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Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV700in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, KathmanduPrices verified 08 Aug 2026Comparing 2.2L EX I vs AX3 MT PET FWD 5 STR variants
The short answer

Mahindra XUV700 costs रु 7,90,000 less ex-showroom.

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

Premium MPV positioning; pricing suggests a luxury family transporter.

Pros
Large MPV class at the Nepal market level.
Cons
Official Nepal spec sheet was not available in the supplied sources.
As of 18 Jul 2026
Choose the Mahindra XUV700 if
Mahindra XUV700 costs रु 7,90,000 less ex-showroom.

Entry variant offers strong engine with basic features at Rs 74 lakh High Nepal pricing vs India due to import duties

Pros
Powerful turbo-petrol engine for the segment
5-star safety with modern platform
Competitive starting price within Nepal premium SUV class
Cons
No diesel option despite popular in India
No AWD or off-road-focused variant in Nepal
AX3 misses many premium comfort features of higher trims
As of 17 Jul 2026
10 rows compared
Kia Carnival price in Nepal
Kia
रु 81,90,000
Mahindra XUV700 price in Nepal
Mahindra
रु 74,00,000Lowest price
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 81,90,000
रु 74,00,000Cheapest
Range, all variants
रु 81,90,000
रु 74,00,000 – रु 1,13,00,000
Variants on sale
1
6
Fuel
diesel
petrol
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
cashExpired
Introductory launch price for first month after launch (February 2023)
Ended 01 Mar 2023
5 offers on other variants
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Max power
Not disclosed
147 PS
Max torque
Not disclosed
380 Nm
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Seating
Not disclosed
5
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
34
49Better
Service centres
29Better
8
1 category hiddenBattery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.
📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category
🛋️Comfort & Interior
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Fabric upholstery, manually adjustable front seats
·Manual AC, rear AC vents
·5-seater layout with spacious second row
As of 17 Jul 2026
📱Infotainment & Convenience
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Dual 10.25-inch infotainment and digital cluster: Included
·6-speaker sound system: Included
As of 17 Jul 2026
🛡️Safety
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Global NCAP 5-star crash safety rating
·Dual front airbags standard on AX3
·ABS with EBD, ESP standard
·ISOFIX child seat mounts in second row
As of 17 Jul 2026
Design & Exterior
·Not disclosed officially (As of: 2026-07-18).
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Exterior colours: Everest White; Midnight Black; Dazzling Silver; Red Rage; Electric Blue
As of 17 Jul 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Listed in Nepal at NPR 81,90,000 MRP.
As of 18 Jul 2026
·Officially launched in Nepal early 2023
·Imported as CBU/CKD from India-spec production
As of 17 Jul 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Carnival
Mahindra XUV700

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 74,00,000
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 74,38,245
EMI / month
≈ रु 98,466 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 88,968 · 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 detailsMahindra XUV700 full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Kia Carnival vs Mahindra XUV700 — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or Mahindra XUV700?

As of August 2026, the Mahindra XUV700 starts at Rs 74 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 7.9 lakh less than the Kia Carnival at Rs 81.9 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and Mahindra XUV700 in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the Mahindra XUV700 costs Rs 74 lakh to Rs 1.13 crore (ex-showroom, August 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the Mahindra XUV700?

Weigh the current prices, the variant-wise specifications on this page, and each brand's showroom and service reach near you. There is no single winner — the side-by-side table shows exactly where each car is ahead.

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