KIA Carnival

This is something that we were missing in the Indian Car Industry but we never knew. It is obvious to compare it to the Innova Crysta which was the closest we ever had to such a thing. But the two can’t be more different.

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Kia has shown us how best to launch a new brand in SUV-loving India, with the Seltos. It’s been just six months since the Seltos came out and they aren’t resting on their laurels but giving us an allnew luxury MPV proposition – the Carnival.

This is something that we were missing in the Indian Car Industry but we never knew. It is obvious to compare it to the Innova Crysta which was the closest we ever had to such a thing. But the two can’t be more different. The Carnival has a transverse engine monocoque chassis that is front wheel drive, whereas the Innova is built on a body on frame that is rear wheel drive and has an engine sitting longitudinally. It is much longer and wider at 5115mm and 1985mm, while the Innova Crysta measures 4735mm and 1830mm respectively. The dimensions of the Carnival are much more in line with the Mercedes V class and Toyota Velfire although they are much taller vans. Because it is lower, the Carnival feels so long and wide on the outside. The styling is pleasing with the large Kia grille taking centre stage with long headlamps and muscular bumper underneath. The 18 inch chrome wheels are too bling to our tastes, but buyers in this category wouldn’t mind. The rear is very conservative in style and like the rest of the car looks classy enough.