New models - Kia - Grand CarnivalKia’s Grand Carnival MPV gains dieselDiesel engine now available on Kia Grand Carnival people-mover27 Feb 2009 By TERRY MARTIN KIA Motors Australia has introduced a diesel-powered variant of its volume-selling VQ-series Grand Carnival people-mover. Priced from $41,990, which represents a $3100 increase over the 3.8-litre V6 petrol, the Grand Carnival CRDi features a 2.9-litre four-cylinder common-rail turbo-diesel engine that produces 136kW of power at 3800rpm and 343Nm of torque from 1750-3500rpm. The diesel variant is fitted standard with a five-speed automatic transmission (with a sequential-manual shift mode), and offers a combined fuel consumption average of 8.5L/100km – a substantial improvement over the official 12.8L/100km recorded for the 184kW/343Nm V6 petrol model. The CRDi is available across base EX, mid-series $47,990 Premium and range-topping $53,990 Platinum trim levels. Standard equipment across the range includes dual front airbags, ABS brakes with EBD, an alarm, remote central locking, dual-zone air-conditioning, dual sliding side doors, cruise control and six-speaker CD stereo. The Premium grade adds stability control, front and side curtain airbags, alloy wheels, leather trim and power assistance to the side sliding doors, while the Platinum features a powered rear door, a higher-grade stereo and a sunroof. Read more:Kia's diesel movesAll new modelsAlfa Romeo Abarth Alpine Alpina Audi Aston Martin BMW Bentley Chery Brabham Chrysler Chevrolet Cupra Citroen DS Dodge Fiat Ferrari Foton Ford Great Wall FPV Haval GWM Honda Holden Hyundai HSV Isuzu Infiniti Jeep Jaguar Lamborghini Kia LDV Land Rover Lotus Lexus Maserati Mahindra McLaren Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-AMG Mini MG Nissan Mitsubishi Pagani Opel Porsche Peugeot Ram Proton Rolls-Royce Renault Saab Rover Smart Skoda Subaru SsangYong Tesla Suzuki Volkswagen Toyota Volvo Motor industry news |
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