The Kia Carnival is a minivan produced by Kia Motors.
The Kia Carnival went on sale in 1999, with a standard 5-speed manual and 2.5 L V6 producing 177 hp (132 kW). A 4-speed automatic was optional. In 2001, it managed to outsell the Toyota Tarago, becoming the top-selling minivan in the country.
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Pros:
love the room, that i can walk up the back to check seat belts and secure children. i love the cabin seats in the middle row, the mirrors in the visar, the cup holders in the back row with two sizes, fits the tupperware drink bottles perfectly!
Cons:
i know there has been alot of negative feedback for the pre2003 models, i have a 2001, i bought it seconhand, it had a new engine put in by Kia for the previous owner and in the 2 years i haven't had a single thing wrong with it. I find it easier to park than our magna, and i can see more of the road being higher up, manual great on fuel with 550 - 575km per tank light to medium traffic.
Overall:
you would need to be extremely careful when purchasing a pre 2005 model, the 7 seater is definately better than 8 seater, allowing to walk through to back row. and the long wheel base in the 8 seater with the seats that fold into the floor are amazing!!! the kids love it, i love it, having 2 couples travel comfortably on holidays and removing the back row of seats to hold luggage is great! love the seperate air cons too. I wouldn't drive another car, we have 3 children, but even with only 2, i'd drive it just for the convenience of having the extra room for friends and unexpected school pick ups. a must for any family, big or small.
Pros:
Lots of room , feels solid , good to drive , sit up high ,every thing inside you need
Cons:
can be a big car ,but you do get use to it
Overall:
Very good car ,nice and solid ,sits well on the road ,good price compared to others at the time and car always look good in traffic.High seating helps you to see ahead in the traffic , bit like a 4wd hight .Lots of room , easy to take away on trips.
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