The Kia Carnival MPV lives up to its name as a multipurpose vehicle. As a people mover, it seats eight passengers in a comfortable cabin that ranks the best for passenger and cargo space. The Carnival MPV offers an impressive suite of standard and available in-vehicle tech to outpace its minivan rivals and please the entire family.
Kia styles the Carnival MPV more like an SUV and equips it with V-6 power, which makes Mom and Dad happy and leaves the competition in the rearview mirror. However, the Carnival MPV’s interior also separates it from the pack. Let’s explore.
2024 Kia Carnival MPV: Comfort
The base model LX has manually operated, cloth-upholstered seats throughout its cabin. The LX Seat Package upgrades to Kia’s beautiful and durable SynTex upholstery and heated front seats — the driver’s is power-operated. SynTex comes as standard on the EX and SX trims; the EX and higher have a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob.
The Carnival MPV’s top-tier, the SX Prestige, has heated and ventilated front seats in genuine leather and open-pore wood graphics trimming its cabin. It has a heated steering wheel, dual sunroof, and interior LED ambient lighting.
Every Carnival MPV’s standard second row has a forward-sliding middle seat so Mom or Dad can reach the little ones without leaving theirs. The middle seat also folds into a table for use in the second and third rows.
Opting for the VIP second row gets you two power-adjustable airplane-style seats with extendable leg rests and comfortable wing-out headrests. These heated and ventilated seats have genuine leather upholstery, bringing VIP comfort to your second-row passengers.
2024 Kia Carnival MPV: Cargo Capacity
Behind its third row, the Carnival MPV has 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space — plenty of room for grocery runs and soccer gear simultaneously. A 60/40-split folding third row provides versatile cargo configurations for longer items. The third-row seats sink into the floor for more space, and removing the second row opens up an impressive 145.1 cubic feet. With that much cargo capacity, you can accommodate all your DIY supplies.
Opening your Carnival MPV is easy, thanks to the automatic tailgate and sliding side doors. You can open and close them using the one-touch control or the key fob. The latter can be anywhere in your presence, including a pocket, allowing you to operate the doors by waving a foot beneath a sensor.
2024 Kia Carnival MPV: In-Vehicle Technology
The 2024 Kia Carnival MPV’s infotainment system features a dual 12.3-inch panoramic LCD screen with touch, pinch, and zoom capabilities. Navigation, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, and Android Auto are pre-installed for smartphone synchronization and hands-free operations. An optional Bose 12-speaker audio system delivers an immersive listening experience.
The Carnival MPV boasts many technologies that distinguish it from the competition. A driver-to-passenger communication system allows front-row occupants to communicate with those in the rear by amplifying their voices through the audio speakers. An in-vehicle passenger-view camera system means you no longer need to crane your neck to check on the little ones as they sleep or play. Its cameras send video to the center stack’s infotainment screen. They even have night vision, allowing you to see the rear cabin after dark.
An optional rear-seat multimedia package on the SX and SX Prestige ensures the entertainment of all passengers. This dual-screen system has wireless capability and device mirroring, letting you stream movies, television, and podcasts directly from your phone or tablet.
2024 Kia Carnival MPV: Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
Shoppers for family haulers prioritize safety, and the Carnival MPV checks all the right boxes. After all, what good is a vehicle if it isn’t safe for your family? That’s why Kia includes its DriveWise suite of driver-assist technologies. These systems use cameras, sensors, and radar to scan around your Carnival MPV and alert you to hazards. They help you mitigate or avoid an accident in certain circumstances, keeping Rochester’s streets safe.
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist With Cyclist/Pedestrian Detection and Junction Turning
This technology uses radar and cameras to scan ahead and alert you to obstacles, such as a stationary vehicle or one turning across your path, pedestrians on the road, and cyclists. If you react slowly to the alerts, forward collision-avoidance assist will apply emergency braking to help avoid or lessen the severity of an impact.
Blind-Spot View Monitor
Blind-spot view monitor gives you eyes where you usually lack them. Its cameras capture your blind spots and project a live view to your instrument cluster when you activate your turn signal. When working with blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, the system provides gentle steering input away from a vehicle in your blind spot when you attempt to change lanes.
Highway Driving Assist
Highway Driving Assist enhances regular cruise control with navigation, traffic data, radar sensors, and cameras, keeping your Carnival MPV at your preset speed and distance. As cars ahead slow, it automatically reduces your vehicle’s speed — to a complete stop if necessary. When the way forward clears, the system returns to your presets.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
While your Carnival MPV is in reverse, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist alerts you to vehicles or pedestrians crossing behind you from either side. If you fail to react to the alerts, the system engages emergency braking to help you stop. The Carnival MPV also has front and rear parking sensors to warn you of certain obstacles.
See How Your Family Fits Inside the Carnival MPV
At Tom Kadlec Kia, we know what families want in a vehicle. If you’re searching for the perfect family hauler, look no further than the Carnival MPV. With seating for eight people in premium comfort, impressive cargo capacity, and the cutting-edge infotainment and safety technology you crave, it simply makes sense.
We invite you to study our virtual inventory to see what’s available. For a personal demonstration, visit our U.S. Highway 52 North showroom in Rochester, Minnesota, where you and your family can examine the latest technology and test-drive the Carnival MPV.
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