Kia is gearing up to introduce the refreshed 2025 Kia Carnival in Australia, promising significant tech upgrades and a slight bump in prices compared to its predecessor. The updated Carnival is set to hit the Australian market in the upcoming months, offering enhanced features and a revised pricing structure.
According to Redbook, the base model S petrol variant of the 2025 Carnival will start at $50,150 before on-road costs, marking a price increase of $2670 compared to its pre-facelift counterpart. Similarly, the S diesel variant will now be priced from $52,380 before on-road costs, representing a $2900 hike.
Notably, the reintroduction of the petrol model, which has paused since mid-2023 due to V6 engine supply constraints, contributes to this pricing adjustment. The 2025 Carnival lineup will align more closely with Kia’s naming conventions, with variants such as Sport, Sport+, GT-Line Lite, and GT-Line replacing previous grades.
Among these, the GT-Line Lite variant sees the most significant price difference, now priced at $5160 to $5390 higher in petrol and diesel versions, respectively. While a comprehensive features list is yet to be released, preliminary details reveal enhancements such as standard front parking sensors, a center front airbag, rear occupant alert, and an upgraded eight-speaker audio system for the Carnival S.
Higher trims are expected to offer additional luxury and convenience features, including a panoramic curved display, keyless entry, and an advanced sound system. Under the hood, the 2025 Carnival retains its previous drivetrains, with a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine and an optional 2.2-liter turbo-diesel engine, both paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The highly anticipated Carnival Hybrid is also slated for release later this year, further expanding the lineup’s options. With these updates, Kia aims to maintain Carnival’s position as a top choice in the people-mover segment. The 2025 Kia Carnival is scheduled to arrive in Australia between now and June 2024, offering customers an enhanced driving experience with advanced technology and refined features.
The 2025 Kia Carnival lineup in Australia showcases pricing adjustments across its various trim levels. Starting with the Carnival S petrol at $50,150, there’s a $2670 increase, while the Carnival S diesel is priced at $52,380, up by $2900. Moving up the range, the Carnival Sport petrol is listed at $56,050, marking a $3070 increase compared to the Si variant, and the Carnival Sport diesel comes in at $58,280, reflecting a $3300 increase over the Si.
Stepping further, the Carnival Sport+ petrol starts at $62,380, showing a $4600 increase from the SLi, and the Carnival Sport+ diesel is priced at $64,610, up by $4830 over the SLi. For the GT-Line Lite variants, the petrol version is set at $66,350, with a $5160 increase over the Special Edition, while the diesel variant is priced at $68,580, reflecting a $5390 increase over the Special Edition.
At the top end, the Carnival GT-Line petrol starts at $70,680, with a $5100 increase over the Platinum, and the Carnival GT-Line diesel is listed at $72,910, marking a $5330 increase over the Platinum. These prices exclude on-road costs.