Launched since November 2023, until now, the 2024 Kia Carnival facelift model is still hot, the car always receives the attention of many users, especially the hybrid version.
Currently, the number of orders for the 2024 Carnival hybrid model continues to increase, accounting for 80%. Users are expected to wait another year to receive the car, while the waiting time for the petrol version is only 3 months.
In the Korean market, the 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid is distributed with 4 equipment versions, with prices ranging from 34.7 – 96.5 million won (equivalent to 645 million – 1.8 billion VND) and 2 interior options, including 7-seater and 9-seater versions.
In terms of design, the Kia Carnival hybrid has the same exterior as the petrol version. The front of the car impresses with a new vertical headlight cluster, combined with a stylized T-shaped LED daytime running light. This detail is reminiscent of some of Kia’s recent new models such as the EV9 or the 2023 Seltos. The grille still has the characteristic tiger-nose shape, with horizontal or fox-eye pattern depending on the version.
The rear of the car stands out with vertically arranged taillights, connected by a slim strip of light, running horizontally across the rear of the car. In addition to the taillights, the design of the rear bumper and tailgate has also been changed to look more harmonious.
In the Gravity version, the car will have different exterior details such as the grille, alloy wheels, roof rack, chrome trim on the C-pillar/door/trunk and silver front/rear fake skid plates. Thanks to that, this MPV model has a more SUV-like appearance.
In terms of interior, the Carnival hybrid is equipped with a central entertainment screen and a digital instrument cluster of the same size of 12.3 inches, integrated into a dual-screen cluster. In addition, the car also has a heads-up display (HUD) feature that displays information on the windshield.
The new air conditioning system controls are neater and easier to use. The gear lever area has also been redesigned with a rotary knob gear lever. Some other notable equipment includes a dashcam, smart key, and digital rearview mirror. The ergonomic seats are upholstered in premium leather, integrated with heating, cooling, and massage functions.
In terms of safety equipment, the car features the Highway Driving Assistance 2 system, which provides automatic driving assistance by maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles, maintaining a preset speed, and keeping the lane. Compared to the first generation, the new generation has added lane change assist function. In addition, there is an early collision avoidance support system, intelligent speed limit assistance, warnings of safe distances in front/rear/side when parking, steering wheel vibration warning, and 8 airbags.
The Carnival hybrid 2024 is powered by a 4-cylinder, turbocharged, 1.6L petrol engine combined with an electric motor and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Thanks to that, the 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid has a total output of 245 horsepower and a maximum torque of 366 Nm.
According to information from the manufacturer, the combined fuel consumption of the new Carnival Hybrid is 14 km/liter (about 7.14 liters/100 km), applicable to the 9-seater version with 18-inch wheels. The corresponding figure for the 7-seater version with 19-inch wheels is 13.5 km/liter (7.4 liters/100 km).
The 2024 Kia Carnival Hybrid is also equipped with E-Ride technology to minimize the feeling of vehicle shaking when passing over speed bumps, and E-Handling system to improve responsiveness when steering or stability when cornering.
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