2024 Kia Carnival – Top 5 Things You Should Know

Published: Thursday, November 9, 2023, 10:04 [IST]

The fourth-gen Kia Carnival is all set to make its way to India next year. We expect this 2024 Kia Carnival to give tough competition to Toyota Fortuner with its bold styling, large size, punchy powertrain, and a very long feature list.

2024 Kia Carnival Exterior Design

The Kia Carnival MPV which made its way to India looked more like a premium van rather than an MPV. Also, thanks to its styling, this model was often compared to the Toyota Innova Crysta rather than the Toyota Fortuner.

However, Kia seems to have now understood the design preferences of potential customers in the segment. As such, the 2024 Kia Carnival looks more like an SUV with its more upright stance and sharper styling.

If not for the sliding second-row doors, the 2024 Kia Carnival could easily pass under the radar posing as an SUV. As such, we expect this particular direction towards styling will help Kia gather the attention of customers looking for a premium 7-seater SUV.

2024 Kia Carnival Interior Design

One look at the interior of the 2024 Kia Carnival is all it takes to seal the deal. In fact, the interior of the 2024 Kia Carnival looks very premium with plenty of horizontal elements creating a layered effect and accentuating the width of the cabin.

Also, after looking at the interior of the upcoming 2024 Kia Carnival, we do not expect any Indian consumer to feel attracted towards any other premium SUVs under Rs 50 lakh.

2024 Kia Carnival Features

The upcoming 2024 Kia Carnival comes equipped with features including curved twin 12.3-inch screens (one for infotainment, the other displays instrumentation), head-up display, digital key, 8 airbags, ADAS tech, and an optional 14.6-inch rear seat entertainment package.

2024 Kia Carnival Powertrain

In global markets, the 2024 Carnival will be available in a range of powertrains including a 3.5-litre V6 petrol engine, a 1.6-litre petrol hybrid engine, and a 2.2-litre diesel engine. Out of these engine options, we expect the 2.2-litre, diesel engine to be a favourite here.

This 2.2-litre, 4-cylinder, turbocharged diesel engine in the 2024 Kia Carnival is tuned to produce 198bhp and 440Nm of peak torque. This engine comes paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.

Thoughts About The 2024 Kia Carnival

If you are planning to buy a premium 7-seater SUV anytime soon, we think you should wait for the 2024 Kia Carnival to arrive in India. The model comes with good powertrain options, roomy and luxurious interiors, and comes packed with all the latest tech.