Kia Has Brought In The 4-Seater Carnival Hi-Limousine In India At The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025

Quick Highlights

• Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine revealed at the Auto Expo 2025.

• It is a 4-seater hi-roof variant of the premium MPV.

• Top features include a roof-mounted smart monitor, wireless phone charger, foot massager and air purifier.

• The safety suite includes multiple airbags, electronic parking brake and ADAS.

• Kia has not yet finalised on its India launch.

The Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine debuted at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025. The premium MPV was launched late last year in a single 7-seater Limousine variant. The Hi-Limousine serves as an even more luxurious 4-seater offering, specifically catering to the needs of high-end, chauffeur-driven customers. It is nothing short of a hotel on wheels, thanks to its extensive list of onboard creature comforts. While it is already on sale in global markets, its India launch remains unlikely for the time being. We’ll take a closer look at this luxurious biggie in the next section.

Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine: Design

The Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine brings a revised design compared to the outgoing model with vertically stacked LED headlights and the signature Kia 'Tiger Nose' grille complemented by abundant chrome surrounds. 

The silhouette is distinct, with a high roof that replaces the sunroofs to provide additional headroom inside the cabin. The MPV rides on 19-inch alloy wheels and features lower side air dams. It is also equipped with sidesteps for easy ingress and egress.

The rear design is clean, with a connected light bar and an integrated roof-mounted spoiler. Additionally, there is a shark-fin antenna positioned on the high roof.

The international-spec four-seater Carnival Hi-Limousine is available in a black and white exterior color palette, similar to the recently launched Carnival in India. It remains as large as ever, with dimensions measuring as follows:

Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine: Interior And Features

The Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine is a four-seater variant of the premium MPV and features exceptionally generous legroom for rear passengers. The cabin gets a cotton beige finish in a dual-tone hue with Nappa leather upholstery. The dashboard features two massive screens, along with a four-spoke steering wheel with mounted controls, similar to the Carnival launched in India. 

The centre bridge includes a large front armrest for the front occupants, offering ample storage space and cupholders. The rear is equipped with a captain row seating layout with extended thigh support, typical of limousine cars. The seats also come with picnic side tables, armrests for each passenger, and a foot massager for ultimate comfort and lounge-like relaxation. 

As for other features, the Carnival Hi-Limousine is packed with dual screens for infotainment and a digital driver’s display, special storage for shoes, and a heated or cooled cabinet with individual cupholders for hot or cold drinks for both passengers. In the cargo hold, space has been optimized with a ceiling-mounted hanger and storage boxes under the floor.

Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine: Powertrain

The Carnival on sale in India gets a 2.2-litre diesel engine, while the Carnival Hi-Limousine four-seater comes with a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, delivering 290 PS and 355 Nm of torque. It is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

The Kia Carnival Hi-Limousine doesn’t have any direct rival in India and it is unlikely to be launched for our market anytime soon. What are your thoughts on this posh four-wheeler at the Auto Expo 2025? Let us know in the comments below.