1951 River Oaks Dr
Calumet City, IL 60409
The new Kia Carnival is designed to appeal to buyers who like SUVs but prefer the convenience of minivan designs. Designed at the Kia studios in California and built by arguably one of the most successful brands in recent history, the new Kia Carnival straddles the minivan and MPV categories. Carnival is the replacement for the outgoing Kia Sedona. One look, and it's clear to see the Carnival is ready to push the envelope for the brand.
The Kia Carnival is the multi-purpose-vehicle elevated to the next level. The new replacement for the Kia Sedona, Kia designers weren't content to simply rest on their laurels for what was undeniably a hit. The result is a new MPV that can carry up to eight passengers. But it's not just a people mover, either. Loaded with new innovations onboard, the Carnival makes living with such a vehicle easy. But It's also the first Kia product to proudly sport the brand's new logo on its sculpted hood, steering wheel and rear hatch. Think about it: The new Kia Carnival is as innovative in its segment as the new Kia K5 is for sports sedans.
The new Kia Carnival gets its motivation from a Hyundai Group (Kia's parent company) 3.5-liter GDI V6 engine mated to a precision-engineered 8-speed automatic transmission. Naturally-aspirated, it is a gasoline-fed direct-injected V6 engine. It produces best-in-class 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. When properly-equipped, the Carnival can tow up to 3,500 pounds.
Riding on the same platform as the sporty Kia K5 and the new Sorento, the new Carnival features expanded use of hot-stamped parts for chassis rigidity and extra tensile strength. There is also increased use of sound-absorption materials to minimize wind, road and engine noise. It results in a better driving experience, lighter vehicle weight and improved drive dynamics. This aero-tuning results in an overall reduction of Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) in this new vehicle.
The new Kia Carnival is loaded with innovation, both under and on the skin. The body has even been aerodynamically-tuned to smooth the airflow over the front wheels and outside mirrors. This results in improved fuel economy and reduced turbulence around the front end of the vehicle.
The new Kia Carnival features a look like an SUV front with a minivan rear. There’s no denying this, but it gets the best of both segments from this new design. Strong and boxy like the Kia Telluride, the new Kia Carnival delivers a confident shape that directly connects to the Kia product portfolio’s design language.
A modernized Kia Tiger Nose grille gives the new Kia Carnival a wide stance and presence. A bold, high-tech LED lighting system adds to the appearance. A new cutline connects the front to the rear via the side panels, helping to tie the vehicle together visually. The Carnival displays a bold premium look, thanks to 17- and 19-inch alloy wheels.
Refined and sophisticated, the new Kia Carnival interior resembles a corporate jet inside. Slide-Flex seating for up to 8-passengers allows multi-configurable layouts, including a middle-row sliding seat that allows the front passenger easy access to a person (or baby) sitting in the second row. It can later convert to a functional table.
The Kia Passenger Talk intercom system is here too. It's one of our favorite features, allowing you to carry on conversations with people in the second and third-row through an intercom system. Just think how the phrase "Don't make me stop this car" sounds through that!
A standard hands-free automatic opening power slide doors with Smart Key are on every trim level. An available Smart Power Liftgate with auto-close can be ordered on EX and above Carnival models.
There is so much more to see and learn about the new 2022 Kia Carnival MPV. Contact our Kia specialists at Napleton's River Oaks Kia for more information and a test drive today!
Heated and ventilated VIP Lounge Chairs with Leg Extensions
are an option that we absolutely want and can't live without. It's the perfect bit of kit to give an executive feel to a modern family hauler. Removable seating from the second row and fold-in-floor third-row seats allow for up to 145-cubic feet of cargo area behind the front row seats.
✓ 3.5L V6 with 290 HP and 3,500 lb towing capacity
✓ Auto Emergency Braking Capacity
✓ Lane Keeping Assist Technology
✓ 8-inch Touchscreen Display with Rear View Monitor
✓ 19-inch Machine Finished Alloy Wheels
✓ Passenger Talk (In Cabin Intercom)
✓ Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control
✓ Tr-zone Auto Climate Control
✓ Surround View Monitor
✓ Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System
✓ 115V Power Outlets
✓ Roof Rails
✓ Dual Power Tilting & Sliding Sunroofs
✓ Leather Seating Trim
✓ 7-Passenger Seating w/ 2nd Row Lounge Seats
✓ LED Projector Headlights and Rear Taillights
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