All viewers and readers. The cars taken for a test drive this time was considered a successful model in markets around the world and helped save Kia Motors from the 1997 economic crisis… YES! It’s the KIA Carnival! 11 seats MPV, Korean National. This is the car we see here.

The KIA Carnival was first developed in 1994 before it was presented at the Tokyo Motor Show in October 1997 and went on sale in early 1998, after which it was sold in various countries. Including Thailand by the latest version The fourth generation was launched for the first time in the world in its hometown, South Korea on June 24, 2020, before the official importer and distributor in Thailand such as Yontrakit KIA Motors revealed the vehicle information. Ready to announce the selling price on November 26, 2020, then the real car was shown in the 2020 auto show

KIA Carnival 2.2 SXL 8AT

(Kia Grand Carnival, third generation, LX model, assembled in Vietnam, priced at 1,397,000 baht, still marketed at the same time)

SXL trim equipment has been added on EX trim.

external

• Lighting around the sliding door
• Mood light on the door panel
• rack ceiling

inside the cab

• Disc Type Shift Lever – By Wire With Paddle Shifter (EX model is regular gear lever)
• LED map light (EX model glowing)
• 2 sections sunroof
• 12 Bose speakers
• Tablet PC screen behind the front seat backrest
• Driver seat memory and side mirror
• Front seat heating and cooling system
• Wireless mobile phone charger holder

KIA Carnival Power, Thai version, is still available in only one variant, engine code D4HE , four-cylinder diesel, DOHC, 16-valve, 2.2-liter, 2151 cc, cylinder x stroke: 83.0 x 99.4 mm, compression 16.0:1, With a turbocharged compressed air system attached. (VGT) Maximum power of 202 PS at 3,800 rpm, maximum torque of 441 Nm (45.0 kg-m) at 1,750 – 2,750 rpm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, front-wheel drive EURO5 exhaust emission standard Supports up to B7 Diesel

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This D4HE block engine differs from the original R II group engine in that the cylinder block is changed to aluminum material, the cylinder (bore) is narrower but has a longer stroke (stroke), the total cylinder capacity is reduced by 48 cc and the weight of the engine is reduced by approximately 38 kg .

It comes with 4 driving modes:

• echo pattern
• normal mode
• Sports mode
• smart mode

Additionally, one of the most notable changes in the geometry is the turn steering system which is still a Rack & Pinion steering wheel, but the system helps mitigate the power Changed from hydraulic to electric model MDPS (Motor Assisted Steering)

When the Grand Carnival, the just outdated third generation make the virtues in terms of driving impressive. Whether it’s the power that comes with the kind of savings that not many people can imagine with a large family car like this. Or steering wheel control, suspension that can be comfortable and confident, let’s see if the new Carnival will still have the character of the original racing valet. And at a more expensive price than the original model, what’s added?