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Lexus LM 350 vs Kia Carnival Comparison

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LM vs Carnival Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsLMCarnival
Price2.15 Cr59.45 L
Power3456 CC2151 CC
ClassMUVMUV
Mileage12 KM/L14 KM/L
LM
Lexus LM
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹2.15 Cr
Carnival
Kia Carnival
*Ex-Showroom Price
₹59.45 L
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7 Seater
Lexus LM
7 Seater
2.15 Cr
Limousine Plus
Kia Carnival
Limousine Plus
59.45 L
OverviewSpecificationFeatures

Overview

Overall Rating
N/A
7.3
Value For Money-6.75
Significance-6.75
Styling-8.00
Comfort-8.50
Safety-8.50
Merit Or Usp-7.75

Specifications

Engine Type2.5-liters, 4-cylinder, Inline 16-valve DOHC, Chain Drive (with Dual VVT-i)Smartstream In-line 4 Cylinder E-VGT CRDi 16 Valve
Displacement (CC)3456 CC2151 CC
No. of Cylinders44
Power6000 bhp @ N/A190 bhp @ 3800 rpm @ 3800 rpm
Torque4500 Nm441 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Top SpeedN/A190
Acceleration 0 to 100 Kmph8.710.8
No. of gears88
Drive TrainN/AFWD
TurbochargerN/A Yes
Emissions StandardN/ABS VI Phase 2
Length5040 mm5155 mm
Width1850 mm1995 mm
Height1895 mm1775 mm
Wheelbase3000 mm3090 mm
Ground Clearance160 mm180 mm
Kerb Weight2185 KG1995 KG
Boot SpaceN/A540 L
No. of Doors55
No. of RowsN/A3
Seating Capacity77
Fuel tank Capacity60.072.0
Mileage ARAI11.50 KM/L13.90 KM/L
Mileage - CityN/A14.50 KM/L
Mileage - HighwayN/A11.00 KM/L
Front SuspensionMacPherson StrutMacpherson Strut With Coil Spring
Rear SuspensionMacPherson StrutMulti Link
Front Brake Type32.8cm Ventilated DiscsDisc
Rear Brake Type31.7cm Ventilated DiscsDisc
Steering TypeN/AElectric
Steering Adjustability1Tilt & Telescopic
Wheel TypeALuminum WheelsAlloy Wheels
Tyre TypeTubelessTubeless
Front Tyre Size235235/60 R18
Rear Tyre Size235235/60 R18
Spare Wheel TypeN/ASteel
Spare Wheel SizeN/A235/60 R18

Features

Air Conditioner YesAutomatic - Three Zone
Front ACNADual Zone
Rear ACNATriple Zone, Independent Controls
Third Row AC ZoneNA Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Climate Control YesTriple Zone
Idle Start/Stop ButtonNA No
Cruise Control YesAdaptive
Power WindowsNA Yes
Keyless Entry Yes Yes
Push Start Stop Button Yes Yes
Remote Engine StartNA Yes
Hands-Free TailgateNA Yes
Steering Mounted Audio Yes Yes
Cooled GloveboxNA Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers Yes Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Electric TailgateNA Yes
Adjustable ORVMsNA Yes
Power Outlets 12V Yes Yes
Wireless Phone ChargerNA Yes
Nappa Upholstery No Yes
Power Sliding Rear Doors No Yes
Dual Electric Sunroof No Yes
Third Row 60:40 Split Folding Rear Seats No Yes
Ventilated And Power adjustable Driver’s Seat No Yes
Rear AC vents With Separate Controls No Yes
Tri-Zone Automatic Climate Control No Yes
SMART POWERED TAILGATE No Yes
Auto Antiglare Mirror (ECM) with UVO Controls No Yes
One Touch Power sliding Doors No Yes
SunGlass Holder No Yes
220V Laptop Charger No Yes
Dual Electric Sunroof With All Interior LED Lights No Yes
Smart Power Tailgate No Yes
4th Row Pop-Up Sinking Seats No Yes
3rd Row Sliding Seat No Yes
Wireless Smartphone Charger No Yes
Auto Antiglare Inside Rear View Mirror With UVO Controls No Yes
Driver Seat Ventilation No Yes
10 Way Power Driver Seat No Yes
Ventilated Driver Seat No Yes
Electronic Parking Brake No Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes Yes
Central LockingNA Yes
Speed Sensing Door Lock Yes Yes
Child Safety Lock Yes Yes
Driver Seat AdjustmentNAElectrically Adjustable with Memory Function
Front Passenger Seat AdjustmentNAElectrically Adjustable
Seat UpholsteryNAPremium Nappa Leather
Rear Armrest YesWith Cup Holder
Front Armrest YesAvailable with Storage
Folding Rear SeatNA Yes
Split Rear SeatNA Yes
Front Seatback PocketsNA60:40 Split
HeadrestsNAFront and Rear
Ventilated SeatsNAFront and Rear
Seat Memory FunctionNA Yes
ISOFIX Child Seat MountsNA Yes
No. of AirbagsNA6
Driver Airbags Yes Yes
Passenger Airbags Yes Yes
Side Airbags Yes Yes
Rear Side AirbagNA No
Curtain AirbagNA Yes
Knee AirbagsNA No
ABS Yes Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution Yes Yes
Electronic Stability Program Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View MirrorNA Yes
Hill Hold ControlNA Yes
Hill Assist Yes Yes
Hill Descent ControlNA No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)NA Yes
Traction Control Yes Yes
Blind Spot MonitoringNA Yes
Lane AssistNA Yes
Forward Collision WarningNA Yes
Auto Emergency BrakingNA Yes
Driver Drowsiness DetectionNA Yes
Child Seat Anchor PointsNA Yes
Parking SensorsNAFront and Rear
Speed Alert SystemNA Yes
Parking AssistanceNA360 Camera
Speed Sensing Auto Door LockNA Yes
DashcamNA Yes
Electric ORVM HeatingNA Yes
Hill Assist Control (HAC) No Yes
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist No Yes
Automatic Defogger No Yes
Front And Rear Parking Sensors No Yes
Eight Airbags No Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster No Yes
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) No Yes
ABS with EBD No Yes
High Line TPMS No Yes
All Power Windows with Auto Up/down and Safety No Yes
Automatic Headlamps Yes Yes
Light Type NoProjector LED
Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)NALED
Turn Indicators on ORVM Yes Yes
Fog LampsNALED
Ambient LightingNA Yes
Automatic High Beam AssistNA Yes
Follow-Me-Home HeadlampsNA Yes
Cornering Lights Yes Yes
Cabin LampsNAFront and Rear LED
LED Tailgate Light Bar No Yes
Ambient interior lighting No Yes
LED Taillamps No Yes
LED Headlamps No Yes
LED DRLs No Yes
SunroofNADual-Pane Panoramic
Roof RailsNA Yes
Shark Fin AntennaNA Yes
Body-Coloured ORVMsNA Yes
Chrome AccentsNA Yes
ORVM AdjustmentsNAElectric, Auto-Folding
Rear SpoilerNA Yes
Skid PlatesNA Yes
Side StepsNA No
Instrument ClusterNADigital
Trip MeterNAElectronic 2 Trips
Average Fuel Efficiency Indicator Yes Yes
Average SpeedNA Yes
ClockNADigital
Low Fuel Warning Yes Yes
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Adjustable Cluster BrightnessNA Yes
Gear IndicatorNA Yes
Shift IndicatorNA Yes
TachometerNADigital
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Infotainment SystemNA Yes
Touchscreen Display SizeNA10.25 Inches
Audio SystemNAHarman Kardon
Speakers238
TweetersNA4
SubwooferNA Yes
GPS Navigation Yes Yes
Voice CommandsNA Yes
Smartphone ConnectivityNAAndroid Auto, Apple CarPlay
Bluetooth Support Yes Yes
USB Support Yes Yes
AUX CompatibilityNA No
Wireless Display (Screen Mirroring)NA Yes
Heads-Up Display (HUD)NA Yes
Radio Yes Yes
FM/AM Radio No Yes
USB Media Ports No Yes
12.3-Inch HD Touchscreen Infotainment System No Yes
Multiple USB Charging Ports No Yes
OTA Updates No Yes
Connected Car TechnologyNA Yes
Over-The-Air Updates (OTA)NA Yes
GeofencingNA Yes
Digital KeyNA Yes
AI Voice AssistanceNA Yes
Auto Park AssistNA Yes
Autonomous Driving LevelNALevel 2
SOS ButtonNA Yes
Type Battery WarrantyNA2 Years
Type Manufacturer WarrantyNA3 Years or 1,00,000 km

Pros Cons of Lexus LM

Pros

Cons

Verdict

Pros Cons of Kia Carnival

Pros

  • Best-in-class second-row comfort
  • Strong torque-rich diesel engine
  • Premium limousine-like cabin feel
  • Feature-loaded without feeling complicated
  • Impressive highway stability

Cons

  • Large size challenging in cities
  • No all-wheel-drive option
  • Not built for sporty driving
  • Fuel efficiency just average
  • SUV image seekers look elsewhere

Verdict

The Kia Carnival has grown into India’s most sensible luxury limousine. It doesn’t try to be a rugged SUV or a sporty machine. Instead, it focuses on what truly matters for its audience — space, comfort, presence, and effortless long-distance travel. On the ORR, it feels planted. In city traffic, it feels manageable. And in the second row, it feels like a private lounge.

You get executive-level comfort without stepping into ultra-luxury pricing. That balance is what makes it so compelling. As Girish Karkera sums it up perfectly, “Yes, the Carnival is already a winner in our books.”

If your priority is comfort and class over aggression and flash, the Carnival delivers in style.

It’s not just a big family car. It’s a confident statement of success.

Best For

  • Chauffeur-driven executive families
  • Large premium family buyers
  • Highway comfort seekers
  • Luxury MPV enthusiasts

Not Ideal For

  • Hardcore off-road SUV buyers
  • Small parking space owners
  • Performance SUV seekers
  • Budget-focused MPV shoppers

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