Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

The Kia Carnival has been spotted testing again. Spy pics of the Kia Carnival uploaded by Rushlane reveal the test mule sans camouflage, and also reveal the MPV sporting a sunroof.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

Spy pics of the Kia Carnival do not reveal any other features of the multi passenger vehicle. The vehicle bears an Andhra Pradesh registration plate, but was spotted testing in the Northern regions of the country. There is a possibility that the test model is doing rounds of Kia dealerships across India.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

The company has already released a teaser video of the Carnival MPV. The teaser showcases a top-end variant that arrives with a six-seat configuration, and features individual captain seats for all passengers.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

Interiors of the Kia Carnival arrive fully loaded and feature optional rear-seat entertainment packages, electronically adjustable seats at the front, a touch screen infotainment system, leather seats, and a sunroof. Most of these features are limited to top-end variants.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

The India specific Kia Carnival will feature a BS6 compliant 2.2-litre CRDi engine that produces 200bhp of power and 440Nm of torque. The engine will come mated to a six-speed manual and automatic transmissions.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

One the primary highlights of the Kia Carnival is the electric sliding doors that the MPV features. Sliding doors were last seen on the Maruti Eeco, and are fantastic to have in tight parking conditions, and when easy ingress is a priority.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

Essentially a five-door van, the Kia Carnival will be available in six, seven, and eight seat configurations. Each configuration however, will progressively decrease the boot space in the vehicle. Once launched, the Kia Carnival will compete with the Toyota Innova Crysta.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

On the luxury side, popular choices today are the Toyota Vellfire and the Mercedes-Benz V Class. The Kia Carnival will be a much cheaper alternative to these vehicles with an expected ex-showroom price of between Rs 22.5 lakh and Rs 29.5 lakh.

Spy Pics: Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Again Ahead Of India Launch

Thoughts About The Kia Carnival Spotted Testing

The Kia Carnival sounds like its almost ready to swallow the Innova's market whole. The company's first offering, the Seltos has already established itself as the king in its segment, and expectations are that the Carnival will do the same in its segment. We expect to see more spy pictures of the Kia Carnival until launch.

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Article Published On: Tuesday, December 24, 2019, 12:09 [IST]
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