Kia Carnival / Sedona 4 (KA4)
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Product Overview
The 4th-gen Kia Carnival is a full-size minivan sharing the same platform with the Kia Sorento and Telluride crossovers and the K5 and Hyundai Sonata sedans. It offers spacious interior space and cargo capacity comparable to more established minivan models such as the Chrysler Pacifica, Honda Odyssey, and Toyota Sienna.
Kia has endowed the new Carnival with three engine options, two 3.5L V6 petrols and one 2.2L I4 diesel. One of the V6 uses multi-port injection only, while the second unit combines direct injection with port injection: it is the only engine available in the US.
Outside, the Carnival shares many design features with Kia's latest crossovers (SUVs) with more presence that one would traditionally expect from a minivan.
Inside, the new Kia Carnival features a range of seating configurations, including Slide-Flex 2nd-Row seating and VIP Lounge Seating. This delivers up to 168.2 cu-ft of passenger room and 145.1 cu-ft of cargo space.
Technology-wise, the 4th-gen Carnival supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and most of the modern convenience features that consumers have come to expect from this class of vehicles. It also comes with 12 standard Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features, the most in the segment.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 55%
Pros
- Good styling
- Large interior space
- Great comfort
Cons
- Poor handling
What external reviewers found
External score 77%
Pros
- Excellent infotainment system
- Good fuel economy
- Comfortable ride
- Comfortable to drive
- Powerful V6 engine
Cons
- Uncomfortable to ride
- No all-wheel drive option
- No hybrid option
- Unsettled ride
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Specifications
Variants shown:
2.2d 11 Seat
2.2d 7 Seat
2.2d 9 Seat
3.5 11 Seat
3.5 7 Seat
3.5 9 Seat
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External Reviews
cnet[1]
Reviewer score 75% (normalized by Neofiliac)The 2022 Kia Carnival starts at $33,275 (including its $1,175 destination charge) for the base LX model. The only powertrain offered in the 2022 Carnival is a 3.5-liter V6 paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Despite looking like an SUV, all-wheel drive is not an option.
Pros
- Powerful V6 engine
- Comfortable ride
- Good fuel economy
Cons
- No all-wheel drive option
- No hybrid option
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References
- ^ 2022 Kia Carnival first drive review: A luxurious minivan with SUV style. [cnet].
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