The 2024 Kia Carnival occupies a unique position in the limited options of the minivan market, balancing practicality and affordability without sacrificing comfort and design. This vehicle is ranked among the top three in its class, according to ratings from US News. Today, we will give you an overview through this review.
Design
The 2024 Kia Carnival showcases an innovative design that distinctly reflects the identity of the South Korean brand. The front end features the iconic Kia logo surrounded by sculpted lines on the hood, imparting a streamlined look that extends along the sides of the vehicle. These lines harmonize with a unique front grille and LED headlights that provide automatic lighting, enhancing the sense of luxury and advanced technology. The vehicle is also equipped with front and rear parking sensors and an electric tailgate, making it easier to carry luggage.
Regarding the side and rear design, the side mirrors feature electric adjustment with turn signals, and the roof rack adds to the overall aesthetic. Smart electric side doors facilitate entry and exit, while rear lights are available in either halogen or LED options depending on the trim. The features are complemented by dual sunroofs and aluminum wheels ranging from 18 to 19 inches, along with front fog lights that enhance visibility in harsh weather conditions.
Interior and Technologies
The interior of the 2024 Kia Carnival features a design that considers differences between trims, offering options for 7 or 8 seats. The vehicle can be opened using a remote key, allowing access to a world of advanced internal details that vary by selected trim. The seats are available in velvet or leather, with some trims offering front seat cooling. In higher trims, both the driver's and passenger's seats are electrically adjustable, with features including manual or automatic air conditioning and ventilation for the second and third rows.
Interior technologies include Bluetooth support for mobile connectivity with voice recognition, facilitating interaction without hands. The rearview mirror offers manual or automatic dimming options, alongside USB ports and a rear charging port, as well as side window shades for the rear doors. Higher trims are equipped with entertainment screens and gauges up to 12.3 inches, with wireless charging capabilities for compatible devices and support for Apple CarPlay to enhance the passenger experience.
Safety
The 2024 Kia Carnival offers varying levels of safety features to ensure passenger safety, including front, rear, and side airbags, as well as curtain airbags and a special knee airbag. A standard rearview camera is available across all trims, while higher trims offer a 360-degree surround view monitor to enhance visibility and safety during driving.
In terms of technological systems, the vehicle is equipped with standard or smart cruise control depending on the trim, along with advanced assistance systems such as lane-keeping assist, forward collision avoidance, and more. The Kia Carnival also includes a system to alert the driver about rear seat passengers and a blind spot monitoring system with a dedicated display for blind spot visibility, further enhancing the vehicle's overall safety.
Performance and Engines
The 2024 Kia Carnival features a powerful and efficient performance based on a 3.5-liter V6 gasoline engine, equipped with a multi-point fuel injection system that generates up to 272 horsepower and 331 Nm of torque. This power is connected to an 8-speed automatic transmission, enhancing smoothness and efficiency in driving, with a front-wheel drive system ensuring balanced and effective power distribution.
The vehicle also boasts a fuel tank capacity of 70 liters, allowing for long driving ranges without frequent refueling, along with achieving fuel efficiency of 11.6 kilometers per liter, making it an ideal economical choice for families and long trips.
Prices
The starting price of the 2024 Kia Carnival is 151,798 Saudi Riyals, including tax, and 33,600 USD globally.
Adrian is an Editor. Psychology graduate with over 4 years in the automotive industry, 3 in front of the camera. Occasionally seen at his family owned tyre shop. He will only buy cars that pass the big bottle test.
