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Kia Carnival

MUV/MPV Diesel

₹ 56.00 Lakh – 59.65 Lakh

Engine 2151 cc

Power 190 bhp

Transmission 8-Speed Automatic (TC)

Mileage 15 kmpl

Boot 540 L

Safety 5 Star (ANCAP)

About the Kia Carnival

Kia's luxury limousine MPV with lounge-style seating, offered with diesel and hybrid powertrains.

The Kia Carnival is a large luxury MPV aimed at chauffeur-driven and premium family use. It is offered with a 2.2-litre diesel and a hybrid (electric + diesel) option, producing around 190 bhp, in spacious seven- and chauffeur-focused layouts. Prices range from ₹56–59.45 lakh, placing it firmly in the premium people-mover bracket.

Kia Carnival Key Highlights

Key Facts

₹56.00 L

Ex-showroom

190 bhp

Max power

14.85 kmpl

Mileage

540 L

Boot space

7 Seater

Seating

Main Points

190 bhp diesel engine with 441 Nm torque, 8-speed automatic transmission
14.85 kmpl ARAI mileage; 1069 km range on single tank
8 airbags + Level-2 ADAS for premium safety on highways
7-seat lounge layout with ventilated front seats and sunroof
BOSE 12-speaker premium audio and wireless phone charging
540L boot space; FWD luxury MPV for Indian families

The Verdict

Premium MPV that justifies its asking price

MUV/MPV · ₹56.00–59.65 lakh · Diesel

8.3/10

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MWE Score · segment-relative

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Diesel

Fuel

2151 cc

Engine

190 bhp

Power

441 Nm

Torque

FWD

Drivetrain

14.85

kmpl ARAI

540 L · 7

Boot · Seats

8 airbags

NCAP 5★

“The Carnival is a mature, feature-rich MPV that delivers genuine value for families seeking premium space and safety. Its strong powertrain, comprehensive tech suite, and segment-leading safety credentials make it a compelling choice—though cabin comfort could be more plush at this price point.

9.5/10 safety score with 8 airbagsSegment's safest MPV for family peace of mind

MW MyWheels Expert Desk

How the score breaks down — weighted across 6 dimensions, scored against the segment set

Powertrain8.1/10

Tech & Features8.9/10

Safety9.5/10

Comfort & Space7.2/10

Efficiency7.4/10

Value8.3/10

✓Stands out

Exceptional safety with 8 airbags and 5 ADAS functions
190 bhp engine with 441 Nm torque delivers confident performance
Expansive 540-liter boot plus 7-seat versatility
Premium kit includes sunroof and ventilated seats
8 key tech features with solid infotainment value

!Gives us pause

At ₹56 lakh, premium pricing may stretch some budgets
Comfort score reveals cabin padding could be plusher
Fuel efficiency at 14.85 km/l is modest for daily running costs
Single fuel option limits flexibility for buyers

Best suited for

Affluent family buyerGreat fitExecutive/chauffeur useGreat fitBudget-conscious MPV seekerDepends on trimFuel efficiency prioritizerLook elsewhere

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Kia Carnival Variants & Prices

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Carnival Hybrid

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₹56 L

Carnival Limousine Plus

1 Variant

₹59.65 L

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Engine & Transmission	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Engine Type	2.2L CRDi Diesel	2.2L CRDi Diesel
Displacement	2151	2151
Cylinder Nos. Layout	4 Cylinders, Inline	4 Cylinders, Inline
Max Engine Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Engine Torque	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Transmission Type	8-Speed Automatic (TC)	8-Speed Automatic (TC)
No of Gears	8	8
Drivetrain	FWD	FWD
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
ARAI (Mileage)	14.85 kmpl	14.85 kmpl
Four-Wheel-Drive	No	No
Mileage - Owner Reported	13 kmpl	13 kmpl
City Mileage (As tested by CarWale)	7.24 kmpl	7.24 kmpl
Highway Mileage (As tested by CarWale)	10.8 kmpl	10.8 kmpl
Emission Standard	BS6 Phase 2	BS6 Phase 2
Drive Mode Select System	Eco, Normal, Sport & Smart	Eco, Normal, Sport & Smart
Drive Modes	Eco, Normal, Sport & Smart	Eco, Normal, Sport & Smart
Valve Train	DOHC, 4 Valves/Cylinder	DOHC, 4 Valves/Cylinder
Idle Start/Stop	✓	✓

Suspension, Steering & Brakes	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Suspension Front/Rear	Front: McPherson Strut / Rear: Multi Link	Front: McPherson Strut / Rear: Multi Link
Brake Front & Rear	Front: Disc / Rear: Disc	Front: Disc / Rear: Disc
Front & Rear Disc Brakes	✓	✓
ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System)	✓	✓
EBD (Electronic Brake-force Distribution)	✓	✓
ESP (Electronic Stability Program)	✓	✓
TC/TCS (Traction Control System)	✓	✓
Hill Descent Control	✓	✓

Wheels & Tyres	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Wheel & Tyre Size	235/60 R18	235/60 R18
Spare Wheel & Tyre	135/80 R18	135/80 R18
Front Tyres	235/60 R18	235/60 R18
Rear Tyres	235/60 R18	235/60 R18
Alloy Wheels	✓	✓
Wheels	R18 Diamond-Cut Alloy	R18 Diamond-Cut Alloy

Dimensions & Capacity	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	72	72
Length	5155	5155
Width	1995	1995
Height	1775	1775
Wheelbase	3090	3090
Bootspace	540 litres (all rows up)	540 litres (all rows up)
Seating Capacity	7 (2+2+3)	7 (2+2+3)
Doors	5	5
Min. Turning Radius	5.8	5.8

Battery & Charging (EV)	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Turbocharger / Supercharger	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Driving Range	1069	1069
USB Power Delivery	2 USB Ports On Each Row	2 USB Ports On Each Row

Warranty	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Vehicle Warranty	3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited Kms)	3 Years / Unlimited Kms (Extendable up to 5 Years / Unlimited Kms)

Airbags & Passive Safety	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Airbags	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)	8 Airbags (Driver, Front Passenger, 2 Curtain, Driver Knee, Driver Side, Front Passenger Side, Rear Passenger Side)
Hill-start Assist Control	✓	✓
Child Seat Anchor Points	✓	✓
Seatbelts	3-point Seat Belts (All Rows)	3-point Seat Belts (All Rows)
impact sensing door unlock	✓	✓
Child Safety Lock	✓	✓
Engine Immobiliser	✓	✓
NCAP Rating	5 Star (ANCAP)	5 Star (ANCAP)

ADAS & Active Safety	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Vehicle Stability Control	✓	✓
Emergency Brake Light Flashing	✓	✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System	Yes (Highline TPMS)	Yes (Highline TPMS)
FCA (Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist)	Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Turning & Direct Oncoming	Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist - Car, Pedestrian, Cyclist, Junction Turning & Direct Oncoming
Forward Collision Warning	✓	✓
Adaptive Cruise Control (Smart Cruise Control)	Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go	Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
LKA (Lane Keeping Assist)	✓	✓
LFA (Lane Following Assist)	✓	✓
LDW (Lane Departure Warning)	✓	✓
DAW (Driver Attention Warning)	✓	✓
Blind Spot Detection	Blind-spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist	Blind-spot Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
BCA (Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist)	✓	✓
BVM (Blind-Spot View Monitor)	✓	✓
Rear Collision Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist	Rear Cross-traffic Collision Warning & Avoidance Assist
RCCA (Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist)	✓	✓
SEW (Safe Exit Warning)	Safe Exit Warning & Assist	Safe Exit Warning & Assist
PCA-R (Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse)	Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse	Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist - Reverse
Leading Vehicle Departure Alert	✓	✓
High-beam Assist	✓	✓
Speed Assist System	Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)	Manual Speed Limit Assist (MSLA)
SVM (Surround View Monitor)	360-Degree Camera	360-Degree Camera
Brake Assist	✓	✓

Comfort & Climate	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Power Sliding Doors	Electrically Sliding Doors (Both Sides)	Electrically Sliding Doors (Both Sides)
Air Conditioner Control	Independently Controlled 3-zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control	Independently Controlled 3-zone Fully Automatic Temperature Control
Third Row AC	✓	✓
Rear AC Vents	2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls	2nd Row Roof Vents with Controls
Third Row AC Vents	3rd Row Roof Vents	3rd Row Roof Vents
Ventilated Seats	Front & Middle Rows	Front & Middle Rows
Heated Seats	Front Seats	Front Seats
Heater	✓	✓
Air Purifier	✓	✓

Seating & Upholstery	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Seat Upholstery	Leatherette	Leatherette
Driver Seat Adjustment	12-way Power Driver Seat with 4-way Lumbar Support & Memory Function	12-way Power Driver Seat with 4-way Lumbar Support & Memory Function
Lumbar Support	4-way (Driver)	4-way (Driver)
Memory Seats	Yes (Driver)	Yes (Driver)
Front Passenger Seat Adjustment	8-way Power Front Passenger Seat	8-way Power Front Passenger Seat
Rear Passenger Seat Type	2nd Row Captain Seats	2nd Row Captain Seats
Second Row Seat Adjustment	2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining Function and Walk-in Switch	2nd Row Captain Seats with Sliding & Reclining Function and Walk-in Switch
Powered Ottoman Seats (2nd Row)	2nd Row Powered Relaxation Seats with Ventilation, Heating & Leg Support	2nd Row Powered Relaxation Seats with Ventilation, Heating & Leg Support
Split Third Row Seat	3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding & Sinking Seats	3rd Row 60:40 Split Folding & Sinking Seats
Headrests	Front, Second & Third	Front, Second & Third
Rear Armrest	✓	✓
Driver Armrest	✓	✓
Third Row Seat Adjustment	3rd Row 60:40 Split with Reclining Headrests	3rd Row 60:40 Split with Reclining Headrests
Third Row Seat Type	Bench	Bench
Split Rear Seat	50:50	50:50
Folding Rear Seat	Flat	Flat

Infotainment & Connectivity	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna
Wireless Charger	Smartphone Wireless Charger	Smartphone Wireless Charger
Touch-screen Display	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Touchscreen	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Touchscreen
GPS Navigation System	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Touchscreen Navigation	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Touchscreen Navigation
Speakers	12	12
Premium Audio Brand	BOSE (12-speaker Premium Sound System)	BOSE (12-speaker Premium Sound System)
Android Auto	Wireless	Wireless
Apple CarPlay	Wireless	Wireless
Voice Command	✓	✓
Over The Air (OTA) Updates	Yes (OTA Software Updates)	Yes (OTA Software Updates)
AM/FM Radio	✓	✓
Bluetooth Compatibility	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming	Phone Calls & Audio Streaming
Charging Ports	12V Power Outlet	12V Power Outlet

Connected Car & App	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Connected Car App	Next-gen Kia Connect	Next-gen Kia Connect
Alexa Compatibility	✓	✓
Emergency Call Button	✓	✓
Find My Car	✓	✓
Geo-fence	✓	✓
Check Vehicle Status via App	✓	✓
Remote AC: On / Off via App	✓	✓
Remote Car Lock/Unlock via App	✓	✓
Remote Sunroof: Open / Close via App	✓	✓
Car Light Flashing & Honking via App	✓	✓
Remote Engine Start/Stop	✓	✓

Instrument Cluster	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Instrument Cluster Screen	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster	31.24 cm (12.3") HD Display Instrument Cluster
HUD (Heads Up Display)	27.9 cm (11") Advanced Head-up Display	27.9 cm (11") Advanced Head-up Display
Tachometer	Digital	Digital
Trip Meter	2 Trips Electronic	2 Trips Electronic
Clock	Digital	Digital
Gear Shift Indicator	✓	✓
Average Speed	✓	✓

Lighting	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Headlights	Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamp (ILED)	Intelligent Ice Cube LED Projection Headlamp (ILED)
Automatic Headlamps	✓	✓
DRL (Daytime Running Lights)	Starmap Daytime Running Lights (SDRL)	Starmap Daytime Running Lights (SDRL)
Fog Lights	LED Front Fog Lamps	LED Front Fog Lamps
Stop Lamp	LED Rear Combination Lamps with LED HMSL	LED Rear Combination Lamps with LED HMSL
Puddle Lamps	✓	✓
Ambient Interior Lighting	64 Colour Ambient Mood Lighting	64 Colour Ambient Mood Lighting
Cornering Headlights	Active	Active
Follow Me Home Headlamps	✓	✓
Headlight Height Adjuster	✓	✓
Taillights	LED	LED

Exterior & Styling	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Speed Sensing Door Lock	✓	✓
Spoiler	Rear Spoiler with LED HMSL	Rear Spoiler with LED HMSL
Roof Rails	✓	✓
Rear Wiper	Hidden Rear Wiper	Hidden Rear Wiper
Rain-sensing Wipers	✓	✓
Grille	Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille	Black & Chrome Tiger Nose Grille
Skid Plate	Front & Rear Matte Chrome Plated Skid Plates	Front & Rear Matte Chrome Plated Skid Plates
Rub-strips	Side Sill Garnish with Matte Chrome Insert	Side Sill Garnish with Matte Chrome Insert
Power Tailgate (Power Back Door)	Smart Power Tailgate	Smart Power Tailgate
Window Sunshade	Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row)	Sunshade Curtains (2nd & 3rd Row)
iRVM (Inside Rear View Mirror)	Auto Anti-glare IRVM	Auto Anti-glare IRVM
Interior Door Handles Finish	Satin Silver	Satin Silver
Central Locking	Keyless	Keyless
Sunroof	✓	✓
Sunroof Type	Wide Dual Electric Sunroof	Wide Dual Electric Sunroof
Power Windows	Front & Rear, All One-touch Up/Down	Front & Rear, All One-touch Up/Down
ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirrors)	Both Sides	Both Sides
Adjustable ORVMs	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable	Electrically Adjustable & Retractable
Vanity Mirrors on Sun Visors	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)	Driver & Co-Driver (with light)
Rear Defogger	✓	✓
Body-coloured Bumpers	✓	✓
Exhaust	Chrome Finish	Chrome Finish
Interior	Dual-tone (Tuscan & Umber)	Dual-tone (Tuscan & Umber)

Driver Assistance & Parking	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Parking Sensors	Front, Rear & Side	Front, Rear & Side
Keyless Start/ Button Start	Smart Key with Push Button Start	Smart Key with Push Button Start

Steering & Controls	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Shift-by-Wire	Yes (Dial Type)	Yes (Dial Type)
Paddle Shifters (AT & DCA Only)	✓	✓
Steering Adjustment	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering-Mounted Controls	✓	✓

Storage	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Cooled Glovebox	✓	✓
Glove Box	Glovebox with Illumination	Glovebox with Illumination
Front Seatback Pockets	✓	✓
Door Pockets	Front & Rear	Front & Rear
Sunglass Holder	✓	✓
Umbrella Storage in Door	✓	✓
Cup Holders	Front	Front
Third Row Cup Holders	✓	✓
Cabin Boot Access	✓	✓

Warning & Alerts	Hybrid Diesel	Limousine Plus Diesel
Seat Belt Warning	Yes (All Rows)	Yes (All Rows)
Rear Occupant Alert	Yes (2nd Row)	Yes (2nd Row)
Door Ajar Warning	✓	✓
Headlight and Ignition on Reminder	✓	✓
Overspeed Warning	1 beep over 80 km/h, continuous over 120 km/h	1 beep over 80 km/h, continuous over 120 km/h

Available Colours

Fusion Black

Kia Carnival Specifications

Engine	2.2L CRDi Diesel
Engine detail	—
Displacement	2151 cc
Max Power	190 bhp @ 3800 rpm
Max Torque	441 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Transmission	8-Speed Automatic (TC)
Mileage (ARAI)	14.85 kmpl

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Pros & Cons

✓ Pros

✓Automatic transmission available
✓Competitive ARAI mileage (15 kmpl)
✓Strong power output (up to 190 bhp)
✓Practical boot space (540 L)

✕ Cons

✕Only Diesel powertrain on offer
✕No electric variant
✕Top variants get expensive

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Frequently Asked Questions — Kia Carnival

1 What is the price of the Kia Carnival?

The Kia Carnival is priced at ₹ 56.00 Lakh – 59.65 Lakh (ex-showroom). The on-road price varies by city depending on RTO charges and insurance.

2 How many variants does the Kia Carnival have?

The Kia Carnival is available in 2 variants across 2 trims (Hybrid, Limousine Plus).

3 What fuel options are available in the Kia Carnival?

The Kia Carnival is offered with Diesel powertrain.

4 Is the Kia Carnival available with an automatic transmission?

Yes, the Kia Carnival offers automatic transmission options (8-Speed Automatic (TC)).

5 What colours is the Kia Carnival available in?

The Kia Carnival is available in 2 colours: Fusion Black, Glacier White Pearl.

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₹ 56.00 Lakh – 59.65 Lakh

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