- The new Kia Carnival 8-seater answers growing demand for increased seating capacity and flexible cabin configurations for both family and business use.
- Positioned between the 7- and 11-seater variants, the 8-seater offers enhanced versatility while maintaining high levels of comfort and refinement.
- Locally assembled in Kulim, Kedah, the new Kia Carnival 8-seater reflects Kia Sales Malaysia’s commitment to delivering best-fit products for the Malaysian market in line with evolving customer preferences.
KUALA LUMPUR, 7 April 2026 – Kia Sales Malaysia (KSM) today announced the introduction of the new Kia Carnival 8-seater, further strengthening the Kia Carnival line-up in Malaysia with a new variant designed to meet evolving customer demand for greater flexibility and practicality.
Kia Sales Malaysia President and CEO, Hyung Ho Kim said, “The introduction of the Kia Carnival 8-seater demonstrates our commitment in 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.”
Kia Sales Malaysia Managing Director, Emily Lek said, “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.”
“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.
Exceptional Practicality in a Premium Setting
Configured in a 2-3-3 seating layout presented in soft, plush leatherette, the Kia Carnival 8-seater introduces increased practicality without compromising passenger space.
The second row features a 40:20:40 split with detachable seats and long-sliding functionality. The middle seat can be individually configured to face forward or backward while the outer seats can be reversed by switching their positions, allowing owners to adapt the cabin for a versatile array of family travel, business use or chauffeur-driven applications.
Alongside its increased capacity, the 8-seater offers the same generous legroom and headroom as the 7-seater variant. The third row adopts a 60:40 split with user-friendly pop-up and sinking seats, enabling flexible cargo and passenger arrangements.
Delivering similar levels of refinement and technology as the 7-seater, the Kia Carnival 8-seater features ambient lighting spanning the width of the dashboard to enhance the sense of occasion.
This is complemented by a curved panoramic display that seamlessly integrates a dual 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
Usability is enhanced through the horizontally aligned information and climate control panel while a 12-speaker premium Bose audio system further enriches the in-cabin experience.
Proven Efficiency That Delivers Freedom
Powering the Kia Carnival 8-seater is the proven 2.2-litre Smartstream four-cylinder turbodiesel engine shared across the Kia Carnival range, producing 202 PS at 3,800 rpm and 440 Nm of torque from 1,750 to 2,750 rpm.
Paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels, the powertrain delivers smooth and confident performance alongside excellent efficiency, with a combined fuel consumption of 6.5 litres per 100 km (Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP)).
Under the right conditions, the Kia Carnival is able to achieve over 900km of range with a full tank of fuel as per the WLTP test cycle; offering the same dependability for long-distance travel as its 7- and 11-seater siblings.
Safety That Delivers Peace of Mind
The Kia Carnival 8-seater is equipped with a comprehensive suite of safety and driver assistance features, including eight airbags with a centre-side airbag, and an extensive range of active safety systems designed to provide confidence and peace of mind on every journey.
Matching the 7-seater variant, the Kia Carnival 8-seater features the following Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS):
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2.0 (FCA 2.0)
• Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
• Highway Drive Assist 2 (HDA 2)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCTA)
• Rear Occupant Alert (ROA)
The new Kia Carnival is available in the same four exterior colours as the 7- and 11-seater variants: Meteor Gray, Snowflake White Pearl, Astra Blue, and Jet Black.
Experience More than Just a Car
Enjoy peace of mind while on the road with Kia Cares, the comprehensive insurance package by KSM, offering benefits such as agreed value for up to 15 years, approval for claims below RM30,000 within 24 hours, free betterment for up to 10 years, and no excess for selected incidents. Further information and details on add-on benefits can be found at www.kia.com/my/owners/owners-portal.
Fleet purchases of the Kia Carnival are eligible for attractive tiered packages inclusive of servicing; interested parties may enquire at their nearest authorised Kia showroom.
Discover the new Kia Carnival 8-seater model, as well as the rest of the Kia Carnival range and the Kia Sportage, on the official KSM website at www.kia.com/my or visit your nearest authorised showroom to arrange a test drive.
For sales enquiries, servicing or 24-hour roadside assistance, customers may contact Kia Sales Malaysia Customer Support at 1300 88 0133 or customersupport@kia-my.com.
