KIA Carnival 2020-2023

The new Kia Carnival is a big MPV and thanks to its massive proportions, it has acres of space inside the cabin. To step inside the cabin, you push the button on the door handle or the key, the door glides open on its own. To do the same thing in a more satisfying manner, pull the door handle. In contrast to SUVs, this MPV is lower to the ground, making entry easy and senior-friendly.Step inside the cabin and you can feel how premium the Carnival is. The Kia Carnival is available with multiple seating configurations which include a seven-, eight-, and a nine-seater layout. A wide range of buyers, including five-star hotels, luxury taxi service providers, and even individual clients who wish to embark on a luxury van tour, are drawn to the Carnival's many seating configurations. When you wish to slide it all the way back, do this to prevent running against the interior body-side panels. Once finished, you may relax on the chairs' leg rests, which can be extended to create a recliner-like configuration. When it comes to comfort and room, even the third row is among the finest. To get to the last bench, you can either slide the middle row or just walk between the captain's chairs. When compared to Kia's own vehicles, such as the Seltos and Sonet, which are far less expensive than the Carnival, the dashboard of the latter appears a little old. But it comes with much more useful features than one may anticipate. On longer trips, the driver can feel at home with amenities like a ventilated driver seat, cruise control, three-zone temperature control, and an auto day-night IRVM. With a 10-way power-adjustable seat and a steering wheel that can be tilted and telescoped, ergonomics are taken care of as well.

The Kia Carnival is equipped with an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with built-in navigation and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connections. It also has Kia's UVO Connected Car technology, which enables you to operate a number of the car's features using a smartphone or wristwatch. Other highlights of the 2017 Kia Carnival include dual-pane electric sunroofs, a 220V laptop charger, Harman-Kardon audio system, electric power-sliding doors with a smart power tailgate, and more. A 10.1-inch dual touchscreen rear-seat entertainment package, VIP seats, three-zone temperature control, a ventilated driver seat with 10-way adjustment, smartwatch watch connection, and other luxurious features are included in the Carnival's top-spec Limousine model.  

The Kia Carnival is powered by a BS6-compliant 2.2-liter diesel engine.The Kia Carnival is the most powerful MPV currently on sale in the Indian market. The Kia Carnival is front-wheel driven, unlike its competitors, and only comes with one diesel engine that is paired with an automatic transmission. The 2.2L unit installed here is BS6 compliant right out of the box. It generates 440Nm of torque and 197.2 bhp of power. Power is delivered in a smooth linear manner with terrific NVH levels inside the cabin.

Kia claims that the Kia Carnival has been tuned for Indian road conditions and we do agree that as this luxury people mover offers a great ride quality.For an MPV of its size to satisfy its owners, the ride must be pleasant, which the Carnival manages with remarkable ease. In order to adequately cushion you over typical speed bumps and patched-in tarmac, there is independent suspension on all four corners, with McPherson struts up front and multi-links in the back. The Kia Carnival is an MPV and it does its duty in style. First, let’s talk about the driving feel and comfort from the driver’s seat. So, the driver gets a nice view of what’s around thanks to the Carnival’s massive windows and SUV-like stance. The Carnival gets a chunky steering wheel. However, what’s the good thing about it is that it doesn’t feel vague at all. 

The Carnival's steering wheel feels light at city speeds, making it easy to manoeuvre this 2.2-ton MPV there, while on the highways, it weighs up well and provides positive input even at triple-digit speeds. But since it's an MPV at its core, it's not designed for drifting or sharp turns. When it comes to comfort during the trip, the Carnival has a very smooth ride quality and it easily navigates even bumpy sections of road. The MPV's amazing seats, along with its excellent ride quality, provide a terrific experience that very few other cars in India can match.