The locally-assembled (CKD) version of the fourth-generation Kia Carnival was launched in Malaysia late last month, and we’re now bringing you comprehensive galleries of the eight-seat variants of the large MPV, namely the 2.2D 8-Seater Mid and 2.2D 8-Seater High.
The Kulim-assembled CKD Carnival is also available as the range-topping 2.2D 7-Seater High (gallery here), and if you need even more seats, you’ll have to spring for the CBU 2.2D 11-Seater (gallery here) that was first launched in January this year and is still being sold alongside the CKD options.
Powering all variants of the Carnival is a 2.2 litre Smartstream D2.2 four-cylinder turbodiesel rated at 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,750-2,750 rpm, with drive going to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission.
The eight-seat variants come with three rows of seats arranged in a 2-3-3 layout, and owners have the option to detach the 40:20:40 split-folding second row for more room or reposition them so they point rearwards to create a face-to-face meeting space.
Meanwhile, the rearmost bench folds down in a 60:40 split to form a flat load floor. For those ferrying children, there is a total of five ISOFIX child seat anchors, with three being in the second row and two more on the outer seats of the third row. That’s one more than the seven-seater (2-2-3 layout), which only has four, and three more than the 11-seater (2-3-3-3 layout) that only has them on the two outer second-row seats.
One really nifty feature of the 8-seater versions is that the second row is detachable and can be reinstalled facing rearwards if needed. For families, this creates a “living room” of sorts in the rear cabin area where everyone in the six seats can easily talk to each other because they are all face-to-face. Or you can temporarily remove the second row seats and fold down the third row to create a cavernous van-like space to transport something big.
In terms of equipment, all variants of the CKD Carnival, including the eight-seaters mentioned here, come with 18-inch alloy wheels (with 235/60 profile tyres), automatic LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights, LED front fog lamps, bulb-type rear fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and engine start, dual power-sliding rear doors, a powered tailgate, eight parking sensors (four front and four rear) as well as power-folding side mirrors with integrated turn indicators and heating function.
Other items include paddle shifters, dual-zone front climate control, single-zone rear climate control (with ceiling vents), eight-way powered front seats, Saddle Brown leatherette upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, seven USB ports and a Qi wireless charger.
Specific to the 8-Seater Mid is a 4.2-inch TFT-LCD multi-info display, bulb-type interior lighting and a reverse camera. The 8-Seater High adds on things like dual powered sunroofs, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, LED interior lighting as well as front seat ventilation and heating and driver’s side memory functions.
On the safety front, seven airbags (front, side curtain and driver’s knee) come as standard for the CKD Carnival, along with an array of passive systems like ABS, EBD, brake assist, ESC, traction control, Multi-Collision Brake Control, hill start assist and Rear Occupant Alert. There’s also an electronic parking brake with auto brake hold function is standard as well.
The 8-Seater High adds on active safety and driver assistance systems like High Beam Assist, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (AEB) with junction turning support), Lane Following Assist and Smart Cruise Control (ACC).
The 8-Seater Mid pictured here is finished in Meteor Gray while the 8-Seater High is painted in Snowflake White Pearl. These are two of five colour options available for the CKD Carnival, with others being Astra Blue, Sonic Silver and Jet Black.
As for pricing, the 8-Seater Mid retails at RM231,228 and the 8-Seater High goes for RM247,228. The 7-Seater High is the costliest of the CKD bunch at RM261,228.80, while the CBU 11-Seater benefits from lower taxes as it is classified as a commercial vehicle to be priced at RM196,340.80. Which variant of the Carnival appeals to you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CKD) 2.2D 8-Seater High
GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CKD) 2.2D 8-Seater Mid
GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CKD) 2.2D 7-Seater High
GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CBU) 2.2D 11-Seater
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MPV King Exora still beats this by a mile and more. Move on hyundai
MR Dreamer of Exora.
This is Kia, not Hyundai mpv.
What weed r u smoking ? Stop tokok .This forum is for facts.
Kia hyundai sama sajalah bodo
Idiot spin too much
Paultan,kick this asshole from this forum.Only bodo people cannot differentiate Kia from Hyundai.
Kia & hyundai is abang adek practically sharing the same platforms and even spareparts. If you don’t know this you shouldn’t be talking here about kicking someone out lest you be the one kicked out for your rambling nonsense.
ya geely and proton sama sajalah bodo. geely exora china car
This is better buy
I thought the last row fold 60:40 instead of 50:50. But honestly this is a better buy than recond Vellphard and Staria especially the 8 seater version. So practical yet handsome MPV too.
you are right, edited.
8-seater high is the best to me, bcoz of the active safety. IF comma.ai can add support for this Carnival, especially. BUT, if the 11 seater CKD later add on the active safety feat, then, THAT could be the best. The 4th row can be folded down most of the time to maximize cargo. However, I wish that the mid-seat in the 2nd and 3rd row (in the 11 seater) can be taken out, like the previous gen Carnival. 1 more thing, the rotary gear shift, no need la if really want to minimize the cost. And sun-roof. What a useless feature, sun-roof is.
U guys should make comprehensive video review on the seating conf. Especially with the 2nd row rear-facing configuration. Put adults in there facing each other. NONE of the other reviewers have done this at Youtube.
Remember Nazaria… it is based on Kia Carnival when it was introduced. Fast forward today, Kia Carnival is now priced at 230k… how much have the value of this model appreciate over the year… compare that to Exora. why proton still stuck trying to win the market with low priced low margin vehicle ? cannot understand… leave entry level, economical car to Proton Saga and Iriz. Raise Persona to match Vios, City and Vento… Bring Preve to Altis, Civic and Jetta level… when proton introduced Geely models, do they hit the 6xk market ? they go with 10xk level and still selling well… what malaysian want is quality cars!
Dulu remai beli Naza Ria, started 2003,
RM98,888
Terus tapau Proton Perdana sales..
Later, new generation Kia Carnival 2.2D started RM154k since 2014,
https://paultan.org/2017/03/23/kia-grand-carnival-launched-in-malaysia-2-2-crdi-three-variants-priced-from-rm154k-to-rm186k/
But sales…
And now finally RM 200k+?
Can’t see ppl driving it on the road anymore..
Supposed an MPV, but style like Hailak with Canopy.
The C pillar to make it looks like a truck,
To attract Ford Everest buyer?
Sapa ada anak kecik ramai, dan tak mau daftar sebagai penderma organ, mmg pilihan bijak. 5 isofix points. Paling banyak di Malaysia
Only those still having old mindset will continue take Japanese Pokemon looking cars. Where the rest of the world knows what good and bad, Msians still still living under the shell and have to still choose Japanese brands.
Everyone can have their own preferences. You have no right and not able to force other to think like u.
True, but when it comes to choice between what’s worth it and new vs old tech, Malaysians still choose odd funny Ahbeng looking AllFarts and Hellfires. Which in this case it is pathetic and FOMO, something that warrants mindset change before Msians become laughing stock and perceived as no taste.
At this price, no one will buy
How many Grand Carnival can you see otr since you say no one will buy this? Now let me ask you very big question, why no one also buy Odyssey facelift after selling just few months since released at the end of Feb this year but stop selling on July this year
At this price, those living under the coconut shell will say, “At this price, no one will buy”. Better buy boxy reconditioned refrigerators.
Better get new. Recon will be outdated and not fresh as new and this car
I just saw this car on the road today. It’s a Brunei plate and maan ooh maaan.. It looks very veerryyy nicee. I didn’t see the front because I was driving behind it but I like the back it looks very minimalistic. Just the wording “carnival” at the bottom and nothing else. Not like the others have “vvti”, “mugen”, “trd”, “tv3”, “awani” etc.