Kia Carnival debuts hybrid power in GT-Line flagship, cheaper models could follow

Kia Australia has launched the long-dwell up for hybrid version of its Carnival of us mover along with the favored eight-seater’s ‘KA4 PE’ facelift.

The recent powertrain adopts the Gamma II 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine outputting 132kW and 265Nm with a single electrical motor producing 54kW – the very preferrred vitality of any Kia hybrid to this point – and 304Nm.

Full plot out figures for the hybrid plot are 180kW and 366Nm.

The recent hybrid plot will be equipped alongside the 2 carryover powertrains equipped for the Carnival facelift: the evergreen 3.5L petrol V6 offering 216kW and 355Nm, and the 2.2L diesel four producing 148kW and 440Nm.

No longer like the carryover engines that use eight-move automatic transmissions, the hybrid adopts a six-move plot. As with the more than a couple of engines, the Carnival hybrid is on hand finest with front-wheel drive.

Unsurprisingly, the highlight of the hybrid different is fuel economic system. The combined claim is 5.8L/100km, with 6.7L for motorway and a formidable 4.2L for city – or over three conditions extra fuel efficient spherical town than the petrol V6, which is marketed as 9.6L combined and 13.2L city.

Before everything, the 1.6T hybrid powertrain will finest be on hand in a single flagship GT-Line variant, priced from $76,210. In assorted locations within the lineup, the V6 and diesel that you just would possibly possibly possibly possibly imagine choices are on hand all the blueprint via all 5 on hand Carnival attention-grabbing levels.

Strive our pricing and specs legend for the fleshy rundown on the leisure of the differ.

Outlandish parts for the hybrid variants of the Carnival encompass a particular 19-gallop wheel plot and – a Carnival first – an active air flap within the front fascia for aerodynamic profit.

Programs wise, the hybrid parts queer spin shifter-actuated brake regeneration adjustment (with on and off), an E-Roam characteristic for motor-augmented avenue bump hold an eye on, an E-Handling motor-pushed balance and agility upgrade, and E-EHA, or Evasive Handling Help as safety enhancement.

Extra, the Carnival 1.6T Hybrid FWD, because it’s officially known as, will be shrimp to spherical 60 units per month for the first year of sale, positioned as the highest class powertrain different and commanding a $3300 upcharge over the penultimate GT-Line diesel ($72,910).

The shrimp availability is unheard of down to give restrictions. There’s a sole facility that produces the Carnival hybrid in both left- and just-hand drive for all international markets, with the lion’s part of output going to Kia’s domestic Korean market and the United States.

Nonetheless, with Australia’s incoming Original Automobile Efficiency Fresh and lengthening stress of tightening emissions legislations globally, it’s expected that the 1.6T hybrid powertrain will trickle down to diminish-grade Carnival variants in future, though Kia Australia is no longer going to be drawn into confirming any timeframe.

The recent Kia Carnival facelift is on sale now.

Kia Carnival 2024: prices in Australia

All prices listed are earlier than on-avenue prices.

• S Petrol: $50,150
• S Diesel: $52,380
• Sport Petrol: $56,050
• Sport Diesel: $58,280
• Sport+ Petrol: $62,380
• Sport+ Diesel: $64,610
• GT-Line Lite Petrol: $66,350
• GT-Line Lite Diesel: $68,580
• GT-Line Petrol: $70,680
• GT-Line Diesel: $72,910
• GT-Line Hybrid: $76,210