Select variants of Kia Carnival MPV discontinued in India
South Korean automaker Kia Motors has repeatedly revised the variant line-up of the Carnival MPV in India. While the Premium (8-seater) and Prestige (9-seater) models have been discontinued, the production of the Premium (7-seater) and Prestige (6-seater) trims have been reduced to limited numbers. However, no changes have been made to the four-wheeler's design, mechanicals, as well as features.
Why does it matter?
- The Kia Carnival has been up for grabs in India for around two years and is offered in four trim levels, namely Premium, Prestige, Limousine, and Limousine Plus.
- The company is said to have discontinued some of the variants due to their poor demand.
- The four-wheeler is positioned above the Toyota Innova Crysta on our shores and does not have any direct rivals.
The car has LED headlights and a chromed grille
The Kia Carnival has a sculpted hood, a chromed grille, a silvered skid plate, and sleek LED headlights. On the sides, it is flanked by roof rails, blacked-out B-pillars, indicator-mounted ORVMs, and 18-inch alloy wheels. A shark-fin antenna, a window wiper, and wrap-around LED taillamps are available on the rear end. Dimensions-wise, it has a wheelbase of 3,060mm and a ground clearance of 180mm.
It runs on a 197hp, 2.2-liter engine
The Kia Carnival draws power from a BS6-compliant 2.2-liter diesel engine that generates a maximum power of 197.2hp and a peak torque of 440Nm. The motor is paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox for handling transmission duties.
The vehicle gets six airbags and ventilated seats
The Kia Carnival has a luxurious cabin with 3-zone climate control, ventilated seats, key-less entry, parking sensors, and a multifunctional power steering wheel with cruise control. It houses an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with support for Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, and UVO connected car technology. The safety of the passengers is ensured by six airbags, ABS, EBD, a rear-view camera, and crash sensors.
Kia Carnival: Pricing
Following the variant rejig in India, the Kia Carnival starts at Rs. 25.49 lakh for the Premium (7-seater) model and goes up to Rs. 34.49 lakh for the Limousine Plus (7-seater) trim (all prices, ex-showroom).
