Kia Carnival Facelift 8-Seater Launches in Malaysia at RM238,888, Completing MPV Lineup

2026/04/07
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Kia
Malaysia
Kia Malaysia has launched the facelifted Carnival 8-seater variant featuring a 2+3+3 seating configuration, priced at RM238,888 (on-the-road RM239,849), slotting between the 7-seater (RM248,888) and 11-seater commercial variants (RM188,888). The second row adopts a versatile 40:20:40 split-fold design with removable, sliding, and swivel functionality, while the third row offers 60:40 folding flexibility. Equipment mirrors the flagship 7-seater, including Bose 12-speaker audio, 19-inch alloys, dual 12.3-inch displays with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, ventilated/heated front seats, and comprehensive ADAS. Power comes from a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel producing 202 PS and 440 Nm, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 6.5L/100km fuel consumption and 900km range.
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