Used 2023 Kia Carnival Consumer Reviews
Used Carnival for sale
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.
The best minivan money can buy!!
Mike, 09/14/2021
updated 09/19/2022
2022 Kia Carnival EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I highly recommend this vehicle to everyone that is looking to purchase a minivan. The ride and comfort is excellent. The fit and finish is excellent. Everything feels and looks very modern and of high quality. I have already driven 20,000 miles without any problems. Very happy with the reliability so far.
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okay so far with minor problems
Leo, 01/12/2022
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
Like it's look, rich in tech and features (bought the top trim), however, after driving 4 months, experienced issues : 1) fuel indicator not accurate when below the last quarter. While driving it shows 150-ish to empty, but after parking it over night, the distance to empty became 30-ish. 2) lack of low end torque 3) check engine light came on twice in cold weather (-18c) . the light went off next day, dealer cant find out why 4) infotainment system was completely unresponsive in cold weather after a cold start but went back to normal after the car warms up.
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2023 Kia Carnival for sale near you
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- EX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $31,75586 mi away
- SX Prestige Passenger MinivanMSRP: $42,321In-stock online
- LX Passenger MinivanMSRP: $33,30586 mi away
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Finally-Sliding Doors on a SUV
RWurm, 11/29/2021
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Finally a car manufacturer did what all moms have been asking for. We love the look of SUVs but needed sliding doors like a minivan, without it being a minivan. Thank you Kia for designing the very cool, stylish, and super safe Carnival that checks off everything on my must have list. I am a previous Telluride driver and I loved all the cool technology in that vehicle, but desperately needed sliding doors and more storage/carrying capacity. The Carnival has two captains chairs that can be put at any spot on the track and they not only slide back and forth on the track, but out width-wise as well. Now any height adult can easily walk into the third functional row. If a family has three or more kids, this vehicle is a must! The captains chairs are full loungers where again anyone over 6ft tall can actually recline, with feet elevated and not even come close to touching the driver or passenger seat. I am so looking forward to taking another adult couple out with our captain chair loungers. The kids love the built in TVs on the back of the driver/passenger seat and this will make our next long drive more enjoyable for mommy too. There is a passenger camera which is super cool so at any time from the driver view point I can see behind me without having to take my eyes off the road. Other really cool new features are that both the skylight windows open in the front and the back. The passenger windows open which is nothing I have seen in a minivan-hence this is a Multi Purpose Vehicle or I like to call it the Super Utility Vehicle! I am one impressed Kia repeat owner and I look forward to showing off the Carnival to all my mom friends!
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If I have to watch one more YouTube.....
Gail, 01/23/2024
2022 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 11 people found this review helpful
OMG! Please give me an option to READ the transcript of your 15 minute monologue on how to find the trip computer (as an example). It literally takes like 45 seconds to get to the data. Betting no Kia employee EVER sees any of these reviews.
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UVO Not available for Massachusetts residents.
Provide UVO for all, 07/18/2021
updated 03/17/2022
2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 7 people found this review helpful
Other than UVO not available in my state is the only issue at this time. Only 2400 miles so I will report later. Not a minivan edmunds. It is a MVP. 3/16/22: KIA does not allow MA 2022 model year owners to have UVO. Oil change (full synthetic ) required at 8,000 miles and then every 4,000. ???? Overheard dealer telling 22,000 mile customer that KIA may not be responsible for "cause of engine noise" because customer could not prove all oil changes done. Bought the top off the line carnival MPV (not minivan according to KIA) and still finding new things to play with. Changed backlight for buttons from blue to purple and can not figure out how to change. No one at KIA dealerships know.
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