While
India awaits the current-gen Kia Carnival, the next-gen Kia Carnival
(codenamed: KA4) is already in the works to be ready for its international
release next year. Recently, the next-gen model was spied up close in a parking
lot in South Korea.
As
visible in the spy images, the test mule can be seen fully covered in thick
black camouflage which hides all the necessary exterior details. The cut-out of
the front bumper suggests that the Kia Carnival will feature split headlamps, a
design that's very common among SUVs these days. The spy shots one more
SUV-inspired design change at the front, and that's the raised height of the
bonnet. Needless to say, everything else from the bumpers to the wheels and
combination lamps among others will have a fresh look.
The
overall shape of the body panels, doors and roof panels is somewhat similar to
the current model, leading to a very familiar silhouette. The all-new model is
expected to ride on the same platform as the next-gen Kia Sorento and the
latest Hyundai Santa Fe. The interior design and the amenities provided will
also be a leap forward from today's model, presumably including new/more
advanced features like a fully digital instrument cluster, a bigger touchscreen
infotainment system, minimalist dashboard, etc. A greater focus will be there
with respect to safety technologies, especially active safety technologies.
The
current Kia Carnival will arrival in India with a 2.2-litre turbocharged
four-cylinder diesel engine which delivers 202 PS and 441 Nm of torque. It will
be launched next month, and its promotion has already begun. Expect its price
tag to range in the INR 25-30 lakh (ex-showroom) bracket.
