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

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

Kia Carnival costs रु 4,10,000 less ex-showroom. Carnival has 62 PS more power.

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

The 5-door adds practicality and seats, making it more family-usable while retaining serious off-road hardware. At Rs 86 lakh, it suits buyers combining remote-area duty and large-family transport more than urban commuters.

Pros
Additional doors and 7-seat layout improve everyday usability over 3-door.
Same robust 4WD hardware with diff locks and snorkel for extreme terrain.
Large boot and cabin volume for long expeditions with gear.
Strong factory warranty gives confidence for high-mileage rural use.
Cons
Still basic in cabin design and infotainment versus similarly priced rivals.
Safety limited to basic features; lacks side/curtain airbags and ADAS.
Manually shifted 4WD and heavy body make city driving tiring.
High price versus more refined but less capable crossovers and SUVs.
As of 20 Sept 2026
Choose the Kia Carnival if
Kia Carnival costs रु 4,10,000 less ex-showroom.Carnival has 62 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
17 rows compared
Force Gurkha 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
petrol
diesel
Distributor
Aayam Force Nepal
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
cash
No officially advertised cash discount for Gurkha 5 Door 4x4 (As of: 20/09/2026).
1 offer on other variants
No offer on this variant
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
2,596 cc
2,199 cc
Max power
140 PS
202 PS+62 PS
Max torque
320 Nm
441 Nm+121 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
Boot space
500 litres
Not disclosed
Seating
7
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 petrol models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Three-row seating layout, 7-seater SUV segment.
·Air-conditioned cabin; off-road-oriented layout.
·Improved cabin space and practicality over 3-door.
As of 20 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
·Power features similar to 3-door (windows, central locking).
·parking_brake_type: Manual lever handbrake.
·camera_360: 360° camera not available; basic reversing aids only.
As of 20 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
·ABS with EBD standard like 3-door.
·Manual front and rear differential locks standard.
·ADAS: adas_level: No ADAS; traditional safety package only (As of: 20/09/2026).
·Factory snorkel for deep water wading.
·Robust ladder-frame and off-road chassis tuning.
As of 20 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
·Vehicle warranty: 3 years or 300,000 km.
·Four free services included.
As of 20 Sept 2026
·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
·5-door body for easier ingress and family use
·Boxy SUV styling with round lamps and snorkel
·Roof carrier and side-hinged tailgate
As of 29 Jul 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
·Listed in Nepal at Rs 86.00 lakh ex-showroom
·Marketed as second Force Gurkha variant in Nepal
·Imported from India; 5-door Gurkha launch followed 3-door
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
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.

Force Gurkha full detailsKia Carnival full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

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); 62 PS more power; 121 Nm more torque.

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 vs Kia Carnival — questions buyers ask

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

As of October 2026, the Force Gurkha starts at Rs 78.94 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.96 lakh less than the Kia Carnival at Rs 81.9 lakh.

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

The Force Gurkha costs Rs 78.94 lakh to Rs 86 lakh and the Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Force Gurkha 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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