Minivans are dead. That is what many may think but no, it is not like that. There are brands and models for which SUV fashion does not seem to matter and we have the best example in the new Kia Carnival. Do you remember him? Maybe not because in Spain it stopped being sold It's been a few years now, although in other parts of the world it is still very much alive. One of the countries in which it has the most followers is the US, but it is not the only one and that is why it is renewed with restyling.
Kia is one of the brands with the widest range. The proof of this is in its electric models or in its desire to grow in segments such as pickup trucks. And this renewed Carnival confirms that, wherever there is a possible demand for products, they will be attentive. However, you should know that we are facing a mid-life restyling since the current generation of the Carnival arrived in 2021. Therefore, there will be major changes and other minor ones. Keep an eye out.
The renewed Kia Carnival brings its image closer to the Sorento and EV9ā¦
The first thing that attracts attention in the renewed Carnival is its front with some Very thin Full LED optics that look very similar to those of the EV9. What's more, they have a "T"-shaped design that extends across the grille and bites into the wheel arch. Both flank a grill that gains in size and elegance. Furthermore, depending on the chosen finish, there will be a different interior decorative pattern. Further down, on the bumper, there is an accessory air intake.
Inside this lower air intake, in the corners, the front fog lights have been stored. For your part The side view also changes with a more aggressive design. For this, there are new alloy wheels that add to the style line that comes from the front optics and runs along the entire side and converges with the opening that gives support to the sliding doors. He D-pillar-Shaped reverse shark fin, is decorated with a molding.
The rear of the renewed Carnival also evolves with softer lines. The optics follow the same pattern seen at the front with a "T" shape and ultra-thin design. Although they are joined to the center, the middle area is not functional and the new Kia logo is located under it. Finally, The secondary optics go to the corners of the bumper. being exposed to any touch or blow. Under them, there is a chrome wall light that gives it an extra touch of elegance.
For now we don't know what its interior is like but not its technique... which debuts a plug-in hybrid system...
For the time being We do not know how the interior of the renewed Kia Carnival has evolved. Everything indicates that its aesthetics will follow the same pattern as the K5, which has also undergone a deep restyling. In this case they must not be missing new curved design screens and even the technology to recognize fingerprints. New textile and recycled materials will also be included with a renewed treatment to increase the final quality.
Under its skin there will not be any major changes as it retains the platform it already uses. It is the same one we have in the latest generation Sorento or in the Hyundai Santa Fe or Tucson. However, to reduce the average CO2 emissions of the Kia range it would have decided introduce a PHEV plug-in hybrid. It would be that of the Sorento PHEV and would combine a 1.6 T-GDi engine with another electric one for a power that should be around 230 HP.
We will have more official data soon, although The saddest thing of all is that it will not reach Europe...
Source - Kia
