Facelifted CKD Kia Carnival to Launch in Malaysia, Hybrid Powertrain Expected to Replace Turbodiesel

One would imagine a model assembled in Malaysia would be launched within that market before any of its neighbours but the facelifted Kia Carnival is a curious case indeed. Following its launch in Thailand, the MPV is finally being launched here on 15 January 2026 and with a new powertrain to boot, making it Kia