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Kia Carnival / Sedona 4 (KA4)

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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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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)

Reviewers from cnet have found:

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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