New 2023 Kia Carnival (KA4) First Look Walkaround — See How It Looks

11 January 2023
By Amit Saraswat
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Kia showcased the new Carnival (KA4) at the 2023 Auto Expo, which is already on sale in several global markets with the Carnival nameplate. Its previous generation is currently on sale in our market and the new Carnival (KA4) is likely to replace the India-spec model. In this story, we give you a brief walkaround of the new Carnival's (KA4) exterior design along with its expected features.

New Kia Carnival (KA4) — Front Profile

The new Carnival (KA4) boasts a striking face with a couple of interesting design elements. For starters, it gets a large ‘Tiger Nose’ grille with chrome detailing. The grille incorporates the LED DRLs that meet the side chrome surrounds. The LED headlights are slimmer when compared to the current Carnival and incorporate twin LED projectors. Move down the front and you will find the radar for the various advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) in the new Carnival (KA4). It further incorporates front parking sensors, a splash of chrome around the lip and LED fog lights.

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2023 Kia Carnival (KA4) — Side Profile

Around the side, the new Carnival (KA4) takes inspiration from bigger Kia cars. It gets a flowing design devoid of any sharp curves or creases. Respecting the van bodystyle, the new Carnival (KA4) gets sliding-type rear doors and they can be opened electronically with just the press of a button. The Carnival (KA4) also offers 5-spoke diamond-cut alloy wheels wrapped in 235/55/R19 tyres. It also gets cameras at the end of the ORVMs for the 360-degree parking camera. Towards the C-pillar, the Carnival (KA4) gets a bruised knurl finish, something similar to what we have seen in the new Hyundai Tucson. To uplift its side profile, Kia have also neatly added roof rails that seem to be there only for aesthetic purposes.

New Kia Carnival (KA4) — Rear Profile

The new Carnival (KA4) takes a big departure from the current Carnival at the rear. It gets sleek LED tail lights connected via a lightbar. The new Kia logo sits in the middle of the lightbar without obstructing its design. It gets a large rear windscreen and a generous recess to open the rear tailgate. Lastly, it also boasts chrome garnishing on the lower part of the bumper.

Overall, the new Carnival, aka the KA4, looks a lot sleeker than the model it is about to replace. It brings a breath of fresh air in the MPV space that is usually unexciting.

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New Kia Carnival (KA4) — Expected Features

Kia are yet to reveal the features of the India-bound Carnival. It is likely to offer a 2-row VIP seating with individual lounge captain chairs. Furthermore, the KA4 will offer a whole suite of ADAS-related features that include the following:

Remote parking
Lane keeping assist
Forward collision avoidance
Auto emergency braking
Blind spot monitoring
Rear cross traffic alert

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2023 Kia Carnival (KA4) — India Launch Details

Kia are yet to reveal the India launch timeline for the new Carnival (KA4). We expect Kia to bring the new Carnival to our shores in late 2023 or early 2024. It will sit above the recently-launched Toyota Innova Hycross and BYD E6.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Amit Saraswat

Born and brought up in Agra, he grew up reading magazines more than textbooks. With a keen interest in cars, he decided to make his future in automotive journalism and is currently helping in content at V3Cars.