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kia calls its 2022 kia carnival a
multi-purpose vehicle but in reality
it's a state-of-the-art minivan in suv
clothing
besides the classic sliding side door
what gives it away as a minivan is the
roomy third row seating that so many
suvs lack
also the carnival is front-wheel drive
only where most suvs offer all-wheel
drive
regardless the kia carnival is a
superior people mover comfortable for as
many as eight passengers
every variant also has plenty of
technology and advanced driver
assistance safety features
it's sleeker than most minivans design
might even help parents escape the retro
soccer mom and dad reputation when they
pull up to drop off a gaggle of kids and
their gear at the sports field
inside the carnival's dashboard and
front seat area are both more modern and
accommodating than the outgoing sedonas
a large center console and an optional
mercedes-style dual screen infotainment
system with a digital gauge display
unnotable design changes
the upscale sx prestige trim comes with
leather upholstery and reclining second
row seats with pop-up footrests
a panoramic sunroof is optional and
provides a large opening over the second
row so the kids can get some fresh air
kia says that interior spaciousness has
been improved on the new carnival both
the van's wheelbase and overall length
have been stretched to provide more room
for people and cargo
interior technology and infotainment
takes a big leap forward in the 2022
carnival
while a single 8.0 inch infotainment
screen is standard dual 12.3 inch
displays that stretch across two-thirds
of fans dashboard are optional with one
serving as a digital gauge display and
the other performing infotainment duties
apple carplay and android auto are both
standard
up to nine usb ports dot the carnival's
cabin
a rear seat entertainment system is
standard starting on the sx trim but a
12 speaker bose stereo is limited to the
top spec sx prestige trim
many reviews praise the carnival's
dashboard and controls
they're handsome but even the matte
finish chrome surfaces reflect sunlight
in the driver's eyes
the center stack infotainment knobs and
the steering wheel rocker switches are
too short too slippery and too
reflective
others particularly subaru and toyota do
it better the subaru outback has better
buttons and rockers as does toyota's
sienna and its rav4 compact crossover
the 2022 carnival is powered by a 3.5
litre v6 churning out a healthy 290
horsepower
an 8-speed automatic transmission is
standard
all-wheel drive unfortunately is not on
the menu as the carnival will be offered
only as a front-wheel drive model
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