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Verdict
Grand monospace 7 places de 4,81 m, vendu en diesel 2.9 CRDi de 185 ch et en essence 2.7 V6. Les retours publiés sur ses pannes manquent dans nos sources et aucune note Euro NCAP n'a été trouvée : misez sur l'historique d'entretien et un contrôle sérieux.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Price
- Unknown
- Euro NCAP
- Rating not found
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: 2.9 CRDi 185.
2.9 CRDi 185
✓ RecommendedDiesel · Manual · 185 hp · 7.8 L/100 km · 206 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Diesel 2 902 cm³ à injection directe de 185 ch et 343 Nm, boîte manuelle, 7,8 L/100 km (fiche L'argus, 2006).
2.9 CRDi 185 automatique
Diesel · Automatic · 185 hp · 9.0 L/100 km · 237 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 3
Même diesel de 185 ch avec boîte automatique, 9,0 L/100 km (fiche L'argus, 2007).
2.7 V6 189
Petrol · Automatic · 189 hp · 10.9 L/100 km · Crit'Air 2
V6 essence de 189 ch avec boîte automatique à 4 rapports, 10,9 L/100 km (Auto-Data).
Market prices
Price unknown: not enough online listings for a reliable estimate. Compare several listings before negotiating.
Importing this model
Prices abroad
Yearly medians of each country's listings (AutoScout24, in euros; United Kingdom: cinch dealer, in pounds), over years with at least 3 listings. Useful to judge an import (add transport, inspection and registration).
| Country | Range | Median | Gap vs France | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | €2,000 – €8,900 (2007 to 2010) | €4,499 | — | 25 |
| Spain | €4,790 – €5,495 (2008 to 2009) | €5,000 | — | 7 |
Median gap shown only when the country's estimate covers the same years as the French one. Add transport, roadworthiness test and registration.
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Import penalty (malus) in France
- Emissions of the versions in this guide: 206 to 237 g CO₂/km (check the value on the car's registration certificate).
- The CO₂ malus follows the scale of the year the vehicle was first registered, in France or abroad (WLTP or NEDC scale depending on its registration certificate).
- For an imported used car, it is reduced by a flat-rate discount based on its age in months (scheme in force since 1 March 2025). The weight malus also applies on first registration in France.
- Production ended in 2011: a car first registered before 1 January 2015 has no malus.
Source: BOFiP (French tax doctrine), CO₂ and weight malus · CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
Paperwork and procedures
- Importing a used car from another EU country: the step-by-step process
- Importing a car from an EU country: all the documents to gather
- Carte grise for an imported car: cost, taxes and the official simulator
- CO2 malus and weight malus: imported used car in France
- Importing a used car from outside the European Union: the steps
- Buying a used car in Germany and bringing it back to France
- Buying a used car in Spain and bringing it back to France
Importing and registering in Belgium: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in Switzerland: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing a car into Switzerland: customs, tax and registration
Importing and registering in Luxembourg: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Importing and registering in the United Kingdom: paperwork and procedures
The French malus does not apply: registration taxes, roadworthiness test and documents depend on the country. Our guide details them, with official sources.
Check an imported car's history
HistoVec only covers the vehicle's life in France. For a car coming from abroad, a VIN-based report helps spot inconsistent mileage or a reported accident.
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Known faults
No fault publicly documented so far, so reliability is not rated. This is no guarantee: have the car checked all the more carefully before buying.
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Kia Carnival”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Recalls published in France (RappelConso)
- 11 May 2022 — L’huile et l’humidité peuvent pénétrer dans l’alimentation du module de commande abs. En conséquence, un court-circuit peut se produire, entraînant une surcharge électrique et un risque accru d’incendie. Official notice
Inspection checklist
Kia Carnival II — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Demander l'historique d'entretien complet, factures à l'appui.
- Faire contrôler l'injection et le turbo du diesel : fumée, perte de puissance, bruits.
- Essayer la boîte automatique : passages des rapports, à-coups.
- Vérifier le fonctionnement des 7 sièges et des portes coulissantes ou de leurs équivalents.
- Lire le dernier contrôle technique et faire passer la voiture sur un pont.
Questions to ask the seller
- Quand la distribution a-t-elle été remplacée, et avec quelle facture ?
- Y a-t-il eu des réparations importantes sur le moteur ou la boîte ?
- Quel usage (famille, professionnel) et combien de propriétaires ?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
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Ford Galaxy
II · 2006–2015
- Price
- €4,200 – €11,000
- Reliability
- 3/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel
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Ford Galaxy
III · 2015–2023
- Price
- €9,700 – €25,500
- Reliability
- 3.5/5
- Fuel types
- Petrol, Diesel, Hybrid
Photo: Navigator84, CC BY-SA 3.0
Kia Sorento
II · 2009–2015
- Price
- €9,500 – €10,700
- Reliability
- 4.5/5
- Fuel types
- Diesel
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Kia Carnival II (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Combien de places a le Kia Carnival II ?
7 places selon L'argus et Auto-Data.
Quel est le volume du coffre du Kia Carnival II ?
364 litres selon la fiche L'argus de la 2.9 CRDi 185 EX (7 places) ; Auto-Data donne 241 litres au minimum pour le 2.7 V6.
Le Kia Carnival II est-il fiable ?
Nous n'avons trouvé aucune panne documentée publiquement : la fiabilité n'est pas notée faute de retours publiés.
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