At current, the Kia Carnival is obtainable in each locally-assembled (CKD) and fully-imported (CBU) varieties, with the latter being the model provided when the massive MPV formally went on sale right here again in January final 12 months.

The CKD model went on sale later the identical 12 months in July and differs from the CBU when it comes to seat depend. The CBU Carnival comes with 11 seats whereas the CKD model is accessible with both seven or eight seats.

Nonetheless, it seems to be like Kia Malaysia might be reintroducing the 11-seat Carnival as a CKD mannequin, as native sellers have begun accepting pre-orders. In keeping with posts on social media, the CKD model of the 11-seat Carnival is estimated to be priced at RM218,000.

For context, the CBU 11-seat Carnival is at present listed at RM199,840.80 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, and with the estimated determine offered by sellers, you’re a rise of round RM18k. The estimated value of the CKD 11-seat Carnival can also be lower than the prevailing CKD variants, which vary from RM233,528,80 to RM261,228.80.

The value distinction between the CBU and CKD variations might be resulting from adjustments to the specs, that are unknown for now, though sellers recommend they are going to be comparable. There might be different causes for the worth distinction, with some sellers telling us once we inquired that the price of native meeting is greater.

The 11-seat Carnival has a 2-3-3-3 format, with the 2 outer second-row seats being the one ones with ISOFIX baby seat anchors. The small second- and third-row centre seats are meant for momentary use, as they nonetheless solely include lap belts; they are often folded and tipped as much as the aspect to permit for a central walk-through.

Presently, the CBU 11-seat Carnival shares the identical engine with the CKD variations, with a Smartstream D2.2 four-cylinder turbodiesel offering 202 PS (199 hp) and 440 Nm of torque. Drive goes to the entrance wheels by way of an eight-speed automated transmission.

The equipment checklist options 18-inch alloy wheels, automated dual-LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED entrance fog lamps, bulb-type taillights and rear fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and engine begin, twin power-sliding doorways, entrance and rear parking sensors, a 4.2-inch TFT LCD instrument cluster show, three-zone local weather management (twin entrance and single rear), a wi-fi telephone charging pad in addition to a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system (with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay).

On the protection and driver help entrance, the fully-imported MPV comes with seven airbags, ABS, EBD, brake help, ESC, traction management, multi-collision brake management, hill begin help, brake auto maintain (works with the digital parking brake), rear occupant alert, secure exit help, blind spot collision warning and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance exist. Just like the CKD 2.2D 8-Seater Mid, the CBU 11-seater lacks autonomous emergency braking.

The CKD 11-seat Carnival is claimed to be accessible in 4 colors, specifically Astra Blue, Jet Black, Snowflake White Pearl and Meteor Gray. That’s one lower than the CKD seven- and eight-seat variants, which have Sonic Silver because the fifth choice.

GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival 2.2D 11-Seater (CBU)

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