2024 Kia Carnival Deliveries Commence in India, Cricketer Suresh Raina Becomes First Owner
Bookings for the 2024 Kia Carnival opened on September 16, and within just 24 hours, the MPV secured more than 1,822 reservations, setting a new record.
By Reetika Bhatt
Earlier this month, Kia introduced the new-generation Carnival, with an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 63.90 lakh. This marks an increase of nearly Rs 30 lakh compared to the previous model. While the former version was a fully imported CBU, the 2024 Carnival is a locally assembled CKD model. Bookings for the upgraded premium MPV opened on September 16, and within just 24 hours, the car secured more than 1,822 reservations, setting a new record. The Kia model is available in two colour options: Fusion Black and Glacier White Pearl.
Meanwhile, the carmaker has now commenced the deliveries of this luxury MPV in India, with former cricketer Suresh Raina being the first customer to receive it. The Carnival he bought is decked out in Glacier White Pearl. The handover took place at the Jayanti Kia dealership in Delhi NCR. The dealership also shared pictures and videos of the same on its official Instagram handle.
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2024 Kia Carnival Limousine: Exterior and Powertrain Options
The 2024 Carnival marks a significant departure from its predecessor, showcasing an eye-catching SUV-inspired design. The front boasts a larger, more pronounced grille, accompanied by vertically stacked LED headlights and distinctive L-shaped daytime running lights (DRLs). It comes fitted with 18-inch alloy wheels, and the body cladding along the sides gives the Kia Carnival a more rugged look, moving away from its previous van-like appearance. At the rear, the model features Kia's signature modern design elements, including connected LED tail lamps that echo the styling found in the brand's latest vehicles.
Mechanically, the Carnival is equipped with a 2.2-litre diesel engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. It delivers a power output of 190bhp and 441Nm of torque, with a claimed fuel efficiency of 14.85 km/l.
2024 Kia Carnival Limousine: Features
The new MPV boasts a sharper, boxier design than its predecessor, while its interior retains a familiar look found in other Kia models. Notable features include dual 12.3-inch curved displays, wireless connectivity for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, dual electric sunroofs, three-zone climate control, an 11-inch head-up display, a 12-way adjustable driver’s seat, and a premium 12-speaker Bose audio system. A standout aspect is the powered second-row captain's chairs, which have heating, ventilation, and extendable leg support.
For enhanced passenger safety, the 2024 model is equipped with eight airbags, a 360-degree camera, rear and side parking sensors, ABS with EBD, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and Level-2 ADAS features, including adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, and lane departure warning.
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2024 Kia Carnival Limousine: Competition Check
In our market, the Carnival has no direct rivals, but it does compete with several models, including the Maruti Suzuki Invicto, Toyota Innova Hycross, MG Gloster, and Toyota Fortuner.
