KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- 2024 Kia Carnival facelift spotted testing
- Multiple seating layouts and premium features
- Offers an economical alternative for Toyota Vellfire
The 2024 Kia Carnival facelift has been sighted undergoing testing in India, shrouded in heavy camouflage. This comes after the fourth-generation model received its mid-cycle facelift in the international market. The anticipated introduction of the updated Carnival in India is expected to take place in the coming months, as Kia continues to bring its latest offerings to the Indian automotive market.
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2024 Kia Carnival Facelift Continues Testing
The pre-facelifted fourth-generation model of the Kia Carnival was showcased at the 2023 Auto Expo, offering a glimpse of what's to come. The company is gearing up to launch it in India by the end of 2024. The 4th gen Carnival departs from the previous design language, adopting an SUV-inspired aesthetic.
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Kia markets the Carnival in the USA (formerly Sedona) as an MPV, emphasizing its versatile identity. The ongoing testing of the 4th gen Carnival in India indicates a facelift, featuring slight styling revisions compared to the well-received pre-facelift model. The new fascia and rear section draw inspiration from Kia's flagship EV9, showcasing wider and more pronounced LED signatures, along with newly arranged vertically oriented headlights as key highlights.
Interior And Features
The Carnival is equipped with electric sliding doors, luxurious interiors, and an array of advanced features. Standout attributes include double-glazed windows, seamlessly connected twin horizontal 10.2-inch displays, a layered dashboard, multi-zone climate control, a digital inside rear-view mirror (IRVM), massaging seats, and manually-adjustable 2nd-row recliner seats. Upon its India launch, the Carnival will offer multiple seating layouts, providing ample space and delivering a premium limousine-like experience. In India, it occupies a unique position, being the most affordable minivan/MPV with sliding doors. This places it in direct competition with pricier models like the Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LM, and Mercedes-Benz V-Class.
2024 Kia Carnival Facelift: Powertrain
Globally, Kia provides the new Carnival with various engine options, encompassing petrol and diesel choices such as the 3.5-litre petrol, 1.6-litre petrol hybrid, and 2.2-litre diesel engines. In the Indian market, it is anticipated that the 2.2-litre diesel engine option will persist as a favored choice.
With a launch expected around the end of 2024, this updated MPV will boost cross-segment buying with its expected pricing of around the 35 lakhs mark.
Verdict
Boasting SUV styling, expansive interiors, unparalleled comfort, and a commanding presence, the Carnival could pose a substantial challenge to the current VIP movers. Expected positioning in the price range of Rs. 30 lakh to Rs. 35 lakh (ex-showroom), it is poised to compete in the premium segment, offering a bridge between the regular and premium MPVs in the market.
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