Basics About the 2023 Kia Carnival

Looking more like an SUV than a minivan, Kia’s Carnival lets you haul around the family in style. Besides its handsome looks, this ride boasts a powerful engine, excellent handling, and luxurious amenities. Here’s your quick introduction to the 2023 Kia Carnival!

Power and Handling

Coming standard with every trim is a 3.5L V6 engine that produces a robust 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, enabling the Carnival to tow up to 3,500 pounds. A quick-shifting 8-speed automatic transmission completes the powertrain and intelligently delivers power to the front wheels. Despite such performance, the vehicle still achieves an EPA rating of 26 MPG highway. 
The Carnival is surprisingly nimble and composed when navigating through corners. That’s thanks to its MacPherson strut front suspension, independent multi-link rear suspension, and stabilizer bars. This suspension setup also allows it to glide over bumps and uneven surfaces with ease, resulting in an impressively smooth riding experience.

Passenger Cabin

The interior of the Carnival is both inviting and extremely versatile. Its dashboard sports an ultra-modern design with minimal clutter while the center console provides ample storage space. Second-row Slide-Flex seating easily slides forward, allowing for quick access to the third row. These seats even fold completely flat, so that they can be used as tables. The Seat Package’s SynTex and SX Prestige’s genuine leather seating feel pleasant to the touch. 

EX, SX, and SX Prestige models also offer amenities like tri-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charging station, and VIP Seats, which feature full recline and power footrests. An available two-way intercom system uses the vehicle’s speakers to amplify voices from all three rows, making easier than ever to communicate. 

Infotainment and Connectivity

A plethora of useful and entertaining apps can be accessed through the Carnival’s standard 8-inch infotainment touchscreen. The available 12.3-inch display features a blue light filter that decreases eye strain. In addition to Bluetooth wireless technology, the cabin includes up to nine USB ports for convenient wired connections from any row. The available Wi-Fi hotspot and dual-screen rear entertainment keep any road trip from being a bore. 

Safety

A wide array of technology is utilized by the Carnival to help keep you and your family safe while on the road. Along with standard frontal collision detection, automatic emergency braking, and lane keep assist, there’s also the Blind Spot View Monitor and Highway Drive Assist, which uses multiple sensors and cameras to help you safely keep up with the flow of traffic.

In the event of an unavoidable collision, the Carnival’s heavily reinforced steel structure and carefully placed airbag system help to prevent or reduce injuries.

Style, practicality, and advanced technology—the Carnival has everything you could want in a family vehicle and much more! Get in touch with Crain Kia of Sherwood today and schedule a test drive with the 2023 model!

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