Kia will release the main specifications and prices of ‘The New Carnival’, which is scheduled to be released this month, and will start pre-contracting from the 8th (Wednesday). The New Carnival is a new improved marketability model in three years since the launch of the fourth-generation Carnival in August 2020.
The 4th generation Carnival has established itself as a best seller in the domestic large RV market based on its unique brand image and merchantability, and through this improvement in commerciality, Kia has added a more sophisticated and strong image to the carnival and further increased its competitiveness.
The New Carnival is characterized by not only a new design that reflects Kia’s design philosophy, ‘Opposites United’, but also ▲design-specialized trim ▲new hybrid powertrain ▲improved ride and quietness ▲maximizing luxurious image with colorful high-tech and convenience.
Kia implements an exterior design that combines refined sophistication and SUV-like toughness in The New Carnival, an interior design that adds three-dimensional feeling with a simple formability and lighting, and additionally operates a gravity trim that differentiates the design with a dedicated black radiator grille.
At the same time, a 1.6 turbo hybrid powertrain was introduced to respond to customer needs for eco-friendly vehicles that are expanding around the mid-to-large RV market, and improved shock absorbers and reinforced suction sound absorbers to ensure a comfortable ride and quietness suitable for family cars.
In addition, over-the-air (OTA) software updates are applied to keep the vehicle always up-to-date software, and the product value has been improved by adding a large amount of safety and convenience specifications that are highly preferred by customers, such as ▲Highway Driving Assistant 2 (HDA2) ▲Head-up Display (HUD) ▲Driver’s Seat Ergo Motion Seat ▲UV-C Sterilization Amst Storage Box.
The selling price of The New Carnival is from ▲3.5 gasoline 34.7 million won ▲2.2 diesel from 36.65 million won ▲1.6 turbo hybrid 39.25 million won. (※Based on 9-seater Prestige Trim) The maximum fuel economy based on 9-seater 18-inch tires is ▲3.5 gasoline 9.0km/ℓ ▲2.2 diesel 13.1km/ℓ ▲1.6 turbo hybrid 14.0km/ℓ. (※Hybrid model fuel economy is based on our laboratory measurement, and the official figures will be released separately when the certification is completed later).
■ Exterior with refined sophistication and toughness, interior design with enhanced three-dimensional feeling
Reflected by Oppogit United, The New Carnival’s exterior has evolved to be more refined and robust in Kia’s new family look.
The front features a ‘Star Map Signature Lighting’ daytime running light (DRL) that embodies a futuristic image and adds a grand feel with a large radiator grille with a luxurious pattern.
The side is balanced by harmoniously connecting the vertical front and rear lamps along the straight character lines, while the back side applies a unified Starmap rear combination lamp, while lowering the position of the license plate down and changing the exposed handle to a hidden type, realizing a neat image of tailgate.
Kia also redefines the interior of The New Carnival as a ‘wide space where you can feel the warmth and comfort’, and design elements that emphasize the wide feel of the horizon, such as a panoramic curved display, and lighting that reinforces the sense of three-dimensionality.
The panoramic curved display, each with a smooth connection of a 12.3-inch cluster and infotainment system, creates a futuristic atmosphere and provides a wide range of information intuitively and conveniently with the application of the next-generation infotainment system ‘ccNC (connected car Navigation Cockpit)’.
In addition, Kia applied an infotainment/air conditioning transition operator optimized for the button configuration to The New Carnival, expanded the ambient light to the crashpad to create a simple yet luxurious design, and improved the efficiency of the space by applying a large-capacity cup holder.
Kia operates six exterior colors and new colors, including ▲Ivory Silver, ▲Snow White Pearl ▲Astra Blue ▲Aurora Black Pearl ▲Pantera Metal ▲Ceramic Silver, and three new colors, including ▲Toff ▲Navy Gray and ▲Cotton Beige. (※’Navy Gray’ is operated in a hybrid-only color).
■ Add new powertrain and gravity trim to meet various customer needs
Kia has been running a new 1.6 turbo hybrid in addition to its existing 3.5 gasoline and 2.2 diesel to The New Carnival to meet the needs of its customers seeking economic and green value.
The 1.6 turbo hybrid is equipped with ▲E-Ride ▲E-Handling (E-Handling) ▲E-EHA (Electrically Evasive Handling Assist), which utilizes motor, based on its excellent performance of the system maximum power of 245 horsepower (180 horsepower engine maximum engine power) and 37.4kgf∙m (engine maximum torque 27.0kgf∙m) as well as excellent performance of system maximum torque of up to 14.0 km/ℓ. (※Hybrid model fuel economy/output/torque is the measurement standard of our laboratory, and the official figures will be released separately when the certification is completed later)
The E-ride provides a comfortable ride by minimizing the vehicle’s shake-on by adjusting the drive motor torque in situations where it passes through or accelerates the chin, such as a speed bump.
E-handling increases steering response and turn stability by moving the center of gravity through the acceleration and deceleration control of the drive motor when entering and exiting from the curve, and the E-EHA controls the load of the front and rear wheels during dodge to avoid forward collisions, improving the evasion ability and post-evasion body stability.
Kia operates The New Carnival as two models of 7-seater and 9-seater preferred by customers, and new Gravity Trim for customers who value exceptional individuality.
The Gravity trim is standard with projection LED headlamps, LED rear combination lamps, and side steps, and differentiates the design with dedicated black radiator grilles, wheels, and dark metal-colored ganishes to maximize the luxurious feel.
■ It has a ride that fits the family car and has a variety of specifications for all passengers.
Kia also has a variety of features that improve the ride and quietness of The New Carnival and deliver premium value to all passengers.
Kia optimized and applied the shack-up-sorber used to the Carnival High-Limousine to the New Carnival to improve the feeling of motion sickness of the rear passengers when passing through the back jaw such as the speed bump, while improving the steering stability to improve the ride. It also enhances indoor quietness with improved sound-absorbing and design improvements to minimize noise generation, providing a comfortable travel experience for all passengers.
In the ‘multi-zone voice recognition’ that can control the vehicle system with voice recognition, the function of distinguishing the igniting location by 1st and 2nd row left/right seats and the Wake-UP command “Hey Kia” were newly applied to increase the ease of use, and the healthcare specification for family customers ▲UV-C sterilization armrest storage box ▲air conditioner photocatalytic sterilization system was applied for the first time in Kia.
In addition, ▲Rear passenger notification that prevents safety accidents based on radar sensors ▲2nd row dynamic body care sheet that provides relaxation through blow/vity massage function in a wide space (※7-seater only) ▲2 row seat belt buckle light that can easily check whether it is fastened at night ▲2 row double-connection sounding glass that enhances the quietness of the space, etc.
In addition, Kia has strengthened the merchantability of The New Carnival by applying new specifications favored by customers such as ▲Kia Digital Key 2 ▲C-type USB terminal ▲hood gas lifter.
Specifications for drivers include a ▲head-up display (HUD) ▲driver’s seat Ergo motion seat ▲Digital Center Mirror (DCM) ▲Built-in Cam 2 ▲Fint authentication system for improved convenience.
In addition, ▲ front-end collision prevention assistance (including cross vehicle/side-facing access vehicle/override-facing vehicle/overpass steering assistance function) ▲Highway driving assistance 2 (HDA2, including car change assistance function) ▲Intelligent speed limit assistance ▲Forward/side/rear parking distance warning ▲Steering wheel vibration warning, etc. Advanced driver assistance system is applied, and a total of 8 airbags are added to the center side airbags in the first row, making it possible to drive comfortably and safely.
Kia also includes a built-in wireless software update to The New Carnival to keep up-to-date features associated with the vehicle’s primary electronic controls, and ‘Streaming Plus’, which allows you to enjoy video and high-quality music content through its infotainment system, providing a more extended in-vehicle experience.
As a customization product (Kia Genuine Accessories), ‘My Comfort Package’ and ‘Smart Rear Seat Entertainment System (ccRC, connected car Rear Cockpit)’ are newly applied to provide customers with differentiated convenience.
The My Comfort package consists of a ‘built-in air purifier’ that purifies indoor air with a H13 grade Hepa (HEPA) filter, and an electronic ‘cooling cup holder (1/2 rows)’ that keeps the temperature of the beverage for a certain period of time, helping to create an optimal rest environment in the vehicle.
The Smart Rear Seat Entertainment System is a 14.6-inch Full HD dual monitor that allows you to enjoy a variety of content independently, including online video services (OTT) in two rows, left and right, and can add content through the App Store after a vehicle purchase, providing rear seat convenience tailored to the individual passenger’s taste.
