Kia distributor Dinamikjaya Motors has formally previewed the brand new Carnival in the present day – the fourth-generation MPV is open for booking as a CBU import forward of the beginning of CKD local assembly in May. Just one mannequin will likely be supplied at launch, the two.2D, with pricing to be introduced in a while.
As earlier than, the Carnival will likely be bought in 11-seater kind, which is able to enable it to be labeled as a business car and thus grant it decrease taxes. The automotive will proceed to be powered by a 2.2 litre four-cylinder turbodiesel, rechristened the Smartstream D2.2 and geared up with a forged iron block as an alternative of an aluminium one. Outputs are rated at 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 441 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm. It’s mated to an eight-speed computerized gearbox with paddle shifters.
On the surface, the Carnival has been given a complete makeover, sporting a extra subtle design and some SUV-style components resembling black physique cladding, silver entrance and rear skid plates and roof rails. At the entrance, you’ll discover a big “tiger nose” grille that ties in the quad LED projector headlights and distinctive LED daytime working lights right into a single graphic.
The clear facet profile incorporates a single shoulder line carrying the bonnet shutline, the door handles and the sliding door rail, plus blacked-out A- and D-pillars that give the automotive a classy “floating roof” look. A chrome C-pillar fin, which incorporates a refined diamond sample, supplies some visible drama, whereas the rear finish incorporates full-width bulb taillights to stress the automotive’s stance.
The Malaysian-market mannequin is fitted with the latest Kia logo launched this 12 months, which will be discovered on the bonnet, tailgate, wheel centre caps and steering wheel airbag boss. The automotive additionally comes customary with 18-inch Y-spoke two-tone alloy wheels.
Inside, the Grand Carnival is as a lot of a step-change over its predecessor as the surface, with a horizontal dashboard design, a tall centre console (incorporating a Jaguar-like rotary gear selector) and a freestanding show panel. The latter homes the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, in addition to an analogue instrument cluster with a 4.2-inch multi-info show.
Cabin area has been improved because of the bigger physique. The Carnival is 40 mm longer at 5,155 mm, with 30 mm going in direction of the three,090 mm wheelbase. The rear overhang has additionally grown by 30 mm to 1,130 mm, growing third- and fourth-row area and baggage capability. Width, in the meantime, is up 10 mm to 1,995 mm.
Standard tools consists of entrance and rear fog lights, keyless entry, push-button begin, triple-zone computerized local weather management, eight-way power-adjustable entrance seats, Saddle Brown fake leather-based upholstery, a Qi wi-fi charger, six audio system, a 360-degree digital camera system and a hands-free powered sliding doorways and tailgate.
Safety-wise, the Carnival comes with blind spot monitoring and rear cross site visitors alert to go with the standard six airbags and stability management. Unfortunately, nonetheless, the automotive doesn’t get driver help options of any sort, together with autonomous emergency braking. Hopefully the CKD mannequin will handle this.
Under the pores and skin, the Grand Carnival comes with a revamped fully-independent suspension system and diminished noise, vibration and harshness, making for a extra relaxed and comfy drive. To that finish, the entrance of the automotive incorporates a multi-skeletal cross-member and new geometry to extend stability.
The rear, however, will get hydro bushings, longer and decrease suspension arms, a revised spring structure and an adjusted damper angle to enhance experience consolation. The extra inflexible bodyshell and elevated sound insulation additional enhance refinement. Lastly, the column-mounted electrical energy steering will increase response and quickens the steering ratio by 5.6%.
