KIA Carnival

The 2024 Kia Carnival has stormed the Indian market, presenting itself as a premium luxury option with its fully loaded 'Limousine Plus' variant. The new model retails at an introductory Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom) and has two primary selling points: comfort and safety along with cutting-edge technology. It carries a spacious cabin, comes with premium materials, and boasts a kit of advanced driver-assistance systems. This combination makes it an attractive proposition to buyers looking for one-upmanship on the road.

Kia Carnival Price

It is available in a single variant: Kia Carnival Limousine Plus - Rs. 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India)

Best Value-for-Money Variant

Since there is just one fully loaded variant, the Carnival Limousine Plus, brimming with bundles of luxury, technology, and safety features, it's the best value offering.

Kia Carnival Car Key Highlights

The Carnival comes with a range of tech features including a 12.3-inch Touchscreen & Digital Display, 11-inch Head-up Display (HUD), 12-way Electric Driver's Seat with Lumbar Support, Ventilated & Heated Captain Seats in the 2nd Row, BOSE 12-speaker Premium Sound System, and ADAS Level 2 with 23 Autonomous Features.

Carnival Mileage

Fuel efficiency is not yet known, but the 2.2-litre diesel unit should give good km for a vehicle of its size, given its emphasis on comfort and performance.

Safety Features

On the safety front, it comes with 8 airbags all around, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS Level 2), All four disc brakes with independent wheels, a 360-degree camera for a wider view, and Highline TPMS

Colours Options

It is offered with three exterior colour choices including Glacier White Pearl, Fusion Black, and Tuscan & Umber premium two-tone interiors.

Engine and Gearbox

The Carnival is powered by the same 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder turbocharged diesel engine that produces 190bhp of power and 441Nm of torque. Power is transmitted to the front wheels via an 8-speed torque convertor automatic gearbox. 

What is the Boot Space and Dimensions of Carnival?

Dimension-wise, it measures 5,155 mm in length, 1,995 mm in width, and 1,775 mm in height with a wheelbase of 3,090 mm. As for the boot space, there is enough space within for filling up cargo, but second-row and third-row seats fold in a 60:40 split.

Competition Check

Toyota Innova Hycross: The car has hybrid technology and is reasonably priced but misses out on the premium luxury contents of the Carnival.
Toyota Vellfire: The car is costlier and also includes some extra luxury and a hybrid powertrain.
Maruti Invicto: This is another cheap one; it cannot, however, compete in space as well as in terms of luxury on offer by Carnival.
Lexus LM: The car costs much more and provides an even more exclusive luxury experience

Pros and Cons of Kia Carnival

Pros:

Generous and opulent interiors with premium seating
Two 12.3-inch displays, an 11-inch HUD, and much more
ADAS Level 2 for safety and convenience

Cons:

The price is too high compared to others in the competition like the Toyota Innova Crysta
Colour choices are limited for both interior and exterior
Hybrid misses out, one of the offerings from other brands