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The Kia Carnival MPV is one of the models here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis that always was gravitating toward the top regarding family-friendly clout: its massive interior capacity, class-leading safety features, and modern design has successfully broken and redefined the mold of what many think a “normal” vehicle would offer. The seasoned staff at Autoguide awarded the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV as its official “Family Vehicle of the Year”, due to its interior capacity, extensive safety features, and modern design.
The distinguished and experienced panel of Autoguide judges noted that the Kia Carnival MPV exuded its full rule with the “SUV-like exterior” and large interior, along with its suite of safety features and massive value it brings to its category of vehicle that can be the best-in-play while shuttling to soccer practice or any of the big-box store runs the weekend itinerary can throw your way. We firmly believe that upping the ante on standard safety equipment is also a huge reason for the win: to select the 8 finalists that received the 2022 Autoguide Awards, a panel of seven editors and reporters drove hundreds of vehicles to see which could claim the cream of the crop across North America.
New for 2022, there are more interior goodies than before, and the first-glance appearance has it appearing unlike most other minivans out there with amazing styling and SUV-like proportions that don’t keep it in that dreaded “mom and dad pickup box”. The experienced road testers from The Drive claimed during their run that “the second-row luxury seats were great for everyone, and the captain’s chairs were amazing”.
When these expert drivers took control and were ready to push the family-friendly Carnival’s limits to the max, it was ranked after a 200-mile drive as stellar during cornering with its soft suspension, light steering, and plenty of available power, all working smoothly together for the win. Knockout styling, a very quiet ride quality, and at once you hit cruising speed’s comfort level, the handsome Carnival is a quiet, very relaxing space to exist in. The available charging ports in the front seat backs prove to be placed in just the right place.
The SX Prestige trim is where you are going to consistently enjoy a star-studded and family-friendly bang for the buck: it offers up full LED exterior lighting, a powered dual-pane sunroof, 12.3-inch LCD driver information cluster w/blind spot view monitor, and self-dimming mirror w/garage door opener. It also boasts a premium Bose 12-speaker audio system, heated steering wheel, and VIP lounge second-row seats. Adding to the overall ease of the driving system Is the 360-degree camera system from the SX trim: getting to grips with the tech is very user-friendly, and all the additives play an instrumental part in arriving at your next destination minus the onslaught of any random traffic-flow’s attempt to sink your full-speed-ahead schedule!
