Complete owner’s guide for the Kia Carnival with photo, model introduction, full specifications, 5-year India sales report, variant links, 100 reported issues and 1 replacement parts rendered directly in the HTML body for search engines.
One of India's most popular vans — driven by reliability, value and proven service.
The Kia Carnival is a van sold in India in the ₹66.17–74.66 lakh price range. Available in Petrol, it competes in the van segment with feature-rich variants, modern safety equipment, and a strong service network across India.
Ex-showroom price: ₹66.17–₹74.66 lakh | Segment: Van | Fuel: Petrol | Mileage: 17–20 km/l (P) / 26 km/kg (CNG) | Seating: 7 persons.
| Engine | 4-cyl Petrol/CNG |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1.2–2.6 L |
| Power | 73–157 PS |
| Torque | 101–360 Nm |
| Transmission | 5MT |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Mileage (ARAI) | 17–20 km/l (P) / 26 km/kg (CNG) |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Top Speed | 130 km/h |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.0 s |
| Seating | 7 persons |
| Boot Space | 740 L |
| Fuel Tank | 40 L |
| Ground Clearance | 160 mm |
| Length × Width × Height | 3675 mm × 1475 mm × 1825 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2350 mm |
| Tyre Size | 155 R13 |
| Airbags | 2 |
| Safety Rating | Not Yet Tested |
| Warranty | 2 yrs / 40,000 km |
| Infotainment | Standard radio, USB, Bluetooth |
21 variants are listed with fuel type, transmission, airbags, trim level and direct variant-page links.
Units sold in India across the latest 5-year report period. Total 5-year volume is 8,800, with peak sales of 3,400 units in 2020 and 2024 sales of 2,400 units (+0% YoY).
| Year | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Units Sold | 3,400 | 1,800 | 1,200 | 0 | 2,400 |
These sales figures are sourced from curated SIAM, FADA and industry-report aligned data where available.
When pressing the accelerator, the car takes a noticeable second or two before picking up speed, especially in city traffic or while overtaking.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹25,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Slow pickup, Delay after pressing accelerator, Jerky acceleration.
The automatic gearbox sometimes delays shifting gears, especially in stop-and-go traffic, making the drive feel sluggish.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹5,000–₹40,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Late gear shifts, Engine revs high before shifting, Gear hesitation.
A knocking or thudding sound is heard when driving over potholes or speed breakers.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹20,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Clunk noise, Noise on rough roads, Loose feeling suspension.
High-pitched noise comes from brakes when slowing down, especially at low speeds.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹1,000–₹8,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Squealing sound, Noise during braking.
Steering wheel starts vibrating when driving above 80-100 km/h.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹1,500–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Steering shake, Uneven handling.
The touchscreen stops responding or freezes while using navigation or music.
Severity: low | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Screen freeze, Laggy response, System reboot.
Electric sliding doors sometimes fail to close fully or get stuck midway.
Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹30,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Door stuck, Auto close failure.
Fuel efficiency feels lower than expected, especially in city driving.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹0–₹10,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Low mileage, Frequent fuel refill.
Air conditioning struggles to cool the cabin in extreme summer heat.
Severity: medium | Repair Cost: ₹2,000–₹15,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Common
Common symptoms: Weak cooling, Hot air from vents.
Battery loses charge even when the car is not used for a few days.
Severity: high | Repair Cost: ₹3,000–₹12,000 | Affected Years: 2020-2024 | Frequency: Occasional
Common symptoms: Dead battery, Slow cranking.
Browse 1 commonly replaced parts for Kia Carnival with prices, symptoms, and DIY guidance.