[TusharK]

Kia has launched the fourth-generation Carnival in India. The MPV is available in a single top-spec 'Limousine+' trim priced at Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It will be assembled in India using CKD kits.



The new Carnival features a striking new design with a massive grille flanked by vertically stacked LED headlamps. It has a new L-shaped LED light signature and a pair of LED fog lamps as well. The rear features L-shaped LED taillights connected by an LED light bar.



Inside, the Limousine+ variant of the Carnival comes equipped with dual 12.3-inch screens, a 4-spoke steering wheel with an 11-inch head-up display and dual electric sunroofs. The MPV also gets features like 3-zone automatic climate control, wireless charging and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.



The Carnival Limousine+ variant is available with a 7-seat configuration with captain seats in the second row. The MPV gets a 12-way powered driver’s seat, heating and ventilation function for the second-row seats and retractable leg support. The Carnival also features an electric tailgate and powered sliding rear doors.



The Carnival is powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 190 BHP and 441 Nm. The engine is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.

The Carnival is loaded with safety features, including 8 airbags, ESC, Hill Assist Control, TPMS, parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and ADAS.

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[Aditya]

The 2024 Kia Carnival Limousine has been launched in India at a price of Rs. 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). This car has been brought to India via the CKD route. It comes with a 3-year warranty, 3 years of free maintenance and 3 years of roadside assistance. It is equipped with 20 standard safety features, Level 2 ADAS with 23 features, 8 airbags, ABS with EBD, Electronic Stability Control with Hill Assist Control, Highline TPMS and more.

Here is a quick look at the car before our full review goes live later in the month.

Front end features a large radiator grille and vertically stacked headlamps:


Full LED headlamps with Starmap LED DRLs:


DRLs double up as turn indicators:


The now familiar tiger-nose grille with the front camera in the middle:


Bumper features a wide air dam with LED fog lamps and a radar sensor. It also gets a thick chrome insert:


ADAS camera sits at the top of the front windshield, behind the IRVM. 23 ADAS Level 2 features have been provided. These include forward collision warning, forward collision avoidance assist, smart cruise control, blind spot warning, blind spot collision avoidance, lane keep assist, lane departure warning, high beam assist, and rear cross-traffic collision avoidance among others:


The 2.2-litre diesel engine produces 190 BHP and 441 Nm. It's mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission:


Insulation under the bonnet:


While the overall look of the Carnival has become more SUV-ish, one look at the side profile is enough to remind you that this is an MPV. Rear doors slide electrically:


ORVMs get integrated LED turn-indicators and house cameras for the 360-degree view system:


Request sensors are provided on all door handles:


18-inch diamond cut alloy wheels shod with 235/60 section Continental CrossContact tyres:


Funky detailing on the C-pillar:


Bridge-type roof rails are finished in silver:


Diesel and DEF fillers are located on the left. Fuel tank capacity = 72 litres:


Dual electric sunroof:


Roof is ribbed and the shark fin antenna sits at the end:


Rear features LED tail-lamps and a hidden windshield wiper:


Roof-mounted spoiler is prominent:


Tail-lamps have a similar styling to the headlamps. LED rear fog lamps have been provided too:


Rear camera is located above the number plate and the rear bumper houses the parking sensors and reversing lamp. The towing point is located below in the middle:


Interiors feature a Tuscan and Umber 2-tone theme. The dashboard features dual panoramic (12.3”) curved displays. Features include an 11-inch head-up display, a 3-zone climate control system, a 4-spoke leatherette-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, paddle shifters, Kia Connect with OTA software updates, ambient lighting and more:


Dashboard features leather, piano black and silver inserts. Glovebox is illuminated:


Doorpads get leather and piano black inserts. The driver unit houses the buttons for the seat memory function. The door handles are finished in satin silver:


Front seats get leatherette upholstery, power adjustment and ventilation and heating. Driver seat gets 12-way adjustment, while passenger seat gets 8-way adjustment:


The passenger seat can be moved forward and its backrest adjusted by the rear passenger using these buttons. Notice the USB charging port behind for the rear passenger to use:


Type-C USB ports and a 12V power outlet are located low on the centre fascia:


Centre console houses two cupholders, a rotary gear selector, buttons for the drive mode and auto hold and the electric parking brake. Switches for the seat ventilation, parking sensors and 360-degree camera are also placed here:


Sturdy grab handle to get into the rear:


The second row gets captain seats with electric adjustment for the backrest, ventilation & heating. They also get individual armrests:


Chunky manual levers have been provided to move the seat to & fro and side to side as well:


Legroom is plentiful. Headroom is more than adequate:


Adjustable leg support has been provided too and the windows get sunshades:


Air vents are mounted on the roof:


Two cupholders have been provided at the end of the centre console for the 2nd row passengers to use:


12V power outlet and a slot to keep a smartphone


3rd row seats are meant to carry three passengers. It comes with 3-point seatbelts and adjustable headrests for all occupants. Entrance to the 3rd row is from between the 2nd row captain seats. The 3rd row seats feature a 60:40 split:


Sunshades have been provided for the 3rd row as well:


Air vents are mounted on the roof:


The Carnival gets a 12-speaker Bose sound system. Two of the speakers are located on the C-pillars:


Type-C USB port and cupholders for the 3rd row passengers:


Point to aid ingress & egress:


A fair amount of boot space even with the 3rd-row seats in place:


3rd row of seats can be stowed away when not in use. This can increase luggage space substantially:


Cubby holes on the left side of the boot. The right side has a 12V power outlet:


Tailgate has electric operation:

[saikishor]

Heavy pricing, but this was expected as everyone knew the Carnival would be coming in as a CBU. Carnival sure has good brand image, but I'm not sure if it has such a powerful brand image to continue to sell in good numbers despite of such heavy pricing.
This type of royalty is only possible for Toyota IMO.

[PrasannaDhana]

I think Kia is trying to compete with Nissan India in Who does the most absurd pricing contest.

Whatever the feature additions may be, a 30L price increase is lunacy. Well, we have the CBU product justification, don't we?

[ravi_cnr]

Good bye Kia Carnival. EV9 is not even a starter. Kia now thinks they are Maybach.

[gopalnt]

High price, no doubt but still half the price of Toyota's Vellfire

[CEF_Beasts]

Since the car is initially a CBU, the price is on the higher side, once it’s available as a CKD, it’ll be a fantastic value proposition!

The previous Generation Carnival owners will be looking for an upgrade and this is the perfect car for them!

Apart from the Kia badge, I don’t see how a E-Class is any better than this! With the electrically operated seats right till the ottomans and ventilated + heated 2nd row seats the Carnival is taking the fight right to the big daddy Toyota Vellfire. The Innova HyCross just can’t be compared with the Carnival.

At ₹64L ex-showroom the Carnival is in the same price bracket as something like a GLC, X3, Q5 and the likes. I know several people who had the Ford Endeavour 3.2L and were looking for an upgrade in the 65L ex-showroom budget preferably a 7 seater to replace it, ended up buying one of the 5 star German trio. The Carnival is the perfect upgrade for them.

Once the CKD version is launched this will be excellent VFM.

[sunikkat]

Tough choice on who would win the award for most absurd pricing - Skoda Superb vs. Nissan Xtrail vs. Kia Carnival. I get the factor on CBU, but then who would really buy them at those prices. Carnival might still have some buyers in the luxury fleet segment.

The early adopters, if at all any, will see themselves in a fix when Kia starts a higher discount or price cuts in near future.

[sarathlal]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

At ₹64L ex-showroom the Carnival is in the same price bracket as something like a GLC, X3, Q5 and the likes. I know several people who had the Ford Endeavour 3.2L and were looking for an upgrade in the 65L ex-showroom budget preferably a 7 seater to replace it, ended up buying one of the 5 star German trio. The Carnival is the perfect upgrade for them.

Theoretically this is true, but very less practical probability for people to consider Kia alongside/equivalent of Benz/BMW/Audi
Majority of those looking for the big three aim specifically for the brand snob factor more than anything else.
The earlier generation carnival sold well, mainly because of its price. Its equipped exceptionally well, but its pricing was key. That usp is lost with this generation pricing.

[reppy]

Kia is smart - they know that a MUV/Van style is not a mass market product for India, and decided to move up and probably, move on, with the hope that the CBU will cater to the low volumes easily. Many businessmen are fans of the value that this MUV brings. They'll have an upgrade path too from the old gen Carnival, as the Vellfire is nowhere even close as a value proposition.

[funnysaltbrick]

I can tell you this much. I know that atleast one car is headed to my university's parking lot to harbor the management honchos. So that's something.

[funnysaltbrick]

High price. But they have the CBU coverup so that is something for them to be happy about. If this is an alternate to say.....the Vellfire. I can see this going big. But then again, it's a game of chances in the luxury segment, in lockout by the Germans.

[manofinfinity]

Carnival pricing seems to be on the higher side when compared to previous generations Will it be also sold as a CKD in future is something to be seen?
With CKD route prices coming down to 50 or below 50 which is what most buyers would want with this pricing of 64, it is nowhere near as value for money proposition as it was earlier.
 It will give competition to many German entry-level, sedans and SUVs, this certainly is not a competition to Toyota Velfire as it is in a different league of itself, backed by Toyota brand value, which the carnival lacks.
Also, this makes the Innova Hycross look like a bargain especially the Zx and Zx(0) trims.

[narayans80]

Thank you Kia, for for vacating the D2 segment space and providing loads of headroom for Toyota to rip us off.

Hope you are happy with whatever single digit sales we will give you in a calendar year.

[DicKy]

Originally Posted by CEF_Beasts

Once the CKD version is launched this will be excellent VFM.

They may give discounts down the road depending on the market response, but price cut when CBU becomes CKD? Doubtful.

Have seen only Landrover give fat price cuts when CBUs are locally assembled. Rest may give some token reduction of 2-5 lakhs when locally assembly starts.