Next-Gen Kia Carnival Premium MPV Revealed

Korean automaker Kia launched its second product in the Indian market a few months back in the form of the Carnival. The premium MPV is being lapped up by the high-end MPV buyers of our country. The Carnival offered in our market is the third-gen model of the car and was first showcased to the masses back in 2015. And, after 5 years of its debut, the automaker has now revealed the fourth-gen model. It employs a bunch of new updates to its design with increased dimensions. Kia has dubbed the all-new MPV as the ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’. Talking about its design, the MPV now features SUV elements such as skid plates at the front and rear, roof rails and blacked-out cladding on the bumpers.

The new-gen Kia Carnival has been dubbed as the ‘Grand Utility Vehicle’

Moreover, the lines and creases are much sharper than that of the outgoing model. The bonnet of the car now gets a high-set piece of sheet metal along with a bolder-looking tiger-nose grille. Furthermore, the grille now features a new pattern. The headlamp cluster looks quite aggressive. It employs a new pattern of LED DRLs, which has been never seen on any Kia car till now. Moving towards the side, it gets a new set of 19-inch alloy wheels. They do gel up pretty well with the muscular look of the MPV. It continues to feature electric side rear doors, but the C-pillar is now finished in chrome which enhances the premium quotient of the car. In comparison to the ongoing model, the all-new version of the MPV gets a very-modern looking rear fascia.

It is expected to be powered by a petrol and diesel engine

It features new sleeker LED taillamps with a light bar, redesigned tailgate and sporty looking spoiler. The automaker has not unveiled the interior details of the car, but one can expect the cabin of the new-gen Kia Carnival to be more premium and upmarket. The upcoming model is expected to be powered by a 3.3-litre GDi V6 gasoline engine and a 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel motor. The new-gen Carnival is likely to hit the Indian shores by 2022.