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2023 · Kia · Diesel
Carnival
2.2CRDi EX+
← More MPVs ranked by cost to ownCost to own / mo
R11,539
R9/km
Market price
R904,995
Annual total
R138,468
Monthly cost breakdown
Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates
FuelR2,339
InsuranceR1,584
MaintenanceR1,100
Licence discR60
Running costs / moR5,083
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR6,456
Cost to own / moR11,539
Specifications
- Body type
- MPV
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Engine
- 2.2L
- Power
- 148 kW
- Torque
- 440 Nm
- Driven wheels
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 8
- Fuel consumption
- 6.7 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 177 g/km
Maintenance score75/100
Higher = cheaper to maintain
Detailed specifications
Performance
- Engine capacity
- 2,151 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Cylinder layout
- Inline
- Aspiration
- Turbocharger
- Gears
- 8-speed
- Power peak
- 3,800 rpm
- Torque peak
- 1,750 rpm
- 0–100 km/h
- 10.7 s
- Top speed
- 190 km/h
Dimensions & weight
- Length
- 5,155 mm
- Height
- 1,775 mm
- Wheelbase
- 3,090 mm
- Ground clearance
- 172 mm
- Kerb weight
- 2,157 kg
- GVM
- 2,890 kg
- Doors
- 5
Capacity & range
- Boot space
- 1,139 L
- Fuel tank
- 72 L
- Range
- 1,075 km
Towing
- Towing (braked)
- 1,588 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 454 kg
Tyres
- Front tyres
- 235/60 R18
- Rear tyres
- 235/60 R18
Safety
- Airbags
- 7
- ISOFIX
- Outer Rear + 3rd Row
Comfort & convenience
- USB
- Front + Rear
- Central locking
- Keyless
- Upholstery
- Artificial
- Parking camera
- Rear
- Daytime running lights
- LED
- Headlights
- LED
- Electric windows
- Front + Rear
Ownership
- Warranty
- 5 yr
- Maintenance plan
- 90,000 km / 6 yr
- Service interval
- 15,000 km
How this estimate works▾
Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:
- Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
- Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
- Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
- Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
- Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.
These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →
Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.
Drive Score
58/ 100
How this MPV ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.
Value19
Efficiency46
Reliability67
Practicality100
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