Used 2023 Kia Carnival Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2023 Carnival, so we've included reviews for other years of the Carnival since its last redesign.
Just okay
Motherof3, 11/13/2023
2022 Kia Carnival SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have had this MPV for two years. I like the design, tech, and style of it. My favorite feature is the style, surround camera view, and sensors. Some cons are: sometimes it beeps at you while driving, but does not display why it beeped, which is very odd. Other times it does show a display and beep if temperatures are close to freezing. It lacks adequate size of storage areas, especially on the doors. It cannot fit a bottle of water or 20oz pop in door. The storage behind seats barely stretch to accommodate anything. It runs well but sometimes it lags with driving around 25 mph uphill and the shifting gets weird. One of the second row seats can only be adjusted when you are not sitting in it. Another super annoying thing on the second row seats is that if someone came out from the third row and did not put the second row seat in an upright position, it does not latch on the track and clunks back and forth while driving. Then you have to reach back and put second row seat’s back upright to lock it in place, if you cannot reach it you have to pull over and go to back seat to put it in an upright position. The service department with issues is just okay. The wait time is extreme. I’ve had issues with radar sensors and an extreme smell coming from A/C. My sensors did get fixed after the second visit. I was told you have to bring vehicle in for an issue more than one time before they can replace anything under warranty. That is ridiculous. After having sensor issue looked at sensor light came one two hours after appointment. So I had to wait 7 weeks to get back in for same issue. Finally it is fixed. Now I can use cruise control and automatic breaking/breaking warning system again. The smell with AC was not really fixed but it’s cold now. All in all it’s just okay. It does not do well in snow, tires wear out quickly. I replaced them after 25k miles. But it did not do well in snow even when tires were new. The sliding doors start to close and then always pause and restart from beginning while starting the car while someone is opening sliding doors.
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Best SUV/Mini van on the market...
Soccer man..., 03/14/2022
updated 03/20/2023
2022 Kia Carnival EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
10 of 14 people found this review helpful
This Carnival has it all...looks, ride, quietness, comfort and roominess. We came from a great Nissan Quest, and this Carnival beats it, and all others we tested, including the Odyssey. 9-15-2022 -- It's been 19,000 miles and this van is a thrill to use and zip around. The comfort level is absolutely amazing, and we find our selves driving it more than our Chevy sedan. Upkeep has been simple, with 3 oil changes, and tire rotations. Just love it. Update, 3-18-2023: Nothing here to add, except that the Carnival keeps rolling with every pleasurable mile. Again, we've had 4 vans over the years, and the Carnival is the BEST.
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More than I expected
Mathew S, 04/24/2021
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
14 of 21 people found this review helpful
I purchased the SX prestige On 4/6/21. Beautiful ride feels like the car is on rails when it is driving on all roads. Loaded with tech, and many safety features that you would not expect. I went with this model because it doesn’t look like the other boring minivans in it’s class.
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Don't call it a minivan
AMM, 05/25/2021
2022 Kia Carnival SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
If you hate minivans but need one out of convenience, this is the one for you. Stylish. Looks like an SUV but is roomier and has sliding doors. Feature packed. Smooth driving and ample power. It's gotten quite a few compliments from complete strangers (not that it matters but if that's your thing, cool). You can't go wing with going with a Honda or Toyota minivan. But if you are absolutely against buying a minivan but you have kids that love to ding doors parked next to your car, THIS Multi-Purpose Vehicle is the one to buy.
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Not Gonna Pay That Much
RonDean, 05/22/2021
2022 Kia Carnival EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
21 of 35 people found this review helpful
I test drove and loved the Kia Carnival EX; unfortunately, with poor vehicle availability and this vehicle being new on the scene, some of these vehicles had sold near to my home for as much as 14% above MSRP! All the ones in my near area sold for MSRP or above. I decided I didn't love it enough to pay that much and even possibly get into a bidding war! Maybe some day, some year.........but not even at MSRP!