The brand-new fourth-generation Kia Carnival is available in India starting at Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This newest MPV is only initially offered as a 7-seater and comes only in a single fully outfitted Limousine grade powered by a single diesel engine.
2024 Kia Carnival: Interior and Exterior Highlights
The fourth-generation Carnival, which has been on sale in foreign markets since November of last year, is the model brought to India, as we revealed when bookings opened on September 16 for Rs 2 lakh. Its design is more angular and boxier than that of its predecessor. It has 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels and Kia’s “Tiger Nose” grille, flanked by vertically stacked LED headlights with L-shaped LED DRLs. An LED light bar connects the taillights at the back, continuing the L-motif.
Two exterior color possibilities exist for the Carnival for India: Fusion Black and Glacier White Pearl. Two interior dual-tone theme options exist: Navy and Misty Grey and Tuscan and Umber. The second-row captain chairs in the cabin provide leg support adjustments, warmth, and ventilation. The seating arrangement is 2+2+3.
The 2024 Kia Carnival: Features
Two 12.3-inch curved screens, a four-spoke steering wheel, two electric sunroofs, three-zone climate control, an 11-inch head-up display, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, a 12-way powered driver’s seat, and wireless charging pads are all included in the one fully equipped version of the Carnival that is offered. Physical dials and haptic touch interfaces are used to create the HVAC controls. However, the powered second-row captain chairs with leg support that extends and heating and ventilation must be the talking point. Moreover, it has powered folding back doors and a tailboard.
Eight airbags, disc brakes on the back, ESC, Hill Assist Control, tire pressure monitoring, front, rear, and side parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and an ADAS Level 2 suite are among the safety features. Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Front Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other capabilities are included in the ADAS package.
The 2024 Kia Carnival: Powertrain
The new Carnival has a single, 2.2-liter diesel engine, just like its predecessor. Power is sent to the front wheels using an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox, which is mated to a powerplant that produces 193 horsepower and 441 Nm of peak torque in this variant.
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Kia also offers three years of free maintenance, warranty, and roadside assistance with the new Carnival. Kia says it has already gathered 2,796 bookings for the all-new MPV.
2024 Kia Carnival: Price and Rivals
The all-new Carnival is being offered for a lot more than its now-discontinued predecessor since it is a CBU import to India. However, Kia intends to assemble the MPV locally later, which should significantly lower its cost. At that point, the top-spec Toyota Innova Hycross, priced at Rs 30.98 lakh, ex-showroom, Delhi, may be viewed as a slightly more expensive option than the Carnival.
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