Kia Grand Carnival Facelift Again Caught On Camera, Expected To Launch In The Middle Of This Year

JAKARTA - Kia, a vehicle manufacturer from South Korea, is working on a facelift for the Grand Carnival. The proof, the company is testing the model on Indian highways with a number of striking changes.

Quoted from RushLane, Monday, January 8, that this minivan has dimensions of more than 5.1 meters and is being tested using a camouflage sticker. Although covered by a mask sticker, the changes to this vehicle are clearly visible on the exterior.

The fourth generation of this minivan presents a change in style that is different from before. The front and back Fasia have an element of design inspired by EV9, with a vertically arranged LED light.

Electric sliding doors that are a mainstay feature are maintained, while interiors are improved for user convenience. Features such as multiple-layered windows, connected 10.2-inch horizontal twin screens, layered dashboards, multi-zone temperature controllers, massage chairs, and second row reclinary chairs were also pinned.

For the Indian market, Kia Carnival facelift offers a seating layout and a spacious room similar to premium limousines. This is a significant attraction given the popularity of the MPV segment in the country.

The same 2.2 liter diesel engine is maintained at the bottom of the hood, generating up to 197 bhp of power and 440 Nm of torque combined with an automatic transmission of eight accelerations.

Dealing with rivals such as Toyota Vellfire and Mercedes-Benz V-Class, it's no surprise that this minivan will have a fairly high price. The facelift version is expected to sell for a price range of 3 to 3.5 million rupees (around IDR 560.3 million to IDR 653.7 million). The launch of this model is expected to take place in mid-2024.