New Kia Carnival Model Review

2024 Kia Carnival in Johnstown, PA

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MSRP

$33,600

MPG

19 City

26 Highway

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New Kia Carnival Model Review

The 2024 Kia Carnival in Johnstown

The new Kia Carnival multi-purpose vehicle is a beautiful combination of minivan and SUV qualities. The Kia Carnival MPV provides a host of intuitive tech features, safety systems and multipurpose capabilities designed to elevate your ride. The new Kia Carnival MPV offers a wide variety of features in five trim levels.

Performance

The Kia Carnival MPV is powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The Carnival engine outputs 290 horsepower, 292 pound-feet of torque and has a 3,500-pounds towing capacity. The estimated fuel economy is 19 mpg in the city, 26 mpg on the highway and 22 mpg combined.

Technology and Safety

The new Kia Carnival features Bluetooth® connectivity, smart device integration, MP3 audio playback and steering wheel audio controls. Keyless entry, keyless start and remote start are also standard. All Kia Carnival models come standard with safety features, including a backup camera, rear parking aid, blind spot monitor, lane departure warning and lane keep assist, among others.

Interior

The new Kia Carnival features a gray interior with bucket seats and air conditioning in the front and rear. Most of the features and options available at different trim levels are designed to enhance the spacious interior. The Kia Carnival interior also has standard features like digital gauge and instrument clusters, an infotainment system, 12.3-inch dual panoramic displays and three rows of seating.

Exterior

All the Kia Carnival MPVs have the same exterior dimensions, including 6.8 inches of ground clearance. The exterior features LED headlights, an accessory roof rack and power mirrors. You can also expect smart power sliding doors, a smart power tailgate and an available dual-pane power sunroof.

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Kia Carnival Trim Levels

The base Kia Carnival LX seven-seater features gray cloth upholstery and a power driver seat. The Kia Carnival LX with seat package is an eight-seater that replaces the cloth upholstery with premium synthetic seats and adds a leather steering wheel.

The Kia Carnival EX eight-seater adds several features, including a woodgrain interior trim, navigation and a hands-free power liftgate, among others. The Kia Carnival SX adds ventilated front seats, seat memory and a power liftgate. The SX Prestige trim features a premium audio system, leather seats, a moonroof, ventilated second-row seats and a heated steering wheel.

Swing by Team Kia to find out more about the new Kia Carnival. Our associates can help you explore the new features and answer any questions you have. Once you settle on the right model for you, we can take a new Kia Carnival out for a test drive around Johnstown.

2024 Kia Carnival FAQs

What's new in the 2024 Kia Carnival?

The new changes to the 2024 Kia Carnival involved dropping the auto up/down power windows and adding a power rear liftgate to the EX trim.

How much is the 2024 Kia Carnival?

The MSRP for the 2024 Kia Carnival starts at $33,200 for the base LX trim. The Carnival SX Prestige trim starts at $46,300.

What is the horsepower on the 2024 Kia Carnival?

The 2024 Kia Carnival can produce up to 290 horsepower with its V6 engine.

How safe is the 2024 Kia Carnival?

The 2024 Kia Carnival received a Good on all Insurance Institute for Highway Safety crashworthiness tests, the highest rating possible. The IIHS has given this generation of the Kia Carnival top scores in all categories, even naming it a Top Safety Pick in 2022.

What paint options does the 2024 Kia Carnival offer?

Depending on the trim level, 2024 Kia Carnival MPVs are available in Astra Blue, Flare Red, Deep Chroma Blue, Aurora Black Pearl, Snow White Pearl, Ceramic Silver and Panthera Metal.