The 2022 Kia Carnival can tow up to 3,500 pounds. The Carnival can accelerate from 0-100 kmh in 7 seconds on its way to a (governed) top speed of 190 kmh. There are 1,139 litres of cargo space behind the third row. Those are impressive figures. They're important, too. But what's the Kia Carnival's most important job?
Making people comfortable.
Sometimes, that means making up to eight people comfortable. That's why the Carnival offers third row legroom of up to 35.9 inches, second-row hip room of 66.4 inches, and just a hair under 60 inches of third-row shoulder room. It's also why there's a wide array of features designed to make life easier, like power-sliding doors and tri-zone automatic climate control and proximity access/pushbutton start on the LX+, EX, EX+, and SX. The people-focused approach also explains Kia's absolute prioritization of safety: even the most affordable Carnival LX includes forward collision avoidance, lane keep assist, and driver attention warning.
But how do you know Kia really wants to make people happy inside a Carnival? Check out the 2022 Kia Carnival's VIP Lounge Seating, aka second-row luxury captain's chairs with kick-out leg rests.
The reclining function and leg rests are special, but they're only a part of the package. The VIP Lounge Seating is standard in the Carnival SX. Yes, that SX, the one that already has second-row heated seats and second-row air-cooled seats.
At the end of a stressful day in Mrs. Smith's grade 4 class, what better way to unwind than lay back and put your feet up on the drive home?
