2022 Kia Carnival in Little Rock, Arkansas
Kia recently introduced an all-new vehicle that bridges the gap between the minivan and SUV markets: the 2022 Carnival Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)! For years, families have had the choice between the practical and affordable minivan and the spacious, stylish SUV. Finally, Kia has created a vehicle that doesn’t make any compromises!
The revolutionary Kia Carnival is offered in five trim levels: LX, the LX Seat Package that offers eight-passenger seating, EX, SX and SX Prestige. Designed at the Kia studio in California, the new Carnival MPV has a bold, boxy appearance that is inspired by rugged utility vehicles with a signature tiger-nose grille, LED headlights, and a rear skid-plate garnish and reflectors for a sporty look similar to that of the Kia Telluride. To top it off, the Carnival sports Kia’s brand-new logo on the front fascia!
The all-new Carnival is powered by the 290-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. If you’re planning on hauling, you’ll have no issues with the Carnival’s 3,500-pound towing capacity! This incredible capability s is combined with the advanced safety features commonly offered on family-focused minivans. The roster of standard Advanced Driver Assistance Systems on the Carnival includes:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Blind-Spot Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse
- Lane Keeping Assist System with Lane Following Assist
- High Beam Assist
- And more!
Inside, the three-row Carnival offers spacious, comfortable seating for up to eight passengers! It also offers best-in-class cargo volume and best-in-class passenger room, so you’ll have plenty of room for your family and all the gear you bring along. Plus, Kia’s “Slide-Flex” seating makes riding with kids even easier! One configurations includes a sliding second-row center seat that allows front-seat drivers to easily access the baby or child riding in it. This seat also converts to a functional table for back-seat homework, road-trip games and more! Of course, the new Carnival wouldn’t be a Kia without the innovative technology and entertainment features the manufacturer is known for! The Carnival offers a great lineup of standard and available features, including:
- Standard 8-inch touchscreen display with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Wireless smartphone charging
- 3-inch navigation display
- 3-inch full-digital instrument cluster
- Multi-Bluetooth connectivity and two 110-volt power inverters
- Up to nine USB ports for all three ro
- And more!
We can’t wait for the new 2022 Carnival to arrive on our lot at Landers Kia in Little Rock! Until then, make sure to stay tuned on our blog, Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on the latest Kia news!
