The updated version of the 2018 Kia Carnival is ready to conquer the consumer audience, fans of practical, roomy and functional minivan class cars. The start of sales of the new generation was given in April in South Korea with the prospect of further covering most world markets. The model will be released in 3 submodifications: a standard family Kia Carnival or a minibus version with a body with a capacity of 7 to 11 seats, the most richly equipped luxury Hi-Limousine and for travel lovers – Kia Carnival Outdoor with a box trunk on the roof.
In general, the generation of the Kia Carnival 2018-2019-XX years of release from previous generations is distinguished by a modified and modern exterior of the body, improved interior and level of safety components, in terms of technology – a new automatic 8-position gearbox.
The full-face of the minivan received a stylish design in the form of fully LED or partially LED headlights (LED running lights + lens head optics) in the shape of a bird or butterfly wing, a neat, branded false radiator grille hidden by a mesh shell of non-trivial cell design, medium-sized bumpers with barely perceptible but stylish vyshtampovki, where four-point panels perfectly fit on the sides LED fog lights, a compact duct slot in the center. The profile primarily demonstrates the rear row doors, which are practical in operation and when landing, sliding off on skids along the body, the ideal horizontal roof, excellent proportions, despite the considerable length of the minivan body. In the rear of the new Kia Carnival there are other shades for fully LED parking lights, for 7.9–seat versions there is a sports bumper with a diffuser.
Body dimensions of Kia Carnival 2018: 5,115 m x 1,985 m x 1.74 wheelbase – 3.06 meters.
The salon will be pleased with the good quality of finishing materials (textured plastic, durable textiles or leather of several types from eco to natural). Configuration of landings: 2+2+3; 2+2+2+3; 2+3+3+3, chairs with pronounced lumbar and lateral support, built-in headrests and folding armrests. Excellent visibility is provided for the driver due to the use of an enlarged windshield, at the disposal of the owner – a comfortable and large multi-steering wheel, an informative analog instrument panel complemented by a full-color display of the on-board computer, an 8-inch multimedia sensor, as well as a huge list of optional equipment for comfort, ergonomics and safety: heated steering wheel, seat ventilation and heating, contactless charging of gadgets, two sunroofs, electric pen, keyless access, smart cruise-control, engine start button, sound from Krell or JBL, electric trunk door, mirror and seat settings, air conditioning, frontal threat control, lane keeping, blind spot monitoring, autonomous light switching, rear view camera and more.
In terms of Kia Carnival 2018 technology, there are no changes in the engine line. There is a choice of a 3.3 liter GDI gasoline V6 with a return of 280 hp or a 202-horsepower turbodiesel E-VGT, with a volume of 2.2 liters, but the 6-speed automatic has given way to the latest 8 automatic transmission.
