The fourth-generation Carnival has managed to crack a 5-star safety rating from Australasian New Car Assessment Programme or ANCAP.

The Carnival was awarded 90% for adult occupant protection, 88% for child occupant protection, 68% for vulnerable road user protection and 82% for safety assists. During the full-width test, a full speeding Carnival was made to ram into a wall. The front bumper and engine bay of the MPV soaked all the pressure of the impact, keeping the occupants safe.

The dummy passengers also got support from the airbags that were deployed at the point of collision. During the side impact when a fast-approaching vehicle hit a resting Carnival, the fourth-gen vehicle’s sturdy parts kept the passengers out of harm’s way.

Commenting on the Kia Carnival’s performance, ANCAP Chief Executive Officer, Carla Hoorweg said, “Safety is critical in the People Mover segment given the primary use of these vehicles in transporting a large number of passengers. It’s pleasing to see the most recent model releases to this segment, including the Carnival, have factored safety into the fundamentals of their design and specification. This is not a segment in which safety should be compromised.”

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