

17-inch wheels, daytime running lights, intermittent wipers, hidden rear wiper, locking fuel door, 8-inch touch screen, Android Auto/Apple CarPlay, voice recognition, six-speaker audio system, 2 USB ports in every row, 4.2 inch trip computer display, smart key, cloth seats, 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, 4-way adjustable passenger seat, 7-passenger seating: $32,100 I tested both of the top trim levels: the SX (in Astra Blue) and SX Prestige (in Ceramic Silver). There are four available trim levels: the LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. What do you think of this new bold, statement logo? Photo: Jill Robbins What Does It Cost? Related: The Kia EV6 is Kia’s First-Ever Battery-Powered Electric Vehicle and We Can’t Wait to Drive It

These are the top-of-the-line trims, and I highly recommend splurging on the Prestige. I got to drive two different trims: the SX ($41,100) and the SX Prestige ($46,100). Let’s see if this MPV, starting at $32,100 (or $46,100 for the model I drove) catches on. Language evolves over time, so shifting to calling this new class of people mover a multipurpose vehicle versus a minivan is OK with me - especially since “minivan” seems like such a dirty word these days. The Kia Carnival MPV is much more versatile with its bold lines, cargo volume, a V6 engine, and 3,500 pound towing capacity. The term “minivan” was adopted in the 1980s when minivans were designed with only family transportation in mind: A van, but smaller and easier to drive. Photo: Jill Robbins “I look like a rock star queen driving this minivan,” said no one, ever.īut the Kia Carnival is working to redefine how people see the minivan, starting with a name change. Yep, we’re moving on from minivan to something called a “multipurpose vehicle,” or MPV And it makes sense when you learn what this car is all about. The Kia Carnival is a great, elevated option for the family people mover.
