Kia Carnival No Longer On Sale In India

 The carmaker is still deciding on bringing the latest generation of the premium MPV to India

• Kia India has delisted the Carnival from its website.

• It was last offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations.

• The Carnival was powered by a 200PS 2.2-litre diesel engine, which hasn’t been updated to meet new Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms.

• Towards the end of its life cycle, the Carnival had a starting price of Rs 30.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Carnival has now been discontinued in India, as the carmaker is no longer accepting reservations for the premium MPV and it has also been taken down from the official website. Introduced in 2020, the Carnival impressed all with its premium cabin that was positioned above the likes of the Toyota Innova Crysta without having to enter the far pricier luxury MPV segment.

The Carnival which was sold here was already a previous-gen model for the manufacturer, and Kia decided not to update it to comply with the latest BS6 Phase 2 emissions norms. The Carnival was offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations, and was available in a total of three broad variants. There was even a four-row variant at the time of launch but was discontinued shortly after. Towards the end of its lifecycle, the Carnival retailed from Rs 30.99 lakh to Rs 35.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Features It Offered

The Kia Carnival’s cabin had an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display for middle-row occupants, a dual-panel sunroof, and three-zone climate control. At launch, it was one of the best equipped non-luxury MPVs in India. Now, various three-row offerings from mass-market brands have caught up and passed the Carnival in terms of technology on offer.

In terms of safety, Kia’s premium MPV offered up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), cornering brake control and hill assist.

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Engine & Transmission

The Carnival was only available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine which made 200PS and 440Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

Will It Return To India?

Kia showcased the facelifted fourth-generation Carnival at the 2023 Auto Expo in Delhi. It is bigger in size than the outgoing model, and has an enhanced list of features such as a bigger touchscreen and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Kia is still evaluating the market, and if all goes well, the new Kia Carnival could be launched next year.

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