2022 Kia Carnival vs 2021 Lincoln Navigator
Overview | |
MSRP$76,705 | MSRP$32,300 |
Listings20 | Listings44 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.7 out of 10 | Expert reviews8.2 out of 10 |
2021 Lincoln Navigator Reviews SummaryFull-size SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator represent the smallest slice of the luxury SUV market. They're the heaviest, hugest, and fanciest people movers sold by mainstream automakers—and you can count them all on two hands. The Navigator, a popular nameplate since 1998, was redesigned in dramatic fashion for 2018. In its fourth model year, this Navigator still delights us as we test newer competitors costing at or above its $97,000 starting price. Foreign nameplates offer no equal to the Navigator, and it's not for sheer size or a desire to lift up Lincoln that we say this is one of the best American vehicles, among both trucks and cars, ever made. | |
2022 Kia Carnival Reviews SummaryWith the all-new 2022 Carnival, Kia is trying something different. By blending crossover SUV design with sensational technology and genuine VIP passenger seating, Kia hopes the Carnival can carve a bigger slice of the small minivan pie. Available in LX, LX+, EX, EX+, and SX trim levels, the 2022 Kia Carnival replaces the Kia Sedona in the automaker’s lineup. Carnival MSRP ranges from $34,795 to $48,595, not including the destination charge of $1,850. Our SX test vehicle had extra-cost Storm Blue paint and accessory floor and cargo mats. Its pricing comes to $51,275, including destination charges (Canadian, estimated). | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train4X2 | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Horsepower450 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City16 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway26 |
Engine | |
Engine Name3.5L 450 hp V6 | Engine Name3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | Torque262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower450 hp @ 5500 rpm | Horsepower290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain4X2 | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City16 | MPG City19 |
MPG Highway22 | MPG Highway26 |
Interior | |
Leather SeatsStandard | Leather Seats |
Seating Capacity8 | Seating Capacity7 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space20.9 cu ft | Cargo Space40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight5673 lbs | Curb Weight4376 lbs |
Height76.4 in | Height68.5 in |
Length210.0 in | Length203.0 in |
Width93.8 in | Width89.2 in |
Wheelbase122.5 in | Wheelbase121.7 in |
Maximum Payload1620 lbs | Maximum Payload1334 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity8600 lbs | Maximum Towing Capacity3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity6200 lbs | Standard Towing Capacity |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $76,705 | $32,300 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 7.7 out of 10Read full review | 8.2 out of 10Read full review |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | Full-size SUVs like the Lincoln Navigator represent the smallest slice of the luxury SUV market. They're the heaviest, hugest, and fanciest people movers sold by mainstream automakers—and you can count them all on two hands. The Navigator, a popular nameplate since 1998, was redesigned in dramatic fashion for 2018. In its fourth model year, this Navigator still delights us as we test newer competitors costing at or above its $97,000 starting price. Foreign nameplates offer no equal to the Navigator, and it's not for sheer size or a desire to lift up Lincoln that we say this is one of the best American vehicles, among both trucks and cars, ever made. | With the all-new 2022 Carnival, Kia is trying something different. By blending crossover SUV design with sensational technology and genuine VIP passenger seating, Kia hopes the Carnival can carve a bigger slice of the small minivan pie. Available in LX, LX+, EX, EX+, and SX trim levels, the 2022 Kia Carnival replaces the Kia Sedona in the automaker’s lineup. Carnival MSRP ranges from $34,795 to $48,595, not including the destination charge of $1,850. Our SX test vehicle had extra-cost Storm Blue paint and accessory floor and cargo mats. Its pricing comes to $51,275, including destination charges (Canadian, estimated). |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Drive Train | 4X2 | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 5500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City | 16 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 26 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 3.5L 450 hp V6 | 3.5L 290 hp V6 |
Torque | 510 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 262 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 450 hp @ 5500 rpm | 290 hp @ 6400 rpm |
Drivetrain | 4X2 | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 16 | 19 |
MPG Highway | 22 | 26 |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 7 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 20.9 cu ft | 40.2 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 5673 lbs | 4376 lbs |
Height | 76.4 in | 68.5 in |
Length | 210.0 in | 203.0 in |
Width | 93.8 in | 89.2 in |
Wheelbase | 122.5 in | 121.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1620 lbs | 1334 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
Maximum Towing Capacity | 8600 lbs | 3500 lbs |
Standard Towing Capacity | 6200 lbs | |

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