If you’re in the market for a large people mover and find the usual recond options a tad bit too mainstream, then perhaps the 2022 Kia Carnival would be a better fit.

Prices of the Kia Carnival start from below the RM 200k mark and packs 202 PS and 440 Nm, it has more poke than most recond / grey import options at a similar engine capacity.

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With a design that looks more like a crossover than MPV, there’s nothing quite like the Kia Carnival on the roads. Furthermore, the Carnival isn't as flashy as those Japanese MPVs; instead, it looks regal and ready to pounce. 

But that’s not all – the Kia Carnival is longer and wider than its core Japanese rivals, so road presence is all but guaranteed.

Stepping inside and you’re greeted with a surprisingly upmarket cabin, one that offers high-quality materials with a solid build.

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In fact, it is a massive departure over the utilitarian look of the predecessor model. So much so that the Carnival’s cabin feels like a massive step-up over its Japanese rivals, as the cabin of the two Japanese MPVs are a tad bit long in the tooth.

And with 11 seats in tow, ferrying everyone in your family (maybe even with your in-laws) won’t be an issue.

Product attributes aside, Dinamikjaya Motors, Bermaz Motor’s new subsidiary responsible for Kia models in Malaysia, is paying close attention to the aftersales aspect as well.

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In the case of a recond / grey import Toyota Alphard / Toyota Vellfire, their vehicle history is questionable at best, as there are a lot of aspects that a recond dealer can tamper with a grey import MPV, including mileage and auction sheet tampering.

However, with a brand-new Kia Carnival, Dinamikjaya Motors is offering a 5-year / 100,000-km warranty for a brand-new unit. On top of that, Dinamikjaya Motors is also throwing in a free 5-year scheduled maintenance package, inclusive of labour, parts, and lubricants.

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That said, if 11 seats are a bit too many and you prefer a bigger boot, fret not as Dinamikjaya Motors has plans for a 7-/8-seater, locally-assembled (CKD) version of the Kia Carnival.

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Come check out the Kia booth at the upcoming WapCar Auto Show Exhibition, which is set 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.

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.