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Kia Carnival vs Mahindra Scorpio N in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu4 of 5 trim prices distributor-verified 13 Oct 2026Comparing 2.2L EX I vs Z8L 4WD AT 7STR variants

The short answer

Kia Carnival costs रु 54,10,000 less ex-showroom. Carnival has 80.3 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Carnival if

Kia Carnival costs रु 54,10,000 less ex-showroom.Carnival has 80.3 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

Choose the Mahindra Scorpio N if

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

Z8L 4WD AT is the aspirational flagship Scorpio N in Nepal, offering the best performance, comfort and tech package for buyers who value convenience and premium feel over outright affordability. It suits urban and highway-focused families who still want full 4WD capability for occasional off-road trips and are willing to pay a significant premium for automatic, richer features and likely future adoption of panoramic sunroof and ADAS.

Pros

Strongest diesel tune with automatic transmission eases long drives and traffic.

4WD plus advanced safety electronics make it versatile for mixed terrain.

Most luxurious interior and feature set in the Scorpio N range.

Positioned as an attainable alternative to top XUV700 trims while retaining ladder-frame toughness.

Cons

High price approaching more sophisticated monocoque SUVs and some EV rivals.

Potentially higher maintenance and running costs with complex AT and electronics.

Still limited brand safety communication on exact airbag count and ground clearance figures.

As of 06 Sept 2026

16 rows compared

Kia

Carnival

रु 81,90,000Lowest price

Mahindra

Scorpio N

रु 1,36,00,000

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 81,90,000Cheapest

रु 1,36,00,000

Fuel

diesel

Distributor

Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)

Agni Incorporated Pvt. Ltd.

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

No offer on this variant

cash

No explicit Nepali festival or loyalty discount published; top-spec price around Rs 1.29 crore ex-showroom.

3 offers on other variants

Explore full specifications and service support

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Engine capacity

2,199 cc

1,997 cc

Max power

202 PS+80.3 PS

120 bhp (121.7 PS)

Max torque

441 Nm+161 Nm

280 Nm

Transmission

automatic

Manual

Drivetrain

FWD

2WD

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

5,155 mm

4,456 mm

Width

1,995 mm

1,820 mm

Height

1,775 mm

1,995 mm

Seating

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

126Better

Service centres

120Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️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

As of 19 Sept 2026

·Fully Automatic Temperature Control (FATC)

·Faux leather seats with dark blue fabric inserts

·Faux leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear knob

·Enhanced storage spaces: bigger cubbyholes in floor console, extra storage in centre console

·Sunglass holder

As of 17 Aug 2026

📱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

As of 19 Sept 2026

·15 cms (6") touchscreen infotainment with Bluetooth, AUX, USB connectivity

·GPS navigation

·Dynamic reverse parking camera with dynamic assist

·Auto window roll-up

·Intelligent 1-touch lane change

·Steering-mounted audio and cruise controls

·Tyre-tronics

·Intellipark

·Rain & light sensors

As of 17 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·airbag_count: 7 Airbags

·camera_360: Rear-view camera with dynamic guidelines

·ABS with EBD and Electronic Stability Control

As of 19 Sept 2026

·Dual front airbags

·Speed alert

·Auto door lock while driving

·Engine immobiliser

·Panic brake indicator

·ABS

As of 17 Aug 2026

Warranty & After-sales

·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

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✨Design & Exterior

·18-inch Sputtering Alloy Wheels

·LED Projector Headlamps with LED DRLs

·Tiger Nose Grille with Diamond Pattern

As of 19 Sept 2026

·New imposing front grille with chrome inserts

·New impressive tailgate with chrome applique and aeroblade wiper

·New stylish fog lamps with premium chrome bezel

·New ORVMs with integrated side turn indicators

·New muscular alloy wheels, 43 cms (17")

·Projector headlamps with LED eyebrows and clear lens indicator

·New sleek red lens LED tail lamps

·Available colours: Pearl White, Napoli Black, Molten Red, Dsat Silver

As of 17 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) for the Nepal market

As of 19 Sept 2026

·Top-spec Scorpio N diesel automatic positioned at ~Rs 1,29,00,000 ex-showroom in Nepal

·Imported from India with 4WD only on diesel variants

·Sits below fully loaded XUV700 top trims but above most other ladder-frame SUVs

·Targets buyers wanting premium features without leaving Scorpio N family

As of 06 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Carnival

Mahindra Scorpio N

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 1,36,00,000

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 1,36,38,245

EMI / month

≈ रु 98,466 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 1,63,510 · 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

Choose the Kia Carnival if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 80.3 PS more power; 161 Nm more torque.

Choose the Mahindra Scorpio N if

you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 90 more service centres in Nepal (120 vs 30); 83 more showrooms in Nepal (126 vs 43).

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

4 of 5

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 13 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 service centres · Mahindra: 126 showrooms, 120 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 Mahindra Scorpio N — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or Mahindra Scorpio N?

As of October 2026, the Kia Carnival starts at Rs 81.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 0.6 lakh less than the Mahindra Scorpio N at Rs 82.5 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and Mahindra Scorpio N in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the Mahindra Scorpio N costs Rs 82.5 lakh to Rs 1.36 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the Mahindra Scorpio N?

These two split the decision: the Kia Carnival is रु 54,10,000 cheaper ex-showroom (66.1%), while the Mahindra Scorpio N is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Kia Carnival if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Take the Mahindra Scorpio N if you want servicing within reach of where you live. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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