Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival is a 7 seater SUV car available at a price range of Rs. 30.99 Lakh to 35.49 Lakh in India. It is available in 3 variants and 3 colours. Kia Carnival comes with BS6 compliant diesel engine only. The Carnival has a boot space of 540 litres. The 2199cc diesel engine of Carnival puts out 197.26bhp of power and 440nm of torque. The Carnival is available only with an automatic transmission. The mileage of Carnival is 14.11kmpl.
Kia Carnival Key Specifications & Features
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Engine | 2199 CC | Transmission | Automatic | Max Power | 197.26bhp@3800rpm |
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Fuel Type | Diesel | Fuel Capacity | 60 Liters | Mileage | 14.11 Kmpl |
Brakes & Steering | |||
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Brakes Front | Disc | Brakes Rear | Disc |
Interior Dimensions | |||
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Seating Capacity | 7 | Boot Space | 540 Liters |
Exteriors Dimensions | |
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Length*Width*Height | 5115*1985*1755 mm^3 |
- Airbags (Driver, Passenger and Side Front)
- Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
- ABS
- AC
- Central Locking
- Power Steering
- Max Torque (440Nm@1750-2750rpm)
Kia Carnival Car Latest Updates
Kia has discontinued the Carnival's base-spec Premium 8-seater and the mid-spec Prestige 9-seater variants. The luxury MPV is now available in four broad trims: Premium 7-seater, Prestige 6-Seater, Limousine and Limousine Plus. Besides, the carmaker has said it will reduce the production of the base-spec Premium 7-seater and mid-spec Prestige 6-seater variants. While the exact reason is not yet announced, we believe it's due to the poor demand.
Kia Carnival Engine
Kia Carnival Variants
The MPV is available in three variants: Prestige, Premium and Limousine, with the option of 7, 8 or 9 seats. All three variants are available with the 2.2-litre diesel engine. The limousine variant is a 7-seater version with luxurious armchairs for the middle row. The Prestige variant is available as a 7- or 9-seater. The entry-level Premium trim is available as a 7- or 8-seater. Three colour options on offer are Glacier White Pearl, Steel Silver, Aurora Black Pearl.
Kia Carnival Features
Kia Carnival Competitors
The Carnival has no direct competitors as such but it will go up against the Toyota Innova Crysta in India.
Kia Carnival Price
Carnival price starts from Rs. 30.99 Lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). Carnival comes in 3 variants with 3 colour options.Carnival Price List (Variants)
Diesel
(3 Variants)
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Carnival Prestige
2199 cc . Diesel . Automatic
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Rs. 30.99 Lakh Ex-Showroom Price View On Road Price | View May Offers | |
Carnival Limousine
2199 cc . Diesel . Automatic
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Rs. 33.49 Lakh Ex-Showroom Price View On Road Price | View May Offers | |
Carnival Limousine Plus
2199 cc . Diesel . Automatic
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Rs. 35.49 Lakh Ex-Showroom Price View On Road Price | View May Offers |
What is good and bad in Carnival Car?
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Carnival Positives
Big and imposing, spacious and comfortable, feature-loaded and well built - the Carnival has a lot going for it. However, there are some things that it really aces. Comfort levels, both in terms of ride quality and space, is really good across all three rows of seats (in the 7 VIP, 7 and 8 seat variants).
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Carnival Negatives
It may be a bit too big for some parking lots. Also, if you opt for the 9 seat option, you'll have to make a compromise between luggage space or passenger comfort.
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Expert's Conclusion
If you love to travel with your extended family on long road trips, then the Carnival will ensure that you can seat everyone in absolute comfort. There's more than enough cool features to ensure that the journey is as fun as the destination too.
Kia Carnival User Reviews
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- Comfort (7)
- Space (3)
- Service (3)
- Seat (3)
- Engine (3)
- Performance (2)
- Power (2)
- Experience (2)
- Boot Space (2)
- Looks (2)
- Mileage (2)
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Extremely good
While driving is extremely good, Happy sitting, Showing as beuty car, From niberes and friends.
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Smooth driving
It's smooth driving, Exllent sitting for the family, And speed is also good and it's showing as beuty.
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Kia carnival is a super car
Kia carnival is a super car and very comfortable car i feel luxury when i travelling in carnival and here service are so good including crane service this car came at less budget with higher system
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This is a complete family
On the surface it gives the appearance of a family car but do not let its looks deceive you, Under the good this car is a beast.12 kmpl mileage on highway and 9 kmpl in city if you drive like a gentleman.Kia after sales experience has been very pleasant, Transparent and prompt dealing.Handling of the vehicle is responsive despite the steering wheel being lightweight.Sliding doors may give issues in winters but kia service can take care of that during regular maintenance.Also, There should be feature to disable the left sliding door when fuel lid is open.If not careful, Something could go wrong during refueling.8 seater configuration with dual sunroof variant would have made it a perfect family car.But sadly, 8 seater is discontinued.10k-15k average maintenance cost.Other than that if you're considering something like innova crysta top model, Stretch your budget and choose carnival, You won't be disappointed.
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Good Choice For The Family
On the surface, it gives the appearance of a family car but do not let its looks deceive you. It gives good mileage on the highways as well as in the city if you drive like a gentleman. Kia's after-sales experience has been very pleasant, transparent, and prompt dealing. The handling of the vehicle is responsive despite the steering wheel being lightweight. Sliding doors may give issues in winter but Kia service can take care of that during regular maintenance. Also, there should be a feature to disable the left sliding door when the fuel lid is open. If not careful, something could go wrong during refueling. 8 seater configuration with a dual sunroof variant would have made it a perfect family car. But sadly, 8-seaters are discontinued. 10k-15k average maintenance cost. Other than that if you're considering something like Innova Crysta top model, Stretch your budget, and choose Carnival, You won't be disappointed.
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4.7very robust, but the
very robust, but the sliding doors do breakdown.
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Review on my kia carnival limousine
What i really like about my carnival limousine is that it is really easy to drive considering the length of the car, Engine performance is really good(197 hp and 440nm).The cabin is extremely spacious with comfortable captain seats in the middle row.The harmon kardon speakers is so good.Having the car for more than one year there are positive and negatives are there.The ground clearance is a bit low have to be careful on speed breakers.Be careful of buying this car from which dealerships in chennai.Don't consider to buy your carnival or any kia car from svm dealer you can go for kun/capital, Because the service is not good, We have complained them a lot for poor service.Things which could have been better is that they could have given some more features like ventilated seat for co passenger seat as well, The touchscreen could have been bigger, Ground clearance could have been improved and more features expected at this price point.
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3.0Good 7 Seater
Kia carnival does feel a tad bouncy over bad roads, But on the whole ride comfort and handling stay satisfactory even on this car.You have the same engine on the turbo variants of the hyundai venue, Grand i10 nios, Aura and verna.There too, The focus was on sporty performance.This engine definitely has a sportier feel over the diesel, And the 7-speed dct (dual-clutch auto) would be quicker on the shifts.
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4.7Easily left
A palace on wheels. If comfort is your thing.. Family is your first.. Look no further. Carnival is miles ahead of the nearest option. It is soft, quiet, easy and extremely suave. Could it have been sportier, yes but its not for the driver. But the diesel engine does pack a punch and can't be easily left behind.
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4.7Easily left
A palace on wheels. If comfort is your thing.. Family is your first.. Look no further. Carnival is miles ahead of the nearest option. It is soft, quiet, easy and extremely suave. Could it have been sportier, yes but its not for the driver. But the diesel engine does pack a punch and can't be easily left behind.
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Rs.30.99 Lakh onwards | Rs. 32.59 Lakh onwards | Rs. 28.63 Lakh onwards | Rs. 34.69 Lakh onwards | Rs. 37.99 Lakh onwards |
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4.5 33 reviews | 4.3 116 reviews | 4.3 21 reviews | 5.0 5 reviews | 3.8 22 reviews |
Engine | ||||
2199 CC | 2694 - 2755 CC | 1997 - 1999 CC | 1984 CC | 1984 CC |
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Must Read Questions & Answers Before Buying Carnival
- In terms of passenger safety, it has up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), cornering brake control and hill assist.
- Kia Carnival is available in 3 colours: Steel Silver, Glacier White Pearl and Aurora Black Pearl.
- The Kia Carnival comes with a 2.2-litre CRDI diesel engine. It puts out 200PS of power and 440Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic gearbox. Unlike the Innova Crysta, the Carnival is a front-wheel drive vehicle.
- Kia Carnival and Mahindra XUV500 are two different cars and selecting one would depend on your budget, preference of the segment, usage of the vehicle, features required, etc. If you love to travel with your extended family on long road trips, then the Carnival will ensure that you can seat everyone in absolute comfort. On the other hand, if you are looking for a muscular and powerful SUV with an extra row of seats, feature rich cabin and good road presence then you may go with the XUV500. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test ride before making the final decision. Follow the link and select your desired city for dealership details.Read More: - Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV500
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- Both cars are of different segments and come under different price ranges. If you are on a budget want 5 seater compact SUV for your family you may go for Kia Sonet. Kia Carnival would be a great pick if your family is big, often go for long family trips and budget is not an issue. You may compare both cars accordingly. Do take a test drive before the final call. Check out authorised dealership details.
- Both Kia Carnival and MG Gloster are from different segment and selecting one would depend on certain factors such as your budget, preference of the segment, usage of the car, driving comfort, etc. Kia Carnival would be a good option if you are looking for a MPV with a host of luxury features like rear touchscreens, dual sunroof and VIP seats, comfortable seating and a spacious cabin. The practicality, with innovative engineering solutions, makes the cabin effortlessly versatile. On the other hand, the Gloster offers a powerful motor, snappy 8-speed automatic and acres of space and presence. The standouts in the package are the safety package, 3rd row space and a lengthy features list. Moreover, we would suggest you to take a test drive for a better understanding of comfort, performance and compatibility. You may click on the link and select your desired city for dealership details. Read More: - MG Gloster Review: 10 Things You Must Know! - 2020 Kia Carnival Limousine: First Drive Review
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Kia Carnival FAQs
The ex-showroom price of top variant of Kia Carnival is 35.49 Lakh (Delhi).
The ARAI claimed mileage of Kia Carnival is 14.11 Kmpl. Also check User Reported Mileage of Carnival.
The EMI for the base variant of Kia Carnival in Delhi is Rs. 59,949 per month @ 10.5% for a tenure of 60 months.
The top 3 competitors of Kia Carnival are Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson and Volkswagen Tiguan.
The boot space in Kia Carnival is 540 L. View full specification of Carnival
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Kia Carnival Road Tests

Kia Carnival Service Cost
Diesel (5 years) | Rs. 33,830 |