2022 Kia Carnival Features and Specs

2022 Kia Carnival Overview

The Kia Carnival is large in every sense. Seating up to seven inside its comfortable cabin with plenty of cargo room to spare, it also boasts a healthy amount of power under the hood. The 3.5L V6 engine makes 290 horsepower, passed to front-wheel drive through an eight-speed automatic transmission. This combination of spaciousness and power makes the Carnival an ideal minivan for larger families, giving greater comfort and capability than most regular full-size SUVs.
And what's more, driving the Carnival isn't an expensive exercise. Despite its size and power it delivers highly respectable fuel economy ratings, with figures of 12.4L / 100km in the city, 9.0L on the highway, and 10.7L combined.

Interior and Infotainment Technology

The new Kia also boasts a hugely upgraded standard of infotainment technology compared to its predecessors. The standard 8" touchscreen is impressive enough, but the optional upgrade to dual 12.3" screens is almost breathtaking in the way the displays dominate the dashboard. One screen is devoted to digital gauge cluster duties, while the other gives speedy access to infotainment including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. And to complete the tech picture, up to nine USB ports are spread throughout the cabin, ensuring no one's left short of charge or connectivity.
The rest of the interior lives up to the same high standards, offering luxury options including leather upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, reclining second-row seats, and pop-up foot rests. In a family minivan market dominated by large but functional vehicles, the Carnival makes a refreshingly comfortable change.