It’s a minivan, it’s an SUV, it’s an LUV! The 2023 Kia Carnival offers a lot to love as a Life Utility Vehicle that is ready for all your journeys.

Distinctive Styling

Whether Kia dubs the 2023 Carnival a multi-purpose vehicle or a life utility vehicle, it’s an amazing piece of machinery that does not look like anything else on the road today. It’s the perfect blend of SUV styling with minivan convenience — the sliding doors ultimately give it away, but they are so well camouflaged that they’re easy to miss.

Rightly or wrongly, many drivers are turned off by a minivan’s styling. But the 2023 Kia Carnival has much more SUV styling than minivan styling.

Total Comfort

“The Carnival may well have the most comfortable front seats in the minivan segment.” – Christian Wardlaw, Edmunds

After easily stepping inside the 2023 Kia Carnival, thanks to the sliding rear doors, passengers are treated to a comfortable living room-sized space. Many trim levels are available, and several offer seating for up to eight passengers.

The generous interior space means that children and adults of all sizes are comfortable in all the rows. Unlike three-row SUVs or smaller minivans that require advanced-level gymnastics to contort yourself into a seat, passengers can stretch out in luxury and enjoy some of the most comfortable seats in the class.

The Carnival’s interior is modern and accommodating, and the dashboard area can be equipped with optional dual 12.3-inch displays that serve as a digital gauge display and infotainment system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard on all models, and additional features – including up to nine USB ports, rear-seat entertainment system, 12-speaker Bose stereo, and more are available as options.

Smooth Performance

“Although Kia doesn’t yet offer a hybrid drivetrain in the 2023 Carnival, the 3.5-liter V6 has its own attractions. Developing 290 horsepower, it has all the muscle it needs and delivers it in a refined manner. Everything else adds to this refinement. The automatic transmission shifts gears sweetly, the steering is easy yet precise, and the brakes feel confident without being too sharp. The suspension also performs the difficult task of keeping everyone comfortable while limiting body roll.” – Colin Ryan, KBB

The 2023 Kia Carnival is powered by a 3.5-litre V6 that delivers 290 horsepower. While the Carnival does not offer a hybrid powertrain or all-wheel drive like some of its competitors, the under-the-hood setup that it does have is impressive. It features well-balanced ride and handling, as well as composed cornering and smooth cruising. Drivers can also tow up to 1,587 kg with the Carnival, making it the ideal weekend road trip companion.

Safety First

Kia has upped its safety game over the past few years, and that is on full display in the 2023 Carnival, which offers many standard driver-assistance features, such as lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlamps, and blind-spot monitoring.

An All-Around Winner

“The Carnival hauls like a van, looks like an SUV, and rides like a luxury car, and this blend of traits makes it an excellent choice.” – Drew Dorian, Car and Driver

The 2023 Kia Carnival combines the best features of both a minivan and an SUV. With styling that will appeal to more drivers and a driving experience that is second to none, the Carnival is a perfect fit for a family with an active lifestyle.

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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.