2021 Kia Carnival full details revealed

Kia revealed the SUV looking Carnival in its home country, South Korea, in June this year. The new design features of the car updated it from an MPV to a GUV (Grand Utility Vehicle). Besides the new design language, the car is also some 20 kg lighter, with better performance. Recently, the automaker revealed full details about the upcoming offering.

The new and updated vehicle comes with an all-new SUV-inspired design accompanied by a spacious and upscale cabin for the arrangement of up to 11 people. Carnival is also said to come equipped with updated tech for a better driving experience.

The exterior of the car resembles a more angular design to present a squared-off stance. Interestingly, the front section of the vehicle resembles Kia’s signature ‘Tiger Nose’ grille with a diamond pattern, dipped in chrome. Improving the night time visibility of the car is its corner high beam headlights cluster, paired to LED daytime running lights. 

The other notable design feature of the car includes a chrome finish for the lower air intake and a faux skid plate. Thanks to the ‘island roof’ approach, the MPV gets 19-inch dual-tone alloy wheels besides a chromed fin for the C-pillar and the A- and B- and D-pillars finished in black.

Carnival is said to available in three engine options, the most powerful engine being the 3.5L direct-injection V6, giving out 290 hp and 355 Nm of peak torque. Making the vehicle performance efficient are the gasoline direct injection (GDi) and multi-point injection (MPI); also the new cooled exhaust gas recirculation system results in better fuel efficiency.

The other engine options on offer is a 3.5L MPI gasoline V6, making 268 hp and 332 Nm. Lastly, Carnival can also be made available with a new 2.2L turbo-diesel engine that churns out a total of 198 hp and up to 440 Nm of peak torque. Besides the new engine, their design has also shifted from an iron block to an all-aluminum construction.  

Moving in, Kia presents a massive space for up to 11 occupants. The interiors are covered in a rich dual-tone upholstery, assuring maximum comfort inside. The improved safety features include seven airbags inside the car.

The 2021 Kia Carnival is expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2020 in Korea. The other markets might also get a green flag soon after.

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