You Won’t Believe How Many Units Of The Kia Carnival Have Been Delivered Already…

Quick Highlights

• Kia Carnival has had 400 units delivered.

• It has also garnered 3,350 bookings and a waiting period of over 6 months.

• It is available in a single Limousine Plus variant and two colour options.

• Key feature highlights include dual 12.3-inch screens, powered front and second row seats and an electronically sliding rear door. 

• Powered by a 193 PS 2.2-litre diesel engine, teamed with an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

• The premium MPV is priced at Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Carnival made a striking comeback this year with a price tag of Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom). While prices have gone up massively compared to the previous generation, there is no denying the fact that the Carnival is popular. It has now achieved a milestone of having 400 units delivered just two months after deliveries commenced. It surely set a strong impression among premium Indian buyers, which was earlier reflected by its 2,796 pre-launch bookings. This number has now climbed to 3,350 units, with its waiting period extending to over six months.

If you’re seeking to get the luxury MPV for yourself or just want to explore the car’s details anyway, here is a detailed overview for you:

Kia Carnival: Overview

The Kia Carnival, with its new-generation model, showcases a more refined and upmarket design. With SUV-inspired styling and a feature-rich cabin, it set a new standard for luxury MPVs.

 

The exterior design of the Carnival gets a prominent front fascia featuring Kia’s signature Tiger Nose grille and vertically stacked LED headlights. Its 18-inch alloy wheels added a sporty edge to the side profile, while the rear followed the trend with modern connected LED taillights.

In India, the 7-seater Carnival was launched exclusively in a single Limousine Plus variant, available in two colour options: Glacier White and Fusion Black. 

The interior of the Carnival consists of a dual-screen dashboard setup that includes a 12.3-inch digital driver’s display and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The cabin is equipped with additional features such as wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, three-zone climate control, dual single-pane sunroofs, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, ventilated power-adjustable front and rear seats, and a wireless phone charger.

Safety-wise the Carnival has eight airbags, ABS with EBD, a 360-degree camera, parking sensors, electronic stability control, a tyre pressure monitoring system, and Level-2 ADAS.

Under the hood, the Carnival was powered by a 2.2-litre diesel engine that produced 193 PS and 441 Nm of torque. This engine was paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering power to the front wheels.

Priced at Rs 63.9 lakh (ex-showroom), the Kia Carnival positioned itself as a premium MPV with limited direct competition. It is a more affordable alternative to the Toyota Vellfire and Lexus LM.