2004 Kia Carnival LS review from Australia and New Zealand
"Good cheap people mover with a reluctant factory back up to admit problem and fix it"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The automatic transmission.
General comments?
The automatic transmission has been doing its own thing since new.
Kicks down when it feels like it and over revs the engine.
Mostly will not kick down when it should.
Overtaking is a dangerous manoeuvre and requires a lot of space.
When the auto computer is rebooted it actually feels like there is an engine under the bonnet, but that only lasts for a couple of days then it goes off to flexi time land again.
Recommended Reviews:
  | Good honest value. A better proposition than a second hand MPV, Tarago, Nimbus or Starwagon |
| Acceptable for the price in comparison |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 V6 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 0/10 |
| Reliability marks | 0/10 |
| Comfort marks | 6/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 60000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Landcruiser |
| Date of Entry | 17th October, 2005 |