MPV Premium Hybrid Competition In Indonesia: Kia Carnival Hybrid Vs Toyota Alphard HEV

Toyota Alphard HEV. (Photo: Bagus/VOI)

JAKARTA - Some time ago, the single agent holding the Kia brand in Indonesia PT Kredese Indo Artha (KIA) increased the electrification line by presenting Carnival Hybrid through the 2024 Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS).

At a glance, this car has many similarities with the pure ICE version of the Carnival facelift. However, what distinguishes it is that the model is equipped with a hybrid driver.

Arriving at the country's market in the MPV Premium Hybrid segment, of course this model will face other rivals who have already existed in Indonesia, one of which is the Toyota Alphard HEV.

Toyota Alphard HEV entered the Indonesian market through GIIAS last year and is one of the low-emission vehicles that manufacturers provide for Indonesian consumers.

Both have the same as multipurpose vehicles that can meet the needs of the Indonesian market and are equipped with hybrid drivers who are known to be efficient in terms of fuel consumption, which is curious which model is the most superior? The following is a comparison of Toyota Alphard HEV and Kia Carnival Hybrid according to VOI searches, Wednesday, July 31st:

Dimension

In size, Kia Carnival Hybrid is superior to its competitors with a length of 5,155 mm, a width of 1,995 mm, a height of 1,785 mm, and a wheelbase of 3,090 mm.

Meanwhile, Toyota Alphard HEV only has a length of 5,010 mm, a width of 1,850 mm, a height of 1,945 mm, and a wheelbase of up to 3,000 mm.

Luxury Interior

Both have a variety of premium equipment each in meeting the needs of their users. Alphard has a 12.3-inch full TFT instrument panel and a head-up display with a 14-inch High Grade Audio Monitor screen in the middle of the dashboard.

Then, this luxury car is available a 14-inch display on each row of benches that serve as a rear seat entertainment. Toyota also presents the Captain Seat and Electric Power features on the bench to provide maximum comfort.

Meanwhile, Kia Carnival Hybrid has a double curved screen with an instrument cluster and an infotainment display of 12.3 inches each on the front dashboard.

This model is only offered with a configuration of seven passengers so that it can accommodate many people in it. The center part has a captain seat with a premium element in it.

Sophisticated Features

In terms of technological advances, Toyota Alphard has a number of advantages with the presence of Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 consisting of Pre-Collition System, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Assist, Lane Tracing Assist, Adaptive High Beam, Driver Monitoring System, and many more.

In addition, this manufacturer from Japan presents a telematic-based T Intouch feature that can be accessed via the mToyota application. This system provides a digital connectivity experience in the daily life of these vehicle users.

For Carnival Hybrid, this car is equipped with the ADAS system including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist, Junction Crossing, Lange-change Oncoming, Lange-change Side, Evasive Steering Assist, and many more.

In addition, this brand also presents features that make it easier for drivers such as Electronic Stability Control, Surround View Monitor, and Hill Start Assist.

Hybrid Machine Performance

In terms of performance, Kia Carnival Hybrid is able to outperform its rival from Japan with a 1.6 liter TGDI Smartstream engine combined with an electric motor and six automatic acceleration transmissions, resulting in a combined power of up to 241 dk and a torque of 367 Nm.

Meanwhile, Toyota Alphard HEV has a 2.4 liter 4-cylinder A25A-FXS engine combined with an electric motor and CVT transmission distributed to the front wheels, generating 187 dk of power and 239 Nm of torque.

Price

Kia Carnival Hybrid has a more affordable price as a premium hybrid MPV in Indonesia worth IDR 1.388 billion On The Road DKI Jakarta. Meanwhile, PT Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) sells the fourth generation Alphard starting from IDR 1.7 billion On The Road DKI Jakarta for the HEV variant.

Conclusion

Both have several advantages that are able to meet the needs of Indonesian consumers. Kia Carnival Hybrid can be an option for customers who want a career-dimensional car, more powerful performance, and more affordable prices.

However, for customers who want comfort and luxury to be different from more sophisticated features, Toyota Alphard HEV can be one of the right choices.