4th-gen Kia Carnival to be imported via the CBU route

Reports suggest that the new Carnival might cost around Rs 50-60 lakh.

According to media reports, Kia plans to launch the fourth-generation Carnival by October this year. Initially, the MPV will be imported as a completely built unit (CBU), with local CKD assembly expected to commence at a later date.

This move by Kia will most certainly push the prices of the Carnival higher, due to the higher taxes on direct imports. Reports suggest that the new Carnival might cost around Rs 50-60 lakh.

The latest iteration of the Kia Carnival was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, in the form of the Kia KA4. The MPV gets an updated look featuring a large grille with vertically stacked LED headlamps and L-shaped LED DRLs. The rear features L-shaped LED taillights connected by an LED light bar.

Inside, the Carnival gets dual 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system. It also comes with a rear seat entertainment package, ADAS, a head-up display and 8 airbags. The MPV comes in 7, 9 and 11-seater configurations.

In India, the Kia Carnival is expected to be offered with the same 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with an automatic transmission as the old model.

Source: Autocar India