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Kia Carnival vs Mitsubishi ASX in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 2.2L EX I vs ASX 2.0 Semi-Option variants
The short answer

Kia Carnival costs रु 16,85,000 less ex-showroom.

Choose the Kia Carnival if
Kia Carnival costs रु 16,85,000 less ex-showroom.

Price is high but reasonable for a large premium MPV offering more space and comfort than typical SUVs. Best suited to large families, hotel/airport shuttle operators and buyers prioritising space over off-road ability.

Pros
Very spacious three-row cabin suitable for big families and commercial shuttle use.
Diesel engine likely offers strong torque and better highway efficiency than petrol MPVs.
Premium image and comfort versus more basic people-carriers at similar prices.
Backed by established Kia distributor with multi-model presence in Nepal.
Cons
High purchase price compared to compact and midsize SUVs.
Detailed safety, feature and dimension specs not clearly published for Nepal buyers.
Diesel-only powertrain may face future regulatory or fuel-cost concerns.
Large size can be challenging on narrow city streets and tight parking.
As of 16 Aug 2026
Choose the Mitsubishi ASX if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Semi-Option offers the same 2.0L 4WD hardware as Full-Option at a lower price, but with fewer comforts. Best suited to buyers prioritizing robust 4WD and basic features over luxury and tech.

Pros
Strong 2.0L petrol with 4WD at relatively lower price.
Good ground clearance and compact size for Nepali roads.
Reputed Japanese brand reliability for long-term ownership.
Manual gearbox appeals to drivers wanting more control off-road.
Cons
Pricing is high versus newer compact SUVs from rival brands.
Semi-Option likely misses premium features like leather and advanced infotainment.
Not an EV or hybrid; higher running costs than electric rivals.
Mitsubishi dealer and service network in Nepal is relatively limited.
As of 03 Aug 2026
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Kia Carnival price in Nepal
Kia
रु 81,90,000Lowest price
Mitsubishi ASX price in Nepal
Mitsubishi
रु 98,75,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 81,90,000Cheapest
रु 98,75,000
Range, all variants
रु 81,90,000
रु 79,50,000 – रु 1,06,00,000
Variants on sale
1
4
Fuel
diesel
petrol
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Leon Motors Private Limited
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cash
No specific official cash discount publicly listed for ASX Semi-Option.
1 offer on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
1,998 cc
Max power
Not disclosed
150 bhp (152.1 PS)
Max torque
Not disclosed
197 Nm
Transmission
automatic
manual
Drivetrain
Not disclosed
4WD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
5,155 mm
4,355 mm
Width
1,995 mm
1,810 mm
Height
1,775 mm
1,640 mm
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,670 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
195 mm
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
38Better
9
Service centres
30Better
15
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Marketed as premium family MPV with spacious cabin
As of 16 Aug 2026
·5-seater SUV with fabric seats
·Manual air conditioning in lower trims
As of 03 Aug 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Not disclosed officially for Nepal (As of: 16/08/2026)
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Basic audio system with radio/CD in base spec
·USB connectivity likely available
As of 03 Aug 2026
🛡️Safety
·Global 2021 Carnival scored 5-star ANCAP rating
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Front airbags, ABS and EBD standard
·Electronic stability control and hill-start assist
As of 03 Aug 2026
Design & Exterior
·Premium MPV styling, positioned above Carens
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Compact crossover SUV body with "Dynamic Shield" front
·Halogen headlamps and alloy wheels in semi-option spec
As of 03 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU/CKD diesel MPV; single EX I variant listed
As of 16 Aug 2026
·Imported and sold by Leon Motors Pvt. Ltd. in Nepal
·Priced at Rs 98,75,000 ex-showroom as of July 2026
As of 03 Aug 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Kia Carnival
Mitsubishi ASX

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom
रु 81,90,000
रु 98,75,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 37,500
≈ रु 27,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 82,38,245
≈ रु 99,13,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 98,466 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,18,725 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Kia Carnival full detailsMitsubishi ASX full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 16,85,000 cheaper ex-showroom (20.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach.

Choose the Kia Carnival if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 15 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 15); 29 more showrooms in Nepal (38 vs 9).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Trim prices distributor-verified
0 of 5

These trims are listed at their published ex-showroom price, but none has been checked against the distributor's own price list yet — so treat the figures as indicative and confirm at the showroom.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 38 showrooms, 30 service centres · Mitsubishi: 9 showrooms, 15 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh
Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Kia Carnival vs Mitsubishi ASX — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or Mitsubishi ASX?

As of September 2026, the Mitsubishi ASX starts at Rs 79.5 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.4 lakh less than the Kia Carnival at Rs 81.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and Mitsubishi ASX in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the Mitsubishi ASX costs Rs 79.5 lakh to Rs 1.06 crore (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the Mitsubishi ASX?

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 16,85,000 cheaper ex-showroom (20.6%) and still leads on dealer and service reach. Take the Kia Carnival if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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