Kia Carnival : Official Review

VTCarlove · 26th September 2020, 08:51

Very nice review enjoyed reading it.
I have driven kia carnival 2500 kms in Malshej, Lonavala, Mulshi area and I am very happy with it.
Previously I have used 2 innova and I think it is much better than Innova on all aspects.
Even instead of Mercedes A 180 my daughter love towards Kia Carnival is more, will find time to write detail review soon but overall good choice for luxury MPV customers.

turbo · 12th October 2020, 10:05

Autocar India did a comparison of the Carnival and the Innova Crysta. Call carnival "the superior vehicle"

https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-fe...anguard-418676

suchit23 · 29th October 2020, 00:14

Hi All, I am thinking of buying a carnival and needed 2 data points to make my final decision:

1. Mileage: Did not see much anywhere in net and here too. Do we have some owners who can share real life mileage? I am not that finicky about it but it should not be like 6-7 too!!

2. Suggestions needed: is it wiser to wait for the next gen which was recently launched in S Korea and expected to come to India in 2022? I can wait a year or so if its early 2022 but not any longer. Anyone has read any news about when its coming in India/

TIA

VTCarlove · 1st November 2020, 07:58

Hi Suchit,
As I am owning Kia Carnival last 8 months I can help to answer first question.
I have driven car to Malshej, Mulshi, Kokan area and my experience is on an average it given mileage around 9 to 10.
I have got 10 on highway and 9 If it's combination of city and highway.

Considering its huge size and parking headache I am using it mainly for family outing and happy with 9 to 10 mileage.

On second question I feel this car is having all the good features and I am not regretting for its purchase but you are not in a hurry to buy you can wait for new version.

MOD NOTE : Please capitalize where necessary [ for eg. names]. Kindly ensure that you proof-read your posts prior to submission. Also, it would be a good idea to use a spell-checker.

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suchit23 · 3rd November 2020, 10:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTCarlove

I have got 10 on highway and 9 If it's combination of city and highway.

Thank you very much!!! I agree with you it already has enough features one need not be greedy to wait for next gen. Also not sure when Kia will consider the India market considering it launched this generation in India almost towards its fag end.

While we are talking what about the low ground clearance? Is it causing any issues in our Indian roads? is it 170 mm or 180 mm I see conflicting data in the internet for this.

VTCarlove · 3rd November 2020, 19:25

Hi Suchit,

I have not faced any major issue on Indian roads, but normally when I go to my native place and remote places on our farms with bad roads, I have found there some limitations. Still, there's not much to worry about.

Ground clearance is 170 as per my understanding.

Thanks
Vivek

giri1.8 · 9th November 2020, 20:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by VTCarlove

Ground clearance is 170 as per my understanding.

Thanks
Vivek

Weird how Innova has just 8mm more GC but tackles almost all kinds of bad terrain. Longer wheelbase and rear overhang must be the culprit.

CEF_Beasts · 9th November 2020, 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by giri1.8

Weird how Innova has just 8mm more GC but tackles almost all kinds of bad terrain.

Actually I feel the Crysta has a higher ground clearance than the 176mm which is mentioned in the brochure, to keep some taxes in check. A similar thing was done with the XUV500 as well.

I say this because the earlier Innova I had also had 176mm on paper but when I sit in a Crysta it feels higher than the older Innova. So definitely some number game has been played by Toyota.

suchit23 · 9th November 2020, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by giri1.8

Weird how Innova has just 8mm more GC but tackles almost all kinds of bad terrain. Longer wheelbase and rear overhang must be the culprit.

8 mm is a lot when it comes to GC. Overhang and suspension tuning are other factors.

Venkatesh · 27th November 2020, 15:01

Kia Carnival interior transformation by DC Design

https://youtu.be/lwIkRt_QlIQ

CARDEEP · 27th November 2020, 18:54

Spotted quite a handful Carnivals on road off late. Most of them are in Black, one in White (Limo variant with Chrome alloy rims), another White &. Silver. Looks best in Black Limo variant, but that's me, other can differ.

It seems to ride... Smooth commuter IMO. Also the ground clearance isn't as bad as it appears from specs. Definitely a buy when you consider Innova's top variants.

TRANSAM · 28th November 2020, 13:30

Been seeing a lot of the Carnivals here in Mumbai, the limousine version primarily, seen a couple of adverts as well mentioning a considerable exchange discount & service package, accessories etc thrown in, I reckon these would carry forward for December year end sales as well.

anoopGTkrish · 12th January 2021, 16:41

I think the 21 model looks "butch" for an MUV. Reminds me of the Hexa. Perfect balance of SUV & MUV body styles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcsBdN-VCU8

for_cars1 · 12th January 2021, 23:49

For its long wheelbase and front and rear overhangs, its ground clearance is quite low which will hinder it from being used as a touring vehicle. Especially with a full passenger load, it will not be able to handle bad roads well.

Ideally such a long vehicle should have 200 to 210 mm of clearance and preferably should have come with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option. An front wheel drive for such a long vehicle is not confidence inspiring especially on ghat roads and inclines.

If Kia can release an 'SUV' version of Carnival with 210 mm ground clearance and a 4WD/AWD option for better road traction, this will be a big sales hit in India.
Its size makes it a perfect 3 row 7 t 8 seater with a properly large luggage space with all 3 rows occupied.

jalanrishikesh · 13th January 2021, 09:23

We have the Premium model and have driven it for last 6 months in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane and Lonavala. Have not faced any issues with ground clearance on speed breakers.

Unless the breaker is abnormally high, there is no issue about clearance. Vehicles with much lower clearance drive daily on these roads and dont face any issues, then why should this vehicle?

Its definitely not an off road vehicle and should not be compared to an SUV like Fortuner. The comfort level and space is much more than fortuner especially the back seat.

26th September 2020, 08:51	#91
VTCarlove Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 7 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Very nice review enjoyed reading it. I have driven kia carnival 2500 kms in Malshej, Lonavala, Mulshi area and I am very happy with it. Previously I have used 2 innova and I think it is much better than Innova on all aspects. Even instead of Mercedes A 180 my daughter love towards Kia Carnival is more, will find time to write detail review soon but overall good choice for luxury MPV customers.
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12th October 2020, 10:05	#92
turbo BANNED Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: North India Posts: 477 Thanked: 2,040 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Autocar India did a comparison of the Carnival and the Innova Crysta. Call carnival "the superior vehicle" https://www.autocarindia.com/auto-fe...anguard-418676
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29th October 2020, 00:14	#93
suchit23 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 179 Thanked: 296 Times View My Garage	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Hi All, I am thinking of buying a carnival and needed 2 data points to make my final decision: 1. Mileage: Did not see much anywhere in net and here too. Do we have some owners who can share real life mileage? I am not that finicky about it but it should not be like 6-7 too!! 2. Suggestions needed: is it wiser to wait for the next gen which was recently launched in S Korea and expected to come to India in 2022? I can wait a year or so if its early 2022 but not any longer. Anyone has read any news about when its coming in India/ TIA
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1st November 2020, 07:58	#94
VTCarlove Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 7 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Hi Suchit, As I am owning Kia Carnival last 8 months I can help to answer first question. I have driven car to Malshej, Mulshi, Kokan area and my experience is on an average it given mileage around 9 to 10. I have got 10 on highway and 9 If it's combination of city and highway. Considering its huge size and parking headache I am using it mainly for family outing and happy with 9 to 10 mileage. On second question I feel this car is having all the good features and I am not regretting for its purchase but you are not in a hurry to buy you can wait for new version. MOD NOTE : Please capitalize where necessary [ for eg. names]. Kindly ensure that you proof-read your posts prior to submission. Also, it would be a good idea to use a spell-checker. Thanks. Last edited by Sheel : 1st November 2020 at 08:12. Reason: Mod note attached.
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3rd November 2020, 19:25	#96
VTCarlove Newbie Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: Pune Posts: 7 Thanked: 32 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Hi Suchit, I have not faced any major issue on Indian roads, but normally when I go to my native place and remote places on our farms with bad roads, I have found there some limitations. Still, there's not much to worry about. Ground clearance is 170 as per my understanding. Thanks Vivek Last edited by Aditya : 10th November 2020 at 04:27. Reason: Grammar
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27th November 2020, 18:54	#101
CARDEEP Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NCR Posts: 3,248 Thanked: 2,522 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Spotted quite a handful Carnivals on road off late. Most of them are in Black, one in White (Limo variant with Chrome alloy rims), another White &. Silver. Looks best in Black Limo variant, but that's me, other can differ. It seems to ride... Smooth commuter IMO. Also the ground clearance isn't as bad as it appears from specs. Definitely a buy when you consider Innova's top variants.
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28th November 2020, 13:30	#102
TRANSAM BHPian Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: MUMBAI Posts: 705 Thanked: 247 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review Been seeing a lot of the Carnivals here in Mumbai, the limousine version primarily, seen a couple of adverts as well mentioning a considerable exchange discount & service package, accessories etc thrown in, I reckon these would carry forward for December year end sales as well.
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12th January 2021, 23:49	#104
for_cars1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,237 Thanked: 2,909 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review For its long wheelbase and front and rear overhangs, its ground clearance is quite low which will hinder it from being used as a touring vehicle. Especially with a full passenger load, it will not be able to handle bad roads well. Ideally such a long vehicle should have 200 to 210 mm of clearance and preferably should have come with an all-wheel-drive (AWD) option. An front wheel drive for such a long vehicle is not confidence inspiring especially on ghat roads and inclines. If Kia can release an 'SUV' version of Carnival with 210 mm ground clearance and a 4WD/AWD option for better road traction, this will be a big sales hit in India. Its size makes it a perfect 3 row 7 t 8 seater with a properly large luggage space with all 3 rows occupied. Last edited by for_cars1 : 12th January 2021 at 23:51.
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13th January 2021, 09:23	#105
jalanrishikesh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 33 Thanked: 20 Times	Re: Kia Carnival : Official Review We have the Premium model and have driven it for last 6 months in Navi Mumbai, Mumbai, Thane and Lonavala. Have not faced any issues with ground clearance on speed breakers. Unless the breaker is abnormally high, there is no issue about clearance. Vehicles with much lower clearance drive daily on these roads and dont face any issues, then why should this vehicle? Its definitely not an off road vehicle and should not be compared to an SUV like Fortuner. The comfort level and space is much more than fortuner especially the back seat.
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