2024 Kia Carnival Unveiled: Check Out Its Variant-Wise Features
- by Team Zigwheels
- Sep 17, 2024
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While the fourth-gen Carnival packs more tech than before, it will now be offered with only a single seating layout option
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
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LED projector headlights with DRLs
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LED fog lamps
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LED tail lamps
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18-inch alloy wheels
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Dual sunroof
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Shark fin antenna
Interior
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Dual-tone navy blue and grey cabin theme
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Leather seat upholstery
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Illuminated glove box
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64 colour ambient lighting
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Paddle shifters
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USB charging ports in all three rows
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Second row captain seats with reclining function
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Sunshade curtains for second and third row passengers
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Roof-mounted AC vents for second and third row passengers
Infotainment and Instrument Cluster
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12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wireless Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay
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12.3-inch digital driver’s display
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8-speaker sound system
Convenience
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12-way powered driver’s seat with memory function
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8-way powered co-driver’s seat
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Ventilated and heated front-row seats
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Three zone automatic climate control
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Connected car tech
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Keyless entry with push button start/ stop
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60-40 split function for third row seats
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Electrically-operated rear sliding doors
Safety
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8 Airbags
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Electronic stability program
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All-wheel disc brakes
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Tyre pressure monitoring system
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Front, rear and side parking sensors
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360-degree parking camera
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ADAS features such as forward collision avoidance assist, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control
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ABS with EBD
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Rear wiper
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ISOFIX child seat mounts
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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
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Silver-finished front and rear skid plates
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Matte chrome side sill insert
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LED rear fog lamps
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Puddle lamp
Interior
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Dual tone Black and Brown cabin theme with leather seat upholstery
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Powered second row seats
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Heated and ventilated seats in second row
Infotainment and Instrument Cluster
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11-inch heads-up display (HUD)
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12-speaker Bose sound system
Convenience
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Powered tailgate
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Wireless phone charger
Safety
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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.