2024 Kia Carnival Unveiled: Check Out Its Variant-Wise Features

Kia's premium MPV, the Carnival, is set to make its comeback in India. After unveiling it globally a while ago, the Korean carmaker has now revealed the facelifted version of its fourth-gen model on our shores. Its prices are set to be announced on October 3, 2024. Unlike before, the 2024 Carnival will be offered only in a 7-seat layout option and will be available in two variants: Limousine and Limousine Plus. 

Eyeing one? Here's a breakdown of the features offered with each variant. Take a look before making your final call.

2024 Kia Carnival Limousine Variant

Engine option: 193 PS/ 441 Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine, paired to 8-speed automatic transmission

The entry-level Limousine variant of the 2024 Carnival gets, 

Exterior

• LED projector headlights with DRLs

• LED fog lamps

• LED tail lamps

• 18-inch alloy wheels

• Dual sunroof

• Shark fin antenna

Interior

• Dual-tone navy blue and grey cabin theme 

• Leather seat upholstery

• Illuminated glove box

• 64 colour ambient lighting

• Paddle shifters

• USB charging ports in all three rows

• Second row captain seats with reclining function

• Sunshade curtains for second and third row passengers

• Roof-mounted AC vents for second and third row passengers

Infotainment and Instrument Cluster

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay

• 12.3-inch digital driver’s display

• 8-speaker sound system

Convenience

• 12-way powered driver’s seat with memory function

• 8-way powered co-driver’s seat 

• Ventilated and heated front-row seats

• Three zone automatic climate control

• Connected car tech

• Keyless entry with push button start/ stop

• 60-40 split function for third row seats

• Electrically-operated rear sliding doors

Safety

• 8 Airbags

• Electronic stability program

• All-wheel disc brakes

• Tyre pressure monitoring system

• Front, rear  and side parking sensors

• 360-degree parking camera

• ADAS features such as forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control

• ABS with EBD

• Rear wiper 

• ISOFIX child seat mounts

• 3-point seat belts for all passengers

Since the 2024 Carnival will be a premium offering from Kia, it comes loaded with all essential and nice-to-have features, even in its base Limousine variant. It is available with a 193 PS 2.2-litre diesel engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

2024 Kia Carnival Limousine Plus Variant

Engine option: 193 PS/ 441 Nm 2.2-litre diesel engine, paired to 8-speed automatic transmission

Over the Limousine variant, the top-spec Limousine Plus variant of the 2024 Carnival features,

Exterior

• Silver-finished front and rear skid plates 

• Matte chrome side sill insert

• LED rear fog lamps

• Puddle lamp

Interior

• Dual tone Black and Brown cabin theme with leather seat upholstery

• Powered second row seats 

• Heated and ventilated seats in second row

Infotainment and Instrument Cluster

• 11-inch heads-up display (HUD)

• 12-speaker Bose sound system

Convenience

• Powered tailgate

• Wireless phone charger 

Safety

• Rain sensing wipers

While there is not much of an upgrade to the top-spec Limousine Plus variant, you do get additional niceties like a better-equipped Bose audio system, powered and ventilated second-row seats, a heads-up display, and a wireless phone charger. This will be the variant to pick if you don’t want to compromise on any features.

This sums up the variant-wise features of the 2024 Carnival. While we await the pricing of the premium MPV, let us know in the comments which variant best suits your preferences.