KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The new Carnival gets a more SUV-like design.
- Retains the same 2.2-litre diesel powertrain.
- Gets Level 2 ADAS, second-row seats powered relaxation seats with leg support, a 12-speaker Bose sound system and more.
The 2024 Kia Carnival has finally been launched alongside the EV9. The 2024 Carnival will be offered as a CBU, but it is also likely to be brought in as a CKD at some point. However, that may take some time, and we can expect an official announcement from Kia in the future.
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2024 Kia Carnival Design
While the 2024 Carnival does not look drastically different from the older model, Kia has made sure to stay aligned with modern trends. As a result, the Carnival now gets a more SUV-ish stance, which is emphasised by its slightly squared-off design. Its large grille also looks imposing enough, along with the split-headlamp design.
The electrically-powered sliding door has been retained, and it also gets 18-inch diamond-cut alloy rims. The L-shaped LED tail lights are sleek and are in tune with modern design trends, and rounding things off are skid plates on both ends of the car.
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2024 Kia Carnival Powertrain
Under the hood, the Carnival packs the same 2.2-litre diesel mill, producing 187bhp and 440Nm of torque, paired to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. It has also grown in terms of dimensions; at 3060mm, it now gets a 30mm longer wheelbase than before.
2024 Kia Carnival Interiors and Features
The new Carnival receives heavily updated interiors, with a blended 12.3-inch HD instrument cluster, an HD infotainment touch screen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, a 11-inch head-up display, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, three-zone climate control, front seats with ventilation and heating, second row powered relaxation seats with ventilation. heating and leg support, powered tailgate, 64-color ambient lighting, shift-by-wire, and four driving modes among many other things.
Both the front seats also receive power adjustability; the driver seat comes with 12-step power adjustability with 4-way lumbar support and memory function, while the front passenger gets 8-step power adjustability.
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The new Carnival also comes with a Level 2 ADAS suite, with features such as a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, reverse parking collision avoidance assist, and high-beam assist among other things.
Verdict
The pricing of the new Carnival is far higher than its predecessor, which can make sense considering it is a CBU. However, there is no denying that this is indeed a monumental price hike, and a lot of buyers in this price range may not really consider a MPV. That said, the Carnival definitely stands out among the SUVs and sedans in this price range.
