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Force Gurkha 5-Door vs Kia Carnival in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduEx-showroom, as listed — no trim distributor-verified yetComparing Gurkha 5-Door 4x4 vs 2.2L EX I variants
The short answer

Kia Carnival costs रु 4,10,000 less ex-showroom. Carnival has 60.1 PS more power.

Choose the Force Gurkha 5-Door if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The Gurkha 5-Door offers unmatched off-road capability for its price in Nepal, particularly for those needing a rugged 7-seater that can handle extreme Himalayan terrain.

Pros
Exceptional off-road hardware including dual mechanical differential locks
Distinctive 'G-Wagen' inspired road presence and commanding view
Excellent water wading depth of 700mm with standard snorkel
Improved power and torque figures compared to the previous 3-door model
Cons
Lacks modern safety features like side/curtain airbags or ADAS
Interior fit and finish is basic and utilitarian for a vehicle costing 8.6M NPR
Large dimensions and heavy steering make it cumbersome for city driving
Limited service network in Nepal compared to brands like Suzuki or Toyota
As of 10 Sept 2026
Choose the Kia Carnival if
Kia Carnival costs रु 4,10,000 less ex-showroom.Carnival has 60.1 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
As of 19 Sept 2026
16 rows compared
Force Gurkha 5-Door price in Nepal
Force
रु 86,00,000
Kia Carnival price in Nepal
Kia
रु 81,90,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 86,00,000
रु 81,90,000Cheapest
Fuel
diesel
diesel
Distributor
Aayam Force Nepal
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
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⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
Not disclosed
2,199 cc
Max power
140 bhp (141.9 PS)
202 PS+60.1 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
441 Nm
Transmission
Manual
automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
Not disclosed
5,155 mm
Width
Not disclosed
1,995 mm
Height
Not disclosed
1,775 mm
Seating
Not disclosed
7
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
11
43Better
Service centres
17
30Better
1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Seating capacity: 7
As of 26 Sept 2026
·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
As of 19 Sept 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Front and rear manual differential locks
·Snorkel
·9-inch touchscreen
As of 26 Sept 2026
·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
As of 19 Sept 2026
🛡️Safety
·Airbags: 2
·Tyre size: 255/65 R18
As of 26 Sept 2026
·airbag_count: 7 Airbags
·camera_360: Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines
·ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Control
As of 19 Sept 2026
Warranty & After-sales
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·Standard vehicle warranty: 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever occurs first
·Free servicing: 3 complimentary services in the first year
As of 19 Sept 2026
✨Design & Exterior
·Body type: SUV
As of 26 Sept 2026
·18-inch Sputtering Alloy Wheels
·LED Projector Headlamps with LED DRLs
·Tiger Nose Grille with Diamond Pattern
As of 19 Sept 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Ex-showroom price Rs 86,00,000 in Nepal
As of 29 Jul 2026
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) for the Nepal market
As of 19 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Force Gurkha 5-Door
Kia Carnival

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 86,00,000
रु 81,90,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 50,500
≈ रु 37,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 10,745
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 86,61,245
≈ रु 82,38,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 1,03,396 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 98,466 · 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.

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Our verdict

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5%) 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); 60.1 PS more power; 32 more showrooms in Nepal (43 vs 11).

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
Force: 11 showrooms, 17 service centres · Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 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.

Force Gurkha 5-Door vs Kia Carnival — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Force Gurkha 5-Door or Kia Carnival?

As of October 2026, the Kia Carnival starts at Rs 81.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.1 lakh less than the Force Gurkha 5-Door at Rs 86 lakh.

What is the price of the Force Gurkha 5-Door and Kia Carnival in Nepal?

The Force Gurkha 5-Door costs Rs 86 lakh and the Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Force Gurkha 5-Door or the Kia Carnival?

On our data the Kia Carnival is the stronger buy: it is रु 4,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (5%) and still leads on dealer and service reach and power. 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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