Kia launched its premium 7-seater in October 2024. The car boasts a luxurious exterior design and a spacious interior. It provides a great performance, features, and looks. Let’s look at the specifications of the car.
The first Kia Carnival was launched in 1998. Later, different times have seen different generations of this car. Currently, the latest model launched is the fourth generation of the car, which was launched in October 2024.
Kia is a successful global brand. In India, the waiting time for a car is around 6 months. The car has sold around 600 units in the three months since its launch. Which is a magnificent number for a premium MPV car. Available only in the diesel variant.
Appearance and Style
Kia Carnival is available in 2 monotone colours. It has a Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille, 4 Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamps, SDRLs, sculpted bumper, fog lamp, Sporty static bending headlamps, Dual tone ORVMs, and X-Shaped body coloured bumpers on the front design.
The rear design comes with LED Rear Combination Lamps, Rear Spoiler With LED, Hidden Rear Wiper, and Shark fin antenna. Whereas, the side design consists of body Colored Door Handles With Chrome Accents, roof rails, and dual-tone alloy wheels.
For interior colour combination, it offers Dual-tone Tuscan and Umber.
Performance
It has a 2.2-litre 4-cylinder VHT Diesel engine, producing a capacity of 2151cc, with a power of 190bhp at 441nm torque. It supplies a mileage of 14.85km/l. The total fuel capacity of the car is 72 litres. And it can go from 0 to 100km/h in around 10.7 seconds. A powerful engine generating a great performance.
Dimensions
It has a length, width, and height of 5155mm, 1995mm, and 1775mm. The wheelbase of 3090mm. The ground clearance provided is 180mm. The kerb weight of the car is 2195kg. Comes with a large boot space of 540 litres. And the tyre size of 235/60 R18.
Kia Carnival Features
The size of its digital instrument cluster and infotainment digital touchscreen is 12.3 inches. Infotainment also comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The dual sunroof feature is also there.
Along with it, an 11-inch Head-up Display (HUD) is also there. 12 BOSE premium speakers, 12-Way Power adjustable Driver’s Seat,8-Way Power Front Passenger Seat, Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row), two cup holders (for front, rear, and 3rd row), Powered sliding rear doors, automatic climate control, wireless charging, 2nd row powered relaxation seats with ventilation, heating & leg support, 2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining function, 64 Ambient light, Rain sensing wiper, rear window wiper with washer and defogger are also there.
Steering controls are also there, buttons for audio/music, phone(call/end), and cruise control options are there. Multiple drive modes are there: Eco, Normal, Sport, and Smart. And a seating capacity of 7 passengers (2+2+3).
Safety
The previous generation of the car got a 5-star safety rating from ASEAN NCAP. However, the new generation of Kia Carnival has yet to get a safety rating from any NCAP.
8 Airbags, ADAS level 2, ABS with EBD, TPMS, ESC,360 degree camera with sensor and guidelines, LKS, Rear cross traffic collision avoidance, blind view monitor, All disc brakes, ISOFIX, Hill assist and hill descent control are the safety features.
Price and Competition
The car is available in a single variant, which is available at a price of 63.91 lakh rupees. In terms of competition in the same price and segment, MG M9 is considered a rival of the car in the Indian market.
The car is a premium luxurious MPV, which offers great performance, features, appearance, and style.