The 2023 Kia Carnival does what others cannot — offer minivan capability with an SUV look.
Designed with Family in Mind
It’s back-to-school time, and that means families will be running here, there, and everywhere from one activity to another. It’s time for a vehicle that can provide the space that you need in a look that you want. That vehicle is the 2023 Kia Carnival.
Kia seamlessly blends its unique SUV design language into a body shape that includes a minivan’s interior space and necessary sliding doors. This reinvention of the minivan allows you to drive a vehicle that you love — one that combines SUV utility and minivan space with bold looks and innovative technology. The kids will like it, too.
The Best of SUV Looks and Agility
“When you see the 2023 Kia Carnival out of the corner of your eye, your brain probably registers it as a mid-size SUV. That means its design — and Kia’s marketing — is working. Nonetheless, the Carnival is 100 percent minivan. Don’t believe me? Peep those rear doors, my friend. They slide.” — Drew Dorian, Car and Driver
The 2023 Kia Carnival might have rear sliding doors, but its exterior styling has strong hints of SUV flavor, and that is not a bad thing. This smart approach draws more drivers, including those who prefer agile SUV looks over people-mover exteriors.
But the Kia Carnival is not an SUV, and it’s not a minivan either. Kia labels the 2023 Carnival as a Life Utility Vehicle (LUV). The Carnival is right there for everything whom you love — family, sports, trips, and more.
Under the hood and on the road, it has an SUV’s power thanks to a 3.5-litre V6 engine that delivers 290 horsepower.
The Best of Minivan Life
“The 2023 Kia Carnival could be the ideal minivan for people who would rather not buy a minivan… Minivans are logical, and the Kia Carnival is a perfect example… The cabin can be full of smart details like an intercom and a passenger camera.” — Colin Ryan, KBB
With a big, boxy body and low floor, you and seven of your closest family and friends can enjoy the interior space of the 2023 Kia Carnival. However, space is not the only thing that this LUV provides. It offers a stylish and modern design that feels more luxurious than the price tag makes you believe.
The more upscale trim levels feature leather upholstery and available reclining second-row seats with pop-up footrests. Behind the third row of seats, there’s still plenty of room for cargo, and with all the seats folded, the Carnival offers pickup truck-like hauling capacity.
The Latest Technology
While an 8.0-inch infotainment screen is standard on the Carnival, the dual 12.3-inch displays are optional, stretching across two-thirds of the Carnival’s dashboard to serve as a digital gauge display and perform infotainment duties. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity are standard, and a plethora of USB ports around the cabin allow all passengers to charge their devices during travel.
Something New
“The Carnival has quintessential minivan interior qualities. It’s spacious, versatile, and easy to get in and out of.” — Christian Wardlaw, Edmunds
The 2023 Kia Carnival looks like an SUV, hauls passengers and cargo like a minivan, and drives as smoothly as a luxury car. Combining all these traits into one LUV makes the Carnival an excellent choice that buyers will love.
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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 and without notice.
