LIVE: 2022 Kia Carnival LX - Base model reviewed in full detail! 

The prices on these are ridiculous… 34k for that base model… it’s 2023, not to have power doors or remote start (especially for a MPV aka minivan) is like not having Bluetooth (every car has Bluetooth now). Cloth seats and the back up cam sucks.. for 34k! Be fair and knock it to 28k.. that’s fair.

Refreshing to see a standard model review. Ours is due for delivery early/ mid November. Called the S here in Oz. Choose the base model specifically to minimise electronics. Other than " unnecessary stuff " mechanicals ( wheel size exception ) identical to every other version. Will be touring Australia towing a 1300kg camper van. ( up to 200kg on the towball which is nice. Fancy electronics = potential trouble when 500kms from a dealer. Two large dogs so middle row seats will be out from day 1. The Engel ( beer fridge ) will sit down in the rear cavity where 3rd row seats go. Ordered the diesel for fuel availability and towing ability.

I love the empty circle where the push-button start would be on fancier trims. It'd make a great spot to mount a Pop Socket holder/mount. I usually buy base trims, so I am constantly inundated with blank buttons where power roof, side doors, heated seats, etc. buttons would be.

Quite disappointed that us in Canada can't get the 9 or 11 passenger. I know for a fact that if we did a ton of people I know would love and get it!

@Kia Hyundai Channel You don't mention it but I see the passenger view camera mounted on ceiling. I know it is not operational on the LX, BUT, can you have it activated, programed, aftermarket somehow?

My dad bought the '22 Black LX with the seat package and seat heaters, totally sweet ride and I might even get one. The LX comes with 17 inch wheels but I like the 19's that come on the EX way better....I like the roof rails to but that only comes on the SX.. sigh** what to do😭🤣

Holy crap what a mighty verbose individual.

First time here, loved your review. I am still confused about Sienna or Carnival. But your honest opinion on value / fuel efficiency was bang on.

My US LX base has power sliding doors and push start, but no 8 seater. Also anyone paying over msrp?

Can buyers from the USA buy from your dealership and register their vehicles in the US?

Thank you very much for your video. I have a question that I didn't see answered.... Does the Kia Sedona Carnival whatever 2021 have a function in the key fob to disable the car as an anti-theft device? If so how do you turn it on and off? And if it's in the anti-theft device can you turn on anything electrical in the car for instance an overhead map light?

I'm beginning to hate the lane keep assist. Now I couldn't go back to driving a car without one 😂🤣😁

Do the sliding door windows go down? If so, do they go all the way down or only part way?

Sir, I liked this car a lot, 4th generation car, when this car lanch in India, please inform about booking date in India, waiting for r ur reply sir 🙏🙏

Waiting on my carnival

Just FYI this is the LXS not the LX. the LX only has 7 seats. Do any other features change?

I prefer the manual key ignition. Most other minivans have the start/stop button though.

Kia has the 5yr60 Bumper to Bumper 10-year 100k mile Powertrain only on the First new owner. If it transfers to a second or third owner it drops to the remainder of 5-year 60,000 powertrain. I wish Kia didn't do that for people that like to buy slightly used😢.. I think they kind of force you to buy new in that regard

Great review, and a nice car! EU is missing a lot banning these large comfy cars.

Anyone figure out a way to add a 3rd row speaker in the lxs?

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I believe this LX has the upgraded seat package which starts at $34,100.

Mpg sucks though only 12mpg

Smart to make the minivan LOOK like a SUV

The Lx doesn't come in the colour I want and I reaaaaaaally shouldn't drop an extra 6k for Astra blue lol

Does the LX model have rear air? I think you mentioned the LX+ has it but didn’t catch if the LX has it.

I'm going to be honest, I am intrigued by this car.

Hi Peter, you've mentioned the 'star' button set up to select AA/ACP, that's great if it isn't wireless. My '21 Rio automatically starts in ACP for me whenever I start up the car. Lane follow/keep on base, windshield heater and rear temp controls, but no heated seats on the Canadian base models?!? Odd cost saving, oh well, I suppose I really don't need those much in the Vancouver area, but most of the country could really use them.

If this base level doesnt have push to start that means its very easy to steal because it doesnt have the immobilizer. Very disappointing, Kia!

Love the video thanks for doing it....that two tone interior is hurting my eyes, any chance of a solid black one instead? Also it would have been awesome to show the middle row of seats actually coming out

Puertas son eléctricas en este modelo?

Can you be clear on price was it Canadian? Also mpg would help for those of us down south of your border.

❤ nice review

How much does it cost

Thanks for the informative video! What’s the lowest trim level with remote start?

Do those seats (2nd row) flip around? I saw a video where the second row seating can flip around so that the third row seats can look face to face with the 2nd row.

I just sold our last carnival.. ironically this colour and also lx.

Like your polo shirt...and KIA

Ok. Had ours a couple of months now, about 3200kms. Positives. Impressive for the entry level model. Great to drive, good visibility. Lots of fruit, still working out exactly what. Dogs like the room and space with all 3 second row seats out.( Theres a trick removing them, a small spring loaded catch needs releasing ) Had to load 2.2 meter fence posts, dropped row 3 seats and not a problem. The diesel is really responsive, this beast has some pickup! Also amazing economy at 6.2 litres /100 to date. ( no tow stats yet ) Negatives. This is subjective. The lane keep assist. I dont like it so turn it off, also we will tow so think it might be hazardous to use while towing. While unlikely, if the driver ignores the lane steer correction and panics ( doesnt slow or correct ) the vehicle can get into an exagerated somewhat scary oscillation. ( Did that on a wide empty road at moderate speed to test ) The drivers seat could be better. Im only 80Kgs and the left hand cushion feels as though its collapsed, back to the dealer with that. Think i read some markets have a " seat package " definately worthwhile if it provides better padded seats. Conclusion. Very good value package, we get a 7 year warranty in Oz. Is it better than our traded ( crazy market at the moment, more for a trade in than a private sale!! ) 2016 VW Multivan Comfortline ? Taken as a whole, we think so.

Let's see some rear facing carseats in the vehicle

Great review. Done non-stop with no editing. Glad to see a review of the base model, since it's the only one with removeable 2nd row seats.

Hi, does it have roof rails and blind spot monitor? If not, what trims does have it?thanks.

Do Ex+ have different positions memory set for seats ?

Do any trims have push button start

Peter the Kia legend. Love this man

This was an awesome review thank you!

What's the service intervals?

Don't call it a minivan LOL 🤣

I love my LX!

You said several times that you just returned from vacation as an excuse for doing less than your best in terms of the video. Wait a few days till your brain returns to normal, whatever that is, before you do the video.