Kia Carnival [2020-2023] price in India starts from ₹ 25.48 Lakh. Carnival [2020-2023] is available in 3 colours - Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Silver, and Glacier white Pearl. Carnival [2020-2023] seating capacity is 6 - 9 People. Carnival [2020-2023] mileage is 13.9 km/l. Carnival [2020-2023] has received Not Tested safety rating.
Carnival [2020-2023] car is available in 7 variants and 1 fuel options - diesel. Carnival [2020-2023] diesel models comes with 2199cc engine which generates a peak power of 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm .
The Kia Carnival [2020-2023], a MUV from Kia, was launched in India in Feb 2020.
Carnival [2020-2023] competes with Maruti Suzuki Invicto, Toyota Innova Crysta and Jeep Meridian in India. Please check following table for Kia Carnival [2020-2023] model list.
Carnival [2020-2023] price starts from ₹ 25.48 Lakh and goes up to ₹ 35.48 Lakh. Carnival [2020-2023] EMI starts from ₹ 51,665. Select city to check Kia Carnival [2020-2023] on-road price.
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Last Recorded Price
Kia Carnival has been discontinued in 2023. We are showing the last known price for Carnival.
The Kia Carnival was launched at the Auto Expo 2020 and bridged the gap between premium MPVs like the Toyota Innova Crysta and the uber-luxurious MPV, the Mercedes-Benz V-Class. The Carnival is available in three trim levels, three colour options, five variants in total and a single drivetrain with prices starting at Rs 24.95 lakh, ex-showroom Delhi. It does not have any direct MPV rivals.
Further to this, read Kia Carnival Road Test details by our expert.
Exterior
The Carnival follows a function-before-form philosophy, but has enough design flourishes to keep it from looking like a boring boxy people-carrier. Every corner is curved, there is just enough chrome used around the car to catch your eye but not overwhelm your senses and signature Kia design elements like the ‘Tiger nose’ grille and large lower fog-lamp cluster give the Carnival an understated premium look.
Interior
The Kia Carnival’s dashboard design is a bit busy compared to the simple-yet-elegant exterior design, it also looks a bit dated which is expected considering this MPV is almost six years old. The beige-and-black interior theme adds to the roominess of the cabin, twin sunroofs can also be used to light up the cabin even more. Depending on your needs, you can get the Carnival in seven-seater, eight-seater or nine-seater configurations, but the seven-seater variant with the ‘VIP’ seats for the second row is the one to go for if you want to experience business-class-like seating.
Engine
The Kia Carnival is offered with a single powertrain option. A 2.2-litre, four-cylinder turbo-diesel motor powers the MPV, developing 197bhp and 440Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
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Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Variants
Find a list of all 7 diesel variants of Kia Carnival [2020-2023]. This table includes Kia Carnival [2020-2023] on-road price which covers all costs like RTO and Insurance.
Carnival [2020-2023] Diesel price in India ranges between ₹ 25.48 Lakh and ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Automatic (TC) price ranges between ₹ 25.48 Lakh and ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Turbo price ranges between ₹ 25.48 Lakh and ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Sunroof price ranges between ₹ 29.95 Lakh and ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
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Extra Features over Premium variants : LED Headlights, Steering Adjustment, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Front & Rear Power Windows, Power Steering
Extra Features over Premium variants : LED Headlights, Steering Adjustment, Average Fuel Consumption Display, Front & Rear Power Windows, Power Steering
Note: ALL Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Premium 7 STR, Prestige 9 STR, Prestige 6 STR, Prestige 7 STR, Limousine 7 STR, Limousine Plus 7 STR, Premium 8 STR have been discontinued.
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Carnival [2020-2023] Expert Review
Opening
Kia’s second product in India after the Seltos is the new Carnival. Slated to go on sale at the 2020 Auto Expo, the Carnival is a luxury MPV and the flagship product from Kia targeted at the premium end of things and aimed to start a whole new segment for itself. Expected to be priced between Rs 30-40 lakhs ex-showroom, the Carnival will be offered in seven-, eight- and nine-seat configuration across three trims and a choice of BS6 compliant diesel powertrain. This means it will come as a versatile alternative to the likes of the Ford Endeavour, Toyota Fortuner and the Skoda Kodiaq.
Appearance Exterior
The Carnival is a large and imposing vehicle measuring 5115x1985x1740mm with a wheelbase of 3060mm. In terms of styling, the upright fascia gets a large tiger-nose grille with square-gated design and is flanked by sleek yet large wraparound headlamps. These headlamps get LED projector units while the fog lamps have ice-cube DRLs along with black surround and chrome garnish.
The humongous proportion of the Carnival is felt in the silhouette and similar to the Mercedes-Benz V-Class, the Carnival has those unconventional sliding passenger doors. But, it appears to be well-proportioned with its floating roof design and the kink past the C-pillar. For the 18-inch wheels there are two alloy designs to choose from, one of which is the ‘Sputtering Finish’ one that you see here. At the back, the squared-off tailgate is simple with a straightforward square taillamp design, LED lighting signature and faux skid plates on the bumper. Currently, there are only three colour options to choose from – black, white and silver.
Appearance Interior
Similar to the exterior, the Carnival is large and opulent on the inside. In the top-spec Limousine trim we are driving here, the cabin gets Napa leather upholstery, soft-touch materials on the dashboard and the door pads as well. Inside the cabin, the sense of spaciousness is instantly felt which is further helped by the large window area because of which, the visibility is phenomenal too. The dashboard is well laid out and there are many usable storage places present all around the cabin as well including the dual glove-box. Meanwhile, the instrument cluster gets two analogue dials flanking a MID screen. On the centre console, you get an eight-inch touchscreen system.
Talking about the seats, this is where the Carnival gets interesting. The front seats are large and offer a good amount of support all around. In the top-spec trim, the driver’s seat is electrically adjustable and it also gets cooled ventilation but the front passenger seat misses out on both these functions. Kia is offering the Carnival in seven-, eight- or even a nine-seat configuration. Lower spec models get something called standup seats which fold upright allowing better ingress, while there’s something called ‘sinking seats’ which have got a clever mechanism allowing them to fold down flat on the floor. Then there are the Limousine’s VIP seats available only in a seven-seater configuration with special reclining and sliding adjustments along with leg extension. Getting inside the Carnival is easy thanks to the sliding doors but the ingress height isn’t very convenient. Similar to the front row, visibility in the second and third row is more than adequate due to the massive windows and light coloured materials used. There’s sufficient head and legroom too as the middle row seats have multiple adjustments while offering ample support and seem to be comfortable enough for cross country drives. The third-row, however, is a tight fit for three with no under-thigh support. But it isn’t a bad place to be in either. And the ‘sinking’ split seats can also be folded down for large and usable boot space.
The Carnival comes loaded with all bells and whistles like dual sunroof, three-zone climate control, smartphone connectivity with Harmon Kardon music system, auto headlamps and wipers, smart air-purifier, front and rear parking with rear-view camera, push-button start-stop, cruise control, electric windows and ORVM, powered tailgate, laptop charger along with rear-seat entertainment screens and Kia’s own UVO connected car features. In terms of safety, there are six airbags, ABS with ESC, hill assist, roll-over mitigation and cornering brake.
Performance Drive
Kia is offering the Carnival in India with an all-new BS6 compliant 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine. It produces around 197bhp at 3800rpm and 440Nm of torque is available between 1,750-2,750rpm. Meanwhile, the power is sent to front wheels via an eight-speed automatic gearbox. This diesel engine is quite refined and we could barely hear it working inside the cabin. There’s ample low-range grunt from the turbodiesel to get this rather heavy people mover off the mark and also to keep pottering around at city speeds. But what impresses the most is the strong midrange. There’s barely any lag from the motor and the Carnival will happily dart around the traffic with ease concealing its mammoth proportions. The Korean MPV manages to cruise at three-digit speeds as well and we are sure even with its nine seats full it won’t feel out of breath on the highways making it an ideal choice for long-distance touring.
Also, the Carnival doesn’t let you know that you are at the helm of such a large vehicle. However, the steering is not very responsive off-centre and it feels overly assisted too. Around tighter corners, the Carnival tends to understeer a lot and there’s no hiding its pronounced body roll. Therefore you’d have to drive it like a people mover that it is. In terms of ride quality, the Carnival is plush at low speed and the suspension manages to soak in every bump and irregularity with ease. Even the sharp and ragged edges aren’t felt inside the cabin. At higher speeds, ride becomes flat over long undulations and soft suspensions don’t bounce over rough surfaces either. On the down side, we wished the brakes had a slightly better performance to inspire confidence in stopping.
Conclusion
Kia has managed to well-package the Carnival with its imposing proportions, large and practical cabin space, long feature list, refined engine and well sorted driving dynamics. Carving out a niche for itself, the Carnival is a premium MPV which could be an upgrade from Toyota Innova. With its price range, it would also be a viable choice for buyers forced to by full-size seven-seater SUV even when they don’t really have the need of a rugged 4x4.
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User Reviews for Carnival [2020-2023]
5
Overall
4.5
Exterior
5
Interior
5
Ride Qlty
5
Toyota Innova
03/25/2022 16:54:21 | Jonny kumar
Beautifully designed by much more features than Toyota Innova crysta. Real value of money to buying car like this fully comfortable technology is next level
Mileage Details
Mileage (City) 17 kmpl
Mileage (Highway) 19 kmpl
Maintenance 5000 per month
User ratings
5
Exterior
5
Interior
5
Ride Qlty
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5
Nice Family car
08/19/2021 18:57:50 | Harish Chaudhary
Car is very comfortable for long rides. Second and third row seats are spacious. Camera comes with 360 viewing which is a plus. Very good car if you have a large family of 8 or 9
The avg ex-showroom price of the Kia Carnival [2020-2023] starts at ₹ 25.48 Lakh for the diesel engine. Meanwhile, the top end model (Carnival [2020-2023] Premium 8 STR) with diesel engine is priced at ₹ N/A .
Is Kia Carnival [2020-2023] a 5 seater or a 7 seater car?
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] comes in 6, 7, 8 and 9 seater options.
6 seater 5 door options
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 6 STR - starts at 29.99 Lakh.
7 seater 5 door options
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Premium 7 STR - starts at 25.48 Lakh.
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 7 STR - starts at 30.97 Lakh.
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Limousine 7 STR - starts at 33.49 Lakh.
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Limousine Plus 7 STR - starts at 35.48 Lakh.
8 seater 5 door options
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Premium 8 STR - starts at N/A .
9 seater 5 door options
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 9 STR - starts at 29.95 Lakh.
What is the ground clearance for Kia Carnival [2020-2023]?
Ground clearance of Kia Carnival [2020-2023] is 180 mm.
Is there a sunroof in Kia Carnival [2020-2023]?
Yes. Sunroof is available in 5 Carnival [2020-2023] versions.
Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 9 STR - starts from 29.95 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 6 STR - starts from 29.99 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Prestige 7 STR - starts from 30.97 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Limousine 7 STR - starts from 33.49 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Limousine Plus 7 STR - starts from 35.48 Lakh.
Is Kia Carnival [2020-2023] a 4x4?
No. 4x4 drive option is not available in any of the 7 variants of the Kia Carnival [2020-2023].
What is the top version of Kia Carnival [2020-2023]?
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] top version is Limousine Plus 7 STR. It's avg ex-showroom price is ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
How many colour options are available in Kia Carnival [2020-2023]?
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] is available in 3 colours - Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Silver, Glacier white Pearl
Which is the nearest Kia Carnival [2020-2023] showroom?
There are 7 Kia Carnival [2020-2023] showrooms in Mumbai. Check showrooms in your .
What is Carnival [2020-2023] Diesel price?
Carnival [2020-2023] is available in 7 Diesel variants. Carnival [2020-2023] Diesel Automatic (TC) variant price is ₹ 25.48 Lakh to ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] Diesel Variant
Ex-showroom Price
Premium 7 STR
₹ 25.48 Lakh
Prestige 9 STR
₹ 29.95 Lakh
Prestige 6 STR
₹ 29.99 Lakh
Prestige 7 STR
₹ 30.97 Lakh
Limousine 7 STR
₹ 33.49 Lakh
Limousine Plus 7 STR
₹ 35.48 Lakh
Premium 8 STR
₹ N/A
What is Carnival [2020-2023] automatic price?
Carnival [2020-2023] Automatic (TC) variants are priced between ₹ 25.48 Lakh to ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] variants with automatic transmission option
Variant with automatic transmission
Transmission Type
Ex-showroom Price, India
Premium 7 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 25.48 Lakh
Prestige 9 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 29.95 Lakh
Prestige 6 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 29.99 Lakh
Prestige 7 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 30.97 Lakh
Limousine 7 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 33.49 Lakh
Limousine Plus 7 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ 35.48 Lakh
Premium 8 STR
Automatic (TC)
₹ N/A
What is Carnival [2020-2023] Turbo price?
Carnival [2020-2023] turbocharged variants are priced between ₹ 25.48 Lakh to ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] variants with Turbocharged engine option
Variant with Turbo Engine
Ex-showroom Price, India
Premium 7 STR
₹ 25.48 Lakh
Prestige 9 STR
₹ 29.95 Lakh
Prestige 6 STR
₹ 29.99 Lakh
Prestige 7 STR
₹ 30.97 Lakh
Limousine 7 STR
₹ 33.49 Lakh
Limousine Plus 7 STR
₹ 35.48 Lakh
Premium 8 STR
₹ N/A
What is Carnival [2020-2023] Sunroof price?
Carnival [2020-2023] sunroof variants are priced between ₹ 29.95 Lakh to ₹ 35.48 Lakh.
Carnival [2020-2023] car comes in 7 diesel variants. The Carnival [2020-2023] diesel variant comes with a 2199cc engine capacity and Automatic (TC) transmission modes. It generates 197 bhp @ 3800 rpm.
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] comes in 3 colors which include Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Silver, and Glacier white Pearl.
Compare Carnival [2020-2023] with Alternatives
Kia Carnival [2020-2023]
Maruti Suzuki Invicto
Toyota Innova Crysta
Jeep Meridian
Price
₹ 25.48 Lakh
₹ 25.05 Lakh
₹ 19.99 Lakh
₹ 33.60 Lakh
Fuel Type
Diesel
Hybrid (Electric + Petrol)
Diesel
Diesel
Engine Size
2199 cc
1987 cc
2393 cc
1956 cc
Transmission
Automatic (TC)
Automatic (e-CVT)
Manual
Manual
Power
197 bhp @ 3800 rpm
150 bhp @ 6000 rpm
148 bhp @ 3400 rpm
168 bhp @ 3750 rpm
Torque
440 Nm @ 1750 rpm
188 Nm @ 4400-5200 rpm
343 Nm @ 1400 rpm
350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Safety Rating
Not Tested
Not Tested
5 Star (ASEAN NCAP)
Not Tested
Boot Space
540 litres
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300 litres
170 litres
Ground Clearance
180 mm
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214 mm
Size
5115 mm L X 1985 mm W X 1755 mm H
4755 mm L X 1845 mm W X 1795 mm H
4735 mm L X 1830 mm W X 1795 mm H
4769 mm L X 1859 mm W X 1698 mm H
Kia Carnival [2020-2023] Mileage
The user-reported mileage for the Kia Carnival [2020-2023] ranges from 11 kmpl to 18 kmpl, while the ARAI-claimed mileage for Carnival [2020-2023] is 14 kmpl.
Kia India has delisted the Carnival MPV from its official website hinting that the brand’s flagship model is now officially off the shelf. The dealerships across the country have also stopped accepting bookings for the MPV.