Kia Carnival MPV, EV9 electric SUV to launch today: LIVE and latest updates

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Kia Carnival MPV, EV9 electric SUV to launch today: LIVE and latest updates


Kia Carnival launch: Premium MPV likely to come at a more preimum price

Kia will introduce the Carnival MPV in its new generation through the Completely Built Unit (CBU) route initially, which means it will be imported. This will increase the price of the MPV significantly due to taxes involved in importing cars from outside. Before the previous generation Carnival was pulled out, the MPV was priced at around 35 lakh. The new Carnival MPV is expected to be priced around 50 lakh ex-showroom.

2024 Kia Carnival MPV seen at the Delhi International Airport cargo terminal’s import section. The new generation version of Kia’s flagship three-row utility vehicle will launch in India on October 3. (Image courtesy: Facebook/Vipul Singh)

Kia EV9 launch: An electric MPV that grabbed attention worldwide

Kia’s second electric car to India will be a notch above the rest of the EVs offered by mass market manufacturers. This will be the first three-row electric SUV to be offered in India which has also won the World Car of the Year award. Launched globally last year, the electric SUV has garnered significant eyeballs due to its unique features. The EV9 will have no direct rivals in its segment, but is expected to take on even some of the luxury EVs in terms of price and features.

Kia EV9 GT-Line AWD
The Kia EV9 is on its way over to the Indian auto market, and it is initially going to be offered in the top-spec GT-Line AWD variant. The six-seater all-electric SUV features a single-charge range of 434 km and comes with two electric motors that make 379 bhp. (Kia US)

Kia Carnival bookings open: Check how much you need to pay

Kia initiated the booking process for the new generation Carnival MPV from September 16. One can book the new Carnival for a token amount of 2 lakh. According to the Korean auto giant, the MPV managed to clock 1,822 bookings in just 24 hours after the booking window was opened.

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First Published Date: 03 Oct 2024, 07:59 AM IST

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