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Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV700 in Nepal

Price & specification comparison · updated July 18, 2026

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At a glance
Kia CarnivalMahindra XUV700
Ex-showroom priceRs 81.9 lakhRs 74 lakh – Rs 1.13 crore
Fueldieselpetrol
Variants on sale16
DistributorContinental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd. (Mahindra Nepal)
Variant-wise prices (July 18, 2026)

Kia Carnival

2.2L EX Iरु 81,90,000

Mahindra XUV700

AX3 MT PET FWD 5 STRरु 74,00,000
AX5 MT PET FWD 5 STRरु 83,70,000
AX5 MT PET FWD 7 STRरु 87,75,000
AX5 AT PET FWD 5 STRरु 91,95,000
AX7L MT PET FWD 7 STRरु 1,05,00,000
AX7L AT PET FWD 7 STRरु 1,13,00,000
Specifications — Carnival 2.2L EX I vs XUV700 AX3 MT PET FWD 5 STR
CategoryKia CarnivalMahindra XUV700
Battery & Range
  • Not applicable; this is a diesel MPV, not an EV (ratenepal.com).
  • Internal combustion petrol SUV, no EV battery range
Motor Power & Drivetrain
  • 2.2L diesel, exact Nepal drivetrain details not disclosed officially (ratenepal.com).
  • 2.0L mStallion turbo-petrol, 197 bhp, 380 Nm (Rushlane, India-spec confirmed for Nepal)[1]
  • Front-wheel drive (FWD) only, no AWD option in Nepal (onlinekhabar.com)[7]
  • 6-speed manual transmission (MT) in AX3 5-seater (techlekh.com)[6]
  • Petrol-only engine, no diesel option in Nepal (Rushlane)[1]
Wheelbase & Ground Clearance
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Wheelbase 2750 mm (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure; Nepal uses India-spec)[1]
  • Ground clearance 200 mm (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure; Nepal uses India-spec)[1]
Dimensions
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Length 4695 mm (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure; same for Nepal)[1]
  • Width 1890 mm (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure; same for Nepal)[1]
  • Height ~1755 mm incl. roof rails (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure)[1]
  • 7-seater wheelbase identical to 5-seater at 2750 mm (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
Cargo
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Boot space 475L in 5-seater configuration (India-spec, mahindra.com brochure)[1]
  • Split-folding rear seats to expand cargo (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
Comfort & Interior
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Fabric upholstery, manually adjustable front seats (India AX3 spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • Manual AC, rear AC vents (India AX3 spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • 5-seater layout with spacious second row (onlinekhabar.com)[7]
Infotainment & Convenience
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • 8-inch touchscreen infotainment on AX3 (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • 7-inch digital instrument cluster (India AX3, mahindra.com)[1]
  • Basic cruise control and steering-mounted controls (India AX3, mahindra.com)[1]
Safety
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Global NCAP 5-star crash safety rating (India-spec, global NCAP; same structure)[1]
  • Dual front airbags standard on AX3 (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • ABS with EBD, ESP standard (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • ISOFIX child seat mounts in second row (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
Design & Exterior
  • Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
  • Bold C-shaped LED DRLs and signature grille (onlinekhabar.com)[7]
  • Steel wheels with covers on AX3 (India-spec, mahindra.com)[1]
  • Available colors: Everest White, Midnight Black, Dazzling Silver, Red Rage, Electric Blue (onlinekhabar.com)[7]
Sales & Imports
  • Listed in Nepal at NPR 81,90,000 MRP (ratenepal.com).
  • Officially launched in Nepal early 2023 (Annapurna Express)[2]
  • Imported as CBU/CKD from India-spec production (Rushlane)[1]
Value for Money Verdict
  • Premium MPV positioning; pricing suggests a luxury family transporter (ratenepal.com).
  • Entry variant offers strong engine with basic features at Rs 74 lakh (techlekh.com)[6]
  • High Nepal pricing vs India due to import duties (Rushlane)[1]
Pros
  • Large MPV class at the Nepal market level (ratenepal.com).
  • Powerful turbo-petrol engine for the segment (Rushlane)[1]
  • 5-star safety with modern platform (global NCAP, India-spec)[1]
  • Competitive starting price within Nepal premium SUV class (techlekh.com)[6]
Cons
  • Official Nepal spec sheet was not available in the supplied sources (ratenepal.com).
  • No diesel option despite popular in India (Rushlane)[1]
  • No AWD or off-road-focused variant in Nepal (onlinekhabar.com)[7]
  • AX3 misses many premium comfort features of higher trims (India AX3 spec, mahindra.com)[1]

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or Mahindra XUV700?

As of July 2026, the Mahindra XUV700 starts at Rs 74 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 7.9 lakh less than the Kia Carnival at Rs 81.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and Mahindra XUV700 in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV700 costs Rs 74 lakh to Rs 1.13 crore (ex-showroom, July 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the Mahindra XUV700?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you — both are listed on the model pages. There is no single winner: the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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