Kia Carnival EX Is “Instrumental In Making Minivans Vogue Again” With Comfortable Cabin, Significant Standard Safety Features

Minivans are coming back, and Jim Butler Kia of St. Louis will be the spot to get the 2022 Kia Carnival! As long as these vehicles still continue to offer more utility than the wildly popular crossover SUVs available, it's easy to see why the 2022 Kia Carnival will quickly become a consumer favorite. 

The staff at Motor Trend saw the fully-loaded 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige take the crown in their latest 4-way minivan comparison test, noting that the mid-level Carnival EX possesses many of the same great traits that make every drive easier and safer. Some of the features they enjoyed most on the Prestige were a rear-seat entertainment system, genuine leather, a 12-speaker surround system, and dual power sunroofs. 

The Motor Trend crew spent two weeks with the Carnival, and everyone on board enjoyed the 8 seats bearing high-quality synthetic leather along with the child-minding middle seat that slides forward to offer a front passenger easy access to a baby in the back. The ability to remove the second-row seats is also a great feature, and if you don't need to remove them, you can easily fold them down, just like those in the third row. Mimicking the mandatory pre- or post-holiday big-box store run, the crew was also able to fit an 82-inch TV inside the cabin, with enough room left to leave one second-row seat installed. 

Loading up the crew and going for a long journey is going to be a breeze, as the Carnival is designed to be as comfortable as possible. You'll be sprawled out and able to fully enjoy heated front seats, tri-zone automatic climate control, and sunshades to protect back row occupants from incoming rays. All three rows have multiple USB ports, and there's also a 12-bolt outlet in the rear perfect for recharging all your devices. 

The 12.3-inch touchscreen has Kia's easy-to-use interface and provides the handy Passenger View feature that allows you to keep an eye on everything happening in the back. With a soft suspension and precise steering, the van's consistent brake performance was another reason it topped the charts. The Carnival is sure to lure many prospective buyers away from the competition, such as the Sienna Odyssey, and Pacifica, and we guarantee you’ll feel like you are riding in high-tier comfort and first-class-caliber space! 

2022 Kia Carnival Boasts Impressive New Interior Transformation, Segment-Leading Luxury Elements

 

This time of year here at Jim Butler Kia of St Louis, we know that as you take your lunch break and scroll through your newsfeed, the three-row crossover segment is dominating the news! The few minivans that are left in the game are offering features that are completely at the TOP of their game, with handling as good as the SUV class and luxury rich features. The new 2022 Kia Carnival marks the very notable junction in time when Kia stakes their claim in the very competitive Minivan arena. 

With a fresh and modern new design, people are in love with the characteristically boxy shape, and the luxurious interior makes it the perfect vehicle for a relaxing ride around town. The Car and Driver testing crew's model came in the SX trim, sporting the visually appealing Tuscan Umber brown leather upholstery. The SX trim level also offers up the recliner-style VIP Lounge second-row captain's chairs, that provide heating and cooling and an ottoman that is extra comfy on the feet during long journeys. 

For third-row space and comfort, you won't find a 3-row crossover anywhere that accommodates adults in the back. The steering is perfectly weighted, and the suspension tuning strikes just the right ride balance without feeling too firm. The brake pedal's response ranks as better than what is found in the form of the Sienna for competition, and under the hood is a 3.5-liter V6 good for 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. 

The Carnival gets to 60 mph in just 7.0 seconds, quicker than all-wheel-drive versions of both the Pacifica and Sienna. The 8-speed transmission is ready and on point with prompt downshifts, making the Carnival feel over-the-top responsive when passing or merging on the highway. As the minivan wars continue to rage valiantly on throughout the entire auto market, the Carnival is the most worthy competitor to consider, allowing for a worry-free haul that the entire family feels comfortable in. 

The SX trim is where the surround-view camera system and Bose audio options are available, with all 8 potential passengers feeling safe and amply rockin' out to music or podcasts. Featuring an interior that is handsomely laid out and organized much like the Telluride's, all Carnivals come equipped with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot monitors, and active lane control. Moving up the trim level offerings provide safety features in the form of adaptive cruise control and a surround-view camera.