2022 Kia Carnival LXS
Kia Carnival Details
Automatic
V6, 3.5L
Silky Silver
FWD
Gasoline
104,111 Miles
Saddle Brown
26SE065A
KNDNB4H3XN6189542
Leatherette
LXS
About This 2022 Kia Carnival
Vehicle Details
2022 Kia Carnival LXS — spacious, reliable, and ready to go in Rainbow City, AL! This fuel-efficient V6, 3.5L gasoline minivan with FWD delivers smooth power, confident highway passing, and a refined ride for family trips or daily commutes. Priced to sell, this Kia Carnival offers the best price in the area without sacrificing features or quality. Well-equipped for convenience and safety, this LXS includes Rear Parking Sensors to help navigate tight spots and Collision Avoidance technology for extra peace of mind on busy roads. Stay connected with Hands Free Bluetooth for effortless calls and audio streaming. This vehicle comes with a CARFAX 1-Owner history and a CARFAX Clean Report, giving you transparent confidence in its maintenance and ownership record. Inside, the Kia Carnival offers versatile seating and generous cargo space, perfect for carpools, weekend gear, or grocery runs. Its refined interior materials and user-friendly controls make every drive comfortable and straightforward. With the powerful 3.5L V6, towing capability and passing power are within easy reach, while FWD helps keep the drivetrain efficient. Located in Rainbow City, AL, this 2022 Kia Carnival LXS combines value, safety, and practicality — and it's priced to be the best deal you'll find. Schedule a test drive today and experience why this Kia Carnival is the smart choice for families and drivers seeking comfort, technology, and reliability.
Equipment
The Kia Carnival features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. This vehicle utilizes collision avoidance to enhance safety by automatically detecting and evading potential accidents. This 2022 Kia Carnival offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Start this mini van from inside with remote start. The vehicle comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Protect this Kia Carnival from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The rear parking assist technology on this unit will put you at ease when reversing. The system alerts you as you get closer to an obstruction. The leather seats in this mini van are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this unit. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
Cargo Tray. Cargo Mat. Textured Bumper Applique. Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
2022 Kia Carnival LXS — spacious, reliable, and ready to go in Rainbow City, AL! This fuel-efficient V6, 3.5L gasoline minivan with FWD delivers smooth power, confident highway passing, and a refined ride for family trips or daily commutes. Priced to sell, this Kia Carnival offers the best price in the area without sacrificing features or quality. Well-equipped for convenience and safety, this LXS includes Rear Parking Sensors to help navigate tight spots and Collision Avoidance technology for extra peace of mind on busy roads. Stay connected with Hands Free Bluetooth for effortless calls and audio streaming. This vehicle comes with a CARFAX 1-Owner history and a CARFAX Clean Report, giving you transparent confidence in its maintenance and ownership record. Inside, the Kia Carnival offers versatile seating and generous cargo space, perfect for carpools, weekend gear, or grocery runs. Its refined interior materials and user-friendly controls make every drive comfortable and straightforward. With the powerful 3.5L V6, towing capability and passing power are within easy reach, while FWD helps keep the drivetrain efficient. Located in Rainbow City, AL, this 2022 Kia Carnival LXS combines value, safety, and practicality — and it's priced to be the best deal you'll find. Schedule a test drive today and experience why this Kia Carnival is the smart choice for families and drivers seeking comfort, technology, and reliability.
Equipment
The Kia Carnival features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. This vehicle is a certified CARFAX 1-owner. This vehicle utilizes collision avoidance to enhance safety by automatically detecting and evading potential accidents. This 2022 Kia Carnival offers Apple CarPlay for seamless connectivity. Start this mini van from inside with remote start. The vehicle comes equipped with Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration on the road. Protect this Kia Carnival from unwanted accidents with a cutting edge backup camera system. The rear parking assist technology on this unit will put you at ease when reversing. The system alerts you as you get closer to an obstruction. The leather seats in this mini van are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. Our dealership has already run the CARFAX report and it is clean. A clean CARFAX is a great asset for resale value in the future. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in this unit. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
Packages
Cargo Tray. Cargo Mat. Textured Bumper Applique. Cargo Net. **Equipment listed is based on original vehicle build and subject to change. Please confirm the accuracy of the included equipment by calling the dealer prior to purchase.**
Features & Options
- Cargo Tray
- Cargo Mat
- Textured Bumper Applique
- Cargo Net
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device mirroring
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped/Cyclist
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped pedestrian impact prevention
- Rear View Monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidance rear mounted camera
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot system
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA)
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Keyfob remote start
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leatherette front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Fixed third-row seats
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- cushion tilt
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 3.5L V-6 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 290HP
- 3.5L V-6 DOHC
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Smart Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Push-button
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Following distance alert
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) external exit warning system
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- Immobilizer
- Proximity operated power sliding left rear passenger door
- Proximity operated power sliding right rear passenger door
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- UVO3 external memory control
- 7 USB ports
- Supervision digital/analog instrumentation display
- Metal-look front and black rear bumper inserts
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) electronic stability control system
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Rear seat check warning
- Manual rear side window sunblinds
- Parking Distance Warning rear parking sensors
- LED daytime running lights
- Auto-leveling headlights
- Leather steering wheel
- Manual rear child safety door locks
- Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Drive Mode Select System driver selectable steering effort
- Gauge cluster display size: 4.20
- Manual tilting steering wheel
- Manual telescopic steering wheel
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2022 Kia Carnnival SX Prestige Review
We all know the stigma that minivans carry and for some that’s simply enough to deter a purchase even though deep down we know they’re more comfortable and versatile than SUVs. So Kia decided to design one that flips the script on what’s cool and what isn’t. This is the first-ever 2022 Carnival MPV.Mazda did this back in the day too but they took it a step further by actually calling their minivan the MPV. Short for multi-purpose vehicle it’s akin to other automotive euphemisms such as estate instead of station wagon; it just sounds cooler. But hey; it’s got 2 sliding doors and 3 rows of seating so call it what you want. However, the Carnival does distinguish itself in other ways, mainly in its SUV-like styling. And it totally works. I can’t tell you how many people have said “this is a minivan?” And the other aspect that’s been throwing people off is this new Kia badge, making its debut on the Carnival. No one has any clue what it is and for some reason the mysterious logo has attracted lots of attention. This top level SX Prestige trim is sharp, sporting upcharge Astra Blue paint, 19” black wheels and a matte chrome grille. I like it and so does everyone else that sees it. Until now the Pacifica had cool design firmly in its back pocket but now the Honda Odyssey is really the only one left out of the cool kids’ club. If you take the Carnival all the way to the top like this one you’re looking at a $47,770 MSRP or a $582/month lease. That’s cheaper than a range-topping, front-wheel drive Odyssey and Sienna and about the same as a Pacifica. It’s powered by a 290 horsepower V6 and an 8-speed auto.
Before you immediately go for the highest trim level you should be aware that these VIP Lounge seats are standard and they’re pretty cool with a one touch relaxation mode that provides weary travelers first-class comfort. But they don’t act like normal minivan seats so they don’t push forward for easy access to the 3rd row; anyone getting back there must cut here through the middle. They also don’t fold like you might expect for carrying cargo and they’re non-removable.
Other SX Prestige exclusives include full LED lighting both inside and out, unique dual sunroofs – yes they both open, the biggest and best center display and meter cluster available, real leather seats, a heated steering wheel, dual blind-spot view monitors which display when you signal a turn, and adjustable front headrests just like in the VIP. But the one weird thing nagging Hyundai/Kia’s showcase infotainment system is that it doesn’t support wireless phone projection. I’ve made this point before but it’s worth mentioning again, only the 8” unit without navi does wireless CarPlay and Android Auto which is only available on the base Carnival LX which of course makes zero sense unless Kia’s just trying to throw a bone to the bottom feeders.
But what really stands out about the Carnival is how high-end it feels from inside. This is the 2-tone Tuscan Umber/Off Black leather and it looks like it could have come out of an Audi. The 3D satin chrome garnish matches that found on the C-pillar, tailgate and skid plates and it adds an unexpected flourish. The touchscreen is huge and easy to use with features such as passenger view – a camera aimed at the rear seats so you can check in on the kids, quiet mode which kills the rear speakers for those sleeping in the back, passenger talk allowing easier communication between those in the front and the rear, sounds of nature – soothing audio for a more relaxed drive, and an around view monitor. The features are robust with heated and cooled seats in the front and 2nd rows, a Bose 12-speaker audio system with subwoofer, and a rear seat entertainment system kids of all ages will love because it customizable for little ones or teens and this screen – unlike the one in the front – does allow for mirroring of your smartphone. It’s really well equipped with all kinds of inputs available.
Now remember, the lounge seating isn’t meant to be used when the Carnival is in motion – that’s unsafe - and to use the legrests you’ve got to move the front seat all the way forward and your seat all the way back otherwise your feet have nowhere to go. These seats also slide side to side to allow for a wider passage into the rear which isn’t nearly as accommodating as that of the Sienna’s – it’s much narrower with less legroom in the way back.
All the rear doors have smart, no key necessary operation and the 3rd row seats tumble easily into the floor with a series of levers and straps. But those other seats aren’t going anywhere so if you use your minivan like a lot of people do as a quasi-pickup truck the VIP Seating isn’t for you.
This is actually my second Carnival tester. The first van had a little skipping sensation in the transmission so I requested a second one to see if it was an actual issue or an anomaly. And lo and behold it’s here, too. And it’s very noticeable; I even had a passenger comment on it yesterday. Now, I don’t know quite what to make of that other than to see it’s a repeatable problem. Otherwise, the drive is pretty nondescript; it’s okay. It’s not as accomplished though as the Sienna’s or the Pacifica’s.
The best part of the driver assistance tech is the highway driving assistant which recognizes that you’re on a multi-lane road and can do some of the steering for you. It’s not Super Cruise but if the road is straight it goes a while before asking for your hands. There are also numerous drive modes but they’re barely perceptible in a vehicle that is pretty much one note – it’s a minivan after all. It can tow 3,500 pounds – same as Sienna.
So what are the Carnival’s shortcomings? Well, unlike its newest competitor the Toyota Sienna there is no hybrid powertrain here so you can forget about 36mpg and try more like 22mpg. Secondly, all-wheel drive is not on the menu so chalk one up for Toyota and Chrysler. Next, the VIP seating on this top trim model cannot be removed and it does not fold into the floor; it’s a permanent fixture. And as we all know, Stow ‘N Go is king in this segment. And lastly, it’s missing a couple of features like wireless phone projection and, if you care, a vacuum.
So for most shoppers, the EX or SX trims are likely the best choices. Though there are few of them, the available minivan models have never been better and now that the Carnival’s come to town it’s worth a visit but in my book not as compelling as the Sienna.