Customized cars are getting better and better. The new DC2 Modified Kia Carnival features luxurious interior but with weird exterior.
Indian car enthusiasts are getting wilder with their choices. We have seen many cool cars with customized interiors/ exteriors. In case of Dilip Chhabria, though, the end result is often quite tacky. His design firm, DC2, has been in news for ruining the aesthetics of some of the most famous cars on sale in the country. Now, it’s once again in limelight. This time, its victim has been a Kia Carnival that is left with a rather scary facade. However, it features a nicely-done luxurious interiors. However, the modified car looks very ungainly on the outside. Let’s take a closer look.
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DC-Modified Kia Carnival with Luxurious Cabin
As you can see in the images above, the DC2 Modified Kia Carnival features a luxurious-looking cabin. It gets a beige color scheme with a premium look. The door and the side panels come with wooden trims. The door handles get a leather wrap and chrome plating.
The roof liner has also been redone. The flooring on this DC Kia Carnival is done in wood as well. A partition has been created between the driver and the passengers. You can use an intercom to talk to the driver in front. There is also a center console with an integrated refrigerator. A tablet is placed on it.
Kia Carnival is one of the most popular Kia models in the Indian market. The huge MPV comes with a spacious cabin and three-row seats from the factory. DC2 has smartly used this space to add luxury features. The two-row seats (on the back) have been removed as part of the customization. Users will get custom-made recliners (adjustable) with individual armrests. These can be electrically reclined. The designers have also added foldable seats (facing the people on the recliners). Additional features include blue-colored ambient light, AC vents, a large LED screen, and cabin lights.
Weird Exterior
On the other hand, the exterior of the Kia Carnival have been modified to offer a pretty oddball look. So much so that the vehicle does not even resemble the original car anymore, especially when viewed from the front. This Carnival sports a modified front bumper. A triple projector headlamp is placed inside the grille. The lower part of the bumper has been revised as well. The stock tail lamp has been replaced with custom-made all-LED units. A thick ventilated strip runs across the width of the car. There is a DC2 badge on the bonnet. Overall, the exterior looks very toned down compared to the premium-looking insides.
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The Carnival is one of the most expensive Kia models in the Indian market. Currently, it comes with a price tag of Rs 29.99 lakh – Rs 34.99 lakh (ex-showroom). The MPV is powered by a sole 2.2-liter VGT diesel engine that outputs 197 hp of peak power and 440 Nm of max torque. For transmission, it is paired with a sole 8-speed automatic gearbox. The 7-seater car comes with features like three-zone climate control, a dual-panel sunroof, an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system, and UVO-connected car technology. Additionally, it comes with electronic stability control (ESC), cornering brake control, and hill assist. There is also a 10.1-inch touchscreen display for middle-row occupants.
