2022 Kia Carnival CKD now formally on sale in Malaysia – 7 or 8-seater, Bose, 2.2D, from RM231k

The fourth-generation Kia Carnival first went on sale right here as a CBU fully-imported mannequin in January this year by Dinamikjaya Motors, a subsidiary of Bermaz Auto (BAuto) and the brand new official distributor of Kia automobiles in Malaysia.

It was already confirmed when BAuto and Kia Motors announced their partnership final April {that a} locally-assembled (CKD) version of the large MPV will be offered, and that point has lastly include at the moment’s official introduction and opening of order books. Previewed earlier this month, the Kulim-assembled CKD Carnival is obtainable in three variants and is sort of a bit completely different than its CBU counterpart.

Let’s begin with worth and seats. The CBU model was supplied in a sole 2.2D 11-Seater variant priced at RM196,340 on-the-road with out insurance coverage. As for the CKD model, the vary begins with the two.2D 8-Seater Mid that goes for RM231,228, which is then adopted by the two.2D 8-Seater Excessive at RM247,228 and the range-topping 2.2D 7-Seater Excessive at RM261,228.

The substantial worth differential between CBU and CKD is as a result of the previous was categorised as a industrial car resulting from its greater seat depend, which grants it decrease taxes. With fewer seats, the CKD variants are categorised as passenger automobiles and are taxed otherwise, therefore their greater costs.

If that’s the case, why isn’t Carnival CKD bought with extra seats within the first place to profit from decrease taxes? Certainly you’ll be able to take away the additional seats and chuck them apart if pointless, proper? Properly, one motive is that the seven- and eight-seat variants have a distinct seat railing configuration (three rows of seats) in comparison with the 11-seater (4 rows).

One other is that many patrons is not going to be utilizing 4 rows of seats, so the “wasted house” might be higher used for legroom for 3 rows as a substitute. If 11 seats is what you want, or in the event you’re within the service trade, the CBU model will proceed to be bought, for now. Kia has already initiated the CKD programme for the 11-seater, and also will export it to ASEAN markets, BAuto boss Datuk Seri Ben Yeoh mentioned. Why not launch all CKD fashions collectively? Manufacturing constrains. In the end, the manufacturing capability will probably be 5,000 items a yr, Yeoh added.

When it comes to seat configuration, all Carnival CKD variants have three rows of seats by default. The 8-Seater choices have theirs organized in a 2-3-3 structure, with a nifty function being the 40:20:40 split-folding second row that’s removable and could be repositioned to face rearwards if wanted. Finished this manner, you’ll be able to have a face-to-face assembly. Most can have the second row center seat folded right down to be a espresso desk of types. This center seat will also be confronted rearwards to accommodate a toddler seat, flanked by adults.

In the meantime, the only real 7-Seater variant has a 2-2-3 structure with particular person “Premium Relaxion” captain chairs within the second row as a substitute. These enterprise class-style ventilated/heated seats have a one-touch recline perform, apart from the standard changes. The max recline mode sees the entrance of the seat base tilt upwards, and the ottoman absolutely prolonged. To enter full leisure mode, the seat must be moved inward first (to clear the rear wheel properly) and the final row must be folded in.

There are Isofix baby seat anchors with prime tethers out there on the outer seats of the second and third row for all variants, sunshades for the second and third row, and the rearmost seat bench could be folded down in a 60:40 cut up.

Whatever the variety of seats, the engine powered the Carnival CKD is identical because the CBU, with a 2.2 litre Smartstream D2.2 four-cylinder turbodiesel offering 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,750-2,750 rpm. Drive goes to the entrance wheels by way of an eight-speed computerized transmission, and the setup has a mixed gas consumption of 6.5 l/100 km following the NEDC.

Frequent gear throughout the vary contains 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 (divided equally entrance and rear) in addition to power-folding aspect mirrors with built-in flip indicators and heating perform.

Inside, you’ll discover all variants include paddle shifters, dual-zone entrance local weather management, single-zone rear local weather management (with ceiling vents), an eight-way powered entrance passenger seat, Saddle Brown leatherette upholstery, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay help, a 12-speaker Bose sound system, seven USB ports and a Qi wi-fi charger.

As for security, it’s seven airbags (entrance, aspect curtain and driver’s knee) as normal, together with a number of passive techniques like ABS, EBD, brake help, ESC, traction management, Multi-Collision Brake Management, hill begin help and Rear Occupant Alert. An digital parking brake with auto brake maintain perform is normal as properly.

With the baseline established, we will concentrate on what you get as you progress up the variant tree. From the 8-Seater Mid to the 8-Seater Excessive and even the 7-Seater Excessive, extra options embody a powered sunroof and a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster rather than the bottom choice’s 4.2-inch TFT-LCD multi-info show.

An eight-way powered driver’s seat is normal on the most affordable variant too, though the one within the Excessive variants additionally include air flow, heating and reminiscence capabilities. Additionally, the Excessive choices get a encompass view monitor as a substitute of only a reverse digital camera.

2022 Kia Carnival CKD spec sheet, click on to enlarge

One worthwhile motive to step as much as the Excessive variants is the array of lively security and driver assists, which embody issues like Excessive Beam Help, Blind-Spot Collision Warning, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Help, Rear Cross-Visitors Collision-Avoidance Help, Lane Protecting Help, Driver Consideration Warning, Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help (AEB) with junction turning help), Lane Following Help and Good Cruise Management (ACC).

In comparison with the CBU model, the Excessive variants do have a greater package checklist with upgrades being the digital instrument cluster, a powered sunroof, a extra versatile seating association (at the very least for the 8-Seater) and most significantly, a extra complete security and driver help suite. Nevertheless, the CBU does win in a single regard: extra seats. Its package can be barely higher than the bottom 8-Seater Mid by comparability.

Color choices embody Astra Blue, Sonic Silver, Meteor Grey, Jet Black and Snowflake White Pearl. That’s one lower than the CBU model, with differing/extra choices being Silky Silver, Panthera Metallic, Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl and Flare Pink. Dinamikjaya additionally presents V-Zion tint movie for a further RM2,300, out there for all variants.

As soon as once more, the Carnival CKD is priced at RM231,228 for the two.2D 8-Seater Mid, RM247,228 for the two.2D 8-Seater Excessive and RM261,228 for the two.2D 7-Seater Excessive. All of the figures talked about are inclusive of gross sales tax in addition to a five-year/100,000-km guarantee and repair package deal. Right here’s our review of the CBU Kia Carnival.

2022 Kia Carnival CKD worth checklist, click on to enlarge

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