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The Kia Carnival 2024 facelift swaps the friendly face for a more squared-off, SUV-ish snout with vertical LEDs and a full-width rear light bar—subtle as a tradie’s hi-vis.

Inside, you get a sleeker dash with twin widescreen displays under one pane of glass, updated infotainment with over‑the‑air updates, USB‑C everywhere, and a tidier centre console with a rotary shifter.

Driver assists take a step up too, with enhanced lane/traffic aids, smarter AEB at intersections, and a crisper surround-view camera to save your wheels from kerb rash.

Engines largely carry over, while a hybrid option joins the global mix—check Australian availability at launch, because allocation can be a game of musical chairs.

Net effect: same cavernous people-mover, sharper suit, more brains, fewer buttons, and a dash of efficiency if you nab the hybrid.