The new Kia Carnival has undergone significant changes in its exterior design compared to the previous version
While we are waiting for the arrival of the fourth-generation Kia Carnival in our country, the MPV has already received an update in its home market. The car manufacturer has unveiled the updated exterior design of the premium MPV, with the interior and other details expected to be revealed in November. Our closest look at the current generation of the Carnival was at the Auto Expo in early 2023. In this article, let’s take a look at how its exterior design has evolved with the facelift:
Front
The majority of the changes in the facelift are concentrated on the front fascia of the MPV. With the refresh, the new Carnival features a revised grille with chrome accents, vertically stacked LED headlights consisting of four pieces, and sharper LED daytime running lights (DRLs). The bumper has also been updated, now incorporating updated fog lamps while still housing the radar for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS).
Side
From the side view, the only noticeable difference is the new set of alloy wheels, which appear to have a more aerodynamic design. Additionally, a Gravity trim has been introduced, which offers design variations compared to the standard model. This includes a black grille with a fresh style, black ORVMs (outside rearview mirrors), and a different alloy wheel design featuring concentric rings.
Rear
At the rear, the Carnival now boasts a redesigned tailgate that showcases vertically stacked LED taillights, which run up to the Kia logo in the center, resembling the LED DRLs at the front. The design updates for the MPV’s rear end are completed by a revised skid plate and a chunky bumper. Overall, the facelifted MPV displays a sharper appearance compared to its predecessor.
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India Launch And Price
2024 Kia Carnival Gravity trim
We expect the facelifted fourth-generation Kia Carnival to be launched in India sometime in 2024, with an estimated starting price of Rs 40 lakh (ex-showroom). While it won’t have any direct competitors, it will be positioned higher than the Toyota Innova Hycross in the Indian MPV segment.