India will soon see the launch of 4 New MPVs that are not only affordable but also boasts premium features along with improved cabin space and comfort to offer good travelling and driving experience. Here’s everything you need to know about these 4 new MPVs before they officially launch!
Kia Carnival Facelift
Exterior Design changes new “Tiger” front grille with chrome inserts and surrounds, dual-function big LED DRLs placed within the vertically-positioned LED headlamps, skid plates at front and rear, new 19-inch and 20-inch alloy wheel options, functional roof rails on top, rear gets new connected tail-lamps, huge rear windshield, roof spoiler, and flat tail-gate.
Interior features seamless integrated dual 12.3-inch displays, new dual-tone upholstery for the cabin, sunshades for all rows, new redesigned centre console like round dial for drive shift, next to 2 cupholders, buttons behind it for ventilated, and other functions, wireless charging pad in front of drive shift, flight seats in second-row, captain seats option for third row, and bench seats in 4th row.
Built on Hyundai-Kia N3 Platform
Dimensions will be more or less the same.
Engine Options:
2.2 L Diesel (197.2. BHP, 440 NM) (8 Speed AT)
1.6 L Turbo Petrol Hybrid (177.5 BHP, 264.7 NM – Petrol; 72.41 BHP, 304 NM – Hybrid) (6 Speed AT)
Features: 8 Airbags, Heated and Ventilated Seats, Level 2 ADAS, Heads-up Display, Dual Sunroof, E-ride, E-Handling, Dynamic Torque Vectoring, KRELL Premium Sound System, and so much more.
Expected Price: Rs. 30 – Rs. 45 L
Expected Launch: 2nd Half of 2024
Kia Carens Facelift
Exterior Design changes include Kia EV5-inspired design like C-shaped LED DRLs and Tail-lamps, both connected by a light bar, new front fascia, radar module on lower air intake grille and camera module on top windshield, new bumpers, new design for 18-inch wheels, etc.
Interior changes may include new dual free-standing 10.25-inch displays – similar to Seltos, new theme for the dashboard, new upholstery options for the cabin, panoramic sunroof on top, redesigned centre console, and more.
Dimensions will be more or less the same.
Engine Specs:
1.5 L Turbo Petrol Engine (158 BHP, 253 NM) (6 Speed MT, 7 Speed DCT)
New Features: 360 Surround View Camera, Powered Front Seat, Sequential Indicators, One touch up/down for all windows, Dual-Zone Climate Control, Level 2 ADAS and more.
Exterior Design changes may include new front grille, redesigned bumpers, new design for the alloy wheels, new connected LED Tail-lamps at rear, and subtle tweaks to the body.
Interiors layout may remain the same, but could get upgrades such as new 9 or 10-inch Infotainment System, new digital instrument cluster, new upholstery for the cabin, sunroof on top, tweaked centre console, and so on.
Dimensions will be more or less the same.
Engine Options: 1.0 L 3 Cylinder Petrol Engine producing 71.01 BHP and 96 NM Torque mated to 5 Speed MT / AMT Gearbox.
New Features: Automatic Climate Control, 6 Airbags, Single-pane sunroof, LED Headlamps & Tail-lamps, etc.
Expected Launch: 2025
Expected Price: Rs. 6.50 – Rs. 9.50 L
Maruti Suzuki Spacia-based “YDB” MPV
Exterior Design include front fascia inspired from Spacia, tall stance body, no sliding doors, flat rear tailgate, LED Headlamps & Tail-lamps, 15-inch Alloy Wheels, functional roof rails on top.
Interiors design include three-rows seating, dashboard design may be similar to Brezza, Swift, Fronx, etc; Gear shift lever will be dash-mounted, 2nd-row AC vents, fabric upholstery, and so on.
Based on Heartect Platform.
Dimensions will be around 3.9 Meters in Length with a 2.5 Meters Wheelbase.
Engine Options:
1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E Petrol Engine (80.46 BHP, 111.7 NM) (5 Speed MT / AMT)
1.2 L 3 Cylinder Z12E Petrol + CNG Engine (5 Speed MT)
1.2 L 3 Cylinder Petrol Hybrid Engine (eCVT Gearbox)
Features: 9-inch Infotainment System with Wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto, 360 Surround View Camera, Wireless Charging Pad, Rear AC, and more.