guess he'll never get used to it
I like Kia and what they ve been doing lately but did i just see an old school yellow non-LED No. plate lights? Com'on, How much money are they saving for going cheap on that?
Can the second row be removed?
Does multi beam mean matrix lights?
Jesus, that reverse speed is insane.
Thanks
How economic is it?
I’ll take the Toyota Granvia Vx premium for the rear seats.
Do carnival vs Sorento and a separate Sorento vs Sante fe
Nice facelift 😊 a little pricey , interior is nice update but for exterior I think prefer the one before this got released.
Very small cosmetic changes for 5 grand Paul !!
One minute he was cramped in the back, nek minute he was comfy lol
Any carnival owners here able to tell me if a XXL 29er mountain bike would wheel into the back with the 3rd row down and the middle 2nd seat removed?
Carnival or Sorento?
The hybrid will be the hot seller
Why the petrol? Are you doing a review on the petrol because of US market….
Not offering the TURBO DIESEL is a big letdown. I have the DIESEL SORENTO and the performance is outstanding.
It’s 2.2L turbo diesel what are you smoking??
@@MikeyyPham I understand KIA has dropped the Diesel for 2024/25. this is not a diesel.
@@MikeyyPham I WISH.
@@rustykiltdiesel is available
12:48 hello Shaun!!
With help me car expert ? Do we get quote from different dealers or our contact gets shared to different dealers and we get harassed from there :P.
What is fuel tank capacity now?
72l according to Car Sales
@@ianpollard2634 I m waiting for it in india, will launch this festival season near November,
Best thing is they update the power steering to electric, next month I m coming to Melbourne to spend 20 yo 25 days. In that time definitely see and drive this vehicle
When you doing the Silverado 2500 HD?
Very soon. You’ll note the tyre marks at the start of the performance section 😂
@@CarExpertAus Oh I see 🤣
I want AWD and PHEv :(
Weird how they made it completely different looking fromt and rear than the American market version.
niceee
LDV 💪
Why is it so fast in reverse? 😂😅
That has to be the biggest indicator light ever
Help me CarExpert Australia 😂😂😂 sounds similar to Help me CarWow from UK 🤣🤣🤣
I Need one in Germany, by the way ,i like your Videos!
I have the previous version and that looks more classy
When are you going to review a Hyundai Santa Fe????????
O how precious we have become 😂
it's a good car, good review. You used to complain about no physical buttons on Chinese cars, you never do that for any Korean cars. Make me wonder Korean pays you more for making this video. Different forms of advertisement.
Give me an Alphard or Vellfire any day of the week, they blow this Kia out of the water in terms of comfort. It’s a shame that in Australia we can only get them as an import, but in Japan they are at a close price point to the Carnival’s AUS RRP, and far cheaper near new.
Yeah will be great to see Alphard, Voxy,Vellfire, Odyssey, Stepwgn and Serena come to Australian market
Isn't the Alphard basically a HiAce van with fancy seats
@@cannon1156 no, you are thinking of the Granvia, the Alphard/ Vellfire is on a different platform. The Granvia is rwd, Alphard fwd or awd.
They need to make an AWD
why?
I would prefer that, as I live on acreage and in wet weather the driveway can be a bit slippery for a 2WD. But I’m risking it.
I mean that’s 100% fair! I wasn’t really expecting many to have a carnival on average but I get it if you have a need for lots of seats!
Impressive handling while reversing 77km/h 🙈😆👍
Love the look of the Kia Carnival inside and out except for the start button which looks terrible! How can you design such a nice car and then make the start button so cheap and nasty looking?
The previous design front and rear end are better looking
Honda Accord?
Chinese car brands watching this academically
Kia doing work to keep at least one good car if we have more than 3 kids!