Kia Sales (Thailand) Launches The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater
06/10/2025Kia Sales (Thailand) Launches The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater
The Flagship Family MPV ‘Built for Every Move of Life’ Starts from 2,499,000 Baht
Packed with 7-year Warranty, 3-year Maintenance and Exclusive Loyalty Offers
Bangkok (3rd October 2025) – Kia Sales (Thailand) officially launched The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater, The new model of Kia’s flagship MPV in Thailand under the concept “Built for Every Move of Life" The model elevates the family driving experience with enhanced performance powered by a hybrid system combining a 1.6-liter turbo engine paired with a 54kW electric motor and a 6-speed automatic transmission, with a combined output of 245 PS and 367 Nm of torque. The exterior features a refreshed design that seamlessly blends the style of an SUV with the versatility of an MPV, while the interior boasts a premium sporty character with elevated comfort and comprehensive functionality. It is designed to meet the demands of everyday life and to accompany every important family moment. The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater is available in two variants: The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Luxury, priced at 2,699,000 Baht, and The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Premium, priced at 2,499,000 Baht, both coming with a 7-year vehicle warranty, 7-year 24-hour roadside assistance with unlimited mileage, and an 8-year high-voltage battery warranty, along with complimentary scheduled maintenance service (labor and parts) for 3 years or 30,000 km. Special for Kia owners and their families (Kia Loyalty), enjoy an additional 2 years or 20,000 km of free scheduled maintenance service (labor and parts) for 5 years or 50,000 km from 3rd to 31st October 2025, with deliveries and test drives available at all Kia showrooms nationwide from 3rd October 2025, onwards.
Mr. Jean-David Christian Harel, Vice President of Product and Marketing at Kia Sales (Thailand) Company Limited, said “The Kia Carnival has always been more than just a car — it’s the family MPV that stands in a class of its own. With The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater, we’ve built a vehicle that is as unique as the families who drive it. Our launch campaign, ‘Built for Every Move of Life,’ reflects exactly what makes The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater so special. It is the family MPV you’re proud to show, with its bold SUV-inspired design. It is the MPV you truly enjoy driving every day, thanks to a sedan-like driving position and a hybrid powertrain that is powerful, efficient, and smooth. And it is the MPV where real family moments happen — with premium comfort features like ventilated relaxation seats, combined with practical solutions such as the wide walk-through and fast full-folding seats that create maximum space when you need it. The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater is designed for the realities of modern Thai families — whether a household with children, a busy family of 5–7, or even three generations living together under one roof. It adapts seamlessly to every lifestyle, whether it’s the daily urban commute, a weekend escape, or simply carrying everything that family life demands. In every way, The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater is a true multi-purpose vehicle, proudly built for every move of life.”
Exterior and interior design – Premium comfort and versatility designed for all family needs
The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater is available in Thailand in two variants: The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Luxury, priced at 2,699,000 Baht and The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Premium, priced at 2,499,000 Baht. The model debuts with a refreshed design that can be easily recognized in the front & rear and reflects both luxury and SUV-inspired strength, enhancing its modern image and bold SUV-like appearance. Notable features include a Tiger nose-design front grille, intricately detailed cube-like headlights, Kia’s signature Star Map lighting in the front and rear, and geometric wheel newly designed 19 inches. In addition, Purpose-built roof rails not only enhance its SUV-like appearance but also add real-world versatility (Can support up to 100kg for moving load) to expand your possibilities for family trips and adventures. Smart power sliding doors and smart power tailgate automatically open when the Smart Key is detected. In The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Luxury variant, a Dual Sunroof allows natural light to enter, adding an airy and comfortable feel to the passenger compartment. The exterior of The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater is offered in four colors: Snowflake White Pearl, Meteor Grey, Jet Black, and Astra Blue.
The cabin of The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater has been designed to be spacious and contemporary with new design area, featuring a wide panoramic curved display seamlessly integrated with a 12.3-inch cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen complete with standard wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® along with voice command functionality to emphasize modernity and sophistication. It also includes an Automatic Climate Control System with independent temperature adjustment for front left, front right, and rear zones. The infotainment and climate control switchable controller that seamlessly combines control of both the infotainment system and climate settings into a single, streamlined interface. With just a simple touch, the controller can be switched between infotainment mode and climate control mode, reducing layout complexity while maintaining intuitive operation. The passenger compartment is fitted with six standard USB-C ports covering all three rows of seating, allowing passengers to conveniently charge their devices throughout the vehicle.
Additionally, The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Luxury variant elevates the experience with a BOSE premium
12-speaker sound system, creating a rich, immersive audio environment for all passengers. Customizable ambient lighting featuring up to 64 selectable colors along the console and doors adds to the premium atmosphere. It is also fully equipped with intelligent features for comfort and safety, including an 11-inch Head-up Display that projects important information directly onto the windshield at the driver's eye level, and a Digital Rearview Mirror helps provide a clear view of the road behind you, even if the vehicle is full of passengers or large objects.
The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Luxury variant is equipped with driver memory seat and welcome seat function
for the driver, featuring ventilated and heated seats function for front seats and second row. The second-row relaxation seats that transform every journey into first-class comfort come with full reclining capability, extendable leg rests, and electric adjustments and one-touch relaxation mode, a simple touch of a button sets your perfect position easily. For The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seat Premium variant, the second row features removable Captain Seats that can be taken out to increase versatility in usage and can also be repositioned to face backward, creating a seating setup where passengers can sit face-to-face. This makes family trips more interactive. Both variants feature enhanced walkthrough access for easier access between rows of rear seats for all family members, especially for kids and elderly people. With ISOFIX child seat anchors available at four seating positions as standard (Two in the second row and two in the third row), families enjoy added safety and convenience which allows flexible installation of child seats in variable positions to best suit family needs.
The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater continues to excel in its spaciousness for both occupants and luggage and flexibility of passenger seating arrangements. It’s the MPV that can comfortably fit seven people and their bags. Families can take everyone and everyone’s luggage in one car. The 3rd row flat folding seats allow to fold the seats flat in one motion. It is quick and effortless to create an extended flat load area. It adapts instantly between people mover and cargo needs.
Driving performance and technology – Enhance confidence and safety in every journey
In terms of performance, the vehicle is powered by a hybrid system combining a 1.6 -liter turbo engine paired with a 54kW electric motor, a 6-speed automatic transmission with a combined output of 245 PS and 367 Nm of torque. It not only delivers responsive performance and fuel efficiency, but also provides exceptionally smooth and quiet driving experience, with the ability of EV drive mode and to operate the air conditioning system even when the engine is stopped. Unique hybrid performance upgrades further aim to improve performance and fuel efficiency, while also working towards an overall comfortable ride. In Eco/Smart mode, the paddle shift lever is to adjust the amount of regenerative braking with a three-level deceleration control to fine-tune energy recovery and enjoy greater efficiency. Other features specific to The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater include:
• E-Handling, which is designed to help improve vehicle responsiveness when entering and exiting a corner
• E-Ride that can help smooth out the action of going over bumps
• E-Evasive Handling Assist that is designed to help control vehicle movement during emergency steering
While you need sharper response and a more dynamic drive, in Sport mode, the paddle shift lets you take charge with quick manual gear changes. With 172 mm of ground clearance, it offers elevated driving visibility and the ability
as SUV to handle uneven roads, speed bumps, and rough surfaces with ease. It gives agility and ease of handling to deliver enhanced maneuverability on the roads in both city and rural areas. The new Kia Carnival HEV combines the smooth comfort of a premium MPV with the confidence of SUV-like driving.
Parking The new Kia Carnival is effortless and stress-free with Parking Aid Assist technologies. The Surround View Monitor gives you a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the vehicle to clearly see every angle while maneuvering in tight spaces. Front, side, and rear parking sensors help you judge distances with precision and avoid obstacles around the vehicle. And for added confidence, the Reverse Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist automatically warns and applies the brakes if it detects obstacles behind you while reversing. These features together take the worry out of parking, turning every space into an easy fit. Furthermore, the vehicle comes equipped with Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS) that enhance confidence and safety in every journey including:
• Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
• High Beam Assist
• Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
• Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
• Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Lane Following Assist and Lane Keeping Assist
• Safe Exit Assist
In addition, it is equipped as standard with 8 airbags including the newly added front center airbag between the driver seat and front passenger seat, dual front and side airbags, side curtain airbags and driver knee protection airbag,
these airbags together help to minimize injury risks for all passengers. It provides peace of mind for parents and confidence along journeys.
For those interested in The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater, test drives and inquiries about special offers are available at any Kia showroom near you or visit https://www.kia.com for more information.
A special launch promotion for The new Kia Carnival HEV 7-seater from 3rd – 31st October 2025
• Special interest rate (advance payment) of 1.77% with a 25% down payment for a 48-month installment period [1]
• Complimentary First-Class Motor Insurance with compulsory motor insurance (Act) for 1 year [2]
• Complimentary scheduled maintenance service (labor and parts) for 3 years or 30,000 kilometers, whichever comes first [3]
• Additional exclusively for Kia owners and their family members (Kia Loyalty) get a complimentary scheduled maintenance service (labor and parts) for 2 years or 20,000 kilometers (a total of 5 years or 50,000 kilometers) [4]
• Complimentary 24-hour roadside assistance service for 7 years, unlimited mileage [5]
• Vehicle quality warranty for 7 years or 150,000 kilometers, whichever comes first [6]
• High-Voltage Battery warranty for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first [7]
Notes:
[1] The special interest rate (advance payment) of 1.77% with a 25% down payment for a 48-month installment period is available exclusively through participating financial institutions, namely Kasikorn Leasing Co., Ltd., Bank of Ayudhya, Kiatnakin Phatra Bank, and TMBThanachart Bank.
[2] First-Class Motor Insurance and compulsory motor insurance (Act) for a 1-year period are provided exclusively by The Viriyah Insurance Public Company limited and cannot be redeemed for cash.
[3] Complimentary scheduled maintenance service (labor and parts) for 3 years or 30,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, is subject to the terms and conditions of the After-Sales Service Department.
[4] The name of the previous vehicle owner and the new vehicle owner must be identical. In cases where the ownership names differ, the campaign benefits may be extended to immediate family members (father, mother, siblings, spouse, and children). Eligibility requires presentation of supporting documents, including a copy of the national identification card and a copy of the vehicle registration book, or other official documents verifying the family relationship, at Kia showrooms nationwide.
[5] Complimentary 24-hour roadside assistance service for 7 years with unlimited mileage is subject to the terms and conditions of the After-Sales Service Department.
[6] Vehicle quality warranty for 7 years or 150,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, is subject to the terms and conditions of the After-Sales Service Department.
[7] High-Voltage Battery warranty for 8 years or 160,000 kilometers, whichever comes first, is subject to the terms and conditions of the After-Sales Service Department.
[8] The total value of benefits under items [2], [3], and [5] amounts to THB 85,000. These benefits cannot be redeemed for cash.
• Terms and conditions are subject to change at the company's policy.
• Applicable to customers who book and receive their vehicles from 3rd - 31st October 2025
• Promotion is valid for purchases made through authorized Kia dealers nationwide in Thailand.
• Excludes taxi, rental cars, vehicles sold under special conditions, and fleet customers.
• In case of any changes, the company will announce it through its public relations channels.
• For more information, please contact your nearest Kia dealer or visit https://www.kia.com/th
