2022 Kia Carnival review // Van or SUV? Have a look...

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This is a Motormouth couple car review of the new 2022 Kia Carnival van. Kia has used a lot of styling cues from SUV and integrated them into this 7 or 8-passenger people mover. The large grill and chunky proportions blurs the lines between a minivan and mid-size SUV. In fact, Kia calls this an MPV. Powering this new 2022 Kia Carnival is a new 3.5L V6 engine with an 8 speed automatic transmission, 290 horsepower and 262 lb=ft of torque. It comes with FWD. This new minivan has a longer wheelbase than outgoing Sedona and this is a bit wider, but length is the same. Some standard features include, 8-passenger seating, 7-passenger in the US, LED positioning lights, silver painted grille, black grille insert, temporary spare tire, 17” wheels, 19” wheels are available on the top three trims. It comes standard with plenty of active safety features like, lane keep assist, lane follow assist, driver attention warning, forward collision warning, rear parking sensors, rear occupant alert and 7 airbags. Blind spot monitoring and rear cross traffic alert are standard on the middle EX trim in Canada. But, are standard on the base model in the US. As for fuel economy, the Carnival FWD gets 12L/100km city and 8.9L/100km highway. That’s 19 MPG city and 26 MPG highway. Competition to the Carnival includes, the Honda Odyssey, Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna Hybrid and the Pacifica Hybrid.

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[alfreddeneumann]

Carnival makes the competition look so dowdy. Very handsome vehicle indeed. The Koreans are killing it right now. Great review guys!

[Lendingyourlight]

I test drove EVERYTHING, even Mercedes GLS and ended up buying Carnival Prestige in ceramic silver! Love it! I’ve owned now 36 vehicles and this is by far my favorite. The second row sunroof opens which no one talks about! I traded in my Palisade for this!

[ShawRick]

I've had a couple of vans when my kids were younger, and I enjoyed the power, size and space. Now I'd love to have one again for car camping.

[autonewstv]

The carnival has easily the best looks from a minivan I've seen

[johnholst]

I think they should make a Carnival "X LIne" and give it AWD and a couple more inches of ground clearance. This might outsell the Telluride!

[charlessigmonjr.]

You two are my favorite car reviewers on YouTube. You are both so knowledgeable about each vehicle and add great humor. I love the different viewpoints you each have. I watch each of your videos, even if I’m not interested in the car you’re reviewing.

[whyallthefuss]

I’m in a total agreement with Zack about the engine in the new Sienna. I test drove the new Sienna and the lack of power when merging into the highway was a deal breaker for me. I finally convinced my wife to go test drive a minivan and the Toyota’s engine choice was no help me trying to convince my wife that a minivan should be our next vehicle. Thanks Toyota for making my goal even harder.

[kellingtonlink]

I was excited for this review. I was never a hater of minivans (I owned a Windstar and I rent Caravans). As my Mother always told me... ‘its on the inside that counts’. So if I were looking for one with a smooth ride for distance or volume, ... easy decision. Besides, every Golfer (Hockey/Soccer parent) sincerely appreciates that ‘one Guy’ who has one... and is willing to be the designated driver. Or needs his 60” Plasma TV moved. Thanks for another review guys. It was a good one.

[JoeE.]

People nowadays prefer vehicles that can save them fuel like the Toyota Sienna which comes in hybrid across all trims. It is now the best selling minivan in the US. It only shows that people have come to realize that fuel economy matters more plus Toyota's proven reliability.😘

[linuphysio]

I myself from Canada has ordered the top most SX trim with reclining seats and waiting for the delivery. I really wish Kia kept the door handles like a normal SUV. As it has power doors, no need to place the handles like a mini van. It should've been a great SUV look without adjacent handles..Kia pls do it so in the future, also please find a way to hide those tracks. It's easily doable, weld a small long thin piece of metal over the moving part, when the door opens, the part pops up and out with the internal lever. When the door closes, it will close and hide the gap..

[markhall]

Got a 2024 SX Prestige. Trick was getting it for MSRE. Typical Markups were $5-6K for the SX Prestige. I ordered it from a Kia Dealer on the wrong side of town who was hungry. Took 10 weeks from S. Korea. Aririved as 2024. Love it.. absolutely perfect. Never a Rattle or Squeel.. amazing smooth handling. Love the engine. It's a dual injection which eliminates concern for intake valve carbon buildup with Direct Injection. I use 93 Octane, and it's smooth as glass, Plus get another 3-4 MPG w/93. Truly the best minivan. I didn't want the complication of a turbo or Hybrid. The bare 3.5 has amazing power. The "InfoTainment" system is superb! Power Leather full recliners in the 2nd row. Take a nap at Rest Stops! 2nd Row windows and both sun roofs open up. It's practically a convertible. The driver's aids are the best I've seen. Full Lane assist, and adaptive Cruise control really is great in stop and go traffic. You can't go wrong. Toyota and Honda have some work to do!!

[raulrivera]

I have one and I get so much stares when driving and people asking what kind of car is it love how it looks

[wilsonfung]

i like your review. not as biased and not really talking only about the good features but also the bad ones in practical sense. also supporting canadian channel. love it

[guidovanderheyden]

I love your videos. They keep it real for us Canadians. I own a 16 year old Odyssey and have removed the middle seats because I go camping with it and have moved my house hold several times. I love the open space.Glad the Carnival has the ability to remove the middle seats. The Toyota Hybrid no longer has that option, so no Toyota for me, because of that and the lack of power in the hybrid 4 cylinder.

[carfan]

Great review! Although I am not in the market for a minivan, I had to watch you guys, always entertaining and informative. Thanks for another super review!

[RigiLiquid]

Yep, it's noice. I don't know about you, but shiny parts like piano black and chrome reflect sunlight into my eyes.

[ryanclark]

The Kia Carnival is demonstrating how a minivan can be. I'm sure the new Carnival will eat some of that mpv market up 😆🤣

[AATom]

Minivan is the most comfortable to sit 7 persons comfortably, its also the most spacious of all segments. If its not because of its image, minivan should sold lots better than what they deserved. You guys are spot on. Toyota has missed the marks when going from a smooth V6 to a buzzy inline 4 hybrid. Honda has a class action with Odyssey (Also Pilot/Passport)'s HondaLink infotainment in the US. Pacifica and Grand Caravan's FCA reliability remains iffy. This should be a great time for Kia to have another home run with Carnival.

[OFOFBORG]

Awesome video Andrea! I laughed at you sit in 2nd row and Zack is planning to finish his coffee and take an nap. 👍🏻👍🏻

[kmckenzie]

I love this can. I dont even have kids or want them lol but I would buy this van haha. Great review guys, wow! Love the color and all dang. Kia hit a home run in the styling department.