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Kia Carnival SLi 2018 review: snapshot

EXPERT RATING
8.5
The Kia Carnival SLi sits above the S and Si, and below the Platinum.

The Kia Carnival SLi is an eight-seater people mover that's offered on one platform with two engine choices.

It comes with either a 3.3-litre V6 petrol engine which makes 206kW/336Nm and costs $52,490 before on-road costs, or a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel that produces 147kW/440Nm. It costs $2500 more at $54,990.

All Carnivals are equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission powering the front wheels, along with AEB, lane departure warning and adaptive cruise control as standard. The SLi is equipped with a reversing camera and rear sensors, along with automatic lights, multi-zone climate control, 18-inch alloys, front parking sensors, part-leather interior with sunshades, an eight-way powered driver’s seat, tinted front side glass, LED combo rear lamps, leather wrapped steering wheel and gearshifter, and an 8.0-inch screen with sat nav and Apple CarPlay.

It sits above the S and Si, and below the Platinum.

Pricing guides

$31,625
Based on 126 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months
Lowest Price
$21,800
Highest Price
$44,990

Range and Specs

VehicleSpecsPrice*
S 3.3L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $27,500 – 33,110 2018 Kia Carnival 2018 S Pricing and Specs
Si 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $31,900 – 38,390 2018 Kia Carnival 2018 Si Pricing and Specs
Sli 3.3L, ULP, 6 SP AUTO $30,250 – 36,410 2018 Kia Carnival 2018 Sli Pricing and Specs
Platinum 2.2L, Diesel, 6 SP AUTO $41,580 – 48,950 2018 Kia Carnival 2018 Platinum Pricing and Specs
EXPERT RATING
8.5
Tim Robson
Contributing Journalist

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Pricing Guide

$21,800

Lowest price, based on 120 car listings in the last 6 months

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