Kia Carnival 2022 1

2022 Kia Carnival

1 / 15

2022 Kia Carnival : An overview

Find a complete overview of the 2022 Kia Carnival, including key features and specifications, trims, inventory, alternatives, and other useful information. Read more

Used from:
*Lowest price on AutoTrader in the last month.
Fuel Economy:10.6 City/HWY combined
Horsepower:290 hp
Drivetrain:Front-Wheel Drive
Engine:Gasoline
Torque:262 ft-lb
Seats:7 - 8

Review & compare

The 2022 Kia Carnival has 7 trims. Below you will be able to review and compare them.

7 trims available

2022 Kia Carnival deals

History/Overview

The Kia Carnival is the Korean brand’s most space-efficient people mover. Don’t be fooled by Kia’s marketing, which calls the Carnival a “life utility vehicle”; this is a minivan, albeit a rather stylish one.

What’s New/Key Changes From Last Year

The 2022 Kia Carnival is all new, and replaces the Sedona in the minivan segment.

Available Trims

Kia offers the Carnival in LX, LX+, EX, EX+, and SX trim levels. Shared by all is a 3.5L V6 engine, which is mated to an eight-speed transmission and front-wheel drive.

Standard Features

LX trim comes dressed in 17-inch alloy wheels, and includes LED low-beam headlights and daytime running lights, a heated windshield, and heated washer nozzles. Inside, there’s seating for eight, air conditioning, an 8.0-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto.

LX’s safety kit comprises automatic high beams, lane keep/follow assist, driver attention warning, forward collision warning with automatic braking, and rear parking sensors.

LX+ adds roof rails, heated front seats, power driver’s seat, heated/leather-trimmed steering wheel, three-zone automatic A/C, wireless phone charging, passive keyless entry, hands-free tailgate, and dual power sliding doors.

EX gains 19-inch wheels, LED taillights, power-folding side mirrors, leatherette upholstery, adaptive cruise control, two 110-volt outlets, auto-dimming rearview mirror, blind spot collision intervention, junction turning assist, front parking sensors, and rear cross-traffic avoidance assist.

EX+ gets LED high beams, LED fog lights, 12.3-inch touchscreen, navigation, passenger-view camera, a digital gauge display, blind spot camera, and surround-view cameras.

On SX models, the wheels turn black and second-row captain’s chairs add comfort but reduce seating capacity to seven. You gain a dual-panel sunroof, leather seating, ventilated front seats, heated/ventilated second-row seats, better stereo, and rear collision detection with automatic braking.

Fuel Economy

Kia’s fuel consumption estimates are 12.0/8.9 L/100 km (city/highway).

Competition

Minivans are not the big deal they once were, so the Carnival runs in a small field against the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and Chrysler’s Grand Caravan and Pacifica.

Trader Scores

This score is awarded by our team of expert reviewers after extensive testing of the car.

Score
8.4
Design
9.0
User Friendliness
8.5
Comfort
8.0
Everyday Usability
9.0
Driving dynamics
7.5
Powertrain
8.5
Efficiency
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Equipment
8.5
Safety
8.5

Interested in 2022 Kia Carnival

Recall Information

Safety recalls issued by the manufacturer and Transport Canada for this vehicle model.
Recall #
Date
System Affected
Model Years

More links

Similar vehicles to 2022 Kia Carnival

Popular comparisons for 2022 Kia Carnival