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Kia Carnival

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The Car Guide rating 3.5/5 73% Detailed ratings

Price $41,895 – $57,845 Payments

Fuel consumption 6.9 – 13.0 L/100km

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The Kia Carnival is making waves in the minivan segment, which, incidentally, is currently experiencing an unexpected boom. With a versatile interior, a higher-end finish compared to its rivals, and advanced technologies, the Carnival offers a choice of gasoline and hybrid powertrains under the hood. This year, a better-equipped SX model joins the hybrid lineup. It should be noted that this electrified powertrain is less fuel-efficient than the Toyota Sienna's.

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The Best Hybrid Cars, SUVs and Trucks to Consider

Hybrid vehicles have surged in popularity across Canada in the past year, boosted by slowing demand for fully electric and plug-in hybrid models. Easy for risk-averse drivers to adopt, they are more financially accessible than EVs and simpler to maintain than PHEVs. Hybrid technology improves fuel economy and, in some …November 28, 2025

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: Loads of Tech, a Few Compromises

In 2022, Kia took a shot at introducing something new to the dying minivan segment where customers were (and still are) fleeing towards three-row SUVs. The gamble seems to have paid off, because for the 2025 model year, the Korean brand has significantly revamped its Carnival minivan, with not only …January 12, 2025

10 New Vehicles With the Best Value for 2025

The last few years have not been kind to middle-class motorists. New-vehicle ownership costs have skyrocketed, and automakers have abandoned many small cars in favour of bigger, more expensive and more profitable SUVs and trucks. Clearly, the automobile is becoming a luxury item. Still, there are some pretty good deals …November 30, 2024

10 Upcoming Hybrid Electric Vehicles to Watch For

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2022 Kia Carnival: Embracing its MPV Status

Alright, we’re going to admit it: We love minivans. There’s no denying it. Not only are they practical, but these days manufacturers are making them fun to drive, attractive to look at and so loaded with tech gadgets and comfort features that sometimes they are nicer to be in than …December 8, 2021

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2022 Kia Carnival: 10 Things We Like or Dislike

Modern minivans must reinvent themselves and be creative if they hope to curb their steady extinction as sport utility vehicles (SUV) keep ruling the market. This is what the all-new 2022 Kia Carnival is trying to do as a fresh replacement for the Sedona in Canada. The company says it’s …June 22, 2021

2022 Kia Carnival: There’s No Shame in Being a Minivan

While Xennials and Millennials mainly remember being hauled around in a Pontiac Trans Sport, Ford Aerostar, Dodge Caravan, or even a Mazda MPV (if your parents were weird) generations who attended soccer practice after that most likely got there in the back of an SUV. The minivan isn’t dead, but …May 13, 2021

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Minivans Are Back! Latest Sales Results Highlight Sustained Growth

Long considered on the verge of extinction in a market increasingly dominated by SUVs and pickup trucks, the good old minivans are far from finished. On the contrary, they are experiencing a real resurgence in popularity. The trend we observed in 2024 continued into the first half of 2025: excluding …July 21, 2025

The Best Minivans in 2025

Looking at all the full-size SUVs available on the market, the team at The Car Guide has identified the three models that represent the best buys for 2025 . Although SUVs continue to dominate sales, minivans represent attractive vehicles for families looking for practicality and versatility thanks to their large …April 14, 2025

The Best Minivans in 2024

The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various minivans available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. When it comes to family haulers, none offer more space and versatility than minivans. Which ones are our top picks this year? Read on. 1. Toyota Sienna Another …April 15, 2024

2025 Kia Carnival Adds Hybrid Variant, New Tech

Now entering its fourth year, the Kia Carnival is finally adding a hybrid variant. The Canadian premiere of the updated minivan took place at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto today. We say “finally” because rivals including the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica have been offering a gas-electric model for …February 15, 2024

Kia Carnival to Get More High-Tech Look for 2025

Just like it did with the K5 midsize sedan yesterday, Kia today showed the design of its updated Carnival minivan for the Korean market. The Sedona replacement is indeed due for a mid-cycle refresh, and we’ll see it in Canada next year as a 2025 model. While it may not …October 27, 2023

Rear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns

You’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …September 20, 2023

Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires

More Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …March 24, 2023

The Best Minivans of 2023

Minivans are few and far between these days—most families prefer SUVs and crossovers—yet they offer a ton of space and versatility. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top minivans on the market in 2023. Check them …March 17, 2023

The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota Sienna

Every year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While they continue to lose market shares to SUVs, minivans remain practical solutions for North American families. And with some models now available with hybrid technology at a time when …April 2, 2022

2022 Kia Carnival is Here to Bust Myths About Minivans

The all-new 2022 Kia Carnival is ready to hit North America as a replacement for the Sedona . It’s not marketed as a new minivan, though, but rather as the brand’s first, self-titled “Life Utility Vehicle” (LUV). Because, you know, minivans are out and SUVs are in. The Carnival is …February 23, 2021

It's Carnival Time at Kia!

(UPDATE--01/14/2021: Kia's top brass in Korea has just confirmed the name change for North America. Below is the original article.) Last June, Kia unveiled a new generation of the minivan we North Americans know as the Sedona but is sold as the Carnival in other markets. The Korean automaker, which …January 13, 2021

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2022 Kia Carnival

The Car Guide rating 73%

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Fuel economy	8/10
Reliability	7/10
Safety	8/10
Infotainment	7/10
Driving	6/10
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