Expert Review
4.42/5
The Carnival is the luxury MPV for people who find the Innova Hycross too pedestrian and the Toyota Vellfire too expensive. At ₹63.91 lakh, it undercuts the Vellfire (₹1.22 crore) by nearly half, while offering a similar level of second-row indulgence. It's the only diesel-powered luxury MPV in India—a 2.2-litre turbo-diesel producing 193 bhp and 441 Nm of torque—which makes it the choice for buyers who don't want to explain to their driver where to find a charging station.
The second-row captain seats are heated, ventilated, and recline with deployable ottomans. Dual sunroofs, a 12-speaker Bose system, three-zone climate control, and eight airbags complete the package. It's a lounge on wheels, and the only competition comes from the MG M9 EV (₹69.99 lakh) and the Vellfire itself.
Who should buy it? Chauffeur-driven executives, large families who road-trip in serious comfort, and anyone who wants to arrive looking like they own a small business—because they probably do.
What will bug you? At 5,155 mm long and nearly 2,000 mm wide, parking this thing in a metro city is an exercise in advanced geometry. The diesel engine lets more noise into the cabin than a ₹64 lakh car should, and the size makes it impractical for daily city duties. Also, the Innova Hycross costs half as much and does 80% of the same job.
