Premium carmaker Kia is gearing up to launch the updated Kia Carnival Limousine in India. The launch date has been set for October 3 this year. Ahead of the official release, the vehicle has already achieved a milestone where it has received 1,822 bookings.
It has been informed by the brand that the above-mentioned numbers have been achieved in just 24 hours since the official bookings began. The upcoming variant has surpassed the first-day bookings of the previous generation.
4th-gen Carnival variants
The 4th-gen Kia Carnival will have two variants in India – Limousine and Limousine Plus. The latter gets some additional features like a smart power tailgate, rain sensing wipers, puddle lamps, LED rear fog lamps and chrome plated skid plates at the front and rear.
The Carnival Limousine Plus also gets an 11-inch advanced head-up display, smartphone wireless charger and a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system. The side sill garnish has matte chrome inserts and the second row gets powered relaxation seats with ventilation, heating and leg support.
New Kia Carnival – Styling and Features
- Measuring 5,155 mm long and 1,995 mm wide, the Kia Carnival has an impressive presence on the road. It is even bigger than the Toyota Vellfire which is 5,005 mm long and 1,850 mm wide.
- However, the Vellfire is longer at 1,950 mm compared to the 4th-gen Carnival’s 1,775 mm. Talking about some of the key features of the new Carnival, the MPV gets the signature Tiger Nose grille, Ice Cube LED projector headlamps and Starmap LED DRLs.
- It gets dual electric sunroof, 18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels, body coloured door handles with chrome accents, shark fin antenna, hidden rear wiper and LED rear combination lamps.
- Users can choose from colour options of Fusion Black and Glacier White Pearl. Inside, the Limousine variant features a dual-tone Navy and Misty Grey interior theme, while the Limousine Plus features a dual-tone Tuscan and Amber theme.
- The tech kit includes dual 12.3-inch screens, 8-speaker sound system, Kia Connect with OTA system updates, and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The safety package includes 23 autonomous ADAS Level 2 features.
- Other safety features include 8 airbags, electronic stability control, hill assist control, VSM, parking sensors (front, rear and side) and TPMS.
New Kia Carnival performance, engine specs
In international markets, the new Kia Carnival is offered with multiple powertrain options. In India, the 4th-gen Carnival will use the same 2.2-litre diesel engine as before. It generates 193 PS and 441 Nm and is mated to an 8AT transmission. The new Kia Carnival will be offered in India in a 2WD format. The MPV has drive modes of Eco, Normal, Sport and Smart.
Check out Kia Carnival price and competition Initially
The new Carnival will be imported as a CBU (Completely Built Unit). With import duties and other taxes, the Kia Carnival is expected to be priced around Rs 50 lakh. Prices are expected to come down later when local assembly begins.
At the time of launch on October 3, the Kia Carnival will not have any direct rivals. In terms of price, it could be an upgrade to the Toyota Innova HyCross or a more affordable option than the Vellfire. Even when the locally assembled Carnival is introduced, it will still be more expensive than the higher variants of the Innova HyCross.
