Fri Oct 04 21:07:18 UTC 2024: ## Kia Carnival Makes a Comeback in India with a Facelift and a Price Hike

The Kia Carnival, once discontinued in India, has made a triumphant return with a revamped fourth-generation model. Launched at Rs 63.90 lakh (ex-showroom pan-India), the new Carnival boasts a bolder design, a luxurious cabin, and a plethora of advanced features.

Compared to its predecessor, the new Carnival features a boxier front fascia with a large grille, vertical LED headlamps, and L-shaped DRLs. The side profile remains similar, but with a more raked A-pillar and a larger third-row window. At the rear, the Carnival sports a more muscular look with a larger bumper and connected LED taillamps with L-shaped lighting elements.

Inside, the Carnival embraces a minimalistic approach with a flat dashboard, an ambient lighting strip, and a driver-centric layout. The dual-tone black and brown interior houses a new steering wheel and a host of features like dual 12.3-inch screens, an 11-inch HUD, 12-way powered driver seat, 8-way powered front passenger seat, and powered second-row seats with heating and ventilation.

The feature list also includes dual single-pane sunroofs, a wireless phone charger, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, 3-zone climate control, 8 airbags, TPMS, a 360-degree camera, and Level 2 ADAS features like adaptive cruise control, autonomous emergency braking, and lane keep assist.

Despite offering a more powerful 2.2-litre diesel engine in the previous generation, the new Carnival comes equipped with a slightly detuned version. The torque and transmission, however, remain the same.

The price jump for the new Carnival is significant, as the last recorded price for the second-generation model was Rs 30.99 lakh. This positions the new Carnival as a premium alternative to the Toyota Innova Hycross and Maruti Invicto, while offering a more affordable option compared to the Toyota Vellfire and Lexus LM.

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