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2024 Kia Carnival launched in India, priced higher than Toyota Fortuner
The fourth-generation Kia Carnival is available in India in a single Limousine variant, which is coming as a direct import.
Kia India has launched the fourth-generation Carnival at a price of ₹ 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom). It is coming as a CBU, which is the reason for the huge price hike – it is almost double the previous-generation model, which sold for ₹ 35.50 lakh in its most expensive trim. Kia has confirmed that it has already received 2,796 bookings for the new Carnival, which is available as a 7-seater in a single Limousine variant.
The Kia Carnival comes equipped with auto LED projector headlamps, LED DRLs, 18-inch alloy wheels and dual electric sunroof, while the LED tail lamps are connected by an LED light bar. Inside, it gets a two-tone interior with a 12.3-inch driver display, a 12.3-inch infotainment system with a Bose system with 12 speakers, an 11-inch head-up display, a 12-way powered driver seat and an 8-way powered passenger seat, along with ventilation and heating for the front row seats. Other highlights include shift-by-wire, 64-colour ambient lighting, rain sensing wipers and push button start/stop.
The second row gets sliding and reclining seats with ventilation, heating and leg support, along with roof-mounted AC vents, sunshades for all windows and electrically sliding doors. In terms of safety features, it gets 8 airbags, Level 2 ADAS features, ABS with EBD, ESC and hill-assist control.
The Kia Carnival Limousine is powered by a 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 193 hp and 441 Nm of peak torque. It is paired to an 8-speed torque converter automatic. Kia is also offering the Carnival with a package that includes 3 years of free maintenance, warranty and RSA benefits.
