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Wednesday August 18 2021 Bay Harbour News 21
New identity looms for Kia Carnival
IN THE YEARS I’ve been writing
about automobiles, only on
very rare occasions has a badge
changed. Most car makers are
very keen to keep their brand
identity intact and protect their
image even if the design is many
years old.
It came as some surprise then
that Kia is in the process of
changing its logo, the new design
is more stylised and abstract
than before and is certainly a
departure from the original
and it is now a genuine point of
difference.
So, take a good look, is this
Carnival the last Kia I drive with
the old badge? I don’t know,
but what I do know is that even
though it is about to get a new
point of identity, it still shares
the concept that it has made it a
people mover of choice for many
families and service providers.
The Carnival multi-purpose
vehicle has been around for
many years, it has been a popular
seven or eight-seater and the new
model hasn’t lost sight of that
original concept, it is versatile and
practical, yet it also has dynamics
which often disguise its bulk and
concept.
The Carnival arrives here
with a 2.2-litre four-cylinder
turbocharged R-series diesel
engine that has earned itself a
healthy reputation for power
and economy in other Kia and
Hyundai models. The old V6
petrol engine that has given
faithful service throughout the
Carnival’s life is not available in
New Zealand now, diesel is all
you can get. However, to me that’s
a good thing, the R-series unit is
an absolute cracker, it is strong
and silent.
There are three specification
levels in Carnival – EX, Deluxe
and Premium. The range starts
at $59,990 and ends at $74,990
for the Premium as tested,
in-between the Deluxe sits at
$69,990.
In terms of figures, the twincamshaft,
16-valve diesel has
148kW and 440Nm power output
to consider, it is rated with a
6.5-litre per 100km combined
cycle fuel usage rating and it
accelerates to 100km/h in 8.8sec.
These are impressive figures
considering the Carnival weighs
in bulky at just over two-tonne.
Drive is channelled through an
eight-speed automatic gearbox
through to the front wheels.
Yes, the Carnival is two-wheeldrive
only, and that is one of the
reasons why it can’t be considered
a sport utility vehicle. Therein lies
further appeal, many SUVs don’t
get used to their full potential. If
you do have a need to transport
several occupants frequently,
then the Carnival will do that in
comfort and style, making full
use of its design role.
BOLD: Black wheels on the Premium model give the
Carnival a sporty look.
KIA CARNIVAL PREMIUM: Versatile eight-seater with adaptable seating configurations.
IDENTITY: Out with the old and in with the new - Kia’s
logo going forward (right).
It is also extremely practical,
the seating configurations are
many-fold, the centre row is
adaptable for easy access to the
rear, and the rear seats also fold
down deep into a cargo area for
increased interior load space.
Not only does the Carnival
have on-board versatility, access
is also easy with automatic sliding
doors on each side, and a high-lift
rear tailgate.
At the other end, the R-Series
diesel is a tireless worker, it
develops all of its power low in
the rev range at 3800rpm, and
if you take into account that the
area of peak torque lists from
1750rpm to 2750rpm, you don’t
need to constantly work the
engine, it is happy slugging it out
at low revs.
Power through the
transmission is well harnessed.
Shifts are quick and smooth,
while the ratios are structured
for that healthy acceleration time
and the ability to sip fuel gently
at open road speed – 6l/100km at
100km/h with the engine turning
over slowly at just 1650rpm. The
driver can also choose an active
economical driving mode that
eases the load on the engine for
fuel efficiency gains. Take into
account as well the Carnival’s
72-litre fuel tank, long distances
can be travelled before fill-ups are
necessary.
In Premium specification, the
Carnival is fully loaded with
kit, much of it new-generation
equipment. There’s also a healthy
level of safety kit, both passive
and active.
Features for convenience and
comfort include full leather trim,
satellite navigation, triple-zone
climate control, electric seat
adjustment (also heated and
cooled up front), heated steering
wheel and reversing camera. All
of these features are included
in an ultra-modern interior
that relies heavily on operation
through the central dash touch
screen command centre.
I took the test car on my
normal inland route – State
Highway 72 – the scenic route
through to Glenroy. At both low
and cruising speeds, the Carnival
has quiet motion and a beautiful
ride, the front-strut and multiplelink
rear suspension has soft
spring and damper rates and, as
such, they absorb ruts and bumps
well. That along with the strongly
bolstered seat cushioning means
the ride is more than plush.
• Price – Kia Carnival
Premium, $74,990
• Dimensions – Length,
5155mm; width, 1995mm;
height, 1775mm
• Configuration – Fourcylinder,
front-wheeldrive,
2151cc, 148kW,
440Nm, eight-speed
automatic
• Performance – 0-100km/h,
8.8sec
• Fuel usage – 6.5l/100km
There is a little trade-off when
it comes time to tackle our
country’s tight and twisty corners.
The Carnival is large, which
means there is a lot of vehicle to
get around a corner in the first
instance. The body leans over
the suspension thanks to its tall
centre of gravity; however, the
weight transfer is gradual and
doesn’t affect vehicle balance.
There aren’t a lot of vehicles of
this type new in the New Zealand
market, and to be fair, demand is
spasmodic.
However, Kia has stuck with
the Carnival, and for those who
do travel as a group it is the
perfect choice and one that will
gain recognition with a wide
cross-section of the community.
Kia has styled the Carnival so
that it will appeal with its shape,
it has attitude, disguising well
the van-like look that has often
accompanied multi-purpose
vehicles and people movers.
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