Kia Carnival Spotted Testing Ahead Of Auto Expo Showcase
- The Kia Carnival will be identical to the Korean-spec model.
- It will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo.
- It will be assembled locally in India at Kia's Anantpur plant.
The Kia Carnival is going to be Kia Motor's second product in India after the Seltos and it is expected to be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo. The carnival has been spotted testing ahead of its showcase and by the looks, it's similar to the European-spec model, save for bigger wheels. The Carnival will be powered by a 2.2-litre, four-cylinder diesel engine that powers the Korean model as well. The motor pumps out 197 bhp and 440 Nm of peak torque and is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Also Read: New Kia Carnival Teaser Featuring Actor Jim Sarbh Is Out
It will be showcased at the 2020 Auto Expo.
Also Read: Kia Motors India To Commence Carnival MPV Production By Early 2020
Kia Carnival ad campaign was recently launched.
Kia Motors has also signed actor Jim Sarbh in the newly released ad campaign of the Carnival which also gives us a glimpse of its cabin. The Carnival will also be assembled at Kia's Anantpur plant alongside the Seltos as a completely knocked down (CKD) product.
Source: Indian Auto Blog
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