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11 seats too many? The CKD 7-seater Kia Carnival could be launched in Malaysia soon

Eric · Jun 1, 2022 03:45 PM

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For those looking for a large, upmarket people mover, the 2022 Kia Carnival is a good alternative over a recond Toyota Alphard / Toyota Vellfire with a questionable vehicle history. Or at least that is how things appear on the surface. 

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After all, the Carnival seems to tick all the right boxes, right? With prices starting from below the RM 200k mark, yet offers 202 PS of power wrapped in an unconventional body with a well-crafted cabin, there's a lot going for the Carnival. Except for two small issues.

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The first is the Carnival's sole engine option at the moment, which is a 2.2-litre turbodiesel. Granted, the 440 Nm of torque is impressive, but for anyone who has refuelled at a diesel pump would know that it leaves a bad smell on your hands. Furthermore, for those who stay in a landed property, starting a diesel engine in the morning also leaves the diesel smell in your house, more so if the vehicle is reversed into the house.

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Apart from the diesel smell, there's also the Carnival's 11-seat config. 11 seats is a bit of an overkill and most sensible buyers would gladly trade the fourth row seats for more luggage space, as well as more comfortable second and third row seats.

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No doubt, Dinamikjaya Motors, Bermaz Motor's subsidiary that handles Kia in Malaysia, has plans for a 7-seater Kia Carnival. Kia has previously confirmed that a locally-assembled (CKD) Kia Carnival is part of the company’s plan for Malaysia. No firm dates have been given but we know that the allocation for imported (CBU) 11-seater Kia Carnival is already sold out, so it can’t be very far away.

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Could the 7-seater Carnival be showcased at the upcoming WapCar Auto Show Exhibition? Find out more at the exhibition. The WapCar Auto Show Exhibition will take place from 1-3 July 2022.

Those who are amongst the first 300 bookings made at the event will receive attractive gifts - ranging from DDPai dashcams, Trapo air purifiers, INFINITY by Harman speakers, IGL Coastings paint protection, Karcher car wash products, DK Schweizer custom leather upholstery, and more.

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There is also a free welcome gift for the first 2,000 visitors who register for the event.

The exhibition will take place at the outdoor piazza of Pavilion Bukit Jalil, and visitors are encouraged to park at Entrance C.

Other exhibitors include Mazda, Peugeot, and Mercedes-Benz.

 

Eric

Editor

Started from the IT industry but somehow managed to find his way into the automotive industry. If he’s not gaming, he’s constantly tinkering with his daily/weekend car.

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