AUTOMOBILES
A VERSATILE VEHICLE
2022 Kia Carnival MPV
By Aaron R. Fodiman
Photography by Kia Media
Attractive from every angle, the new Kia Carnival MPV has a bold look.
Kia Motors makes a complete range of vehicles that now
includes the innovative Carnival MPV, a multipurpose
sport utility vehicle with the features of a minivan.
By taking the best of two design ideas, an improved
third concept has been created. The Carnival MPV has power,
cargo space, safety features, styling, comfort and many other
technology advances for a radical departure from what has
come before. Hauling cargo is a snap because of flexible
seating with a removable second row, along with third row
seats that sink into the floor. The rear hatch opens and closes
with a touch of a button, and loading or unloading is easy
with its wide and low design.
For me, the design highlight is the optional second row
VIP Lounge Seating with its full recline, raised power foot
rests, comfy headrests, heating and ventilation. I would also
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choose the Passenger Talk cabin intercom system option to
enable everyone in the car to hear each other clearly. This is
a great feature if you constantly talk as I do, since this is a
large space requiring this sort of system.
Other features such as the blind spot view monitor offer
you a live video view of adjacent lanes when you trigger
your turn signal, and the blind spot avoidance assist engages
the brakes if there is a cyclist or potential hazard. These are
great safety features, and there are many more.
The Carnival MPV transcends into a vehicle with comfort,
safety and performance to provide both utility and luxury
to passengers and cargo. This multipurpose vehicle is filled
with savvy technology and premium level refinements in
order to make it an ideal vehicle for a multitude of uses. They
have thought about every detail, even providing lights in the