Obviously, it has a strong safety cell protecting everyone inside. But there are little features that give me that warm safe feeling.

Things like

• Rear view camera with guidelines – always helpful when parking
• Blind spot monitor and collision avoidance function
• It’s a big car so backing out of car parks is helped by the Rear Cross Traffic Alert.
• Emergency braking for pedestrians, cars and turning a corner if needed and
• The best one for me is a safe exit warning.

On top of those there are airbags everywhere, even for the third row seats. Also, if you do happen to get in an accident the door locks unlock, making access easier.

The hands free automatic tailgate opening on the top three models is a handy feature. So often you have bub in your arms and need to access the boot area. I really like that idea.

Also lets mention that unlike many people movers in the past, This people mover is kind of cool for kids. As they get older, they love the space.

So, my overall impressions of the Kia Carnival is that it is Mum and Bub approved.

Motoring Minute Video – Kia Carnival part three

Other Kia Carnival Reviews for new mums

• Kia Carnival GT-Line HEV – search for the best new mum car part two
• Part one – Kia Carnival GT-Line HEV – search for the best mum car part one 
• Kia Carnival GT-Line – is this the best family car available
• Family holiday – GT Line driven to the Gold Coast
• Kia Carnival – Why it is so good for a family

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The Carnival comes in a choice of five different models with three different engines. There is a petrol, a diesel, and a petrol hybrid version. The Hybrid comes with a six speed automatic transmission. The others with the familiar 8 speed automatic.

The Hybrid is available in the base, middle and top spec models.

Being a Kia, even the entry level model the “S” is well equipped. However, as you go up the grades the level of features grows.

I’ve driven all of the engine choices over the years. For the next three weeks im driving a GT-Line hybrid version.

This comes with almost everything you could want and is a luxurious family transport.

The hybrid engine is quiet and smooth to drive. Its reasonably economical, more so around town, rather than on longer trips.

Here the diesel excels. However, the difference between these two isn’t that much to be honest. The pure petrol version isn’t that great on fuel economy and probably should be avoided as a choice.

Pricing for the Kian Carnival ranges from around $52,000 dollars through to $76,630 dollars for the Hybrid GT-Line im driving. All plus the usual costs

Over the next two weeks we will look at just what makes the Kia Carnival so popular for larger families.

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I’ve just spent another week in one and as an expecting mum, it just makes sense.

There’s space for everything – pram, nappy bag, groceries – plus plenty of room for more kids down the line.

But what really seals it for me? The sliding doors. Whether it’s getting a capsule in or helping kids climb into the back seats without hitting the car next to you – it’s honestly a lifesaver.

It’s super practical, drives beautifully, and is packed with features that actually make mum-life easier – think storage everywhere, rear climate control air conditioning, and proper comfort for everyone.

It’s also the only car that even when using all the seats, it still has a huge boot area. Carnival will comfortably seat 8 people.

Mums can choose from either a Petrol, Diesel or Petrol hybrid motor. I would choose either the diesel or hybrid.

The Kia Carnival is priced from $55,990 through to $78,340 dollars plus the usual costs

If you’re starting or growing your family, the Carnival just gets it. It’s the mum car I keep coming back to. The Kia Carnival is Mum life Upgraded.

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Well for one of our contributors, Anthony Hood, it was a Kia Carnival.

He took the Carnival GT Line with the 2.2L diesel engine and 8 speed automatic transmission.

I asked him what he thought, and his response was simple – I loved it he said.

He specifically mentioned little things like the fact that it didn’t really matter how much luggage the five of them took the Carnival swallowed it with ease.

The seating plan also allowed the boys to be separated so they wouldn’t fight during the trip.

There are USB ports everywhere so each boy could have their own iPad plugged in. Cup holders everywhere as well. Large windows allowed great visibility for the passengers of the endless motorway.

The rear electric sliding doors are so practical in crowded Gold Coast car parks.

Other factors he mentioned are that even though its relatively big it doesn’t feel big driving it. It drove like a big SUV, smooth, powerful and economical. And he appreciated the safety features on the long drive.

The huge digital driver instrument panel and central screen showcased a myriad of information. Its also not that expensive for what you get at around $72,900 plus the usual costs.

There is a reason why the Kia Carnival has over 80% market share in the people mover segment. Its that good.

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