2022 Kia Carnival CKD in Malaysia – reside pictures of MPV in 8-Seater Mid and Excessive guises; from RM231k

The locally-assembled (CKD) model of the fourth-generation Kia Carnival was launched in Malaysia late last month, and we’re now bringing you complete galleries of the eight-seat variants of the big MPV, specifically the two.2D 8-Seater Mid and a couple of.2D 8-Seater Excessive.

The Kulim-assembled CKD Carnival can be accessible because the range-topping 2.2D 7-Seater Excessive (gallery here), and for those who want much more seats, you’ll need to spring for the CBU 2.2D 11-Seater (gallery here) that was first launched in January this year and is still being sold alongside the CKD options.

Powering all variants of the Carnival is a 2.2 litre Smartstream D2.2 four-cylinder turbodiesel rated at 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,750-2,750 rpm, with drive going to the entrance wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission.

The eight-seat variants include three rows of seats organized in a 2-3-3 format, and homeowners have the choice to detach the 40:20:40 split-folding second row for extra room or reposition them in order that they level rearwards to create a face-to-face assembly area.

In the meantime, the rearmost bench folds down in a 50:50 cut up to type a flat load flooring. For these ferrying youngsters, there’s a complete of 5 ISOFIX youngster seat anchors, with three being within the second row and two extra on the outer seats of the third row. That’s another than the seven-seater (2-2-3 format), which solely has 4, and three greater than the 11-seater (2-3-3-3 format) that solely has them on the 2 outer second-row seats.

When it comes to gear, all variants of the CKD Carnival, together with the eight-seaters talked about right here, include 18-inch alloy wheels (with 235/60 profile tyres), computerized LED headlamps, LED DRLs, LED taillights, LED entrance fog lamps, bulb-type rear fog lamps, rain-sensing wipers, keyless entry and engine begin, twin power-sliding rear doorways, a powered tailgate, eight parking sensors (4 entrance and 4 rear) in addition to power-folding aspect mirrors with built-in flip indicators and heating perform.

Different objects embrace paddle shifters, dual-zone entrance local weather management, single-zone rear local weather management (with ceiling vents), eight-way powered entrance seats, Saddle Brown leatherette upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay assist, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, seven USB ports and a Qi wi-fi charger.

Particular to the 8-Seater Mid is a 4.2-inch TFT-LCD multi-info show, bulb-type inside lighting and a reverse digicam. The 8-Seater Excessive provides on issues like twin powered sunroofs, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, LED inside lighting in addition to entrance seat air flow and heating and driver’s aspect reminiscence capabilities.

On the protection entrance, seven airbags (entrance, aspect curtain and driver’s knee) come as customary for the CKD Carnival, together with an array of passive techniques like ABS, EBD, brake help, ESC, traction management, Multi-Collision Brake Management, hill begin help and Rear Occupant Alert. There’s additionally an digital parking brake with auto brake maintain perform is customary as effectively.

The 8-Seater Excessive provides on energetic security and driver help techniques like Excessive Beam Help, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help, Rear Cross-Site visitors Collision-Avoidance Help, Lane Maintaining Help, Driver Consideration Warning, Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help (AEB) with junction turning assist), Lane Following Help and Good Cruise Management (ACC).

The 8-Seater Mid pictured right here is completed in Meteor Grey whereas the 8-Seater Excessive is painted in Snowflake White Pearl. These are two of 5 color choices accessible for the CKD Carnival, with others being Astra Blue, Sonic Silver and Jet Black.

As for pricing, the 8-Seater Mid retails at RM231,228 and the 8-Seater Excessive goes for RM247,228. The 7-Seater Excessive is the most expensive of the CKD bunch at RM261,228.80, whereas the CBU 11-Seater advantages from decrease taxes as it’s labeled as a industrial automobile to be priced at RM196,340.80. Which variant of the Carnival appeals to you essentially the most? Share your ideas within the feedback under.

GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CKD) 2.2D 8-Seater Excessive

GALLERY: 2022 Kia Carnival (CKD) 2.2D 8-Seater