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Kia Carnival No Longer On Sale In India

 The carmaker is still deciding on bringing the latest generation of the premium MPV to India

  • Kia India has delisted the Carnival from its website.

  • It was last offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations.

  • The Carnival was powered by a 200PS 2.2-litre diesel engine, which hasn’t been updated to meet new Real Driving Emission (RDE) norms.

  • Towards the end of its life cycle, the Carnival had a starting price of Rs 30.99 lakh (ex-showroom).

The Kia Carnival has now been discontinued in India, as the carmaker is no longer accepting reservations for the premium MPV and it has also been taken down from the official website. Introduced in 2020, the Carnival impressed all with its premium cabin that was positioned above the likes of the Toyota Innova Crysta without having to enter the far pricier luxury MPV segment.

The Carnival which was sold here was already a previous-gen model for the manufacturer, and Kia decided not to update it to comply with the latest BS6 Phase 2 emissions norms. The Carnival was offered in both 6- and 7-seater configurations, and was available in a total of three broad variants. There was even a four-row variant at the time of launch but was discontinued shortly after. Towards the end of its lifecycle, the Carnival retailed from Rs 30.99 lakh to Rs 35.49 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi).

Features It Offered

The Kia Carnival’s cabin had an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a 10.1-inch touchscreen display for middle-row occupants, a dual-panel sunroof, and three-zone climate control. At launch, it was one of the best equipped non-luxury MPVs in India. Now, various three-row offerings from mass-market brands have caught up and passed the Carnival in terms of technology on offer.

In terms of safety, Kia’s premium MPV offered up to six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), cornering brake control and hill assist.

Also Read: Kia Seltos Facelift Will Make Its India Debut On July 4

Engine & Transmission

The Carnival was only available with a 2.2-litre diesel engine which made 200PS and 440Nm, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. 

Will It Return To India?

Kia showcased the facelifted fourth-generation Carnival at the 2023 Auto Expo in Delhi. It is bigger in size than the outgoing model, and has an enhanced list of features such as a bigger touchscreen and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS). Kia is still evaluating the market, and if all goes well, the new Kia Carnival could be launched next year.

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Motorsport

2024 Lexus GX Already Receives Overlanding Makeover in Unofficial Rendering

The recently unveiled third-generation Lexus GX has already received a rugged makeover and new technologies. The SUV now offers an Overtrail trim, which includes mechanical upgrades and aesthetic enhancements. But what would the future hold for this model? New renderings from Kolesa.ru give us a glimpse of what an overlanding version of the GX could look like.

With its boxy and chiseled design, the 2024 GX seems like the perfect base for an adventure vehicle equipped with a roof tent. This digital rendering portrays the vehicle with a lifted suspension and BF Goodrich off-road tires. The black plastic cladding, present in the standard model, remains, but the new front bumper now features an integrated winch and additional LED lights. The roof also sports a light bar.

The rear bumper boasts another winch and LED bar. However, the main highlight of the overlanding upgrades is the foldable tent on the roof, possibly with an extending awning. Lastly, this adventure vehicle is distinguished by a new orange exterior color, setting it apart from the regular 2024 GX.

Based on the GA-F body-on-frame platform, the new GX is equipped with a double-wishbone front suspension and a multi-link setup at the rear. An optional Adaptive Variable Suspension with active dampers is also available. Powering the GX is a twin-turbo 3.4-liter V6 engine delivering 349 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, making it the sole engine option at launch. Paired with a 10-speed automatic transmission, this engine allows for a maximum towing capacity of 8,000 pounds.

If we hypothetically assume that this overlanding SUV is based on the Overtrail trim, it offers several upgrades over the standard model. These include 33-inch tires, a locking rear differential, and additional underbody protection.

Motorsport

New Mercedes E-Class All-Terrain Spotted at Traffic Light

The 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class has recently been launched with a new design, advanced powertrain options, and innovative technologies. While the sedan version is already out, the automaker is still working on other iterations of the E-Class, such as the regular wagon and the raised E-Class All-Terrain. A camouflaged prototype of the latter has been captured on public roads in Germany, showing the car waiting at a traffic light in a short video.

The prototype vehicle has German registration plates, with the last digits suggesting that it is a part of the test fleet we’ve seen in the past. Though not much has been modified on the exterior since the previous spy shots, the new video does give us a glimpse of the rugged wagon in motion.