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Kia Carnival vs MG HS in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu1 of 3 trim prices distributor-verified 03 Oct 2026Comparing 2.2L EX I vs HS Plug-in Hybrid variants
The short answer

Kia Carnival costs रु 58,09,000 less ex-showroom. Carnival has 59.2 PS more power.

Choose the Kia Carnival if
Kia Carnival costs रु 58,09,000 less ex-showroom.Carnival has 59.2 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 MG HS if
You prefer its body style, brand or dealer near you — the numbers are close.

The PHEV is the most powerful and longest-range HS, so it suits buyers prioritizing EV driving and performance. Its price is high for Nepal, but it makes sense if you want premium features and daily charging capability.

Pros
Strong 299PS output.
Long WLTP electric range.
Fast 7kW AC charging.
Premium Trophy equipment available.
Cons
Very expensive in Nepal.
Boot is smaller than petrol HS.
Trophy battery weight and price are high.
As of 23 Aug 2026
20 rows compared
Kia Carnival price in Nepal
Kia
रु 81,90,000Lowest price
MG HS price in Nepal
MG
रु 1,39,99,000
💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom
Ex-showroom price
रु 81,90,000Cheapest
रु 1,39,99,000
Fuel
diesel
hybrid
Distributor
Continental Trading Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. (Kia Nepal)
Paramount Motors and G.O Automobiles Pvt. Ltd.
🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant
Offers
No offer on this variant
cashरु 3,00,000Expired
Nada Expo discount on PHEV
Ended 31 Aug 2026
bundledExpired
Complimentary one-year Auto Plus Insurance
Ended 31 Aug 2026
Explore full specifications and service support
⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data
Engine capacity
2,199 cc
1,496 cc
Max power
202 PS+59.2 PS
105 kW (142.8 PS)
Max torque
441 Nm+211 Nm
230 Nm
Battery
Not disclosed
24.7 kWh
Claimed range
Not disclosed
0 km (test cycle not recorded)
Transmission
automatic
Not disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
Not disclosed
📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data
Length
5,155 mm
Not disclosed
Width
1,995 mm
Not disclosed
Height
1,775 mm
Not disclosed
Wheelbase
Not disclosed
2,765 mm
Ground clearance
Not disclosed
176 mm
Seating
7
Not disclosed
🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings
Showrooms in Nepal
43
61Better
Service centres
30
54Better
📋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
·PVC Seats
·Driver Seat Memory
·6-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Seat
·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Driver Lumbar Support
·4-Way Electrically Adjustable Passenger Seat
·Heated Front Seats
·Front & Rear All Doors Up Down Windows with Anti Trap
·Tilt & Telescopic Steering Wheel
·PU Steering Wheel
·Leather Gear Shifter
·Luggage Covering Curtain
·Sunglasses Box
·Electronic Panoramic Sunroof with Anti Trap
·Rear Window Heating
·Electric & Auto AC Control
·Rear AC Vent
·Dual Zone Auto Climate Control
·Multi Function Steering Wheel
·Black leather style upholstery
As of 31 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
·12.3" Digital Driver Information Display
·8-Speaker Audio System
·12.3" Colour Touchscreen
·Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
·360° Camera (HD) with Transparent Chassis
·iSmart*
·Wireless Phone Charging
·Personalised display with 2 themes and 3 modes
·iSmart supports Remote Vehicle Lock/Unlock
·iSmart supports Control Air Conditioning (On/Off)
·iSmart supports Real-Time GPS Tracking
·iSmart supports Instant Vehicle Status Updates
·Inbuilt Car App: YouTube
·Inbuilt Car App: Spotify
·Inbuilt Car App: TikTok
As of 31 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
·Adaptive Cruise Control
·Autonomous Emergency Braking
·Lane Change Assist
·Lane Keep Assist
·Lane Departure Warning System
·Emergency Lane Keep Assist
·Intelligent Cruise Assist
·Intelligent Speed Limit Assist
·Blind Spot Detection
·Electric Parking Brake
·Driver Monitor Status
·Forward Collision Warning
·Rear Collision Warning
·Rear Cross Traffic Braking
·Front Cross Traffic Alert
·Door Open Warning
·Direct Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
·Driver Airbag + Passenger Airbag
·Two Side Airbags
·Two Curtain Airbags
·Far Side Airbag
·Electronic Stability Program
·Hill Start Assist
·Autohold
·MG Pilot Custom (ADAS)
As of 31 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
·Tire Size: 225/55 R19
·Tire Repair Kit
·Silver Roof Rails
·Boneless Front Wiper
·Front & Rear Parking Sensors
·Door Mirror with LED Indicator
·Electrically Adjustable, Electric Folding & Heated Side Mirrors with Memory Function
·Rear Privacy Glass
·Side Step
·LED Headlights with Manual Levelling
·LED Daytime Running Lights
·LED Taillight
·Automatic Headlights
·Intelligent Headlamp Control
·Front & Rear Fog Lights
·19'' Alloy wheels (255/55 R19)
·Colour Options: Pebble Black
·Colour Options: Diamond Red
·Colour Options: Arctic Blue
·Colour Options: Sterling Silver
·Colour Options: Pearl White
·Colour Options: Hampstead Grey
·X-shape light signature
·Slim LED headlights
As of 31 Aug 2026
📊Sales & Imports
·Imported as CBU (Completely Built Unit) for the Nepal market
As of 19 Sept 2026
·Official Nepal price Rs. 13,999,000
·Paramount Motors is the Nepal distributor
·Distributor: Paramount Motors
As of 02 Oct 2026

Every variant, priced

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

Kia Carnival
MG HS

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 1,39,99,000
Road tax + registration
≈ रु 37,500
≈ रु 25,500
Third-party insurance
≈ रु 10,745
≈ रु 8,485
Estimated on-road
≈ रु 82,38,245
≈ रु 1,40,32,985
EMI / month
≈ रु 98,466 · 5 yr @ 7.5%
≈ रु 1,68,307 · 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 detailsMG HS full detailsEMI calculatorInsurance costOn-road price

Our verdict

These two split the decision: the Kia Carnival is रु 58,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (70.9%), while the MG HS is ahead on dealer and service reach — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for.

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: 59.2 PS more power; 211 Nm more torque.

Choose the MG HS if
  • you want servicing within reach of where you live
  • you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 24 more service centres in Nepal (54 vs 30); 18 more showrooms in Nepal (61 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
1 of 3

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 03 October 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal
Kia: 43 showrooms, 30 service centres · MG: 61 showrooms, 54 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 MG HS — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Kia Carnival or MG HS?

As of October 2026, the Kia Carnival starts at Rs 81.9 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 4.1 lakh less than the MG HS at Rs 86 lakh.

What is the price of the Kia Carnival and MG HS in Nepal?

The Kia Carnival costs Rs 81.9 lakh and the MG HS costs Rs 86 lakh to Rs 1.4 crore (ex-showroom, October 2026).

Should I buy the Kia Carnival or the MG HS?

These two split the decision: the Kia Carnival is रु 58,09,000 cheaper ex-showroom (70.9%), while the MG HS 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 MG HS 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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