The 2018 Kia Carnival is a large minivan that comes with an updated Infotainment System, more safety features and a stylish design to become a strong contender in the UAE’s competitive family vehicle market. With its stylish exterior and a spacious interior, the all-new Kia Carnival is a high-performance vehicle for families who prefer to enjoy their urban and adventure trips in comfort and convenience.
The interior of the 2018 Kia Carnival is “smarter than ever” with cutting-edge technologies that have been added to enhance the in-cabin experience for its occupants. All 8 occupants can enjoy ample headroom and legroom while thanks to the three rows of seats with partial and full folding capabilities, the cabin offers generous seating and cargo capacity.
As for the performance, the 2018 Kia Carnival has been fitted with a powerful V6 engine to deliver a comfortable ride. Striking a perfect balance between handling, power and efficiency, the 2018 Kia Carnival can also be an off-roader of choice for adventure enthusiasts in the UAE.
Here is a review of the 2018 Kia Carnival available in the UAE with a closer look at its design, performance, safety features and more.
Design of the 2018 Kia Carnival
The 2018 Kia Carnival has a very stylish and sleek design that stands out in the diverse family vehicle market. The exterior of the 2018 Carnival has a refreshed design with sharp lines and smooth surfaces while the interior has been fitted with latest safety technologies and convenience features to make every ride comfortable and memorable.
Exterior
The 2018 Kia Carnival has a very elegant and classy look that appeals to the family vehicle enthusiasts. The front of the vehicle features a large tiger-nose grille with chrome accents which gives the vehicle a sporty look. There is a large air dam below the grille to help improve the engine cooling function and aerodynamic efficiency of the vehicle.
Flanking the grille on both sides are LED Positioning Headlamps with LED Fog Lamps to improve the visibility of the road and surroundings while driving. The hood of the vehicle features two sharp lines that start from the headlights and go all the way to the windshield.
The sides of the 2018 Kia Carnival have a character-line just below the windows and it goes all the way back to the taillights. The stance of the vehicle is wide and agile, which is further enhanced by the lightweight 17-inch alloy wheels for a sporty appearance. There are options of 19-inch chrome alloy wheels and 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels as well.
The exterior of the 2018 Kia Carnival is available in 6 colors that are Clear White, Snow White Pearl, Silky Silver, Aurora Black, Deep Chroma Blue and Panthera Metal.
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Interior
The cabin of the 2018 Kia Carnival has been redesigned to make it more spacious and comfortable than before. Big enough to seat 8 occupants comfortably, the all-new Kia Carnival has three rows of seats with high-quality cloth upholstery. The second row of seats comes with sliding and reclining function while the third row comes with 60/40 split folding functionality.
In front of the driver is a 3.5-inch Monochrome OLED Display Cluster that displays vital information in real-time. As for in-cabin technologies, the 2018 Kia Carnival comes with Speed Dependent Volume Control System, 7-inch Color LCD Touchscreen, Voice Recognition System, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, 4-speaker Audio System, Bluetooth and a lot more.
The optional interior features include Leather Upholstery, 8-way Power Adjustable Front Seats with 4-way Lumbar Support, Heated and Ventilated Front Seats, Satellites Navigation Multimedia System, 8-inch LCD Touchscreen, 8-speaker JBL Premium Sound System, and 7-inch Color TFT Supervision Instrument Cluster.
The 2018 Kia Carnival has a cargo capacity of 4,022 litres.
Performance of the 2018 Kia Carnival
The 2018 Kia Carnival has been “endurance-tested” so that the vehicle can deliver powerful performance regardless of the terrain and driving conditions. The all-new Kia Carnival is powered by a 3.3-litre Lambda II MPI V6 engine that is capable of producing 276 horsepower and 336Nm of torque. This engine is paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, which enables the vehicle to go from 0 to 100 Km/h in just 8.2 seconds with a top speed of 190 Km/h.
The 2018 Kia Carnival features High Performance Damper System that helps in making the ride more responsive and smooth. The 2018 Kia Carnival has a towing capacity of 2,000 kg.
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Safety Features
The all-new Kia Carnival has been fitted with “trusted active and passive” safety technologies to ensure that the driver has complete command over the vehicle. Thanks to the wide variety of standard and optional safety features, this large minivan is one of the safest family minivans available in the market.
Some of the highlighting safety features of the 2018 Kia Carnival include:
- Autonomous Emergency Brake
- Anti-lock Braking System
- Forward Collision Warning System
- Rear View Camera
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution System
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Brake Assist
- Lane Departure Warning System
- Electronic Stability Control
- Advanced Airbag System
- Traction Control System
- Hill-start Assist Control
- Seatbelt Pretensioners
The optional safety features of the 2018 Kia Carnival include:
- Blind Spot Detection System
- Lane Change Assist System
- 360° Camera View System
- Smart Cruise Control
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Price of the 2018 Kia Carnival in the UAE
The 2018 Kia Carnival is a large minivan that is already available in the UAE with customizations and optional safety features. The starting price of the 2018 Kia Carnival is AED 95,000 that can go as high as AED 119,900, depending on the optional features and technologies selected.
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