New Kia Carnival Limousine Clocks 1,822 Bookings Within A Day of Commencement in India

Kia India is set to launch the fourth-generation Carnival on October 3. However, before its official release, the model achieved a significant milestone. Bookings for the premium MPV opened on September 16, and within 24 hours, the updated Carnival garnered over 1,822 reservations, setting a new record. Available in the Limousine and Limousine Plus variants, the high-end MPV can be reserved for a token amount of Rs 2 lakh. Customers can secure their bookings by visiting Kia’s authorised dealerships across India or via the brand's official website.

Commenting on the occasion, Joonsu Cho, Chief Sales Officer, Kia India said, 'This is a proud moment for us, with the new Carnival setting new standards. We are confident the Carnival Limousine will redefine the segment. With its distinctive design, luxurious features, and segment-first technologies, the Carnival continues to push industry benchmarks.'

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New Kia Carnival: Appearance

The fourth-generation Kia Carnival, which received a global facelift in November last year, adopts Kia's latest design philosophy. Compared to the third-generation model, the new Carnival features a sharper, boxier design. It showcases Kia's signature 'Tiger Nose' grille at the front, complemented by vertically stacked LED headlights and unique L-shaped LED DRLs. In India, the MPV comes equipped with 18-inch alloy wheels.

At the rear, the MPV is fitted with L-shaped LED taillights connected by an LED light bar. The C-pillar includes a silver chrome accent that seamlessly integrates with the chrome trim at the bottom of the rear windshield. In India, the Kia Carnival is expected to be available in two colour options: Glacier White Pearl or Fusion Black. 

New Kia Carnival: What's Inside?

Inside, the cabin will feature two dual-tone themes: Navy with Misty Grey, or Tuscan with Umber. Kia will likely offer the Carnival in both seven- and eight-seat configurations, with the eight-seat option featuring captain's chairs in the middle row, as indicated in a recent teaser. The teaser also reveals that the vehicle will have two single-pane electric sunroofs instead of a single panoramic sunroof. Additionally, the interior of the new Carnival will align with the latest Kia models, featuring a twin-screen setup with a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. 

The dashboard will showcase a dual-tone design highlighted by yellow ambient lighting, with controls for the multi-zone automatic climate control and a premium audio system conveniently placed beneath the central screen. The sophisticated infotainment system will support over-the-air updates. Furthermore, the vehicle will include a 4.2-inch TFT instrument display, six USB Type-C ports distributed across all three rows, two power outlets, and two 115V inverters. 

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New Kia Carnival: Mechanical Details

The new Kia Carnival will continue to use the same 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with an automatic transmission. This setup delivers 197bhp of peak power and 440Nm of maximum torque. In contrast, the global version of the model offers options for a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine and a 1.6-litre turbo-petrol hybrid.

New Kia Carnival: Expected Price

This new model, which will be imported into the country via the CBU (Completely Built Unit) route, is anticipated to be priced between Rs 40 lakh and Rs 50 lakh (ex-showroom).