The latest generation of Kia's minivan is scheduled soon to make its landing in the States and at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis. Providing energetic assistance in the form of superhuman strength for parents everywhere juggling soccer practice with the last few items forgot from the store, the 2022 Kia Carnival will be assisting with your to-do list as the first Kia in the nation to bear the brand-new emblem. The Carnival now offers a stylish look, a greater amount of power, additional cargo space, and exciting new features.
A longer hood and chunky C-pillar give it an appearance a bit more like an SUV, and a slightly boxier body inside allows for a few extra cubic feet of cargo space with the second-row seats removed and third row of seats folded. There is room for 8 passengers as standard, and the second-row bench can fold to become a table ideal for snacking and laptops after sliding closer to the front seats. If you know you're going to be spending lots of time in here on short or long-distance trips, the SX-Prestige trim level will suit you well: there is a unique setup with power-adjustable recliner-style captains chairs with a comfortable ottoman and headrests designed to rejuvenate the weary passenger.
The power is derived from the 3.5-liter V6 engine that cranks out 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, and the front-wheel-drive setup can capably tow up to 3500 pounds. The interior offers more along the lines of comfort and luxury than the outgoing Sedona, and the available brown leather upholstery and larger 12.3-inch touchscreen provide a slice of the good life that fulfills the demand increasing every day to up the bar for cabin refinement.
Passengers in the rear will enjoy dual entertainment screens with smartphone mirroring capabilities, and you can request that everyone simmer down or get ready for the next pit stop with a vehicle-wide intercom system. A power tailgate, power sliding doors, and camera that offers a rear view of passengers as well as numerous rear-seat USB ports and power outlets also will assure everyone is kept entertained and adequately charged-up for the road. Kia listened to customers nationwide's requests when they voiced a desire for more driver-assistance features as standard equipment, and blind-spot cameras, adaptive cruise control, and a 360-degree camera are all available as current options.
Offerings like this provide many reasons for drivers to choose the fully-loaded and luxurious minivan over the many crossover options out there. This was the way that America originally packed everyone in and saw the country, and the added perks of the current variety Kia is bringing to the table with the Carnival should encourage many to fulfill that Grand Canyon, Yosemite, or far-away beach trip once and for all!
