Kia Carnival Back in India, Launched at Rs 63.90 Lakh

Kia launched the Carnival at Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom) on Thursday in Delhi. Discontinued in 2023, the MPV is now in its fourth generation and brought via the CBU route. On the first day of pre-bookings, over 1,800 units were reserved by buyers. The Kia EV9 was also launched today.

New Kia Carnival - Dimensions

New Kia Carnival - Exterior 

Kia showcased the fourth-generation Carnival as a KA4 concept at the 2023 Auto Expo. The front has the signature 'Tiger Nose' grille. While the overall boxy silhouette is retained, it features a wider radiator grille with chrome trims, scooping L-shaped DRLs and vertical LED headlights. Talking about the side profile, it gets flared wheel arches and dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels. Its C-pillar has an L-shaped chrome garnish which is continued at the back. All LED tail lights are connected via a DRL and the bumper is dual-tone. 

The new Kia Carnival is offered in two exterior colours - Glacier White Pearl and Fusion Black. Kia is also offering two dual-tone interior themes - Navy and Misty Gray and Tuscan and Umber. 

New Kia Carnival - Interior and Safety

Kia has equipped the Carnival with a 12.3-inch touchscreen system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and digital driver’s display of the same size. There’s an 11-inch head-up display (HUD), powered and ventilated front and second-row seats, three-zone climate control and connected car technology. The most notable addition to the cabin includes heating, ventilation and massage function to the second-row captain seats. 

The Carnival's safety equipment includes hill assist, TPMS, rear and side parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, ESC and all-4 disc brakes. Kia is also offering Level 2 ADAS with the seven-seater - two each at the first and second row and three in the last row.

New Kia Carnival - Powertrain and Variant

The new Carnival will continue to be powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbo diesel engine that churns out 193bhp and 441Nm of torque. Compared to the 2023 model, the new MUV offers 1Nm less torque and 7hp less power. The engine output is transmitted to the front wheels via an 8-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. It will be offered in one variant - Limousine Plus.

Also read - 2025 Hyundai Venue Likely to get Panoramic Sunroof, Level 2 ADAS - Spied