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Kia India is revving up for the grand launch of the new Carnival, and guess what? Bookings have already started at some dealerships before the official kickoff later this month. Buckle up, because this premium MPV is rolling out on October 3rd!
First Impression: Imported, Not Local… Yet
Initially, the Carnival will be a full import—like bringing a superstar from abroad before they start their local tour. Local assembly will follow once Kia sees how fans react to this big guy.
One Variant to Rule Them All
Kia’s serving up the Carnival in a single, fully-loaded variant—think of it as the VIP package. Expect dual 12.3-inch screens, front and rear dash cams, a head-up display, digital rear-view mirror, and a fancy updated digital key with fingerprint recognition. Ambient lighting? Of course, it’s got that too!
Under the Hood & Pricing Deets
Under the bonnet, the Indian-spec Carnival is set to roll with a 2.2-litre diesel engine, sticking with what we loved about the last generation. While globally there’s talk of turbo petrol hybrids and V6 engines, we’ll be cruising with the diesel for now.
Price tag alert: expect this imported beauty to start around ₹50 lakhs (ex-showroom). It’s carving out its own space in the market, with the Toyota Innova Hycross topping at ₹30 lakhs and the posh Toyota Vellfire starting at ₹1.22 crores.
Booking Your Ride
Dealerships are already taking bookings with a ₹1 lakh fully refundable amount. Choose from a couple of snazzy colours—white and black are on the list.
Kia’s not stopping with the Carnival; they’re also gearing up to drop pricing details for the EV9 full-size electric SUV. With the launch date closing in, stay tuned for more deets and get ready to add some serious swagger to your family rides! 🚗💨
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