2021 Kia Carnival interior has been revealed and the design of the fourth generation model’s insides is a compete departure to that of the current car on sale.

Kia claims the design is based on the interior design concept named ‘Spatial Talents’ and promises improved cabin quality.

The obvious difference is the presence of two digital displays on the wrap-around dashboard like in new Mercedes models, along with a new steering wheel.

One screen is for the driver’s instrument cluster, the other is a touchscreen infotainment system and both are 12.3-inches in size with haptic touch controls.

There is a similar panel further below the centre console for the climate control system, while at its base, one can find the shift-by-wire dial for the transmission.

The fourth-generation Kia Carnival has 30 mm longer wheelbase (up to 3090 mm) and 10 mm wider body (up to 1995 mm).

The overall length of the new Carnival has increased by 40 mm to 5155 mm, with a 30 mm longer rear overhang (up to 1130 mm).

Depending upon the market, the Carnival will offer 3- or 4-row seating configurations, with space for 7, 9 or 11 occupants in total.

The 7-seat configuration model will get reclining captain seats for second-row occupants, with adjustable backrests, armrests and legrests.

Storage-wise, the second-row occupants have access to USB chargers, storage nets and a new storage drawer in the base of the rear console.

Exterior of the MPV was recently shown in pictures. There is a big grille at the front that houses the low beam headlight and next to it are DRLs and high beam units.

The MPV gets sliding rear doors, new alloy wheels, blackened A, B and C pillars, while the rear profile has a single unit tail light with revisions made to the tail gate and bumper.

The 2021 Kia Carnival is due on-sale in Korea in the third quarter of 2020 and its India launch is expected in 2022.

2021 Kia Carnival Interior

• 2021 Kia Carnival’s interior revealed, gets a complete redesign
• Two 12.3-inch screens dominate the dashboard
• Kia promises improved cabin quality with the new Carnival

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2021 Kia Carnival is finally revealed after all the teasers and leaks. The first pictures of the new MPV exhibit their latest design language. It now looks more of an SUV with the new styling.

The front profile is dominated by a huge grille which gets a unique criss-cross diamond shaped detailing. The DRLs have a sharp design too accommodating high beam headlight unit on the outside and low beam unit integrated in the grille.

There is anew sharp bumper with chrome elements to add to the premium touch. The hood is longer and the overall stance is more upright, lending an SUV shape. On the side profile you’ll notice new multi-spoke alloy wheel design. The A, B and C pillar are blackened out to give it a floating roof aesthetic. However, the C pillar also gets a matte aluminium finish to cut the bulk of the rear.

The rear door is a sliding unit for easy ingress and egress for all the passengers, same like the current model. The rear profile is now sleeker with a single unit tail light. The tail gate and the bumper is new too.

Kia hasn’t revealed the interior yet but it will have an all-new design too with modern tech and styling. It is likely to come with a new range topping luxury oriented 4-seater variant as well.

Specifications will be revealed soon but we expect Kia to offer a 2.2-litre diesel and 2.5-litre turbo petrol engine options. India launch is expected in 2022 and not before that.

2021 Kia Carnival Revealed

• New gen Carnival is officially revealed, to go on sale globally later this year
• The new model is bigger in dimensions offering more space inside
• India launch is expected by 2022

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2021 Kia Carnival teaser reveals the new design language of the premium MPV. Kia has released the teaser officially and will make new generation Carnival world debut in the coming months. India launch is still a while away.

The new model looks more sophisticated and premium. It will be bigger in size and offer more luxury and space inside. The styling is all-new inside out.

The front profile gets a new larger grille and sleek LED headlights with integrated DRLs. The bumper looks sharp with chrome inserts. There is a new alloy wheel design, which will look more toned down in the production version.

It comes with door mounted ORVMs and gets a clean design on the side profile. The blacked out A,B,C and D pillars lend the car a floating roof design. The overall stance now looks more SUVish than MPV thanks to the long hood.

The new Carnival will have seating capacity of up to 11. While the high-end version is likely to get ultra luxurious 4-seater trim with full-size individual reclining seats for the rear passengers.

It will be available in the market with both petrol and diesel engine options. The diesel mill is likely to be an updated 2.2-litre oil burner. The petrol engine will be a 2.5-litre turbo petrol motor along with a 1.6-litre hybrid powerplant.

The new generation Kia Carnival will go on sale in the international market from 2021. India launch is expected to be scheduled by 2022.

2021 Kia Carnival Teaser

• New generation Kia Carnival teased officially
• To offer more luxury and space with bigger dimensions
• India launch expected in 2022

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Kia is working on the next generation Carnival that has been spotted on test with heavy camouflage. While it is not expected to come anytime soon in India, it will be revealed officially by mid-2020.

The 2021 Kia Carnival gets a new design direction with new exteriors, new interiors and more features. The front profile will get a huge SUV-ish grille with new headlights and bumpers for a more premium look.

The premium MPV will get a redesigned side profile with new alloy wheels and a revised rear styling as well with new set of tail lamps and bumper.

The interior has changed completely and it has been revealed in the spy pictures. It gets a new steering wheel. The digital instrument cluster screen merges with the infotainment touchscreen, which takes inspiration from Mercedes-Benz design.

There are new styling bits and materials used inside the cabin and it will come with optional colour themes. The new Kia Carnival will continue to get 3-4 row seating options.

It will be available in South Korea with a 2.2-litre diesel and 3.5-litre petrol engine options.

2021 Kia Carnival Spied

– New generation Kia Carnival spied
– Comes with a new interior design and features
– Expected to make its global debut later this year

Source – Naver.com & Autospy.net

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The much-awaited premium MPV from Kia has been launched at the ongoing Auto Expo at a starting price of Rs. 24.95 lakhs, ex-showroom, Delhi. The Kia Carnival has created its own segment in the Indian market offering a wide range of variants and seating layouts to the buyers.

The Kia Carnival is available in three variants – Premium, Prestige and Limousine. The MPV comes in multiple seating configurations of 7, 8 and 9. Premium is available in 7 and 8-seater options. Prestige in 7 and 9-seater, while Limousine is offered with only 7-seater layout.

It comes with a BS6 compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine that produces 200 PS at 3800 RPM and 440 Nm of torque at 1500-2750 RPM. This engine is paired with 8-speed automatic transmission.

Some of the features include touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, rear-view camera, cruise control, smart key with push-button start/stop, Electronic Stability Control with Hill Assist Control, Roll-over Mitigation, Cornering Brake Control, side & curtain airbags, front parking sensors, smart power tailgate, dual panel electric sunroof, sunshade curtains, pop up sinking seats, sliding seats, etc.

The range-topping Limousine trim gets 2nd-row luxury VIP seats with leg support, Nappa leather upholstery, 18-inch Sputtering finish alloys, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, Harman/Kardon sound system and 10.1-inch dual touchscreen rear-seat entertainment system, Smart Pure Air Purifier with perfume diffuser, Electronic Parking Brake, 10-way power driver seat, ventilated driver seat, wireless smartphone charger, etc.

Kia Carnival Price

– Premium (7-seater): Rs. 24.95 lakhs
– Premium (8-seater): Rs. 25.15 lakhs
– Prestige (7-seater): Rs. 28.95 lakhs
– Prestige (9-seater): Rs. 29.95 lakhs
– Limousine (7-seater): Rs. 33.95 lakhs

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2020 Kia Carnival Review

Car Tested: 2020 Kia Carnival Limousine 7VIP; Road Test No. 1160; Test Location: Hyderabad

Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 30 – 35 lakhs (est.)

After the immense success of the Seltos, Kia is all set to disrupt the MPV segment with its spacious & feature-loaded Carnival

Kia, one of the biggest car companies in the world, entered the Indian market with the Seltos. The Seltos became a runaway success and now it is amongst the top-selling midsize SUVs in the country. Overwhelmed by the Seltos’ success, Kia is aiming to diversify their portfolio and their next car is the Carnival. Although an MPV, it is unlike anything else we have seen before. Available as a 6, 7 and 9-seater, the Carnival is slotting between the Innova and more expensive MPVs like the Mercedes-Benz V-Class and Toyota’s upcoming Vellfire. Will Carnival create a segment of its own and will it lure buyers away from more conventional alternatives like luxury sedans and SUVs? We find out.

Motor Quest: In Kia’s diverse global portfolio, the Carnival is hardly all-new. What we see here is the third-generation model introduced globally in 2015. The ‘Carnival’ nameplate has been around since 1998. The Carnival is also known as ‘Sedona’ in some markets. The India-spec model is a mid-cycle facelift and Kia says it gets more equipment than the model sold overseas.

Exteriors – The Carnival boasts of a typical mini-van design. However, in India mini-vans weren’t really popular, so the design appears rather novel. You get a mono-volume shape with a relatively stubby bonnet and the long body following it. In fact, the length is a highlight of the Carnival as it is a little over 5-meters long. The front features the now familiar ‘Tiger-nose’ grille with swept-back headlamps. Kia has made generous use of chrome, especially in the top-spec Limousine variant, which we took for a test drive.

A generous use of chrome and some smooth flowing lines give the Carnival an understated yet upmarket look

From the side, the sliding door mechanism cannot go unnoticed. The long footprint gives the Carnival a stately appeal. The polished alloys and subtle chrome garnishes do make the MPV look quite premium. We like that Kia has not over-styled the Carnival and the only design experiments include smooth flowing lines and the smartly done kink for the rear quarter glass. From the rear, again, its simplicity that rules. Despite the straightforward approach to design, the Carnival looks sophisticated and fitting to the class. It gets an automatic tailgate that can open and close at the touch of a button. In case your hands are full and the key fob is in your pocket, the tailgate opens up to ease things up for you.

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The much awaited Kia Carnival is about to launch next month at the Auto Expo 2020. The South Korean carmaker has revealed the styling and features of the India-spec MPV ahead of its launch.

The Kia Carnival will be offered in three trim levels – Premium, Prestige and Limousine along with multiple seating configurations of 7, 8 and 9.

There is no major styling update for the India-spec model but there are mild tweaks including revised grille and bumpers and 18-inch alloys with different design. The interior of the MPV looks quite spacious and luxurious with a ton of equipment on offer.

The Carnival will come with a single 2.2-litre diesel engine option with BS6 compliance. This oil burner produces 200 PS at 3800 RPM and 440 Nm of torque at 1500-2750 RPM. This engine is paired with a 8-speed automatic transmission.

It will be offered with these features as standard with the entry-level Premium trim – touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, rear-view camera, cruise control, smart key with push button start/stop, tilt and telescopic steering, driver & passenger airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX, rear parking sensors, 18-inch alloy wheels, etc.

Next up is the Prestige trim which will additionally offer Electronic Stability Control with Hill Assist Control, Roll-over Mitigation, Cornering Brake Control, side & curtain airbags, front parking sensors, LED projector headlamps, LED position lamps, LED fog lights, LED tail lights, smart power tailgate, UV cut front door glass and windshield, 220V laptop charger and USB charger, dual panel electric sunroof, sunshade curtains, pop up sinking seats, sliding seats, etc.

Now the range topping Limousine trim gets additional features such as 2nd row luxury VIP seats with leg support, Nappa leather upholstery, leather wrapped steering wheel and gear knob, wood garnish, 18-inch Sputtering finish alloys, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, infotainment with in-built navigation and UVO Connected Car (3 Year Free), Harman/Kardon sound system and 10.1-inch dual touchscreen rear seat entertainment system.

It also offers Smart Pure Air Purifier with perfume diffuser, Electronic Parking Brake, 10-way power driver seat, ventilated driver seat, wireless smartphone charger, auto dimming IRVM, UVO controls and smartwatch connectivity.

Premium trim will be available in 7-seater and 8-seater options. Prestige will be offered with 7-seater and 9-seater options while the Limousine trim will be offered with only 7-seater variant.

Kia Carnival Features

– Kia will launch the Carnival MPV at the Auto Expo 2020
– It will be available in three trims
– Powered by a BS6 compliant 2.2-litre diesel engine

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After the success of its first product in India, the Seltos compact SUV, South Korean brand Kia is all set with the next product for the Indian market, the Carnival MPV. The premium offering will be launched at the 2020 Auto Expo at an expected price of Rs. 30 lakhs, ex-showroom.

For the international market, the Kia Carnival MPV is offered in a 7, 8 and 11-seat configuration. However, for India, it is confirmed that the same will be offered in a 6,7 and 8-seat layout and with multiple variants. It is expected that higher trims will get captain seats with extendable leg rests and armrests, rear-seat entertainment package with 10.1-inch screens, Kia’s UVO connectivity suite, a large touchscreen infotainment system, two sunroofs, 3-zone climate control and a power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function. The premium MPV will get power sliding rear doors and a lot of safety features.

The India-spec Kia Carnival is expected to be powered by a BS6-compliant, 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbo-diesel engine cranking 202 PS and 441 Nm of torque. The powertrain will be mated to a 6-speed automatic transmission. A 6-speed manual gearbox might be on offer as well.

India-Spec Kia Carnival

– Will be launched at the 2020 Auto Expo
– To be offered in a 6,7 and 8-seat layout
– Rivals the Toyota Vellfire, Mercedes-Benz V-Class and the Innova Crysta

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One has to appreciate Korean automaker Kia for entering such a slowdown industry with a bang. The recently launched Seltos has been the top-selling mid-size SUV in India for 2 consecutive months. The brand is now gearing up to launch its second model, the Kia Carnival MPV in India. Set to rival the segment leader Toyota Innova Crysta, the Carnival will be showcased at the 2020 Delhi Auto Expo in February.

With the Carnival, Kia wants to up the luxury benchmark set by the Innova Crysta as the model on offer in India is likely to be more premium than the one sold abroad. Expect features such as a large sunroof, electrically sliding door, leather seats, 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto among other features. The luxury MPV shall offer a 7 or 8-seat layout with engine duties done by a 2.2-litre diesel with an automatic transmission.

Kia’s 3rd product for our market will be a compact-SUV codenamed QYI (also known as QY internally). The car will have its world debut in India. It will be initially made for the domestic market while exports might follow suit. It will compete in the hottest compact-SUV segment, against the Maruti Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Hyundai Venue, Mahindra XUV300, Tata Nexon and the Ford EcoSport. A concept or pre-production model might break cover at the 2020 Expo with a market introduction likely in the second half of 2020.

Kia Carnival MPV

– Will be revealed at the 2020 Auto Expo
– Kia to offer a compact-SUV in India soon
– The Kia Seltos has been the top-selling mid-size SUV in India for 2 consecutive months

Source – NDTVAuto.com

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Toyota Innova Crysta rival, the Kia Carnival MPV is set to enter the Indian market as early as next year. The Carnival is likely to be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo with a few configurations made for the Indian market. The MPV will be South Korean automaker Kia’s second car in the country after Seltos SUV.

In terms of size and stature, the Kia Carnival at a length of 5115 mm, breadth of 1985 mm and height of 1740 mm will be 380 mm longer and 155 mm wider than the Innova Crysta slotting it a segment above the latter. Even the wheelbase at 3060 mm is 310 mm more than the Toyota. A refreshing change from Innova’s rear-wheel-drive, the Carnival will be built on a front-wheel-mechanism.

It’s expected to bear a low slung profile and electric sliding doors will ease ingress and egress from the vehicle. Gear up to sit a little low due to the profile and a lot of legroom with extendable leg rests due to the stretched out length of the vehicle. Expect two 10.1-inch screens at the rear and a large touchscreen infotainment with Kia’s UVO car connectivity system. Power adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, two sunroofs, three-zone climate control and a plethora of safety features will also be offered.

The Kia Carnival MPV is expected to have a spacious three-row seating arrangement without affecting the luggage space in the car. Some variants might have a motorised third row. The India-bound Carnival will run on a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine producing 202 HP and 441 Nm of peak torque. While a 6-speed manual gearbox will be on offer, a 6-speed automatic is likely to follow suit.

The Kia Carnival will be tagged around Rs. 23-26 lakhs despite being partly assembled in India. The engine will be imported as a fully built unit. Along with Kia Carnival, the Tata Buzzard (7-seater Harrier), Mahindra Marazzo W10 and MG Hector 7-seater will rival the hot-selling Toyota Innova Crysta in the next one year.

Kia Carnival India Launch

– The Carnival will be Kia’s second car in India
– The Carnival will rival the Toyota Innova Crysta
– Expected to cost around Rs. 23-26 lakhs

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Kia Carnival Review

Car Tested: 2019 Kia Carnival; Road Test No. 1062; Test Location: Delhi NCR

Price OTR Mumbai: Rs. 30 lakhs (est.)

The Carnival is a full-size people mover with acres of space and lots of features

The MPV segment in India has slowly started to stand taller and taller. Until a few months back, we just had two players dominating, the Maruti Ertiga at the lower end and the Toyota Innova at the higher end of the price spectrum. Now though, we have the Mahindra Marazzo which has been priced consciously between the Ertiga and the Innova Crysta and the Mahindra MPV has been received quite well by the Indian audience but that shouldn’t let us not look at the fact that there is still no proper rival to the Toyota Innova Crysta. Talking of which, the car we’re sampling today could just be that. Ladies and gentlemen say hello to the Kia Carnival.

Motor Quest: The Kia Carnival was showcased at the Auto Expo last year and is currently in its third generation avatar. The full-size MPV is available only in front wheel drive configuration and is also sold as the Sedona and Grand Carnival in some international markets.

Exteriors – In terms of looks, the Kia Carnival will come across as a modern, sophisticated and an urban MPV. The front fascia looks purposeful with the brand’s customary ‘Tiger Nose’ grille and the hi-tech projector headlights with LED DRLs. At the side is where the MPV design traits start becoming more prominent with the sheer length and the large windows. However, there’s a unique touch here that prospective Innova buyers would like, the sliding rear doors. They not only make the ingress and egress comfortable but at the press of a button they automatically slide in or out, so less effort there! The rear end looks smart as well as sporty courtesy those LED tail-lights and roof mounted spoiler.

Interiors – Get inside the Kia Carnival and what you will immediately appreciate is the sense of space. The cabin is made with good quality materials and the piano black inserts on the dashboard, steering wheel and the door pads uplift the premium appeal of the car. The 3-spoke multi-function steering wheel is identical to other Kia cars we’ve driven before but the instrument console with a MID display in between looks a tad bit sportier. Taking centre stage in the cabin of the MPV is an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system with all sorts of smartphone connectivity options along with navigation. Our test car was specced with a host of features like cruise control, engine start/stop, passive entry, voice commands, automatic climate control, roof-mounted AC vents in all rows, heated and ventilated front seats and electrically foldable and adjustable ORVMs.

Unlike the Innova, the Kia Carnival is a very practical MPV which has space for the occupants and all their luggage

The space on offer is plenty. The front and second row seats are comfortable and there’s enough under-thigh support, leg room, headroom and shoulder room. The third-row seats are reasonably comfortable but lack under-thigh support, still there is enough room for adults here. We were a tad bit skeptical about the roof-mounted AC vents but they do their job very well, they chill the entire cabin in no time. The boot space even with the third-row of seats up is very huge and in case you have some house moving duties, fold down the second row of seats and you get access to 2220-litres of cargo space!

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