The seating capacity and cargo space available in the 2022 Kia Carnival MPV give it great practicality for passengers and cargo.
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exterior door handles, which light up at
night as you approach the car.
The 290 horsepower V6 engine can tow
up to 3,500 pounds, and there are four
different trim levels, mostly affecting the
interior options. All models have incredible
hands-free opening power rear sliding
doors when using a smart key, and most
have a hands-free smart power liftgate
and auto close. There are up to nine USB
ports, wireless smartphone charging and
many other clever and sensible features to
make this Kia one of the most convenient
cars to operate. It is filled with unusual
features, such as a last mile navigation
system for getting walking directions from
your vehicle to your selected destination
for up to one mile through your smart
phone, and a driver attention warning
alert system, which senses inattentive
driving patterns to warn the driver with
an audible/visual message. Along with
all this advanced technology is an easyto
drive vehicle with the get up and go
lacking in many modern cars. It is big,
but performs like a champion, while still
getting great fuel mileage.
Now is the time to stop reading about
this incredible vehicle. Go drive one
yourself. 9
EDITOR’S NOTE: The new 2022 Kia
Carnival MPV is now available at Friendly
Kia, 5819 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey,
(727) 815-9611.
The 2022 Kia Carnival MPV’s interior and controls have been designed to incorporate the latest
technology to make them totally driver friendly and intuitive.
Luxurious
second row
reclining seats
(optional in the
new Carnival
MPV) are
incredibly
elegant for a
vehicle in this
price range.