At the same event, the new Kia Carnival, a luxury MPV which attracted the market’s attention upon its launch last year and won the “Best Imported Large MPV” award for four consecutive years, once again showcased its flagship style. From January to August this year, the new Carnival sold nearly 1,500 units, becoming the best-selling imported large MPV in its class, with over 5,000 owners nationwide. In response to strong consumer demand and with support from Kia’s global headquarters, Kia Taiwan officially launched today the only 8-seater model in its class, with pricing starting from NT$1,919,000.
 
As part of its ongoing nationwide upgrade plan, Kia Taiwan has already completed and launched several new locations this year, including Taichung Wenxin 2S, Caotun in Nantou, Tucheng 1S in New Taipei, Toufen in Miaoli, South Taichung, Shalu in Taichung, Zhongli 1S in Taoyuan and today’s grand opening of the Taipei Flagship Store. Additional locations such as Kaohsiung Minzu 2S, North Tainan and Tucheng 2S in New Taipei are also expected to be added or upgraded soon. We warmly invite all Kia enthusiasts to visit Kia showrooms across Taiwan and personally experience the brand spirit of “Movement that Inspires.”
 
Kia Taipei Flagship Store Opens in Nankang, Creating Taiwan’s First All-Round Kia Display and Service Centre
The new “Kia Taiwan Taipei Flagship Store” is located at the transportation hub of Section 3, Nankang Road, adjacent to Nankang Station’s three-rail interchange. Surrounded by luxury automotive brands, it forms the most competitive automotive business district in Taiwan. Kia Taiwan invested over NT$100 million, following Kia’s new CI 2.0 standards and Kia Store concept, to build a flagship store with a total usable area of nearly 5,290 square metres. Centred on a holistic customer journey, it becomes Taiwan’s first all-round Kia display and service centre.

The store’s design is inspired by the dialogue between nature and humanity. The exterior features a clean and grand monochrome palette, while the interior uses warm wood tones to create a comfortable atmosphere, embodying Kia’s “Opposites United” design philosophy. The site spans 54.7 meters in width and 47.6 meters in depth, with nearly 5,290 square metres of space. The first-floor showroom can simultaneously display nine new cars, showcasing the full Kia lineup, including an exclusive “EV Zone” and a wall displaying Kia’s ten sustainable materials. It also includes private consultation spaces and a VIP delivery room, offering a quiet and thoughtful environment for car viewing and consultation. Behind the showroom is a spacious lounge area with a children’s play zone and a book wall featuring selections in humanities, classics, arts and finance, complemented by Starbucks coffee service for a relaxing Kia experience.

The flagship store integrates passenger/commercial vehicle display and maintenance services. The service workshop features Taiwan’s largest 14 dedicated bays, a dedicated EV maintenance area and battery preparation centre, and VR technology for efficient technician training, enhancing after-sales service capacity. On the second floor is Taiwan’s first “Kia Select Certified Used Cars” physical location with space to display up to 6 vehicles. Kia Select offers over 100 rigorous inspections and follows the same preparation procedures as new cars. The store connects the entire ownership journey—from new car display, test drives, consultation, maintenance and after-sales service to certified used car display and consultation—making it the most comprehensive Kia display and service centre in Taiwan, offering every Kia owner a premium mobility experience.

Kia’s Luxury MPV the new Carnival, the Ultimate 8-Seater in Its Class, Is Officially Launched
Since its launch, the new Kia Carnival has consistently generated strong buzz both locally and internationally. It has won the Car News Award for “Best Imported Large MPV” for four consecutive years since 2022. From January to August 2025, Kia Taiwan recorded nearly 1,500 units sold, marking a 53% year-on-year growth compared to the same period last year. This outstanding performance secures its position as the top-selling imported large MPV in its class in Taiwan. As of the end of August, it has gained the favour of over 5,000 owners. The Carnival is trusted by elite owners and highly rated by corporate users becoming the top choice in its class.

To further expand the product lineup, Kia Taiwan actively introduced the 2026 model of the new Carnival, offering 7-seater and the only ultimate 8-seater configurations under the three DNA pillars: “Grand Design,” “Grand Luxury” and “Grand Technology.” The new Carnival combines elegant design with spacious comfort, meeting the high-capacity needs of large families and providing a luxurious experience for corporate users, setting a new benchmark for GUVs (Grand Utility Vehicles).

The newly launched ultimate 8-seater model offers Apex and Signature variants to meet diverse expectations for functionality and luxury. The highly functional 8-seater cabin features flexible layouts, standard second row sliding rails, third-row flat-folding seats and a second-row centre seat that transforms into a cup holder or conference table. It includes 5 ISO-FIX child seat anchors (including the second-row centre seat), meeting safety needs for family buyers and providing comfort and convenience for all passengers.

Kia Taiwan warmly welcomes everyone to visit nearby Kia showrooms and experience the full charm of the new Carnival’s ultimate 8-seater, joining Kia in embracing the brand spirit of “Movement that Inspires” toward a new life of sustainable mobility.