Kia India to launch Carnival, EV9 on October 3

The new Carnival and EV9 electric SUV will be imported via the CBU route.

According to a media report, Kia is all set to launch the new Carnival and the EV9 electric SUV in India on October 3, 2024. Both models will be imported via the CBU route.

The latest iteration of the Kia Carnival was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, in the form of the Kia KA4. The MPV comes in 7, 9 and 11-seater configurations.

The Carnival gets several new features, including dual 12.3-inch displays for the digital instrument cluster and the touchscreen infotainment system, a rear seat entertainment package, ADAS, a head-up display and 8 airbags. It is expected to be offered with the same 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with an automatic transmission as the old model.

The Kia EV9 is a 3-row electric SUV based on the E-GMP platform. It comes with three powertrain options. The EV9 RWD uses a single 215 BHP motor and a 76.1 kWh battery, offering a range of 358 km. The long-range variant comes with a 99.8 kWh battery offering 541 km of range. The SUV also comes with a dual-motor setup with a combined output of 380 BHP.

Source: Autocar India