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April 09 2026,Kuala Lumpur – Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) has expanded its flagship MPV with the introduction of the new Kia Carnival 8-seater, priced at RM238,888*. The latest addition further strengthens the Kia Carnival line-up in Malaysia, catering to evolving customer needs for greater flexibility, practicality and everyday usability.
The new 8-seater variant is designed to appeal to a broader range of customers, from larger families to corporate and fleet users, by offering enhanced seating capacity without compromising on comfort and refinement across all three rows.
Kia Sales Malaysia President and CEO, Hyung Ho Kim, said the introduction reflects the brand’s continued focus on aligning its product offerings with market expectations.
“The introduction of the Kia Carnival 8-seater demonstrates our commitment to adapting to evolving market demand. It reinforces our resolve to offer right-fit products for the Malaysian market, leveraging our local assembly operations and the Malaysian automotive supply chain,” he said.
Meanwhile, Emily Lek -MD of Kia Sales Malaysia , highlighted, “With the new 8-seater variant, the Kia Carnival adds a thoughtful new dimension of flexibility and practicality while maintaining comfort across all rows, making it suitable for larger families as well as corporate and fleet applications.”
With this latest addition, Kia continues to strengthen its position in the premium MPV segment, offering a well-rounded package that balances space, comfort and everyday functionality.
“This time, we answer the question of “Kenapa Pilih Kia?” with a direct response to customer feedback, incorporating the utility of an SUV in our outstanding large MPV,” added Lek.
The addition of the Kia Carnival 8-seater reflects increasing demand from larger families and business users who require adaptable interior space without compromising premium cabin comfort.
Complementing the 11-seater and 7-seater range-topping variant, the new Kia Carnival 8-seater delivers a compelling balance of versatility, refinement and value.
Locally assembled in Kulim, Kedah, the new Kia Carnival 8-seater is priced at RM238,888*, positioning it between the 11-seater variant priced at RM188,888* and the 7-seater variant priced at RM248,888*.
*Selling price for Peninsular Malaysia excluding insurance and road tax.
Every new Kia Carnival is backed by a 5-year / 150,000 km warranty (whichever comes first), providing added assurance to owners. Going a step further, KSM is also offering new Kia Carnival owners the option to enjoy a competitive 1.98% per annum interest rate for up to nine years of financing or RM6,000 worth of fuel credits in their TNG eWallet as part of its ‘We Fuel You’ initiative.
Evaluating the cost of ownership across Malaysia’s large MPV segment, the Kia Carnival remains among the most cost-efficient in its class. As the only option offering scheduled service intervals of 10,000km or 12 months, compulsory maintenance for a Kia Carnival could be as low as approximately RM3,600 over a period of 5 years.
