- By Divanshi Sharma
- Fri, 27 Oct 2023 01:55 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Korean automaker Kia has unveiled the facelift of their popular MPV, Kia Carnival. A test mule of this facelifted Kia Carnival was recently spotted in Korea which revealed significant details about the car. The official images shared by Kia only reveal the exterior of the Carnival MPV. It is expected that Kia will be launching the Carnival in India by next year.
2024 Kia Carnival Facelift - Design
Talking about the design of the 2024 Kia Carnival, at the front fascia, it gets a new larger grille, redesigned headlights and taillights, signature LED DRLs, a LED light bar and new alloy wheels. The overall look of the MPV has been rehashed to make it look leaner with new front and rear bumpers and newly designed tailgate.
2024 Kia Carnival Facelift - Interior
Interior details of the 2024 Kia Carnival have not been revealed by the brand, however, it is expected that the MPV will get a new curved screen and fingerprint recognition features that have been introduced in Kia models like the K5 that debuted in other international markets.
2024 Kia Carnival Facelift - Powertrain
It is expected that Kia will offer a hybrid powertrain in the 2024 Carnival that will incorporate a 1.6-litre turbocharged engine with an electric motor. This same powertrain configuration is offered in the Kia Sorento which is available in international markets like US, Canada, Australia and more. It is also likely that Kia will continue to offer the existing petrol and diesel engine options for select markets.
2024 Kia Carnival Facelift - Launch
It is anticipated that Kia will reveal more specific details about the 2024 Carnival in the next few weeks. Additionally, the MPV will first be launched in global markets like the US and South Korea, followed by other countries where Kia has been a popular MPV model. We can expect the 2024 Kia Carnival to hit the Indian market sometime around next year.