KEY HIGHLIGHTS
- The 2024 Carnival will likely continue with a 2.2-litre diesel powertrain
- Local assembly likely to commence at a later stage
- Globally available with a V6 and a hybrid 1.6-litre petrol
- To be priced above Rs 45 lakh
Apart from the EV6, Kia India hasn't had a premium vehicle in its since the old Carnival got discontinued. However, after a lot of buzz going around online, the 2024 Kia Carnival has been officially teased, and it is set to be launched as a CBU.
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2024 Kia Carnival Design
With the world moving towards SUVs, it's no surprise that Kia took a similar route with the design of the new Carnival. While it is still very much an MPV, the new Carnival is now a bit more squared-off.
The large grille appears more imposing and is flanked by headlights on either side, with DRL strips placed above, doubling up as the turn-indicators. Placed on the lower bumper is the panel hiding the ADAS sensors.
When viewed from the profile, the new Carnival appears like an elongated SUV, with its squared-off design and stance. Of course, the sliding rear door does make its presence obvious. The rear of the Carnival receives L-shaped LED tail lights, which almost appear like the modern day connected tail lamps, but they are separated by a central panel on the tailgate.
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2024 Kia Carnival Powertrain
While Kia offers a 3.5-litre V6 and a 1.6-litre hybrid petrol powertrain globally, we are likely to receive the same 2.2-litre diesel powertrain producing 187bhp and 440Nm of torque, paired to a an 8-speed torque-converter automatic gearbox.
2024 Kia Carnival Features
The new Carnival will come packing with an ADAS suite, with features such as lane change assist, adaptive cruise control, highway driving assist, forward collision assist.
Other features to be offered include 12.3-inch screens for the infotainment touch screen and the digital cluster, a colour head-up display, a camera replacing the conventional IRVM, multi-zone voice assist, climate control, 14.9-inch HD screens for the second-row passengers, and an optional VIP lounge seat package among other few things.
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Verdict
The 2024 Carnival is going to be a standout product in the premium segment, given that it is less likely to have any direct rivals. With its SUV-ish sharp looks, premium interiors, updated equipment list and a frugal diesel powertrain, the Carnival is something that deserves attention.
