Kia Sales Malaysia Introduces Eight-Seater KA4 Carnival, Bridging Seven- and 11-Seater Variants

2026/04/20
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Kia
Malaysia
Kia Sales Malaysia has launched the eight-seater variant of the facelifted KA4 Carnival, priced at RM238,888, positioning between the seven-seater (RM248,888) and duty-exempt 11-seater commercial variant (RM188,888). All three models share a 2.2-litre Smartstream D four-cylinder turbodiesel engine producing 199PS and 440Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, achieving 6.5L/100km WLTP fuel consumption and 900km range. The eight-seater mirrors the seven-seater's exterior with 19-inch two-tone alloys, Star Map LED lighting and powered sliding doors. Bookings made this month receive RM6,000 in complimentary fuel.
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