Family LEADER! -- Is the 2024 Kia Carnival a Better Choice than Sienna??

Here's the 2024 Kia Carnival EX! For 2024, Kia has continued to tweak the features on the Carnival to add even more value! So, is this SUV-like Minivan the best option to buy? Or should you buy the new competition: the Toyota Sienna, Honda Oddyssey or even the Kia Telluride? Go ahead: CLICK to find out :) Also, be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE and tap the notification bell if you enjoyed this review -- it helps us more than you can imagine!
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0:00 Intro
1:34 Detailed Exterior Walkaround
5:37 Interior Design & Technology
13:33 Rear Seats & Cargo
19:36 Test Drive & Impressions
23:22 Sound Level Reading (dB)
24:14 Air Ball & Slam Dunk
25:49 Pricing

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[MarkM]

I have a 2022 SX. It is truly one of the nicest cars I have owned (and that's a bunch). I was lucky and got it 2 weeks before the dealers started adding $5, 000+ markup. The one downside to the Carnival is getting parts can take time. I needed a replacement sensor for the auto-close feature in the tailgate (you guys missed that cool feature) and it took six weeks to get here. I think things are getting better the longer we are out of the pandemic. Strangers stop me and ask if they can check mine out. I have no problem with that. So, in summary, I have had it for two years and have 41, 000 miles on it (yes, we go places). In and around the suburbs I average 22 mpg and on the road moving at 75-80 mph, I get 28-30 mpg. YMMV. I recommend getting one of these, if you can find one.

[Matunahelper]

I really appreciated this review. Most car reviewers choose the top trim level to showcase and they always have all the bells and whistles and dont go over all the various trim levels.

[sarapanzarella]

I’ve had a 2024 carnival prestige for 2 months now. One thing to note in the prestige level there is more soundproofing than the other levels - I am loving that. I’m coming from A Toyota Highlander so I can’t compare it to other minivans but my highlander definitely had more get up and go but I didn’t buy it for that - I bought it for bigger teenagers and more comfortable road trips.
Also something I found out - I don’t know if it is just the prestige model - if I make a call on the phone and the AC is going full blast because I got into a hot car - the ac fan lowers itself for the duration of the conversation and then the fans will turn back up higher when the phone call ends!

[brucemoore]

We have owned mini-vans since 1990. In the beginning mostly Dodge Caravan, then Chrysler Town and Country. My biggest passion in the power sliding side doors !!! Then Chrysler dropped the AWD version in 2004, which we always demanded in the past. It was then we jumped brands to the Toyota Sienna AWD, the only option for us at the time. We mostly lease them and we have always LOVED the Toyota Sienna. Our present Toyota Sienna (which are are about to trade in) is a 2019 XLE AWD with 38, 000 miles. It was a 3 year lease, which became a 1 year lease extension, and then I bought it this year, due to the impossible task of finding a new one, without a 12 month waiting period. We are now retired, and are in the process of trading in my 2019 Toyota Sienna in an a 2024 Kia Carnival SX, when it comes in, in September. We are very excited and confident that we will love it. It has all the features we had in the past (less the AWD) and more of the latest safety, comfort and technology features. We decided AWD is not really a MUST for us in NJ. We think the new smaller Toyota 4 cylinder hybrid engine will never equal the power of the 6 cyl. gas engine which we strongly prefer. Thanks for this great video, you have helped us feel better about our decision. We also are so happy to get away from expensive, poor performing, short lasting RUN FLAT TIRES

[TravelersCorner]

Spent 7 years to our Sedona EX with no issue, sold it and buy new Carnival SX, no compliants just satisfied.

[kensilva]

SERIOUSLY. For, since I started watching this channel, awhile back, I thought there was one person, not 2, doing this video. Just changed styling, that's it. But 2!! I'm floored. Oh, and great job. Love the channel.

[PEARLPediatricTherapyPLLC]

Just got a 2022 mid level w seat package… 40k miles on it — already my favorite vehicle ever!!! Baby 3 will be here in a few months🤍🤍🤍 Our family is so grateful to have found this vehicle!!

[KennyClimmil]

just got an 8 seat prestige and loving it. it feels like an SUV yet with the comfort of a minivan. L2 drive assist is helpful during heavy traffic. The front console is so good looking that I wouldn't want to put a phone mount on it. But the glossy metal finish on dash in the higher trim models sometime cause sun reflection glare which could be annoying.

[EclecticLauren]

I just brought home a 2024 CARNIVAL SX and it’s amazing!
It is by far the best value for the buck. The base price of the SX is $41, 900. The 2024 got some styling upgrades, and the SX now has full digital panoramic screens on the dash. There are no analog dials. The only thing up is the SX Presitge that has the crazy reclining dentist chairs, so we stayed with the SX. We paid cash and the total out the door after a few add ons, tax, title, edit was $47k. It’s the size and shape of an SUV. The insurance company considers it an SUV based on the VIN. Funny enough, our title came today and it calls is a station wagon 😂

Either way - WE LOVE IT. We did have to reserve and put a deposit on it a month before the car even got to the dealer once they got information on their inbound inventory. They were only getting 2 SX models and the other was also reserved over a month in advance. It was about a 2-3 month search for one, but bonus, we got one of the first 2024 models to hit the streets with the new standard upgrades.

And really, other than the sliding doors, nothing about it feels like a minivan. It’s higher, wider wheel base, and more powerful engine than most minivans. It’s more on par with the telluride - but way better seating and cargo.

These have been in Asia and Australia for years and are considered luxury limousine style vehicles. There is also a hybrid, AWD, and 11 seat Grand Carnival there. There less so updated the Sedona than they did remove it and put this already existing overseas model in its place.

Just my take with actually owning the SX 2024 model.

[drockjr]

Lol, they called the carnival because they know exactly what craziness a parent is bringing. Love the honesty

[mowcowbell]

"Diapers, bottles, Xanax... " LOL!

[snacking]

Someone finally gives actual measurements. Bravo. I never heard of the carnival before. Seems like a good van

[BoopSnoot]

Best minivan pretending not to be a minivan option available today! Can't beat it as a people hauler.

[TypistMan]

Best, comprehensive review. The guys provided all the information needed for a buying decision.

[jamusmorrison]

I’ve had Toyota sienna 2013/2016/ 2021 just got a 2024 today. With that being said I guess I’m bias. However the resale and AWD are a no brainer when it comes to vans. The 2021 came with a flawless 4cylinder with 2 electric motors for rear wheels. At 35 mpg. I was used to the 3.5 v6. But was overall happy. The 2024 has the same. Smooth and technologically advanced.
The resale was amazing every time. Last one was 38k and I owed 22. I made money. It went to the 2024 limited and it only has double digit mileage.

[padib]

Thank you so much for the information!! You 2 are the only people I watch for reviews about these amazing cars!❤ Keep it up

[tomcurious]

I recently buy Kia Carnival 2023. Really amazing mini van in its class.

[rxv]

That seat sliding action to smack your kids 😂

[brokeboy]

Kia should offer this with a nightfall edition to black out or darken the shiny chrome accents. This is one of the best-looking minivans on the market.

[joebrown]

not having LED lights at the back is a plus for me as the lights are low thus way cheaper to replace if damaged.. with newer vehicles Led light modules prices growing higher and higher it's nice if a simple mistake which results in a cracked lens or lamp doesn't end up costing over $700 to buy.. couple gripes i had with the van i rented coming from the older Sedona like the gauge cluster in lower trims wasn't well done and the sliding door and tail gate button only on the drivers with plenty of blank button up by the roof which would allow both front passengers to open and close the second row doors for passengers or to load cargo