Kia has launched the updated Carnival at Rs 24.95 lakh (ex-showroom, pan-India). The MPV gets a new top-spec Limousine Plus variant and Kia’s new logo as part of the update. The Kia Carnival Limousine Plus is priced at Rs 33.99 lakh.
- Available in four trims - Premium, Prestige, Limousine and Limousine Plus
- Top-spec Carnival gets Harman Kardon audio system, TPMS and more
- Powered by 200hp, 2.2-litre turbo-diesel engine
Given below are the variant-wise prices for the 2021 Kia Carnival.
| 2021 Kia Carnival variant-wise prices | |
|---|---|
| Variant | Price (ex-showroom, pan-India) |
| Premium 7 seater | Rs 24.95 lakh |
| Premium 8 seater | Rs 25.15 lakh |
| Prestige 7 seater | Rs 29.49 lakh |
| Prestige 9 seater | Rs 29.95 lakh |
| Limousine 7 seater | Rs 31.99 lakh |
| Limousine Plus 7 seater | Rs 33.99 lakh |
2021 Kia Carnival: what’s new?
On the exterior, the 2021 Carnival gets Kia’s new logo which was revealed earlier this year, and all variants of the Carnival are also now equipped with 18-inch crystal cut alloy wheels.
Kia has introduced a new top-spec Limousine Plus variant to the Carnival’s line-up which is loaded with features like an 8-speaker Harman Kardon premium sound system, an electronic parking brake, 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with seat ventilation, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear lever, premium wood garnish inside, two 10.1-inch rear seat entertainment screens and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Kia has also revised the Limousine variant with a single 10.1-inch rear seat entertainment screen and an auto-dimming internal rear-view mirror. However, the outgoing Limousine variant was also equipped with dual rear screens, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob and a powered and ventilated driver's seat, all of which are now reserved for the top-spec Limousine Plus variant.
Kia also stated that premium leatherette seats are now available on the Prestige, Limousine and Limousine Plus trims, with the latter two getting captain seats in the second-row with extendable leg support.
Other than that, the higher-spec Kia Carnival continues to feature LED projector headlamps, ice-cube LED fog lamps, a powered tailgate, a dual-pane sunroof, power-sliding doors, three-zone automatic climate control, an 8.0-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and cruise control. Standard safety equipment on the Carnival includes dual airbags, ABS with EBD, ISOFIX child-seat mounts, rear parking sensors and a rear camera.
2021 Kia Carnival: engine and gearbox
Powering the Kia Carnival is a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that puts out 200hp and 440Nm of torque. The power is sent to the front wheels via an 8-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The Carnival has an ARAI-rated fuel efficiency figure of 13.9kpl.
Kia India: more details
Earlier this year, Kia introduced updated versions of both the Sonet and Seltos SUVs in India. Recently, the company also added a new top-spec X-Line variant to the Seltos’ line-up. The South Korean carmaker does not have any major launches coming up this year. However, Kia is gearing up to introduce an all-new MPV. This new model (Codename: KY) will see a market launch sometime in early 2022.
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