Kia Grand Carnival enters premium MPV segment

PETALING JAYA: Naza Kia Malaysia has launched the highly acclaimed Grand Carnival, which is expected to be well received in the premium multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) segment.

The on-the-road prices with insurance for the Grand Carnival, imported from South Korea, is RM165,888 (KX variant) and RM185,888 (top grade EX variant).

A lower-price “D” variant tagged at RM153,888 with manually operated sliding doors was sold out earlier, but can still be ordered by interested buyers.

Naza Kia’s new smart-financing package, the Kia Value 5 Plus, which ensures more savings for Kia owners will also be offered together with the Grand Carnival.

“This stylish eight-seater MPV is designed to appeal not only to the trendy and contemporary, but customers of all ages and families with active and outdoor lifestyles,” said Naza Corp Holdings Sdn Bhd group chief operating officer (automotive group) Datuk Samson Anand George at the launch of the premium MPV.

The new Grand Carnival has a powerful 2.2-litre turbocharged diesel engine, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission.

Attractive features include dual-powered sliding doors, all-round disc brakes, a 4.3-inch colour touchscreen and six speakers, reverse camera as well as push-start ignition.

Safety kit includes six airbags, electronic stability control (ESC), hill start assist system, front and rear parking sensors, and ISOFIX child seat points.

The top-grade EX variant gets tri-zone full automatic air-conditioning with cluster ioniser, leather upholstery and a push-button powered tailgate.

The Grand Carnival’s interior design is very spacious with plenty of head and leg room, storage spaces and flexible seating configurations, as well as fold-flat third row seats for more luggage room.

Samson expects the Grand Carnival to contribute 20% of the company’s annual sales. “We aim to sell 100 to 120 units a month,” he said.