Kia PH quietly adds turbo-hybrid Carnival to lineup, priced at Php 3.488M
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A few months after its launch in our market, the refreshed Kia Carnival is getting more with the addition of a new Turbo HEV variant.
Yes, that means the longest-running Kia nameplate in the market now gets an electrified option. It is also the first electrified gasoline-powered model in the Kia Philippines lineup with its introduction also marking the first time the minivan gets a non-turbodiesel in the local market.
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Powering this is a 1.6-liter turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder Smartstream G engine paired to a 54 kW electric motor and battery. It produces a total combined output of 245 horsepower and 367 Nm of torque, mated to a six-speed automatic transmission that sends power to the front wheels.
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And while it remains largely the same as the other variants in the styling and standard feature departments, there are a few changes that are exclusive to the hybrid. For starters, it is equipped with rear ventilated disc brakes and matte black-finished 19-inch alloy wheels. It also gets active aero flaps for better aerodynamics.
Available exterior colors are Aurora Black Pearl, Ceramic Silver, and exclusive to the Turbo HEV is Ivory Silver.
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Inside, it gets a variant-exclusive Navy Blue and Misty Gray color scheme, a heads-up display, digital rear-view mirror, and a rotary gear selector dial. In addition to those, it also gets acoustic paneling which should provide a quieter ride with reduced road noise.
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Just like the 2.2 SX variant, the hybrid is exclusively available as a seven-seater with second row Premium Relaxation Seats. You can check out other features here.
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The Kia Carnival 1.6 Turbo HEV will be available at all Kia dealerships nationwide starting December 1, 2024 with pre-selling already ongoing.
It will be priced at Php 3,488,000 which is a mere Php 120,000 premium over the 2.2 SX A/T variant. Buyers will be able to take advantage of a five-year or 160,000 km vehicle warranty, five-year electric motor warranty, and an eight-year battery warranty.
