Kia Carnival launched at Rs. 24.95 lakh

Kia has launched the Carnival MPV in India. It is available in three trims priced from Rs. 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Carnival will be offered in three variants - Premium, Prestige and Limousine. Customers can opt for either 7, 8 or 9 seat configurations. The top-spec Limousine trim comes in a 7-seat layout only.

The MPV is equipped with features such as dual panel electric sunroof, 10.1-inch dual touchscreen rear seat entertainment, one-touch power sliding door and power tailgate among others. It has a touchscreen infotainment head-unit that has Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, multi-function steering wheel, cruise control, rear view camera, sunshade curtains, engine start/stop button and electrically folding ORVMs.

The top-spec Limousine trim gets Nappa leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, wood trim, 18-inch Sputtering finish alloy wheels and tyre pressure monitoring system. It also gets a touchscreen infotainment head-unit with built-in navigation and UVO Connected Car features, Harman Kardon 8-speaker audio system, Smart Pure Air Purifier with perfume diffuser, electronic parking brake, 10-way power driver seat, driver seat ventilation, wireless charger and auto antiglare IRVM with UVO Controls and smartwatch connectivity.

The Kia Carnival is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine. It produces 197 BHP @ 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm @ 1,500-2,750 rpm. The engine will be paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Variant-wise ex-showroom prices:

Premium 7-seater - Rs. 24.95 lakh

Premium 8-seater - Rs. 25.15 lakh

Prestige 7-seater - Rs. 28.95 lakh

Prestige 9-seater - Rs. 29.95 lakh

Limousine 7-seater - Rs. 33.95 lakh