The 4th gen minivan is based on Kia’s new mid-size platform and the new Carnival has been dubbed a ‘grand utility vehicle’ as it is more refined, roomy and capable than its predecessors.
The 4th gen Kia Carnival is offered with 3 engine options- 3.5-litre GDi petrol, 3.5-litre MPi petrol and 2.2-litre Smartstream diesel engine.
The 3.5-litre GDi V6 petrol engine produces a power output of 294 PS and offers a peak torque of 355 Nm. The 3.5-litre MPi V6 petrol engine generates a maximum power output of 272 PS and offers a peak torque of 332 Nm. The only diesel offering is powered by the 2.2-litre smartstream engine which produces upto 202 PS of power and offers a peak torque of 404 Nm.
Compared to the outgoing model, the new Carnival features a shorter front overhang, with the base of the A-pillar moved backwards to create a longer hood. Its increased wheelbase contributes to greater space throughout the cabin, and the extended side profile hints at the new Carnival’s more refined dynamics.
The new ‘tiger-nose’ design spans the width of the vehicle, integrating LED daytime running lights (DRLs), headlamps and grille to give the new Carnival a confident, futuristic new look and a unique light signature.
The 4th gen Carnival also features Kia’s latest 12.3-inch digital driver instrument cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment and navigation system under a single seamless piece of glass. This dual-screen display creates a panoramic, widescreen user experience, with many infotainment functions controlled via touch-sensitive buttons around the screen.
The 4th gen Kia Carnival will be launched in Korea in the third quarter of 2020 and the other global markets will follow.
