Naza Kia has officially launched the Kia Grand Carnival in the country. Previewed last year, the eight-seater MPV – known as the Sedona in other markets – makes its local debut in three variant forms, a 2.2 CRDI KX, 2.2 CRDI EX and a base, low-spec 2.2D.
All versions of the third-gen Carnival – which measures in at 5,115 mm long, 1,985 mm wide and 1,740 mm tall, with a 3,060 mm-long wheelbase – sold here use the same engine, a R 2.2 litre CRDi turbodiesel four-cylinder unit providing 190 hp at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque at 1,750 to 2,750 rpm. The mill is paired with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Exterior features common to all models are projector halogen headlamps (with LED DRLs), front and rear fog lamps, LED-type rear combination lamps, electric-folding side mirrors (with LED indicators) and a shark fin antenna.
The highest-spec 2.2 CRDI EX adds on a roof rack, and gets a black radiator grill with chrome accents (on the KX and 2.2D, plain black). All variants also come dressed with 18-inch alloy wheels, shod with 235/60 profile tyres – the 2.2D and KX’s units are finished in silver, while the EX’s are machined finished.
The base 2.2D is equipped with manually-operated sliding rear doors and a standard key fob, while the 2.2 CRDI KX brings power sliding doors, keyless operation (entry with push-start) into the equation. The 2.2 CRDI EX adds a smart power tailgate on top of that.
Inside, standard fit items include a 3.5-inch Supervision TFT-mono OLED instrument cluster, 4.3-inch TFT colour touchscreen entertainment system and a six-speaker audio system with USB and AUX-in connectivity, though Bluetooth isn’t included.
Other features include a tilt/telescopic steering wheel (leather on the EX), foot parking brake and auto cruise control, and there are manual sunshade blinds for the second and third row windows. Also, the KX and EX get a rear-view camera.
The 2.2 CRDI KX gets grey two-tone fabric seats, while the 2.2 CRDI EX ups these to beige two-tone leather units. Both the 2.2D and 2.2 CRDI KX come with manual air-conditioning, while the 2.2 CRDI EX gets a triple-zone automatic climate control with cluster ioniser. All three seat rows have their own set of ceiling-mounted air-conditioning vents.
Space is the selling point with this one – the second-row seats are foldable in a 40:20:40 split, and can be slid forwards for easier access to the third row. The rearmost seats, meanwhile, can be folded flat in a 50:50 split to accommodate bags and other cargo. Boot luggage space with seats up is 359 litres, going up to 2,718 litres with seats folded.
As for the front seats, the 2.2 CRDI KX (and 2.2D) are of the manual adjustment variety, with powered lumbar support being available for the driver side seat. Meanwhile, the 2.2 CRDI EX gets a powered 12-way front driver’s seat, with the passenger side being a manual unit.
Safety-wise, all variants of the Grand Carnival come equipped with six airbags (dual front, side and curtain), front and rear parking sensors, electronic stability control, ABS and hill assist control as standard.
Also fitted are Isofix child seat mounts, with two located at the second row (outer seats) and one more at the third row (driver’s side). A quick note about the grand Carnival’s seat belt configuration – the 2.2D features two lap belts (centre seats on both second and third row), but both the 2.2 CRDI KX and EX have the full raft of three-point seatbelts.
Three colours are available for the Grand Carnival – Snow White Pearl, Aurora Black Pearl and Titanium Brown.
Finally, pricing. The Kia Grand Carnival is priced at RM153,888 for the entry-level 2.2D, while the 2.2 CRDI KX goes for RM169,888 and the range-topping 2.2 CRDI EX is priced at RM185,888. All prices mentioned here are on-the-road with insurance, and come inclusive of a five-year/unlimited mileage manufacturer’s warranty and Naza Kia’s ‘Value 5’ smart financing package.
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ahhhh the carnival/naza ria…the good ol days of leaking sunroofs
Bro, u high? still cannot let go of the past? too lazy to research? there’s no sunroof lah for Malaysian spec.. LOL..
Buy kimchi no RV,
Buy sushi so happy.
Sushi oso bad RV nowadays, used Camry veli cheap
RM154k to RM186k?
Singapore 50k to 60k Only!!!!
Looks uglier next to the pretty models
Every year, so many ppl shocked to learn of low RV on their kimchis. I have seen so many sad faces.
no prob since Naza Kia provide guarantee value after 5 years….just get the latest KIA ler after 5 years…that new Kia Stinger looks enticing after 5 years of driving the minivan…
Tested the car, feel solid. Engine is powerful but but noisy.
Naza not really concerned about profits now.
The young bosses,are more into real estate development.
It is just a toy…..to them,which makes the dead tycoon very angry to see his pet auto empire crumble.They have huge AP permits,so no matter how much complaints r unattended to,it makes no difference.
Never buy a KIa in malaysia.The sole distributor’s service centres are appalling.
Boring MPV but the 2 models fabulous though @@
I think its a good compromise. If not, there is only 1 option for petrol engine. Its a 3.3L V6. The fuel consumption sure alot of people will complain, not to mention the roadtax price ( about RM2.1k a year for peninsular M’sia). The diesel variant is the only one suitable to bring in here, (RM600 roadtax a year only)
The COO,Samson the great,said this mpv going to undo the bad sales of 2016.
He is banking on a rm150-185k mpv for overwhelming sales at Naza.
6 months down the road,when sales stagnate…he will bring out another Kia model and say the same rubbish.
At rm2-3K instalment a month,how many can afford to buy?
Naza….another photocopy of UMW….talk very big…but cannot deliver sales.
Honda,….talk big but can produce results…that the difference.
Thats lot of poor man out there so over 100k for them is sky high price!
If I had read correctly, and if the base 2.2D has the full complement of airbags, it seems like a pretty good deal.
Big people carrier, fuel efficient torqey diesel. It has the entire market to itself, until the Innova Diesel comes along later in the year. But having driven the previous Sedona (and the Toyota Sienna it competes with) it would be light years ahead of the Innova in terms of ride refinement and driving comfort.
VW Touran > all
bro..touran is small mpv ler…this is full size mpv. In the VW stable will be either the VW Sharan (RM250k..wt the GTI engine but no TDI available in MSia hence FC will be higher) or SEAT Alhambra (Sharan clone wt SEAT badge (SEAT owns by VW)..
innova may launch in 2.4D variant soon…
(according to Mr. Paul Tan Dot Org… )
Diesel? Siapa nak beli?
Diesel ler ramai yg nak beli…more powerful and torquey compared to petrol
Bloody expensive! Also interior colour horrible, hard to maintain ….
I still won’t buy from AP King.
this is a joke! base spec at 154k no keyless operation (entry with push start)? come on la naza. picanto which is an A segment car got this keyless operation (entry with push start). while ur biggest mpv don’t have this? it’s 2017 already, keyless operation (entry with push start) must be fitted as standard. if u put keyless operation (entry with push start) as standard in base spec, then i’m sold. 186k seems too expensive to me for now, just to get this keyless operation (entry with push start) function. k bye.
Why would be a joke at 154k?
Is keyless such an important feature?
But did you not weigh in the 6 airbags, ESC as standard?
Slap on a japanese badge on this can it commands 2x the price. This goes head to head with a Sienna or Estima.
May be picanto use lesser steels, fabric, glass and etc?? So throw in keyless entry and market at 52k… Racers like you who cant afford gti but dont want local axia will buy lo?
when Kia brings in the Sedona with 200hp/400nm engine you complaint no keyless, but when recon shop sell outrageously expansive used /recon alphard vellfire that don’t even have a working FM nobody complains. What a joke
eh berapa byk kali ‘entry with push start’ daaa
4.3 inch screen, any smart phone screen is bigger then this.
It is stated that the car comes with ‘auto cruise control’, is this same as ‘adaptive cruise control’ available on the Hyundai Ioniq, hope Anthony Lim could clarify. Thanks.
Roadtax under category “Panel Van”?
Habislah toyota Hiace got rival already…
this thing has been previewed, launched and pre launched like a million times…
ive seen few on the road actually and they look damn good…and definetly looks european and not korean….
if only the diesel had few more toys , it wd be a good deal….
Rio when???
As expected poor or zero marketing strategy to capture malaysia mkt.it should b Rm 100k of hi specs and 5yrs free maintenance and service.as Kia spare parts r v expensive.not recommend to have bez of price tag.
Go play with your BRV Sienta and Exora, They are well under 100k
Third world mentality .Kia sale man or mgt or no brain person for sure.
Work harder bro… 3 4 5 jobs a day… 100k hi spec, you know ur gov impose how much tax on import cars?
By the way, have you research how big this car is? Is longer and same width as vellfire. It competes with estima bro. Naza aside, comment also use command sense ma… Myvi hi spec how much?
OK OK. The Grand Carnival is a great looking MPV. It can seat 6 comfortably & its diesel engine is marvelous not to mention the color Black are the in-thing to look at.
If I’m being honest here, the 2 ladies beside the MPV have caught my eyes more. I wonder how many of U notice the 2 beauties. Sorry being out of topic. john, Kunta/Michael any comment ?! Cheers …
Ewww… I prefer Power Rangers
waiting kia picanto 1.0 TGI coming to Malaysia
nice car wrong price!
Habis la hyundai grand starex royale…. still 2 airbags
Mahal? low spec? compared to the starex, which is actually RM12k more than the base carnival and has only 2 airbags and minimum active safety features (and little other features too!), the carnival is quite well priced when compared to its space, safety features and much more flexible seats. not to mention it has more torque than the starex. go see first or test drive before commenting…dont talk kokkk
the engine figures are very impressive, better than BMW 520d! i have seen it on the road, and IMO it really looks very good. If I were in the market for an MPV, I would probably get the Carnival, even though i have to deal with Naza :(
the only complaint that i have is the beige interior. I can understand that it makes the interior look bigger and more spacious, but it gets dirty very fast. however credit to naza for fitting black car mats.
Good Luck Kia, 186k with such a small screen + a big body with a 190hp engine.
The diesel engines need which diesel? euro 2, euro4 or euro 5?
This low spec carnival looks better than low spec starex and also starex is more expensive than carnival. Now hyundai starex sudah 4 kali facelift and still using old technology since 2007 (10 years already)!!
Got ABS but no EBD?
Website shown the facelifted version
Rupa kia carnival sama mcm merc v-class