2026 Kia Carnival 8-seater introduced in Malaysia – priced at RM238,888
Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) has announced the introduction of the 8-seater Kia Carnival for the local market, with a selling price of RM238,888.
The addition of this new variant complements the existing offerings, which include the eleven-seater variant priced at RM188,888 and the seven-seater variant at RM248,888.
Unique Second Row Features
The 8-seater variant offers a 2-3-3 seating configuration with soft leatherette upholstery.
The second row includes a 40:20:40 split, a remote sliding function, and can be adjusted to face either forward or backward.
The third row can be folded with a 60:40 split to allow for more flexible cargo and passenger arrangements.
Features Similar to the Seven-Seater Variant
This new variant also comes equipped with a curved panel that integrates a 12.3-inch digital cluster screen and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Additionally, it features a Bose audio system with 12 speakers.
The Kia Carnival eight-seater is powered by a 2.2-liter Turbo Diesel Smartstream engine, producing 202 PS @ 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm @ 1,750-2,750 rpm.
Fuel consumption is approximately 6.5 liters/100 km (WLTP data), allowing for a range of over 900 km on a full tank.
Safety Features
Safety features include eight airbags, as well as Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) similar to those in the seven-seater variant, which comprise:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assistance (FCA 2.0)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assistance (ISLA)
- Highway Driving Assistance (HDA 2)
- Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)
- Lane Following Assistance (LFA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- High Beam Assistance (HBA)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assistance (BCA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assistance (RCTA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
There are four exterior color options available:
- Meteor Grey
- Snowflake White Pearl
- Astra Blue
- Jet Black
Every purchase comes with a 5-year warranty or a mileage limit of 150,000 km (whichever comes first).
KSM is also offering interest rates as low as 1.98 percent per annum for financing periods of up to 9 years, or a fuel credit of RM6,000 through the ‘We Fuel You’ initiative.
Through Kia Cares, KSM provides a comprehensive insurance package with benefits such as:
- Agreed value coverage for up to 15 years
- Claim approval for amounts under RM30,000 within 24 hours
- Free betterment for up to 10 years, and no excess for selected incidents
