Kia Carnival Waiting Period Reaches up to 6 Months in India

The all-new Kia Carnival has a waiting period of up to six months from the date of booking. The fourth-generation model, which has a starting ex-showroom price of Rs 63.90 lakh, is Rs 30 lakh more expensive than its predecessor. This price hike reflects the premium nature of the vehicle, which is fully imported. Despite the higher cost, the Carnival has already surpassed 400-unit deliveries within just two months of its launch, showcasing strong demand. 

The MPV has already garnered more than 3,350 bookings, with buyers expressing a keen preference for both available colour options (Glacier White Pearl and Fusion Black). However, those looking to purchase soon should take note of an upcoming price increase. Kia has confirmed that it will raise prices by up to 2% across its entire lineup, including the Carnival, starting in January 2025, due to higher commodity costs and supply chain disruptions.

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Let’s take a quick look at some key features of Kia’s popular people mover.

Kia Carnival: Main Highlights

The revamped Kia Carnival MPV is powered by the same 2.2-litre, four-cylinder, CRDi turbocharged diesel engine, mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 190bhp of maximum power and 441Nm of peak torque. However, the updated model offers improved fuel efficiency at 14.85km/l, which is an increase of 0.95km/l over the previous version.

The Carnival is only offered in one fully-loaded configuration (Limousine Plus), and has seven seats. It measures 5,155mm long, 1,995mm wide, 1,775mm tall with roof rails, and has a 3,090mm wheelbase.

In terms of features, the MPV includes a 12-way power-adjustable unit with 4-way lumbar support and memory function, twin 12.3-inch curved screens, an 11-inch head-up display, dual electric sunroofs, and three-zone climate control, a 12-speaker Bose sound system. It also gets powered second-row captain seats with heating, ventilation, and extendable leg support.

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For safety, the MPV gets a tyre pressure monitoring system, 8 airbags, a 360-degree camera, ABS with EBD, and Level-2 ADAS with features such as adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist and lane departure warning.

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