According to Kia Vietnam, the Carnival Premium Hybrid version boasts the advantages of the Signature variant. Buyers purchasing the vehicle towards the year-end have the opportunity to receive additional gifts from authorized dealerships.

The new Kia Carnival Hybrid Premium in Vietnam. Photo: Thaco Auto.

The exterior of the new version is similar to the Signature variant, highlighted by distinctive star-map led lights and 19-inch 3D geometric wheels, exuding an SUV character. The Premium variant's interior features seven seats, premium leather upholstery, and smart power sliding doors, targeting business customers for both work and family use.

The Carnival Hybrid Premium includes a 12,3-inch infotainment screen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration. It features three-zone independent climate control, managed via touch-sensitive buttons. The second row has independent climate control buttons, with air vents positioned for the third row. The vehicle is equipped with a 1,6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine combined with an electric motor, delivering 242 horsepower. Similar to the Signature Hybrid variant, the Premium version includes E-VMC motion control technology to enhance body stability in various situations, optimizing passenger comfort, and an advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) package.

Second-row seating options on the Carnival Hybrid Premium. Photo: Thaco Auto.

This Carnival Hybrid variant offers an optional business-class second row with independent seats, integrating amenities such as: zero-gravity relaxation seats, massage function, a 4,5-inch multi-function touchscreen, and a magnetic phone holder. Users can personalize the interior to their style and aesthetic preferences with color options: imperial red, diamond white, ivory beige, sahara gold, sandtone tan, and amber orange.

Interior color options for the Carnival Hybrid Premium. Photo: screenshot.

The new Carnival Premium variant is offered by Kia Vietnam with three options: the Hybrid Premium, the Hybrid Premium with personalized interior, and the Hybrid Premium with VIP second-row seating option and personalized interior. The vehicle is priced after incentives from 1,539 billion VND to 1,619 billion VND, with customers also having the chance to receive additional gifts at showrooms. This pricing strategy positions the Carnival Hybrid Premium competitively against D-segment seven-seat SUVs, while offering advantages such as spaciousness, customization options, and an environmentally friendly hybrid engine.

Kia Vietnam provides a warranty of seven years or 150.000 km for the hybrid battery. Currently, the company operates a distribution network of over 100 showrooms and dealerships nationwide.

Quang Anh