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2023 Kia Carnival vs 2022 Lexus RX Hybrid

2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
$48,720MSRP
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2023 Kia Carnival
2023 Kia Carnival
$33,100MSRP
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2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
$48,720MSRP
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2023 Kia Carnival
$33,100MSRP
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MSRP

$48,720

MSRP

$33,100

Listings

6

Listings

45

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Impressive technology

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • All-wheel drive not available

  • Lacks a hybrid option

  • Noisy on the highway

2022 Lexus RX Hybrid Reviews Summary

2023 Kia Carnival Reviews Summary

Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

3.5L 308 hp V6 Hybrid

Engine

3.5L 290 hp V6

Drive Train

AWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

7

Horsepower

Horsepower

290 hp @ 6400 rpm

EV Battery Capacity

1.9 kWh

EV Battery Capacity

MPG City

31

MPG City

19

MPG Highway

28

MPG Highway

26
2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
$48,720MSRP
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2023 Kia Carnival
2023 Kia Carnival
$33,100MSRP
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2022 Lexus RX Hybrid
$48,720MSRP
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2023 Kia Carnival
$33,100MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

MSRP
$48,720
$33,100
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews

4.7

5.0

Expert reviews

8.5 out of 10

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Pros & cons

Pros

  • Stylish design

  • Impressive technology

  • Excellent value for money

Cons

  • All-wheel drive not available

  • Lacks a hybrid option

  • Noisy on the highway

Summary
Over the holidays of 2022, we used the 2023 Kia Carnival to drive to many gatherings of family and friends. Whenever we slid open a side door to load or unload passengers, a common question was: “So, is this a minivan or an SUV?” If you work in Kia’s marketing department, the Carnival is neither. The company calls it a multi-purpose vehicle, or MPV. But if you’re a typical consumer, this stylish Kia is a minivan because it has sliding doors and does not offer all-wheel drive or a lifted suspension.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
3.5L 308 hp V6 Hybrid
3.5L 290 hp V6
Drive Train
AWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
7
Horsepower
290 hp @ 6400 rpm
EV Battery Capacity
1.9 kWh
MPG City
31
19
MPG Highway
28
26
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