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KIA Carnival

Launched in Oct 2024
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63.9 Lakhs**Ex-showroom price

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Category Average: 1997.0 - 1998.0 cc

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Carnival: 2151.0 cc

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Category Average: 15.22 kmpl

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Carnival: 13.9 kmpl

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Category Average: 230.49 bhp

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Carnival: 190.0 bhp

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About Kia Carnival

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  • Kia Carnival Price:

    Kia Carnival is priced at Rs. 63.9 Lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi).

    How many variants are there for Kia Carnival?

    The Kia Carnival is available in 1 variant - Limousine Plus.

    What are the Kia Carnival colour options?

    Kia Carnival comes in two colour options: Glacier White Pearl, Fusion Black.

    What is the ground clearance of Kia Carnival?

    Kia Carnival has a ground clearance of 180 mm.

    What are the engine, performance, and specifications of Kia Carnival?

    Kia Carnival comes in diesel engine options, comes with 2151 cc engine, and features a MUV body type.

    Which are the major rivals of Kia Carnival?

    Kia Carnival rivals are Mercedes-Benz GLB, Land Rover Range Rover Evoque, Land Rover Discovery Sport, Jaguar F-Pace, Mercedes-Benz GLA, Kia EV6.

    What is the mileage of Kia Carnival?

    Kia Carnival comes with a mileage of 13.9 kmpl (Company claimed).

    What is the Seating Capacity of Kia Carnival?

    Kia Carnival offers a 7 Seater configuration.

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    Kia Carnival price starts at ₹ 63.9 Lakhs .

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    Kia Carnival Colours

    Kia Carnival is available in the 2 Colours in India.

    Glacier White Pearl
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    Kia Carnival Specifications and Features

    AirbagsYes
    Body TypeMUV
    Mileage13.9 kmpl
    Engine2151 cc
    Fuel TypeDiesel

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    Spacious cabinLevel 2 ADASLoaded with features
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    Access to third row cumbersomeStorage spaces limitedNo foldout tray

    The Kia Carnival is back on Indian shores and this time, it may not be for you. The Korean company itself admits that the Carnival Limousine version launched at 64 lakhs even before taxes kick in is primarily positioned as a luxury MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) that caters to the specific needs of the rich, powerful or influential. Or all three combined. And to cater to this target audience is no fun day out in a carnival (no pun intended). The latest Carnival comes in a fully-decked variant that is promising dollops of luxury, acres of space and with an array of cutting-edge features. Does it then have what it takes to impress what will surely be a niche audience?

    We landed in Bengaluru recently for a day out with the latest MPV. Here is our first-drive review of the 2024 Kia Carnival:

    What is Kia Carnival like on the outside?

    The short answer - huge! At 5,155 mm in length, the fourth-generation Carnival is absolutely massive. In fact, it has grown in dimensions - length, width, height and wheelbase - over the previous Carnival that was in our country. But despite its absolutely epic proportions, it does not look ungainly from any side or angle.

    The Kia Carnival is far more massive from the front - and to the naked eye, than images would reflect. But despite its big proportions, the styling cues are mostly done well to give the MPV a whole lot of visual character.
    The Kia Carnival is far more massive from the front - and to the naked eye, than images would reflect. But despite its big proportions, the styling cues are mostly done well to give the MPV a whole lot of visual character.

    The face has a generous dose of machismo that comes primarily from that imposing Tiger Nose grille smack in the middle. Flanking it on either side are very edgy LED DRLs and LED projector headlamp units. The LED fog lamps are placed lower down where the skid plate has also been updated.

    It is, however, from the side, that one truly begins to grasp the size of the Carnival. At 3,090 mm, the wheelbase of this Kia is even longer than that of the Toyota Vellfire that is priced at nearly double of this. And the nearly half-priced Innova Crysta appears puny in comparison with a wheelbase of 2,750 mm. And styling a massive vehicle is a challenge that Kia has managed remarkably well - 18-inch diamond-cut alloy wheels, C-Pillar garnish, side-sill garnish with matte chrome inserts or even the mammoth windows and functional roof rails, all combine for pleasing visual aesthetics.

    The Kia Carnival continues to come with sliding doors for the middle section. These get anti-pinch safety feature to ensure there are no accidental injuries.
    The Kia Carnival continues to come with sliding doors for the middle section. These get anti-pinch safety feature to ensure there are no accidental injuries.

    At the back, things are comparatively simpler with the LED connected tail lamps being the flashiest of elements here. The rear wiper is tucked under the spoiler and the MPV also comes with LED fog lamps here as well as matte chrome-plated skid plate. The trunk door can obviously be electronically operated.

    The rear profile of the latest Kia Carnival is comparatively simple with the connected LED light the flashiest bit here.
    The rear profile of the latest Kia Carnival is comparatively simple with the connected LED light the flashiest bit here.

    Overall, the Kia Carnival Limousine does justice to its name even though finding space for a vehicle this large in typically congested Indian city conditions can be a time-consuming exercise.

    What is Kia Carnival like in the cabin?

    We hardly recommend the third-row seats in any car available in India. Often a compromise and best only for kids or pets, final-row seats are more for an added bullet point in a car's resume than serving a practically comfortable purpose. Scratch all of that for the Carnival.

    The latest Carnival has a 2+2+3 seat layout with the middle seats serving as the actual command center. But the seats at the back are fairly spacious and decent for even adults. Under-thigh support is lacking but one can still find enough leg and feet space here for a complaint-free highway ride.

    Kia Carnival has one of the most spacious third-row seats for any vehicle in the Indian car market. Obviously not as comfortable as the dedicated two seats in the middle, sitting here would, however, not feel like a compromise either.
    Kia Carnival has one of the most spacious third-row seats for any vehicle in the Indian car market. Obviously not as comfortable as the dedicated two seats in the middle, sitting here would, however, not feel like a compromise either.

    Getting in and out though is tricky because Kia missed adding the tumble-down function on the middle two seats. This is a big miss considering the significantly less-priced Carens from the same family has this. Instead, one will have to slide the Captain seats in the Carnival forward and outward to open up space for entry and exit from the middle. Thankfully, the low height, sliding doors, side step and grab handles make getting in and out easy. But it is making way into those last-row seats that may not be to everyone's comfort.

    The two seats in the middle, however, will where you - the owner - would always want to be in. These Captain seats now offer better cushioning than before and can be operated electronically for both recline as well as for the footrest operation. And while not a flatbed, it can be match any la-z-boy recliner for comfort. Space once again is the biggest strength and even when leaving a fairly adequate space for people at the very back, the passengers in the middle have very generous space to literally put their feet up.

    The two seats in the middle of Kia Carnival Limousine offer both heating as well as cooling functions. The two armrests on either side of each seat as well as the slight contour of the seats as well as headrests further elevate the comfort quotient.
    The two seats in the middle of Kia Carnival Limousine offer both heating as well as cooling functions. The two armrests on either side of each seat as well as the slight contour of the seats as well as headrests further elevate the comfort quotient.

    The large windows come with manual shades and the three-zone climate control function as well as the dual sunroof set up lends the cabin a significantly upmarket appeal. The position of the front passenger seat can be adjusted by the person at the back and there are plenty of Type C charging ports and one 12v charging socket for devices. Shockingly though, there is no foldout tray - again, even the Carens has it - for you to plonk your laptop on. And storage space is quite limited with even the bottle holders on all doors big enough only for 500 ml bottles.

    The front section of the Carnival is all about the tech on offer and the two screens - each measuring 12.3 inches - inside a curved casing befits the stature that the MPV is seeking to portray. The display and response to touch is fantastic and the feed from the 360-degree camera - essential to manage a vehicle this big - is crisp as well. The main infotainment screen packs a mile-long list of features and apps, and will take some learning although all the information put out on the driver display is easy to understand. Of course, there is a large HUD or Head-up Display as well.

    The cabin of the Carnival comes in two upholstery colours and the front two seats can be adjusted electronically for position.
    The cabin of the Carnival comes in two upholstery colours and the front two seats can be adjusted electronically for position.

    The dashboard layout isn't spectacular but in its rather simple form, is premium enough with soft-touch materials used all over. There aren't many physical buttons but the touch interface once again doubles up to provide controls for both infotainment functions that are linked to a 12-speaker Bose system as well as air-conditioning.

    The center console inside Kia Carnival gets the rotary-based drive selector, button to choose between drive modes, two cupholders and a set of additional buttons to operate the 360-degree camera and auto-park functionality. There is a pad for charging compatible phones wirelessly while two Type C ports and a 12v charging socket has also been placed here.
    The center console inside Kia Carnival gets the rotary-based drive selector, button to choose between drive modes, two cupholders and a set of additional buttons to operate the 360-degree camera and auto-park functionality. There is a pad for charging compatible phones wirelessly while two Type C ports and a 12v charging socket has also been placed here.

    In all, the cabin of the Kia Carnival is fairly opulent and extremely spacious. Anything less would have been a disservice to the target audience that will most likely be chauffeur driven.

    How is the Kia Carival on the move?

    The Kia Carnival offers a very planted drive and the addition of Level 2 ADAS functions is a big leg up as well.
    The Kia Carnival offers a very planted drive and the addition of Level 2 ADAS functions is a big leg up as well.

    Powering a vehicle this big is not an easy job and Kia has tasked a 2.2-litre diesel motor for this purpose. The unit is paired to an eight-speed automatic gearbox and puts out 197 bhp and 440 Nm of torque.

    From the word go, the Carnival has a very car-like drive trait with a light steering that makes manoeuvring the vehicle relatively easy. Add to that the rather peppy character of the engine and the spirited gearbox, and the MPV can be uncharacteristically enjoyable on the move. It is when the Carnival is being pushed that the engine groan finally reveals that you probably should just take it easy. There may be four drive modes - Eco, Normal, Sport and Smart - but the Carnival is at its best for calm drives instead of adrenaline-seeking expeditions.

    The suspension setup also appears to be on the softer side and the Carnival did manage to negotiate almost every road obstacle with ease. This is especially remarkable considering that the ground clearance isn't quite high. And yet, even when we drove the vehicle through rain-water-filled potholes, there was no scraping of the underbody. Of course, there were only two people with two suitcases in the car at the time.

    The Carnival is best experienced at moderate speeds but its proportions will take some time getting used to in Indian traffic conditions.
    The Carnival is best experienced at moderate speeds but its proportions will take some time getting used to in Indian traffic conditions.

    The level of refinement also deserves a special mention because the control over NVH (Noise, Vibration and Harshness) levels is great. There is very little in terms of outside noise seeping into the cabin and it is the diesel motor, when pushed, that makes its displeasure known. The middle-seat passengers remain well cocooned but the side bolstering on the individual seats could have been better to keep passengers in place when lying down.

    The Carnival then does what it promises to, and then some more. It is essentially a people-mover but one that can be excitable to an extent as well. The ARAI-certified mileage of just under 15 kmpl is good on paper but in the real world, expect it to be somewhere around 10 kmpl at best. But who has ever talked mileage when it comes to Carnival anyway?

    Should you buy the new Kia Carnival?

    Your priorities should be sorted if you are considering the latest Kia Carnival. If you are on a budget, have a small family, want an SUV body type or a vehicle that drives extremely sporty, this is clearly not for you.

    Instead, the Carnival is meant for someone who is driven around by a chauffeur, needs to work on the move, wants a plush vehicle, does frequent roadtrips with the entire family and has a garage big enough to accommodate it. While obviously pricey, the Kia Carnival Limousine also doesn't have a direct rival yet and in this sense alone, could find favour among a select base of customers.

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    Kia Carnival FAQs

    The Kia Carnival offers a competitive mileage of 13.9 kmpl.
    The Kia Carnival comes in a single variant which is the Limousine Plus providing advanced features and enhanced performance for a premium MUV experience.
    Kia Carnival is a 7 Seater MUV.
    The Kia Carnival comes in diesel variant offering a mileage of 13.9 kmpl.
    The Kia Carnival comes with 2151 engine. It comes with single automatic transmission. With 1 variant, it caters to diverse preferences.

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