For the 2022 Carnival, Kia uses a new 3.5-liter V6 engine with 290 horsepower and 262 pound-feet of torque. The 2021 Sedona has a 3.3-liter V6 engine with 276 horsepower and 248 pound-feet of torque. That’s part of the brand’s long-standing “power to surprise” mantra. Just when you think you have enough storage space, a few others pop up. We like that Kia carved out spaces in the rear compartment to store items. They are found in the usual places, including the glove box, center console, and doors. At the point where the dashboard separates between the top and bottom sections, a wide swath of brushed metal trim is present.Īs expected, the Carnival supplies ample storage compartments galore. This one came with contrasting and stitched leathers, a blend of black and light orange (or peach) for substance. Our test SX trim did, of course, have a higher-scale interior. These days the cabin layouts are often exquisite, with much layering across the dashboard, detailing across the console, and a rich blend of materials utilized. Gone are the days when such vehicles had a more utilitarian look. How much attention to detail should be given to an MPV or minivan? Plenty, just as you would to a crossover, sedan, or any other type of vehicle. On the other hand, it seems entirely appropriate for the Carnival. Certainly, the look isn’t quite the same and the placement on the Sorento seems out of place. And this one occupies the middle of the rear passenger window. Indeed, in a more curious display of “shark fin” elegance, the Sorento has a smaller version. Notably, the look is not unique to the Carnival. It adds an unusual, but elegant touch to the Carnival’s visage, a distinguishing mark for certain. There, on both sides of this model, is a fat and shiny shark-fin-styled marker that occupies the entire pillar from the roof to the beltline. Interestingly, Kia found a way to add a bit of design flourish to the profile. The lip at the base of the grille matches what was offered before, but the difference is still noticeable. Elements of the tiger-nose grille remain, but this time the look is more polished and pleasing. The all-new Carnival (that’s the name the Sedona has always had in other markets), is a clear departure from the previous one. You cannot do much to market minivans to become a hot commodity, although with certain paint, trim, and wheel choices, the look makes some improvement. In particular, we found the front fascia looked sophisticated and helped elevate an otherwise plain exterior. We were very pleased with the look of the third-generation Sedona. Fresh Exterior Design The all-new Kia Carnival replaces the previous Kia Sorento. It comes with a V6 engine and an automatic transmission. The 2022 Carnival is a front-wheel-drive model with room for seven or eight. New Engine and Transmission Combination.And mostly everyone knows that particular layout represents a minivan design staple. And for argument’s sake, we still call it a minivan because it has sliding rear doors. Regardless of what you call it, the Carnival is all-new for 2022 and we are pleased to dissect it here. Instead, Kia prefers the “multi-purpose vehicle” or MPV appellation for its newest people mover. The only point, though, is that Kia doesn’t want you to call it a minivan. But the Sedona is gone and for 2022 a new model called the Kia Carnival has taken its place. Yes, the Kia Sedona has long served as the minivan entry from this Korean brand. But what about Kia? Do they not offer the Sedona? Today, we have a select group of competitors, including the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, and the Honda Odyssey. Indeed, Ford, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, GMC, Mazda, Nissan, Oldsmobile, and Hyundai, are among the brands that joined in but participate no more. We say “modern” because similar-sized vans like the Volkswagen Bus (Type 2) preceded it.įor the next two decades, nearly every major manufacturer gave minivans a try, but the segment has always been unforgiving to all but the most resolute players. The modern minivan movement launched in the 1980s with the debut of the Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan.
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