a great review as always. I find e-CVTs not to be particularly offensive, the high whine sound is just the engine giving its all. I do find fake artificial shifts offensive and mechanical automatic transmissions antiquated for they interrupt the engines power delivery to provided a simulated shift or in the case of an automatic to change a gear. As a driver of a Prius I try to avoid aggressive use of the gas pedal which eats up fuel economy and creates the loud whine.
I don't know how many are aware, but the Kia Sorento has a huge Achilles heel in the lower front grill which does not adequately protect the radiator/intercooler from road debris (You can see it here 5:43). There are numerous complaints in social media about the Sorento, of busted radiator/intercooler from rocks, costing close to 1500 USD to replace. Unfortunately Kia carried over the same front end design to the Carnival.
I think kia hyundai are developing hybrid with bigger engines. That would be an ideal engine for this car. 1.6 turbo seems like a bit too small for a car like this. I like how it looks and capable as an people hauler though. I think the real world test should be the car full of people with stuff at the back. Not many people buy this for one or two people in the car.
Hi Zack and Andrea, My daughter wanted to get one of these but supposedly the previously model had poor crash safety ratings, which is surpassing since almost all sales would be to families. Have you heard anything for Kia on if t see new model has fixed that issue and what the Crash safety rating, in the US, are? Thats the only thing keeping them from purchasing this.
So in 2022 when they tested it, it did very well except for the side impact. The second row seat actually became detached. Kia fixed that problem and the seat no longer comes detached, but it still gets a poor rating. It’s quite shocking because when this car was designed every other SUV from Kia was getting perfect side impact crash tests…. Very, very strange that they did not reinforce the side structure with the refresh
@@nicholasbabeaux2052 Yes we ask the dealer about it and they said they would check and get back to us but they never did and will not return calls. Too bad as she liked everything else about it.
Looks like a decent vehicle, but I still don't know why Kia uses the 1.6T Gamma engine in their hybrids. That is a tiny engine and this is a big vehicle (4852 pounds plus people/things), meaning the engine will almost always be in boost. That doesn't bode well for long term durability and/or fuel economy. Kia/Hyundai have their newer SmartStream 2.5L four cyclinder engines (like they use in the Sportage), which are dual injection (port and direct injection), which would be a better choice for their hybrids.
@@varunaXIt does from a coat stand point. They already have this powertrain in other models, why spend the money to develop a new powertrain with a bigger engine? 240hp will be enough for most of the people buying a minivan.
Turbocharged? That’s a dealer breaker for me. Otherwise it’s a nice looking van … other than it’s a Kia. I could be convinced to leased , depending on interest rate/out the door price.
What do you think, how long the 1.6 engine going to last for that large heavy mass???????? Of course they won't mention that, not their money you will spend on repair.
You do realize that the electric motor will be assisting the engine right? So the engine isn't taking the entire load. Shouldn't be an issue of durability and if there is I'm sure they will extend the warranty like they always do.
toyota hybrid is a better design cvt is not regular hybrid with metal bands but gear driven design . i dont like the kia little motor turbo charged design , carbon build up . kia looks good good job
