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Kia Carnival vs Proton X70 in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing 2.2L EX I vs Premium 2WD variants
The short answer

Kia Carnival costs रु 26,09,000 less ex-showroom. Carnival has 25 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Carnival if
Kia Carnival costs रु 26,09,000 less ex-showroom.Carnival has 25 PS more power.

The EX I serves as the entry-level luxury MPV for corporate fleets or large families, offering immense space and premium sliding doors.

Pros
Massive interior space for all 7 passengers
Smooth 8-speed automatic paired with a torquey diesel
Dual sunroofs enhance cabin airiness
Premium electric sliding doors provide easy ingress
Cons
Difficult to maneuver in narrow Kathmandu streets due to length
Relatively small 8-inch screen for a vehicle of this price
Lacks 360-degree camera which is vital for its size
Higher maintenance costs associated with CBU imports
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Choose the Proton X70 if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

Offers the full X70 experience with panoramic sunroof, premium interior and ADAS, justifying the price for tech‑loving buyers. Best for urban families wanting maximum comfort, features and safety tech over AWD capability.

Pros
Panoramic sunroof and leather interior give strong premium feel.
Likely access to full ADAS suite and 360° camera for safety and convenience.
Same strong engine and DCT with 2WD efficiency benefits.
Feature‑rich for the price compared to similarly priced rivals.
Cons
No AWD, which some buyers may want at this price level.
Highest price in X70 line‑up, close to well‑known Korean/Japanese competitors.
Fuel economy modest; turbo‑petrol plus heavy spec adds weight.
Unclear detailed official spec sheet makes cross‑shopping harder.
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16 rows compared
Kia Carnival price in NepalKia Carnival price in Nepal
Kia
रु 81,90,000Lowest price
Proton X70 price in Nepal
Proton
रु 1,07,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
Ex-showroom priceरु 81,90,000Cheapestरु 1,07,99,000
Fueldieselpetrol
DistributorContinental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)Jagdamba Motors Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
OffersNo offer on this variant
cash
No specific cash discount officially disclosed (As of: 07/09/2026).
3 offers on other variants
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
Engine capacity2,199 ccNot disclosed
Max power202 PS+25 PS177 PS
Max torque441 NmNot disclosed
TransmissionautomaticDCT
DrivetrainFWDFWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
Length5,155 mmNot disclosed
Width1,995 mmNot disclosed
Height1,775 mmNot disclosed
Seating7Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
Showrooms in Nepal4463Better
Service centres30Better17
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·seating_capacity: 7-seater configuration with VIP Lounge seats
·sunroof_type: Dual Sunroof
·Tri-zone fully automatic temperature control
·Leatherette upholstery with powered front seats
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·Seating capacity: 5
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📱Infotainment & Convenience
·infotainment_size_in: 8-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
·parking_brake_type: Electronic Parking Brake
·auto_hold: Included with EPB system
·Smart Power Sliding Doors and Smart Power Tailgate
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·Panoramic sunroof
·Adaptive cruise control with AEB
·Blind spot monitor
·Nappa leather seats
·19-inch alloy wheels
·6 airbags
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🛡️Safety
·airbag_count: 7 Airbags
·camera_360: Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines
·ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Control
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·Airbags: 6
·Crash-test rating: 5-star ASEAN NCAP
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Warranty & After-sales
·Standard vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first
·Free servicing: 3 complimentary services in the first year
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✨Design & Exterior
·18-inch Sputtering Alloy Wheels
·LED Projector Headlamps with LED DRLs
·Tiger Nose Grille with Diamond Pattern
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·Body type: SUV
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📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) for the Nepal market
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·Current ex‑showroom price Rs 1.08 crore (1,07,99,000).
·Positioned as flagship X70 trim in Nepal.
·Sold via Proton dealerships under Jagdamba Motors.
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Every variant, priced

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

Kia Carnival
Proton X70

What each one really costs you

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

SpecificationKia CarnivalProton X70
Ex-showroomरु 81,90,000रु 1,07,99,000
Road tax + registration≈ रु 37,500≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance≈ रु 10,745≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road≈ रु 82,38,245≈ रु 1,08,32,985
EMI / month≈ रु 98,466 · 5 yr @ 7.5%≈ रु 1,29,834 · 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 detailsProton X70 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 26,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (31.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power.

Choose the Kia Carnival if
  • the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking

Measured: 13 more service centres in Nepal (30 vs 17); 25 PS more power.

Choose the Proton X70 if
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 19 more showrooms in Nepal (63 vs 44).

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
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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: 44 showrooms, 30 service centres · Proton: 63 showrooms, 17 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 Proton X70 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or Proton X70?

As of October 2026, the Kia Carnival starts at Rs 81.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 8.09 lakh less than the Proton X70 at Rs 89.99 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and Proton X70 in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the Proton X70 costs Rs 89.99 lakh to Rs 1.08 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the Proton X70?

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 26,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (31.9%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power. Take the Kia Carnival if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Proton X70 if you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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