Handsome Exterior Design

The Carnival’s exterior takes plenty of design cues from the SUV arena to deliver a handsome profile without the boxiness of traditional family vans. The chunky front fascia suggests all the reassuring heft of an old-school wagon, but the effect is softened by sleek horizontal headlights leading through a curved hood to an aerodynamically sloped windshield.

To complete the streamlined profile, 17-inch or 19-inch wheels and an integrated rear overhead spoiler add a sporty edge to the solid overall feel.

Spacious Seating for Up to Eight

The Carnival seats up to eight comfortably thanks to a third row that’s significantly more spacious than a typical SUV offering. But for smaller families, the second-row bench can be replaced by dual VIP lounge seats that recline to nearly horizontal, accompanied by powered raised footrests plus dedicated heating and ventilation to ensure full relaxation on longer road trips.

Capable, Economical Power Under the Hood

All 2024 Carnival models boast the same highly capable gas engine that provides ample power for everyday family driving. The 3.5L V6 gas mill generates 290 horsepower and 262lb-ft of torque, passed through a smooth eight-speed automatic transmission to front-wheel drive as standard. The result is a sturdy but responsive drive that blends city agility with confident highway passing and cruising.

What’s more, the Carnival delivers its robust performance at an attractively frugal fuel economy, with figures of 8.9L / 100km on the highway and 12.1L in the city setting an impressive standard for a family vehicle of this size.

Advanced Safety Technology

Safety is a number one priority in any family vehicle, and the Carnival is supplied with an impressive suite of active technologies to make every journey as incident-free as possible. Key standard and available highlights include:

• Automatic forward-collision avoidance with junction turning awareness
• Blind-spot warnings with active collision avoidance
• Independent lane-keep and lane-follow assist systems
• Driver-attention monitoring to guard against fatigue
• Rear cross-traffic avoidance system
• Safe-exit warnings to prevent opening doors into traffic
• Front and rear parking sensors with automatic rear braking

As a final interior safety touch, an available passenger view monitor allows easy checking of the two rear seat rows, with high-definition images displayed directly on the console’s touchscreen.

Cutting-Edge Infotainment Technology

At the entry level, the Carnival’s extensive infotainment functions are controlled through an 8-inch touchscreen display backed by a 4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster displaying essential driving data. However, with the higher trims, a 12.3-inch touchscreen sits alongside a 12.3-inch instrument display, providing a huge amount of digital real estate to keep all the info you need available at all times.

Standard infotainment features include smartphone integration through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, AM/FM/MP3 radio, and Bluetooth hands-free cellphone compatibility. Higher trims raise the tech level even higher, with highlights including in-built navigation, a wireless charging pad, HD/Satellite radio, and a premium Bose sound system.

Experience the 2024 Kia Carnival’s Spacious Comfort

With its combination of spacious interior comfort, advanced technology, and capable performance, the 2024 Kia Carnival is the ideal minivan for demanding family drivers. To experience its quality for yourself, please book a test drive by clicking the button below.

Please Note: The details of this article were accurate at the time it was written. Manufacturers may change the details of any vehicle’s specifications at any time without notice.