Why settle for a compact SUV when you can get a spacious seven-seater for the same cost? We have stumbled across this gem of a deal in the used car marketplace, and here is what you should know about it.
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Used Kia Carnival For The Price Of A Tata Nexon
Currently, the Kia Carnival is priced upwards of Rs. 75 lakh (on-road, Mumbai), but this wasn’t always the case. The first-generation model was priced much more competitively, which means that you can get one on the used car market for a good price. We have found this 2020 model listed at Rs. 14.90 lakh, which seems much lower than the average market price for a used Carnival. This is a first-owner vehicle, with 90,000 kms on the odometer. Its relatively high mileage could be a reason for its attractive price.
This deal seems even more enticing when you consider that it is a Kia. The brand’s after-sales network is fairly expansive, so spare parts and maintenance won’t be a tedious affair. However, given its size and segment, it could still be more expensive to maintain than a brand-new compact SUV.
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Features
Step inside the Carnival and the first thing you notice is the sheer roominess of the cabin. Space is in abundance across all three rows. It also isn’t a conventional seven-seater with three seats in the second row. Instead, the third row is reserved for three passengers. The second row gets captain seats along with a dedicated single-pane sunroof. The icing on the cake is that the second-row passengers get a screen for entertainment.
Other amenities on offer include tri-zone climate control, a Harmon Kardon sound system, an air purifier, power sliding doors, an electric tailgate, six airbags, front and rear parking sensors, hill-start assist control, a ventilated driver’s seat, rear-view camera, an eight-inch infotainment screen, wireless charging, and more.
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Powertrain
A 2.2-litre diesel engine powers the 5.1-metre-long Carnival. This motor churns out 198 bhp & 440 Nm of torque. It gets an eight-speed AT gearbox for added convenience. But if you are considering the Carnival, you must keep in mind that it is a BS6-compliant vehicle; there could be a possibility of DPF clogging in the near future. Get your trusted mechanic to inspect the car thoroughly before making the purchase.
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