2023 Kia Carnival Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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Stylish design
Impressive technology
Excellent value for money
Cons
All-wheel drive not available
Lacks a hybrid option
Noisy on the highway
With the 2023 Kia Carnival, the automaker successfully overcomes the minivan stigma. Just don’t tell anyone what it really is.
Can you imagine if the Carnival did have some kind of an off-road or overlanding package? Think all-wheel drive (AWD), a five-centimetre suspension lift to increase ground clearance (which currently sits at 17.2 cm), and some all-terrain tires. Maybe they could even call it the Sedona, conjuring red-rock country imagery in the process. (Most likely, if such a model became reality, Kia would call it the Carnival X-Pro.)
We think a factory overlanding Carnival would be compelling, especially given trends in the full-size van category. But, for now, the Carnival relies on a distinctive sense of style, unique interior fittings, and impressive technology in order to differentiate itself from the typical minivan.
For the 2023 model year, in Canada the Kia Carnival comes in LX, LX+, EX, EX+, and SX trim. New car base prices range from $35,795 to $49,595, not including a $2,549 charge for destination and dealer fees. Our test vehicle arrived in SX trim with extra-cost Storm Blue paint. (This test vehicle is in U.S. specification; the rear-seat entertainment system shown is not available in Canada.)
With the Carnival SX, Kia has pulled off a remarkable trick. This minivan looks good while simultaneously conveying an upscale image. It’s no wonder people ask what it is. From its high-tech front and rear lighting to its intricate grille and fancy decorative roof pillar trim, our test vehicle was attractive. Even the pedestal-style roof rails, which add to observer confusion over what they’re looking at, have a sense of style. However, the black alloy wheels are boring and unimaginative.
Inside, the Carnival’s dual instrumentation and infotainment screens, which are standard on the EX+ and SX trims, add sophistication. The SX trim’s dual power sunroofs supply plenty of natural light, and the flashy dashboard trim mirrors the appearance of the exterior trim. The Carnival SX’s interior materials are nice enough to prevent the minivan from looking or feeling cheap, and the robust transmission shifter’s solid and fluid action imparts a sense of quality every time you use it.
Kia fortifies the front-wheel-drive (FWD) Carnival with a 3.5-litre V6 engine and an eight-speed automatic transmission. The powertrain supplies power specs of 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque, is rated by Natural Resources Canada to consume 10.6 litres per 100 kilometres in combined driving, and provides up to 1,587 kilograms (3,500 pounds) of towing capacity. Drivers can choose between Eco, Normal, Smart, and Sport driving modes.
Unlike two of its three rivals, the Chrysler Pacifica and Toyota Sienna, the Carnival is unavailable with AWD or a hybrid powertrain. Given the wet weather conditions during our week with the Carnival, AWD would’ve come in handy to limit wheelspin. Undoubtedly, it would be helpful in winter driving conditions, too. In addition, since our test vehicle averaged 11.1 litres per 100 kilometres on the evaluation loop while driving in Normal mode, better fuel economy from a hybrid powertrain would benefit the Carnival.
Nevertheless, the V6 engine sounds good and supplies plenty of power even with all three rows of seats filled with passengers. The transmission operates flawlessly, too. We tried Sport mode when climbing a steep mountain road, and it kept the drivetrain in the thick of its power band while preventing the transmission from hunting between gears.
Coming back down the mountain with just the driver aboard, the Carnival’s brakes proved disappointing. They began to fade but did not convey this developing condition with the usual rumbling sound or vibration coming through the brake pedal. Instead, a need to push harder on the pedal indicated the developing problem, and, of course, the smell of baking brake pads.
That braking issue was a one-time-only event. In all other driving situations over the course of nearly 800 kilometres of holiday travel, the brakes performed well. However, on the highway at higher speeds, there is more wind noise than is preferable.
With only a driver inside the Carnival, the minivan has a firm, sporty ride quality and blazes over speed humps and speed bumps without losing any composure or transmitting impact shock into the cabin through the suspension or structure. Load up all three rows with your favourite people, and the ride quality is softer and smoother. However, on the highway, bridge transitions produced a bouncy ride for people in the third row.
Overall, the Carnival is satisfying to drive. The Honda Odyssey feels a little more athletic and rewarding from behind the steering wheel (as most Hondas do), but this Kia is better to drive than a Pacifica or Sienna.
The 2023 Kia Carnival doesn’t look like a typical minivan, and from the driver’s seat, it doesn’t feel like one, either. For example, you can see the hood, just like in an SUV. Also, the driving position is lower, and the centre console is arranged like those found in SUVs. If you got into the Carnival’s driver’s seat while wearing a blindfold and then removed it, you wouldn’t guess you were sitting in a minivan.
Kia offers three types of upholstery for the 2023 Carnival: cloth seats in the LX trims, artificial leather in the EX trims, and genuine leather upholstery in the SX. The latter feels stiff and dry instead of soft and supple.
Our test vehicle had a three-zone automatic climate control system, and the Carnival SX includes heated and ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel. Kia supplies soft places to rest your elbows, but if you prefer a higher driving position, the centre console armrest is too low to use.
In addition, using the seat heat, seat ventilation, and steering wheel heat controls is distracting. They’re located on the centre console, and you must look well away from the road ahead in order to use them. Furthermore, the metallic finish on the controls doesn’t help you to quickly discern the icons while driving.
When the side sliding doors open, you’ll find three individual seats in all trims but the SX, which installs two power-adjustable, heated, and ventilated VIP Lounge Seats in this location. These VIP Lounge Seats are great if you have a family of four and rarely need to carry more people or significant amounts of cargo. Otherwise, they are a hassle.
First, you cannot remove them from the Carnival, so they limit the maximum cargo volume to 2,460 litres. Second, your kids are going to use the “Relaxation Mode” and fully recline them with the footrests deployed—and they’re going to leave the seats in that position. So, when Grandma and Grandpa come along for the ride, it takes what seems like ages to reposition them as traditional captain’s chairs. Third, so configured, the only way to access the third row is by squeezing between them.
Don’t get us wrong. These heated, ventilated, and fully reclining automotive Barcaloungers are great for road trips, and you cannot get anything like them in another vehicle sold at the Carnival’s price point. But they do come with compromises.
Like other minivans, the Carnival’s third-row seat is habitable for adults thanks to its adequate legroom. As is true for front-seat and second-row passengers, people assigned to the third row get USB ports and a set of cupholders separated by a smartphone storage slot.
Better yet, there is plenty of cargo capacity behind the third row. The smart power liftgate can recognize the key fob’s presence and will automatically open to reveal a deep well and 1,139 litres of cargo volume. This well is especially helpful if you carry sports equipment like bats and balls that can roll out of a typical SUV when you open the tailgate. Kia also offers two storage compartments on the left side of the cargo area.
It is easy to tumble the third-row seats into the storage well to expand cargo space. However, the resulting load floor has numerous cracks and crevices, and we can imagine how easy it is to lose items in them. Oddly, Kia does not provide a maximum cargo volume number for the space behind the second-row seats. However, since the measurement for the SX with the VIP Lounge Seats is 2,460 litres, that’s good guidance for all Carnival trims.
If your Carnival doesn’t have the VIP Lounge Seats, you can remove the second-row seats to create a maximum cargo space measuring 4,110 litres. To give you an idea of how much that is, a Chevrolet Suburban offers 4,097 litres of maximum cargo volume.
Our Kia Carnival SX test vehicle had 12.3-inch digital instrumentation and infotainment touchscreens mounted side-by-side under a single piece of glass. The presentation is similar to a Mercedes-Benz and helps to elevate this Kia’s interior.
The digital instrumentation is especially impressive, featuring lush graphics and brilliant use of imagery and colour. It even changes its appearance depending on the time of day, going from a blue sky with puffy white clouds to a blazingly beautiful sunset. At night, wispy clouds filter moonlight onto a faintly blue landscape. We adore this perfect example of a surprise-and-delight feature.
The 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system impresses in its own right, and it comes with Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, SiriusXM satellite radio, and a complimentary three-year subscription to Kia Connect connected services. Highlights include remote engine starting and a Find My Car function, among others. If anything about this infotainment package is disappointing, it’s the test vehicle’s 12-speaker Bose audio system. Audiophiles will deem it mediocre at best.
Unfortunately, the test vehicle’s Kia Connect subscription was inactive, so the Carnival’s native voice recognition system was only partly successful at helping to find points of interest and specific addresses. A request to change the climate system from 20 degrees to 22 degrees resulted in a full-court press from the heating system, including the steering wheel and front seats. That was aggravating.
Additional tech includes Quiet Mode, which silences the rear speakers for late-night trips home; Passenger Talk to communicate with rear passengers through the speakers; and a passenger view camera to check on second- and third-row passengers via a ceiling-mounted camera.
Kia equips the 2023 Carnival with a stair-step collection of driver assistance and collision avoidance systems, adding features as you go from the Kia Carnival LX to EX to SX trim. However, the most common safety features related to collision warnings and avoidance are standard on all Carnivals. They include forward-collision warning with pedestrian detection, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist. Blind-spot monitoring comes in at the EX trim.
Among the more unusual standard features, the Carnival’s rear-seat reminder system uses ultrasonic sensors that can detect movement in the minivan for up to 24 hours after you lock and leave it. If you’ve forgotten a child or pet inside the Carnival, their motion will activate the horn and lights to get the attention of passersby and will initiate text messages to the owner regarding the detected movement.
In addition, the Carnival has adaptive cruise control and a Safe Exit Assist system that’s standard from the EX grade. With the latter, if you park on a busy street, the minivan’s rear radar can detect approaching vehicles and warn occupants that it is unsafe to open a door and exit the Carnival. Starting with Carnival EX trim, a Junction Turning Detection system can bring the minivan to a stop in order to prevent an unsafe turn.
Rear parking sensors are standard. With EX+ and SX trim, the Carnival adds a surround-view camera and a camera-based Blind-Spot View Monitor. The Blind-Spot View Monitor supplements the blind-spot monitoring system, showing the driver a camera view of the minivan’s blind spots when they use the turn signal to indicate a lane change. The surround-view camera offers multiple viewing modes and came in handy during our travels, assisting with tight parking situations. There’s even a front camera view to help drivers judge the distance ahead.
We made good use of all of the Carnival’s safety features and kept everything turned on and active most of the time. The lane-keeping assist system proved accurate but bothersome on winding roads, prompting us to shut it off on a couple of occasions. Otherwise, the Kia collection of driving aids worked in the background to help keep us safe.
Deserving special mention, the Highway Driving Assist technology is excellent, proving accurate, smooth, predictable, and trustworthy at all times. It is so good that it encourages its regular and continued use by the driver. Even when traveling busy highways, which often pose a challenge to these driving-assist systems, Highway Driving Assist excelled whether other motorists merged into the gap in front of the Carnival or we changed lanes to pass slower vehicles. In addition, the tech was unfazed by rural two-lane roads where dirt and mud sometimes obscured the painted lines.
Better yet, when Highway Driving Assist was unable to operate, the hand-off from the technology to the driver was smooth, natural, and effortless. In short, this instance of Highway Driving Assist proved nearly flawless. Just remember that you must keep your hands on the steering wheel and pay attention to your surroundings in order for it to work.
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) calls the 2023 Carnival a Top Safety Pick. Note that the standard headlights on all but the top trim get a Poor rating for their performance.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) had not performed crash tests on the Kia Carnival as this review was written.
When you have plenty of people to carry or lots of cargo to transport, minivans are hard to beat, especially at their prices. Typically, they are roomier and more comfortable than pricier crossover SUVs and offer cargo volumes similar to substantially more expensive full-size SUVs. In addition, minivans get better fuel economy, especially the hybrid models.
Among the four remaining traditional minivans available as new vehicles, the Kia Carnival does the best job of hiding what it really is. And if you upgrade to the SX with the VIP Lounge Seats, the evident style, the impressive technology, and the unbeatable second-row comfort put this Kia into a league of its own. All that’s missing here is an AWD option and a hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrain.
And we’re serious about the overlanding thing. With a suspension lift, all-terrain tires, and other modifications, a Carnival X-Pro (or Sedona) could potentially steal some Ford Transit Trail and Mercedes Sprinter customers.
Note: Images show a US model.
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2023 Kia Carnival Pricing
Trims & specs
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear outboard seats · Dash trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB third row · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: third row · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: audio · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Manual adjustments: 6
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: 660 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome surround · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 2 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: manual folding · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat manual adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: fold flat into floor · Rear seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear seat type: removable captains chairs (180-degree rear facing capable) · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: fold flat into floor · Upholstery: cloth
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Single front air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · AM/FM radio · Total Number of Speakers: 6
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: third row center · Dash trim: metallic · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: urethane · Steering wheel trim: urethane
Convenience Features
Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cupholders: front · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: trunk release · One-touch windows: 1 · Power outlet(s): USB third row · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: black · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment screen size: 8 in. · Smartphone integration: wireless Android Auto
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: automatic high beam dimmer
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: folding removable center seat
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: rear · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: diversity · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: third row center · Dash trim: simulated wood · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: front · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 12V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB front · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 12V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: cruise controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 850 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: grey · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Side door type: dual power sliding · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Apply CarPlay ready · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 4.2 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Manual Adjustments: 4
Rear Seats
Type: folding removable center seat
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: intersection/junction turn · Camera system: rearview · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat manual adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with voice recognition · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: vehicle location · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: polished aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: with washer · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Front side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · USB auxiliary audio input · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · Total Number of Speakers: 8
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: rear center with cupholders · Dash trim: satin chrome · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: rear · Easy entry: manual rear seat · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: keyless entry with panic alarm · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB rear · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: rear · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: voice recognition controls · Storage: door pockets · Sunshade: side window · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 850 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: sensor-activated · Rocker panel color: black · Side door type: dual power sliding · Skid plate(s): front · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google POIs · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: MPG · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: lamp failure
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: Auto on/off
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: integrated turn signals · Inside rearview mirror: manual day/night
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: folding removable center seat
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: front pedestrian · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: front · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: pedestrian detection · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front, rear, third, and fourth row · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: height · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: height · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: leatherette
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: touch screen display · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: maintenance scheduling · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control front air conditioning · Dual front air conditioning zones · Single rear air conditioning zones
Airbags
Dual front airbags · Driver knee airbags · Passenger airbag deactivation: occupant sensing deactivation · Front side airbags · Rear side curtain airbags
Audio System
Antenna Type: mast · Voice recognition audio system · Bluetooth auxiliary audio input · Premium Brand: Bose · HD radio · Satellite Radio: SiriusXM · 1 subwoofer · Surround audio: 5.1 · Total Number of Speakers: 11
Brakes
ABS: 4-wheel · Braking assist: hill start assist · Electronic parking brake: auto off · Front brake diameter: 12.8 · Front brakes: ventilated disc · Rear brake diameter: 12.8 · Rear brakes: disc
Comfort Features
Armrests: third row center · Dash trim: satin chrome · Door sill trim: scuff plate · Floor Material: carpet · Shift knob trim: leather · Steering wheel trim: leather
Convenience Features
Adaptive stop and go cruise control: fully automated · Assist handle: rear · Autonomous lane guidance: lane centering · Cargo area power outlet: 115V · Center console: front console with armrest and storage · Cruise control: adaptive · Cupholders: front, rear and third row · Dimming rearview mirror: auto-dimming · Easy entry: power passenger · Memorized settings: side mirrors · Multi-function remote: proximity entry system · One-touch windows: 4 · Power outlet(s): USB third row · Power windows: lockout button · Reading lights: front · Rear power outlet: 115V · Steering wheel: power tilt and telescopic · Steering wheel mounted controls: phone · Storage: cargo tie-down anchors and hooks · Sunshade: side window · Universal garage door opener: Homelink · Vanity mirrors: dual illuminating
Driver Seat
Adjustable lumbar support: 4-way power · Power adjustments: 8
Drivetrain
Axle ratio: 3.51
Engine
Alternator: 180 amps · Battery: maintenance-free · Battery rating: 850 CCA
Exterior Features
Door handle color: body-color with chrome accents · Exhaust: hidden exhaust · Exhaust tip color: black · Fender lip moldings: body-color · Front bumper color: body-color · Grille color: chrome · Mirror color: body-color · Rear bumper color: body-color · Rear spoiler: roofline spoiler · Rear spoiler color: body-color · Rear trunk/liftgate: liftgate · Rocker panel color: chrome accents · Side door type: dual power sliding · Skid plate(s): front and rear · Window trim: black
Headrests
Front headrests: adjustable · Number of front headrests: 2 · Number of rear headrests: 3 · Number of third row headrests: 3
In Car Entertainment
Connected in-car apps: Google search · Infotainment: Kia Connect · Infotainment screen size: 12.3 in.
Instrumentation
Fuel economy display: range · Instrument cluster screen size: 12.3 in. · Warnings and reminders: low fuel level
Lights
Daytime running lights: LED · Front fog lights: LED · Headlights: LED · Tail and brake lights: LED
Mirrors
Exterior mirrors: power folding
Passenger Seat
Power adjustments: 8
Rear Seats
Type: folding removable center seat
Roof
Moonroof: one-touch open/close · Moonroof / Sunroof: power sunshade · OEM roof height: undefined · Rear sunroof: power glass · Roof rails: silver
Safety
Automatic emergency braking: rear · Blind spot safety: passenger side camera · Camera system: surround view · Child seat anchors: LATCH system · Cross Traffic Alert: rear · Crumple zones: rear · Impact sensor: door unlock · Parking sensors: front · Pre-Collision Warning System: visual warning · Pre-collision warning system: intersection/junction turn · Rearview monitor: in dash · Traffic sign recognition: adaptive speed limiting
Seatbelts
Emergency locking retractors: front and rear · Front seatbelts: 3-point · Seatbelt pretensioners: front · Seatbelt warning sensor: driver and passenger · Second row seatbelts: 3-point · Third row seatbelts: 3-point
Seats
Driver seat power adjustments: reclining · Front seat type: bucket · Passenger seat power adjustments: reclining · Rear headrests: adjustable · Rear seat folding: flat · Third row headrests: adjustable · Third row seat folding: split · Upholstery: perforated
Security
Power door locks: anti-lockout
Spare Tire
Mount Location: inside · Size: temporary
Spare Wheel
Rim Type: steel
Steering
Steering ratio: 14.2 · Turns lock-to-lock: 3.0
Suspension
Front Arm Type: lower control arms · Front Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Front Spring Type: coil springs · Front Suspension Classification: independent · Front Suspension Type: MacPherson struts · Rear Shock Type: gas shock absorbers · Rear Spring Type: coil springs · Rear Suspension Classification: independent · Rear Suspension Type: multi-link · Stabilizer bar(s): front
Telematics
Driver assistance app: roadside assistance · Electronic messaging assistance: with read function · Navigation system: with voice recognition · Phone: voice activated · Phone wireless data link: Bluetooth · Smart device app compatibility: Kia Access · Smart device app function: lock operation · Wifi: hotspot
Third Row Seat
Type: 40-60 split bench
Tires
Type: all season
Tires and Rims
Wheels: painted aluminum
Windows
Front wipers: variable intermittent · Laminated glass: acoustic · Liftgate window: fixed · Power windows: with safety reverse · Rear wiper: intermittent · Solar-tinted glass: front