2022 Kia Carnival Review

We’ll start out our review of the 2022 Kia Carnival by sitting behind the wheel. What do you notice first—the 41.1 inches of driver legroom, the three rows of seats, or the 145.1 cubic feet of maximum cargo volume?

Maybe the comfort features catch your eye first. That wouldn’t be surprising. This Kia MPV has plenty of them. For instance, available heated front seats and an available heated steering wheel help you stay warm and toasty on a cold morning commute. If you’re on your way back from the shore after a long weekend, then the available ventilated front seats will cool down your cabin quickly.

As the driver, the available 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat can help you find your ideal setting for maximum visibility. Meanwhile, available 2-way power lumbar support keeps you comfortable, even on a long drive.

While comfort features abound inside the cabin of the 2022 Kia Carnival, the infotainment features are what bring the interior together. This Kia vehicle comes standard with the following infotainment features:

• 8-inch touchscreen
• Android Auto™ smartphone integration
• Apple CarPlay® smartphone integration
• Bluetooth® wireless technology, hands-free phone and audio streaming

These systems all work together to connect your smartphone with your ride, so you can safely use smartphone features like phone calls, internet radio streaming, audiobooks, and podcasts while you drive.

With an upgrade to the EX trim level and above, you swap your 8-inch touchscreen for a 12.3-inch touchscreen display with an integrated navigation system.

Kia Carnival MPG and Performance Specs

When you’re on your way home from the office or heading out on a family getaway, you don’t want to stop to fill up at the pump. That’s why we love that the Kia Carnival gets the following MPG numbers, according to EPA estimates:

• 19 city MPG ¹
• 26 highway MPG ¹
• 22 combined MPG ¹

For a 3-row Kia vehicle, those are some impressive numbers. It achieves this kind of efficiency with its 3.5L V6 engine that produces 290 horsepower. This is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission with carefully spaced shift points.

To really maximize your fuel economy, you can switch into Eco Drive Mode. This will adjust several of your powertrain features, so your engine sips on fuel, even while towing up to 3,500 pounds (when properly equipped).