2023 Kia Carnival vs 2022 Kia Carnival
Overview | ||
MSRP | $32,300 | $33,100 |
Average price | $30,357 | $32,826 |
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User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 8.2 out of 10Read full review | 8.5 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | With the all-new 2022 Carnival, Kia is trying something different. By blending crossover SUV design with sensational technology and genuine VIP passenger seating, Kia hopes the Carnival can carve a bigger slice of the small minivan pie. Available in LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trim, the 2022 Kia Carnival replaces the Kia Sedona in the automaker’s lineup. Carnival prices range from $32,100 to $46,100, not including the destination charge of $1,175. Our SX Prestige test vehicle had extra-cost Astra Blue paint, accessory floor and cargo mats, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror with a programmable garage door opener. It came to $47,920, including destination charges. | Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive all over the Los Angeles area for gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 290 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 19 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 26 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 7 | 7 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 4376 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 68.5 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 203.0 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 89.2 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1334 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 3500 lbs | 3500 lbs |
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