Kia Carnival V6 supply is severely limited, dealers encourage diesel engines

Buyers looking for a V6 petrol version of the Australian favorite may have to switch to diesel.

The Kia Carnival has faced many supply issues since its launch in 2019. Even after setting an all-time sales record in JuneKia Australia headquarters has partnered with its dealers to close the price gap between the severely limited V6 petrol and the equivalent 2.2-litre turbo-diesel for customers currently waiting. car.

A Kia Australia spokesperson said: “We are experiencing supply issues with the Carnival V6 and are not seeing any improvements for the rest of the year. CarExpert.

“Conversely, the supply of Carnival diesel engines will continue to be strong for the foreseeable future. We are working with our agents to effectively convert customers who are waiting in line for Carnival V6 and co-sponsor to effectively encourage them to convert. “

CarExpert understands that high demand for Carnival V6 petrol in North America and the Middle East is responsible for the shortfall in supply in Australia.

For further context, of the 1101 Carnivals sold in Australia last month (June 2022), 1072 had turbo-diesel engines – meaning the V6 accounted for just 29 sales. Carnival accounted for 87.8% of the overall market share of the budget rider segment.

The family van set an all-time Australian monthly sales record in June, and Kia’s entire range has set a market share record in the month (8.5%). Kia is in second place behind Toyota, ahead of global parent Hyundai, along with Mazda and Mitsubishi.

It comes after the brand is confirmed most recently February it has faced a 12-month backlog for the Carnival lineup, which has delayed the rollout of missing features that have been promised since the current car’s launch – including an instrument cluster digital and rain wipers.

Kia Australia has since said supply has opened up a bit, allowing it to clear the backlog at a “pleasant” level before the 2023 model year. several versions of MY23 Carnival will be available with these promised equipment items, almost three years after the range first went on sale.

It is understood that part of this increase in orders is due to a low supply of V6 engines, which is why Kia is working to convert buyers to a better-powered diesel model.

Gasoline variants of Kia Carnival are powered by 216kW / 355Nm V6 3.5 literswhile the more powerful diesel engine features torquier 148kW / 440Nm 2.2 liter turbocharged four-cylinder. Both powertrain variants drive the front wheels through an eight-speed variable-speed automatic transmission.

Four trim levels are available now, with the option of a standard V6 petrol engine or a turbo-diesel option, with prices starting at $47,480 before on-road expenses for the entry-level Carnival S V6, climb $67,580 plus road money for the flagship Carnival Platinum Diesel. Turbo-diesel models have a $2000 premium over the equivalent petrol.

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