The New Kia Carnival MPV Debuts in Premium Limousine Plus Trim with 7-Seat Configuration
Kia India has finally introduced the long-anticipated new Carnival in India with a starting price of Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). Although Kia initially mentioned two trim levels for the new Carnival, the latest MPV is currently only offered in a single top-of-the-line Limousine version. This fully loaded model runs on a single diesel engine and is initially limited to a 7-seater configuration. The lower-spec Limousine trim will be added to the lineup at a later time.
The fancy MPV first comes to the country fully built and later switches to being assembled here. Kia reports that they have gotten 2,796 bookings for the Carnival in India. The initial 1,800 bookings came in just 24 hours after bookings started on September 16. You can reserve the next-generation model by paying Rs 2 lakh as a token amount.
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2024 Kia Carnival: Exterior Design
In 2024, the Kia Carnival takes a new turn from the older version with a bold SUV-like look. It now flaunts a more angular design and showcases Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille. The SUV also sports vertically arranged LED headlamps with distinctive L-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs) and stylish 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels. Towards the back, the model features Kia’s distinctive modern touches with linked LED tail lights, showing off the design style found in the brand’s most recent models.
The new Carnival is quite spacious. It’s 5,155mm long, 1,995mm wide, and 1,775mm tall, including roof rails. With a wheelbase of 3,090mm, it offers ample room. In India, you can choose between Glacier White Pearl and Fusion Black for the exterior.
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2024 Kia Carnival: Interior, Features
The Kia Carnival comes in one fully packed version. It includes a 12.3-inch touchscreen that works with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. You’ll also find an 11-inch head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display, connected car technology, and ambient lighting with 64 colors. Inside, there’s a premium 12-speaker Bose sound system, a 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, and wireless charging pads. Plus, enjoy ventilated seats in the front and second rows, a 4-spoke steering wheel, dual electric sunroofs, and three-zone climate control.
Inside, you’ll find two stylish interior options – Navy and Misty Gray or Tuscan and Umber. The cabin has room for seven people in a 2+2+3 layout, including cozy second-row captain seats. These seats have heating, ventilation, and leg support that you can adjust. You’ll also enjoy the convenience of a power-operated tailgate and sliding rear doors.
The safety features of this vehicle are top-notch. It comes with 8 airbags, all-wheel disc brakes, ESC, Hill Assist Control, a tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), rear and side parking sensors, a 360-degree camera, and ABS with EBD. Additionally, it has Level-2 ADAS. The ADAS system includes Lane Keep Assist, Lane Departure Warning, blind spot collision warning, Front Collision Warning and Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and other useful features to keep you safe on the road.
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2024 Kia Carnival: Powertrain
When we talk about the mechanical aspects, Kia will offer just one engine choice in India. The upcoming Carnival will still run on the familiar Smartstream 2.2-liter, four-cylinder, CRDi turbocharged diesel engine, like its predecessor. This engine delivers 193bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Paired with an eight-speed automatic gearbox, it drives the front wheels.
On another note, the global-spec version comes with a 3.5-liter V6 petrol engine and a 1.6-liter turbo-petrol hybrid engine. Additionally, Kia provides three years of complimentary maintenance, warranty, and roadside assistance for the new Carnival.