KIA Carnival

The new KIA Carnival is a seven-seat minivan that distinguishes itself because even the basic version, has a very powerful diesel engine (185 hp) and a very abundant equipment.


KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival is shorter, more powerful, more expensive (from 30,495 €, promotions apart) and is much more equipped than the previous model.


KIA Carnival

Of the people carriers of its size diesel-engine between 150 and 200 hp, there is none better relationship between price, equipment and supplies. The SsangYong Rodius is bigger, less expensive and its benefits are similar, although less equipped.


KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival has seven seats, one seat for each occupant, 2 +3 +2 configuration. The seats of the second and third rows have an endorsement with adjustable tilt and can be moved lengthwise, folding or extract.


KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival driving position is broad; though drivers measuring about 1.90 onwards can beat her head with a lump on the left side (hides the mechanism of the sliding door). The same, albeit to a greater extent, occurs in the second row seat behind the driver.


KIA Carnival

The boot capacity, according to SAE, is 214 litres in seven seating configuration. If the two hit the third row of seats, capacity rises to 1,068 litres. The measurement standard in Europe VDA has not been specified for the time being.

KIA Carnival Interior


KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival is available in three versions of equipment: EXI, EXII and EXIII. The least expensive is the EXI, which has wheels 16 "and abundant equipping series: ESP, automatic wipers, automatic lights, the parking aid system and air conditioner, among other things.

KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival version EXII has wheels 17 "and, in addition to equipping the EXI, electric opening the side doors and tailgate, leather steering wheel, driver's seat with electric settings, curtain covers trunk, previous anti-glare mirror, onboard computer, Direction and speed regulator "VRS".

KIA Carnival

The adjustment has the KIA Carnival EXIII electric version of the passenger seat, upholstered with leather seats and heated front seats. The EXIII Gasoline is also adjustable pedals.

KIA Carnival

The following are sliding side doors. Both these doors as the tailgate can have a system of opening and closing motorized. This system is very comfortable and easy to use. From inside, the door can be opened from both a button that exists in the amount as a handle pivoting back and forth.

KIA Carnival

If the door is closed, opens to actuate the handle in either direction. If, during the opening, is activated in the opposite direction, was closed. Whether this mechanism as the gate, if they find some resistance in the movement (because an object or a person is in the journey of the door) are stopped and re-opened.

KIA Carnival

The new KIA Carnival is available with a gasoline engine and one diesel, both of origin Hyundai. The gasoline engine is a variant of the engine that bears the KIA Sportage. It has six cylinders in V, variable distribution, 2.7 litre engine capacity and maximum power of 189 hp at 6,000 rpm. This petrol engine is necessarily a four-speed automatic gearbox (can not have manual gearbox) and equipment EXIII.

KIA Carnival

The KIA Carnival diesel engine is an evolution that takes the Hyundai Terracan. It is an engine four-cylinder 2.9 litre engine capacity, sixteen valve, direct injection through common variable turbocharger and intercooler. Its maximum output is 185 hp at 3,800 rpm. The shifter is a series of manual and automatic is optional (only with equipment EXIII), in both cases has five speeds.

KIA Carnival

There are not many people carriers with diesel engine over 150 hp. The benefits of the new KIA Carnival Diesel are similar to those of other vehicles of this type with less powerful engines.

KIA Magentis

The new KIA Magentis is on sale from 18,656 euros for the basic version of gasoline. It's a completely different from the previous car on the outside and inside.


KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis has elements and mechanical equipment common with the Hyundai Sonata. The most economical diesel version is priced at 21,078 euros. Among the models of similar characteristics, only the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi TGV I Comfort is cheaper, but has significantly less equipment.


KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis four-door saloon and front traction is advisable for anyone who seeks a combination of many elements: a saloon with good relationship between price and equipment, large interior space, a diesel engine pleasant to use and will not mind too that his conduct roadside.


KIA Magentis

There is great breadth and space available for passengers post: is one of the cars with greater width and space for the legs of the category. In addition, the seats are comfortable.


KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis suspension is soft, which can cause movements of the body unpleasant under certain circumstances. Nor has an address with good touch.


KIA Magentis

With regard to previous KIA Magentis, the new increases in all its exterior dimensions except the width now measures 4,735 mm in length (5 mm), 1,805 mm wide (15 mm less) and 1,480 mm in height (70 mm).


KIA Magentis

The wheelbase increases 20 mm to 2,720 mm. Therefore, is slightly longer than a MAZDA6, almost like a Ford Mondeo and slightly shorter than a Volkswagen Passat.

KIA Magentis Interior


KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis boot capacity, according to SAE, is 420 liters (9% more than in the previous model). The measurement standard in Europe VDA has not been specified, but taking into account the increase of 9%, is about 500 litres.

KIA Magentis Engine


KIA Magentis

There are two trim levels and equipment for the new KIA Magentis: 'EX II "and" E II. The version with the 2.0 l gasoline engine has finished 'E I'. The KIA Magentis 2.7 V6 is available only with 'EX II. The Diesel may choose both levels of equipment.

KIA Magentis

According to the provisional list of equipment, all KIA Magentis are: stability control (ESP), six airbags, active head restraints, climate control, power driver's seat, trip computer, controlling the cruising speed (diesel and V6), automatic lights , Alarm, alloy wheels of 16 ", electric and heated mirrors and sensors helps the rear parking lot.

KIA Magentis

Versions' EX II "have also browser, Bluetooth connectivity for the mobile phone, rain sensor, leather upholstery with heated front seats and electric, automatic dimming inside mirror and alloy wheels of 17". This version has equipment that is optional in almost all models of similar characteristics, such as the browser or leather upholstery.

KIA Magentis

You can not keep some elements of hardware that do have other similar models, like xenon headlights, lighting active cornering or lane-changing assistant.

KIA Magentis

The new KIA Magentis is available with three engines. The gasoline is a four-cylinder 2.0 litre 145 hp and a six-cylinder 2.7 litre with 188 hp. The first is new, while the six-cylinder engine is a variant of which bears the Sportage. The diesel engine is a four-cylinder 2.0 litre engine capacity and 140 hp power, with particulate filter.

KIA Magentis

Versions with 2.0 l engine change have manual series (five speeds the petrol and diesel on six), and optionally, the Diesel can be associated with a shift four-speed automatic. The KIA Magentis 2.7 V6 can be bought only with an automatic gearbox five marches.

KIA Magentis

It has some benefits and a normal consumption, according to its power and weight, and similar to those of other similar models. The maximum speed of the diesel version (201 kph), and to a lesser extent the acceleration (10.4 s), are somewhat worse for offering some of its competitors, such as the Peugeot 407 and Volkswagen Passat.

KIA Magentis

With the renewal of the KIA Magentis, Carnival and Sorento, KIA has updated models in almost all market segments. Over the course of 2006, the range of models that KIA will also change the Carens and Opirus.

KIA Magentis

The new KIA Magentis notable for having a large interior space for occupants, especially for passengers on the rear seats. As can be seen the width available for driver and co-pilot is also very good: 143 cm, just like there are three cars that exceed the KIA Magentis.

KIA Magentis

Given its scope later, a car that can accommodate enough comfort to three passengers in the back seat, provided they are not very high body mass. Along with the Citroen C5 and the Volvo S60, is the model with greater width rear (142 cm). The space for the legs (76 cm) is also excellent, only the Ford Mondeo and Opel Signum manage to overcome it. The rear height (91 cm) is not as good, causing that occupant of more than 1.80 m tall rock on the roof.

KIA Magentis

To find a model that much more livable KIA Magentis car must go much larger. The seats are comfortable, have enough lateral grip, and leather upholstery transpires correctly. The rear seat can be folded into sections; to do so we must pull the controls that exist in the trunk.

KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis internal adjustment is good. Some materials such as plastic used in the bottom of the dashboard and doors, do not give quality printing. The plastic top of the dashboard and doors have an average quality and good touch.

KIA Magentis

The KIA Magentis engine is performing well, is very smooth and very pleasant to use. It has good response above 2,000 rpm, and allows joining roads and perform overtaking with sufficient.

KIA Magentis

The noise of the engine, when you turn to low and medium regime, is very content. With the engine cold and when it takes the engine to a high regime, noise hinders the talks at a normal volume. The six-speed manual has a good operation; it can change very quickly and with sufficient precision.

KIA Magentis

The sixth running of 48.3 mph with tyres 215/50 VR17, is struggling to move swiftly in the KIA Magentis steep slopes, being necessary to put a march less. It is long: a maximum speed in the sixth, turn 4,160 rpm, above the maximum power regime.

KIA Magentis

In sequential mode, is the driver who decides when to change gear unless we arrive at 4,300 rpm, when it automatically becomes the march immediately above. As in the automatic mode, is slow to engage the gears.