New Kia Carnival MPV and EV9 electric SUV launched in India
- Kia Carnival has made a comeback to India after the MPV was discontinued in April 2023. The EV9 becomes Kia’s second electric car in India after the EV6.
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Kia India has expanded its portfolio in India with the launch of two new models: the new Kia Carnival MPV and EV9 electric SUV The Kia Carnival has been launched at ₹63.90 lakh (ex-showroom), while the Kia EV9 has been launched at ₹1.29 crore (ex-showroom). The Kia EV9 came as the automaker's most expensive and largest electric car in the country. The three-row electric SUV was earlier showcased in India in its concept form during the Auto Expo held last year.
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Kia Carnival launched at ₹63.90 lakh
Kia Carnival MPV has been launched at ₹63.90 lakh (ex-showroom) with tons of updates on design and feature front.
Kia Carnival launch: The MPV received 2,796 bookings
The new Kia Carnival premium MPV has received 2,796 bookings so far ahead of its launch.
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Kia EV9 launched at ₹1.29 crore
Kia India has launched the EV9 electric SUV at ₹1.29 crore (ex-showroom), promising up to 561-kilometre range on a single charge. The EV is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 kmph in 5.3 seconds. Also, it promises 378 bhp peak power and 700 Nm maximum torque. With 198 mm ground clearance, the Kia EV9 is capable of tackling rough roads easily. Its cabin comes with second-row captain seats, third-row powered seats, dual sunroof and 27 plus safety features including ADAS and 10 airbags. The Kia EV9 will be available with a leasing option in India.
Kia Carnival and EV9 are key part of Kia 2.0 strategy
Both the new Kia Carnival and Kia EV9 come as key parts of the Kia 2.0 strategy, which is the next phase of growth of the South Korean automaker in India. One of the key elements of this strategy is a completely new design philosophy. Both Carnival and EV9 adopt this design language. Kia launched its 2.0 strategy with the new Seltos SUV in India last year.
Kia EV9 launch: Key design elements
The Kia EV9 comes with a distinctive boxy silhouette that exudes confidence and strength. Its exterior features include sleek LED headlamps, a 'Digital Tiger Face' grille, and eye-catching 'Star Map' LED accents. With a ground clearance of 200 mm and wheel sizes ranging from 20 to 22 inches, this SUV is poised to tackle a variety of terrains.
Kia Carnival launch: What's new on design front
The new Kia Carnival closely follows the design of the KA4 concept. It has a wide radiator grille with chrome trims and scooping L-shaped LED daytime running lights complementing the vertically shaped LED headlamps. The hood gives it a muscular look and gets prominent character lines. At the side profile, it gets flared wheel arches, while a deep character line runs across the body panels. With sliding for rear passengers for easy entry and exit, the new Kia Carnival sports dual-tone 18-inch alloy wheels and a metal finish C-pillar. The rear profile features connected LED tail lamps with the chrome garnished rear bumper.
Kia Carnival launch: Kia India is ready to take the wrap
Kia India is all set to take the wrap off the new Carnival MPV.
Kia EV9 launch: Remember Kia EV9 concept from Auto Expo 2023?
Kia India showcased the EV9 concept at the Auto Expo 2023 before launching the production version in the international market. The production version of EV9 closely follows the concept form.
Kia Carnival launch: Kia Carnival comes influenced by KA4 concept
Kia India showcased the KA4 concept at the Auto Expo 2023 in February last year. The all-new Kia Carnival is heavily influenced by the MPV concept.
Kia EV9: Loaded with safety features
Kia EV9 comes loaded with an advanced suite of driver assistance systems (ADAS). The Kia EV9 has 27 cutting-edge autonomous functionalities, which include blind-spot monitoring, lane-keeping assistance, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. Furthermore, the electric car ready to launch in India is expected to support over-the-air (OTA) updates, ensuring that it remains up-to-date with the latest features and improvements. The Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) of the EV9 functionality enables users to power external devices directly from the car.
Kia Carnival: Heavy of safety
In terms of safety, the new Kia Carnival comes loaded with a host of features aided by advanced technology. The Kia Carnival gets some standard safety features and equipment, which include eight airbags, disc brakes on all four wheels, Level 2 ADAS suite, tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS), ABS with EBD, front and rear parking sensors and a 360-degree surround view camera.
Kia Carnival and Kia EV9: Which are their competitors in India
Both the Kia Carnival and Kia EV9 do not have any direct rivals in the Indian passenger vehicle market. However, the Kia Carnival might attract some buyers of the Toyota Innova Hycross, Maruti Suzuki Invicto, and even Toyota Fortuner and MG Gloster. The consumers who seek more luxury compared to these cars may get attracted to the Kia Carnival. On the other hand, the Kia EV9 will rival the Mercedes-Benz EQE and the BMW iX in India.
Kia EV9 launch: A feature-packed premium EV
The Kia EV9 like its sibling Carnival comes loaded with plethora of features. The electric car boasts features such as an 18-way driver power seat with memory function, a 12-way front passenger power seat, second-row captain seats with eight-way power adjustability function, second-row massage seats, Trinity panoramic display combining a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a six-inch display for HVAC controls and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Also, it gets dual sunroof, 10 airbags, next-gen Kia Connect with more than 100 features, vehicle to Load (V2L) functionality and more than 27 ADAS features.
Kia Carnival launch: What features it offers
The Kia Carnival comes packed with plethora of advanced technology-aided features like second-row luxury powered relaxation seats with ventilation and leg support, one touch smart power sliding door, dual sunroof, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, dual panoramic curved display combining a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system and a 12.3-inch instrument cluster, and Level 2 ADAS suite with 23 autonomous features.
Kia EV9 launch: A truly big premium EV
The Kia EV9 is also dimensionally large. It measures 5,015 mm in length, 1,980 mm in width, and 1,780 mm in height with the roof rails. The Kia EV9 has a wheelbase that measures 3,100 mm. The electric car drives on 20-inch alloy wheels and its cabin has a six-seater layout with a configuration of two occupants sitting in each row.
Kia Carnival launch: How it measures dimensionally
The new Kia Carnival MPV is quite large when we consider its dimensions. The Kia Carnival measures 5,155 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width, 1,775 mm in height with the roofrails and has a 3,090 mm long wheelbase as well. The premium MPV runs on 18-inch alloy wheels. Inside the cabin, it gets a seven-seater layout with a configuration of two occupants each in front and second row and three at the third row. Owing to the larger dimension, the Kia MPV claims to offer generous space and comfort.
Kia EV9 launch: Promises power-packed performance
The Kia EV9 is based on Electric-Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), which will underpin future Hyundai electric cars in India. The India-spec Kia EV9 gets an all-wheel-drive (AWD) with a dual-motor setup. This powertrain churns out a power output of 378 bhp and a massive peak torque of 700 Nm. The EV9 can accelerate from 0-100 kmph in just 5.3 seconds. Also, it is capable of running a claimed range of upto 561 km on a single full charge. With a 350 kW DC fast charger, the battery can be charged up from 10-80 per cent in merely 24 minutes.
Kia Carnival launch: What powers it
The Kia Carnival gets only a single diesel engine, which worked before under the hood of the premium MPV. The Carnival is powered by a 2.2-litre in-line four-cylinder Smartstream E-VGT CRDi engine, which produces 190 bhp of maximum power and 441 Nm of peak torque. The engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This same engine works in the Kia Carnival that was discontinued in April last year.
Kia EV9 launch: Most expensive Korean EV to aim luxury segment rivals too
Kia will introduce the EV9 electric SUV through the import route as well. However, the carmaker may reserve the price announcement for later. The most expensive electric vehicle from Kia will be eyeing some of the models in the luxury segment too with its expected price. It is likely that the EV9 will cost anywhere between ₹85 lakh and ₹90 lakh (ex-showroom). At this price point, it would take on the likes of the Mercedes EQB three-row electric SUV which is priced from ₹70 lakh. It can also challenge the likes of BMW iX and Audi Q8 e-tron.
Kia Carnival launch: Premium MPV likely to come at a more preimum price
Kia will introduce the Carnival MPV in its new generation through the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route initially, which means it will be imported. This will increase the price of the MPV significantly due to taxes involved in importing cars from outside. Before the previous generation Carnival was pulled out, the MPV was priced at around ₹35 lakh. The new Carnival MPV is expected to be priced around ₹50 lakh ex-showroom.
Kia EV9 launch: An electric MPV that grabbed attention worldwide
Kia’s second electric car to India will be a notch above the rest of the EVs offered by mass market manufacturers. This will be the first three-row electric SUV to be offered in India which has also won the World Car of the Year award. Launched globally last year, the electric SUV has garnered significant eyeballs due to its unique features. The EV9 will have no direct rivals in its segment, but is expected to take on even some of the luxury EVs in terms of price and features.
Kia Carnival bookings open: Check how much you need to pay
Kia initiated the booking process for the new generation Carnival MPV from September 16. One can book the new Carnival for a token amount of ₹2 lakh. According to the Korean auto giant, the MPV managed to clock 1,822 bookings in just 24 hours after the booking window was opened.
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