Priced from RM 231k, first CKD 2022 Kia Carnival rolls off production line; set for export too
Sanjay · Jul 25, 2022 05:12 PM
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It's finally here – Kia Malaysia Sdn. Bhd., a joint venture between Kia Corporation and Bermaz Auto Berhad (BAuto), has rolled out their first locally-assembled (CKD) Kia model under the new partnership at the Inokom plant in Kulim, Kedah, and it's a 2022 Kia Carnival!
LED taillights are a CKD-only thing
Soon to be officially launched – though previewed earlier at our WapCar Auto Show Exhibition earlier this month – the CKD Carnival will be available in 7- and 8-seater configurations.
Prices for the CKD Kia Carnival in Malaysia are as below:
It's quite loaded; coming with premium features such as front & rear heated and ventilated seats, fully-reclining 'Premium Relaxion' seats in the second row, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system to complement the plush ride.
Ambient lighting, a 12.3-inch infotainment display (that's seamlessly joined with the digital instrument cluster), one-touch smart power sliding doors, and smart power tailgate round up the list of conveniences.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are now standard, with both 7- and 8-seater cars getting these features:
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Junction Turning (FCA)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)
Lane Following Assist (LFA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
High Beam Assist (HBA)
Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
Under the hood of the CKD Carnival is the same 2.2-litre turbodiesel that was in the fully-imported version, making a heady 199 PS and 400 Nm of torque. Drive is sent to the front wheels, linked by a 8-speed automatic transmission.
“The roll-out of the Kia Carnival in CKD form was an important milestone in the marque’s renaissance in Malaysia. We are delighted to welcome the first Kia model produced here at Inokom for the Malaysian and ASEAN markets.
The Kia Carnival marks a new beginning for the Kia brand and showcases all the hallmarks of our products, superior design, smart technology and an impressive driving experience”, said the Kia Asia Pacific President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Ted Lee.
Dato Wong Kin Foo, Managing Director of Dinamikjaya Motors Sdn. Bhd. said, “The consumer's response to the fully imported Kia Carnival 11-seater variant launched in January has been very encouraging and we are confident that the consumers will be equally enthusiastic about the CKD Kia Carnival.
We believe these CKD variations will serve the differing needs and expectations of those in the market for a modern and luxurious multi-purpose vehicle”.
From Malaysia to the world
The company believes that this joint venture plan will boost the price competitiveness and supply of the Kia Carnival due to the significant demand for vehicles in Malaysia and export markets.
In that effort, Kia Malaysia will continue to pursue its plan to be the hub that serves the targeted export markets with various CKD models introductions. The plan to export is firmly on track and will soon make the maiden shipment.
With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.
