The renewal of the Kia Carnival is a breath of fresh air for the Korean manufacturer's range. The most capable model in its catalog has been on sale since 1998 when the first generation (KV-II) was released. And although the minivan segment is "in the doldrums" it seems that it still makes money for them. In fact, in its home market and the US, its image is really good. Although to please customers it has certain variations.
The most obvious, although it is no longer in force, is its name. Until the latter, it was sold in the US as Sedona but with the fifth, and current, Kia decided to unify its name throughout the world. The saddest thing of all and what we cannot solve is that it is not possible to get a unit in Europe. And now that the restyling debuts, the company's product managers publish the first official images of its interior. What's cool with you?
The renewed Kia Carnival shows off the dashboard seen in the latest Sportage, Niro and Sorento...
When we talked about the exterior design of the renewed Kia Carnival we told you that it was inspired by the EV9 or Sorento. This could also be applied to your cabin because now It has a much more modern and technological interior. Giving customers so much space, technology and quality should be enough incentive for the brand to take it to countries where customers place a lot of importance on these variables. In addition to greater connectivity and customization.
As soon as you enter its interior, your attention is drawn to the dual screen setup. One is for the cockpit and another to give life to the renewed infotainment system. This system is inherited directly from the new Sorento, Niro o Sportage with, in addition, some element that "could have saved." We mean that the climate panel is tactile with what it means when it comes to managing it on the go. But there are also other successes on your dashboard...
We refer to the use of a new LED ambient lighting on dashboard and doors. In terms of technology, a new Digital Key arrives with OTA updates and the Highway Driving Assist 2 system that offers semi-autonomous driving. It now includes maintaining a safe distance from other vehicles or lane centering. It also incorporates, with respect to the previous one, lane change assist and new active driving aids (ADAS).
For now its mechanical range is a secret, although this will not last long...
With the publication of these images of the interior of the renewed Kia Carnival, no more information comes. Well yes, on the brand they announce that the order book for South Korea opens these days. But they don't say which engines will be available to order, although we assume that the list will be official as soon as customers start booking it. Like everything, it is expected that There will be gasoline, diesel and a plug-in hybrid versions common to the Sorento.
It is also known that elements such as the steering or brake equipment have been revised to offer better feel and precision. Finally, there will also be no shortage of revised suspension scheme with better shock absorbers to give passengers smoother driving dynamics. There will also be no lack of more sound-absorbing material to ensure that rolling and mechanical noise does not pass into the interior. In any case, we will not be able to test both changes.
A shame ...
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