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Kia Carnival sizes up

The short wheelbase Carnival S has been replaced by a long wheelbase Grand Carnival S model (pictured).

And the Kia Carnival is now available only in the jumbo size.

The short wheelbase Carnival S has been replaced by a long wheelbase Grand Carnival S model. The Grand Carnival Si, SLi and Platinum remain.

The 2.7-litre petrol engine has been replaced with a more powerful and efficient 3.5-litre V6 DOHC powerplant with continuous variable valve timing and a the auto has been upgraded to a 6-speed across the entire range.

Buyers of the Si, SLi and Platinum models will have a choice of either the 3.5-litre petrol or Kia's latest four cylinder, 2.2-litre CRDi R-series diesel engine.

The 2.2-litre R-series diesel produces an impressive 143kW of power and 429Nm of torque - 25 per cent more torque than the 2.9-litre engine that it replaces.

Fuel consumption is also down 3.7 per cent.

New to the line up is the addition of Bluetooth with remote audio controls on the steering wheel.

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