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CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May

Hans · Mar 23, 2022 10:50 AM

CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May 01

Kia distributor for Malaysia and Bermaz subsidiary Dinamikjaya Motors has sold out most of its allocation of the fully imported (CBU) from Korea 11-seater Kia Carnival. The locally-assembled (CKD) Kia Carnival will be launched in Malaysia after May 2022, said sources familiar with the matter.

Checks with dealers show that most of their allocation - said to be in the mid hundreds range - were snapped up within the first month of its launch in January 2022.

CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May 02

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The CBU Kia Carnival is currently sold at RM 196,340. The 11-seater MPV is powered by a 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine that makes 199 PS and 440 Nm, paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.

CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May 01

Many prospective buyers have also asked for an 8-seater variant but it’s difficult to say if this seating configuration will be available in the CKD model. This is because prices of 7- or 8-seater variants will certainly be a lot higher than an 11-seater – weird but true.

Also readReview: 2022 Kia Carnival – So much metal for RM 196k but can you handle its size

CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May 02

Malaysia’s tax regulations allow for 11-seater vehicles to be declared as a minibus, which as a commercial use-focused vehicle, has a lower tax rate than regular 7- or 8-seater MPVs.

This is also why the 7-seater Hyundai Staria is priced almost twice (from RM 358,888 to RM 368,888) that of the 11-seater Kia Carnival, even though both cars are imported (CBU) from Korea, and both are powered by the same 2.2-litre turbodiesel engine.

CBU 2022 Kia Carnival almost sold out, CKD model to launch in Malaysia this May 03

Also readPros and Cons: The 2022 Kia Carnival can rewrite Kia's Malaysian history, but it still has its flaws

The locally-assembled (CKD) Kia Carnival will be the first model to be produced by Kia Malaysia – the manufacturing joint venture by Kia Motors and Bermaz Auto. The vehicles will be produced at the Inokom plant in Kulim.

Also readKia Malaysia targets 30k units of CKD cars by 2026, exports to make up 60 percent

Hans

Head of Content

Over 15 years of experience in automotive, from product planning, to market research, to print and digital media. Garages a 6-cylinder manual RWD but buses to work.

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