Kia officially disclosed the features of the MPV just a few days after showing the external design of the facelifted Carnival. The facelifted edition of the fourth-generation Carnival was spotted testing earlier this year and has now been released. The MPV is now available for reservations in Korea.
- Carnival undergoes a comprehensive redesign from the inside out.
- There are three engine options.
- In 2024, it will visit India.
Kia Carnival facelift exterior design
The redesigned Carnival design is a complete departure from the KA4 MPV that was shown at the Auto Expo in January and it features a more upright nose, a wider grille, and L-shaped headlamps with daytime running lights. The grille has chrome accents, and the bumper has a small air inlet lower down wrapped by a faux brushed aluminum skid plate.
The L-shaped concept continues at the rear, with the taillights linked by an LED light bar. Meanwhile, the rear bumper is finished in a combination of matte black and chrome. The Carnival has been updated with 19-inch alloy wheels that are similar to those found on later Kia vehicles such as the EV5 and EV9. Models with the hybrid powertrain, on the other hand, get smaller 18-inch alloy wheels.
Kia Carnival facelift interior and features
The Carnival, which is available in 4-, 7-, and 9-seater versions, has a new infotainment curving unit that spans the driver's side of the dashboard. It has two 12.3-inch panels, one for the digital instruments and the other for the infotainment system. The MPV also receives redesigned AC and audio controls located beneath the central screen, a rotary drive selector, front and rear dash cameras, a heads-up display, a digital rearview mirror, an updated digital key, ambient lighting along the dashboard, and the ability to start the vehicle with your fingerprint.
Kia claims that it has upgraded the infotainment unit with greater support for over-the-air updates improved the cabin ambiance by utilizing better sound insulation materials, and improved ride comfort by modifying the shock absorbers on the MPV. There is also the option of a 14.6-inch back entertainment screen.
In terms of safety, the facelifted Kia Carnival receives an improved ADAS suite that includes adaptive cruise control, lane change assist, and other features. The international model also includes eight airbags as standard equipment.
Kia Carnival facelift engine details
There are three engine options for the Carnival facelift: a 3.5-litre petrol, a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid, and a 2.2-litre diesel. Kia claims that the petrol hybrid powertrain has a total output of 245hp and 367Nm. It remains to be seen which engine makes it to India.
Kia Carnival India launch details
Kia India's CEO announced in July that the new Carnival will be available in India. "We do not want old styles to enter the Indian market." "We want the best, most recent model to debut here," he stated. The Carnival has no direct competitors and is positioned in the MPV market between the Toyota Innova and the Vellfire.