Sponsored The Kia Carnival MPV Transcends a Highly Traditional Segment on All Fronts — We’ll Show You How

The 2022 Kia Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV) pushes the boundaries in terms of what you typically expect in a large three-row vehicle. It is as much a utility vehicle as a family vehicle, and it’s in this versatility that the Carnival MPV truly shines.

Gone are the days of having to settle for a vehicle that does just a little bit of everything well. The Carnival MPV does it all and it does it better than the competition. The Carnival MPV is built for a bring-it-on lifestyle. What that means is this MPV has 290 horsepower and 262 pounds-feet of torque coming from its V-6 engine, a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds¹ and impressive cargo room.

Pair all that with high-quality interior materials, a fit and finish worthy of a vehicle twice its price, and comfort levels often reserved for the premium market, and you have one of the most enticing options available.

Sitting atop the trim level ladder is the SX Prestige trim, and while any trim level of the Carnival MPV will provide you with a fantastic experience, if you’re looking for something truly impressive, the SX Prestige is it. Just saying all this is one thing, but we want to actually show you what sets this machine apart. Let the deep dive begin.

Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroofs

Plenty of vehicles come with a sunroof. But in the SX Prestige trim level of the Carnival MPV, you get two sunroofs. This means the kiddos in the backseats can enjoy the sky and the wind just like their parents, or your friends can enjoy a little fresh air and the beautiful night sky after a night out on the town. No matter how you spend your time, you’ll do so with a clear view of the beautiful sky.

These dual power tilting and sliding sunroofs give you plenty of options. If you just want a bit of fresh air in the cabin, simply use the controls inside of the Carnival MPV to tilt one or both of the sunroofs up. If, however, you want to really open things up, both sunroofs slide out of the way, allowing you to enjoy the clear skies overhead.

Full LED Headlights

LED lights on a vehicle are nothing new. But often, these lights are reserved for just the running lights. Kia went above and beyond with the Carnival MPV, bringing LED lighting to the entire headlight assembly.

While there are some safety benefits in modern LEDs, according to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, there are a couple of other added benefits, including a streamlined and modern look, and a reduction in the amount of maintenance you’ll need to do. LEDs are known to last far, far longer than traditional headlight bulbs, and that means less worry about the exterior lighting of your vehicle.

In terms of styling, by using full LED headlights, Kia was able to perfectly blend the lines from the grille and bodywork into the headlight design. This makes for one of the most modern looks in the industry.

LED Rear Combination Lamp

Kia didn’t just focus on the headlights with its lighting design; the company paid attention to the rear of the vehicle, too, endowing the Carnival MPV with LED rear combination lamps. This combo setup helps best utilize the lighting systems at the back of the vehicle. The design of the taillights blends lines and styling elements together and creates a truly cohesive look.

12.3-Inch Supervision Meter Cluster LCD Display

Slide into the cockpit of the Kia Carnival MPV and one of the first things you’ll notice is the 12.3-inch Supervision Meter Cluster LCD display. This massive customizable gauge cluster is one of the sleekest systems out there.

It provides the driver with all of the essential information, including some info and features that competitors don’t include. You can get all sorts of information including speed, odometer info and fuel level — all typical for a gauge cluster, but you also get things like turn-by-turn navigation, some animations for lane keeping and cruise control, vehicle service and maintenance info, and more.

The large LCD screen also provides you with the ability to change the theme. This can be triggered by switching the drive modes, or you can go into the infotainment system via the 12.3-inch screen and select the gauge cluster theme you like best. This customization is a nice premium touch.

Embossed and Perforated Genuine Leather Seat Trim

The other thing you’ll notice immediately about the interior of the Carnival MPV is the seating. They’re gorgeous. In the SX Premier trim, every seat in the vehicle is clad in some of the most beautifully embossed and perforated genuine leather upholstery.

Lower trim levels of the Carnival MPV don’t get this treatment, and many vehicles out there today don’t offer leather as an option, opting instead for some kind of vegan leather or synthetic material.

It’s not just the fact that Kia offers leather that’s impressive, though. It’s the actual quality of the leather, which is far superior to many offerings out there. Kia went in on some thick, soft and durable leather that will last you for years to come.

Seven-Passenger Seating

While certain trim levels of the Kia Carnival MPV will come with the eight-passenger Slide-Flex Seating System, the SX Premium offers seven seats. This includes two seats in the first row, two seats in the second row and three seats in the third row.

The three rows of seating make the Carnival MPV the perfect vehicle for active lifestyles and busy lives. The parent of three will be able to get their children to school, practice and anywhere else they need to go. The busy entrepreneur will have plenty of room for their supplies and personnel as they run their business. The weekend warriors will be able to round up some friends for a camping trip or a run to the beach. With enough room for seven seats, the options are wide-open. And if you need more than seven seats, there’s the LX Seat Package trim level that features the Slide-Flex Seating System that seats up to eight people.

Second-Row “VIP” Lounge Seating Captain’s Chair With Wing-Out Headrest and Leg Extension

One of the key features of the Carnival MPV that sets it apart from the competition is the second-row VIP Lounge seating captain’s chair with Wing-Out Headrest and Leg Extension. These seats are nothing short of a piece of luxury furniture. Think about your favorite leather recliner. Have that in your head? OK, now pretend there’s a bit more support and think of them in your vehicle. Pretty great, right?

Kia went above and beyond with this second row because it knows that the second-row seats will likely be the most often used passenger seats. It’s also a major boon when you have the dual power and tilting sunroofs open. Have a date? Park somewhere late at night and sit together to watch the stars.²

Heated Steering Wheel

For those of you who live in colder climates, you might not know that a heated steering wheel can transform your winters and give you a comfortable way to control that V-6 pumping out 290 hp and 262 pounds-feet of torque. Forget the gloves and let the soft, smooth leather heat your hands while you drive.

The different levels of heating for the steering wheel allow you to simply heat the steering wheel up before you set off or have some light heating for an extended time if you need it. Heated seats³ are common — and a part of the Carnival MPV’s offerings — but heated steering wheels are less commonplace, and that’s another way that Kia has made the Carnival MPV into a true segment leader.

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