2022 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package: Is The Carnival A Luxury Van?

Today I drive and review a 2022 Kia Carnival!
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[@jinu03]

Now I appreciate doing review on This trim instead of the higher one... coz everyone does that... I wanted to see what the lower trim looks & feels like. So this is what I was waiting for. Thanks Ben. Just a suggestion though if you could add a slow pan view of the interiors.. coz every detail matters when it comes to deciding about the vehicles. Like for example Even the XLE Sienna Hybrid third row only left side has USB with only 2 cup holders & left third row is just blunt.. Little details... coz Sienna XLE runs at about 42k-44k. This LX trim from KIA is way better. Yes Hybrid has MPG but only V4. I would love to try Kia Carnival all trims.

[@NivitaUSA]

THANK YOU!!! You’re the first person that seats in the third row to do an actual review 👏🏼🙏🏼👏🏼

[@kylecallon8973]

I have this car and it is amazing!! Especially for the value. It’s very spacious and great for families with kids.

[@jackies35]

Does it have a power lift gate? Or do you have to go up to EX or S?

[@kylecallon8973]

@@jackies35 you have to go up. It has a lot of features for a base, I didn’t think the higher trim justified the price

[@keb990]

How do you deal with the floor seat rails in the back? I just imagine my kids filling them with crumbs and other gunk over time.

[@kylecallon8973]

@@keb990 lol mine do that now! I make weekly to biweekly visits to the car wash and vacuum them out. I can tell there’s going to be constant upkeep and focus lol

[@semicollin4517]

Do all trims have leather seats?

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This 22' Kia carnival minivan looks amazing. Terrific job with your content as always Ben.

[@Inturl618]

Hey thank, I was searching around only to found you doing a review on this trim. 👍

[@dms1887]

Close to excellent review. Thank you

[@andrewl8251]

Is there a button on the key to open the trunk on this model and is there a trunk release inside the car?

[@drivenhome3257]

I want to take out the 3rd row seats and put in more cargo space, just have a pull up board. How do I get that?

[@JadeNguyenTraining]

Hi Ben! I’m Jade I’m the first time buy ! And I live in Va I like this car! But I don’t know can you advise me what is the best price to get out of the carrier! including tax! because I have no experience in buying a car! look forward to your help

[@dlin402]

What are our options to have roof rails installed?

[@2023Red]

Nicely done. We might buy one. We wanted minivan with removable middle seats. Uncertainty on which models have removable seats.

[@reddymohanpalyam8052]

Sir, I liked this car a lot, 4th generation car, when this car lanch in India, please inform about booking date in India, waiting for r ur reply sir

[@Alejandro_Diazd]

Great video Ben the mini van looks good.

[@azizkarim]

Gorgeous vehicle.👍👍👍

[@sonidofuriamusikal]

Price for this model thanks

[@th.8868]

Feel like if i got this trim, I'd have to order the better grille and after market wheels!

[@joseville]

The third row can be stowed into the wells. Can the second row also be stowed? Is there storage under the second row seats?

[@supertrooper73]

Second row seats are only removable... no under seat storage beneath it either.

[@thehywirelife4451]

Like the van-really don't like the name. Thought Sedona was better. I did notice the would you put your seat belt on sound even sounded carnival like. Thanks Ben nice vid!

[@knightmareseer1045]

Great review as always ben 😉

[@joebrown9621]

That grill is giving off that Land cruiser prado vibe.. 😎👍

[@joshuangoje9363]

Good review ben maybe you could do a 2021 chevy Silverado 1500 custom if you have time

[@sethwilliams3995]

Soccer moms gonna be excited lmao damn '22 model last time I check the year it was '21 Kia is finally making a good comeback good as always Ben getting better everytime

[@jasonkernjr5343]

I really like this configuration. My only wishes were adaptive cruise control and passenger intercom/camera. Not worth the extra 2-3k just for those features.

[@emnemschannel]

Does anyone know if the LXS can have the passenger view added? Or does that have to be the next model up?

[@jasonkernjr5343]

Only EX and higher have it

[@drdst27]

Got this car a month ago. Love it.

[@theray-venfam1536]

Do you mind me asking the price you got it for? Did you get a base model or upgrades? In trying to figure out if I could afford it if I get it sometime next year, mid summer ish. Was it the 32k price? Or higher? (You don't have to discuss finances or anything)

[@hellkitty1014]

Love how Kia keeps reinventing each car that it replaces. The K5, Sorento, updated Stinger, and now this show that Kia is very aggressive in offering premium products but still at a value price. I really think the Carnival shows best in dark colors like this blue, as it allows all of the details to pop. The only small quibble for me on the outside is they did not hide the door track up higher underneath the rear glass, instead cheapened out and stamped it into thr body work. And those seats aren't leather, rather leatherette that will crack over time in something like a minivan due to high usage. Other than that, Kia has a homerun.

[@fleuger99]

Leatherette will last way longer than cloth seat and requires no maintenance like leather would.

[@gops3622]

hello all iam frm India can anybody knows abt launching of KIA 2022 MODEL will reach INDIA????THANX IN Advance

[@darens440]

Its 290hp, all new dual injected, nice engine. I just got an SX model and its very nice.

[@DesantisPence2024]

YESS!!!! And expensive.

[@user-yv5tf9jo5v]

Does this model have remote start?

[@jasonkernjr5343]

Yes

[@cyruspolentschz1165]

the engine startup sounded like a 2011-2018 sienna

[@someguywithmtndew5691]

2nd Generation Sienna face lift 2006-2010 uses the same V6 btw but in 2017 they changed it

[@knightmareseer1045]

Oh wow the grille design!

[@memeoto9576]

Ikr it looks so good!

[@xFaithkeeperx]

Claims to have 8 seats but it’s only maybe 5 seats in the back. I wouldn’t include the driver seat or front passenger.

[@drdst27]

My next car.

[@chadwaller8192]

The 2022 Carnival engine gets 290 not 276 hp. The previous gen got 276 hp.

[@th.8868]

Here's what I'd like to see/focus because I've read about it and havent seen ANY CHANNELS that went over these features. Small details count! I like the fact that the actual floor is completely flat in vehicles like the prior sienna (the 2022 sienna messed it up by not allowing the removing of the mid row seats, big mistake), and the Pacifica has a flat floor when you stow the mid row, and the floor on the new Carnival is completely flat. Why is this important because in vehicles like the Odyssey (which I have) i like a custom seating for our needs so we remove the mid row seats except 1 seat so that other passengers that want to sit in the back do not constantly have to slide forward the other mid row seat (which wouldnt work anyways if you have a baby seat in it, so complete waste in the new Sienna on that). Also i measured (about 3.5 inches) you miss out on those large plastic/metal base that holds the Odyssey seats and this takes away standing height when trying to enter the vehicle into the back row!!! Now i know why the Pacific feels so large when getting in/out. I think this will give a major advantage of comfort to the new Carnival. Also, because the seats are easy to change out and the floor is completely flat, I read that you can actually flip the seats around in the mid row to look towards the back!!! Please show this!! Then my toddler wouldnt complain that he cant see mommy sitting in the back row next to baby.

[@supertrooper73]

Carnivals in North America do not come with the second row rear-facing seat configuration but there is a remedy for that on other youtube channels.

[@th.8868]

@@supertrooper73 I've been told differently. all trims below the top trim offer removable mid row correct? Which simply means if you can remove them (which I'm sure you can), you can turn them around. The only one you cant I believe is the top trim, which is because it's wired w/ electrical connections similar to the toyota sienna.

[@supertrooper73]

Sure - you can remove the second row seats but the latches to place said seats to face the rear are blocked directly from the factory here in the states, however, there are youtube videos showing how to get around this. Cheers.

[@th.8868]

@@supertrooper73 thank you for the good info

[@supertrooper73]

@@th.8868 Welcome!

[@thearcadeventures]

The kia logo looks so cool. The color looks really nice on the carnival. I would get 19 or 20 inch wheels instead of 17 inch wheels :)

[@tigertastic862]

All the premium trims have 19 inch wheels. Looks cool,helps with handling, but tires subject to bubbles if you hit any potholes, thus higher maintenance cost.

[@joebrown9621]

I got the outgoing Sedona and some people find it's abit firm over bumps with the 19" rims, the 17" and 18" had a more balanced feel while being comfort but still very agile within its segment.. plus 17" for winter tyres there is more options, cheaper and soaks up rough winter roads alot better..

[@DesantisPence2024]

@@joebrown9621 Awesome info! I was worry about the FWD and not having the AWD (money) capabilities. However, once you said something about the tires, I think I will rock the 17.

[@samanthacruey6138]

It’s not a mini van, it’s a MPV multi purpose vehicle LOL.

[@brookepulido7666]

I keep telling everyone this 😆 ‘It’s NOT a mini van!’

[@Issa_aj]

For a split second I thought I was looking at a jeep

[@certifiedreviews8485]

Can’t go buy MSRP because everybody’s 6 to 11,000 over give me a break going to buy an Acura MDX

[@WallaceNicolau]

Acompanhando de Jundiaí!!! Wallace Nicolau Corretor de Imóveis!!! Sucesso! Deus abençoe!!! E vamos que vamos! Like com certeza!

[@fatguyalwayseats]

No it looks like the back end of a suburban or Tahoe

[@NegativeX83]

Gotta go SX

[@Yipyo1986]

Why

[@DesantisPence2024]

Awww!!! No power lift! So sad!!!!

[@yolosolonorthwest6282]

Holy shit

[@yousufmirza1853]

2022 Kia Carnival horsepower is (290) Not 276

[@memeoto9576]

imagine cars will be like in 2050

[@memeoto9576]

bet the kia carnival goes to the carnival

[@keb990]

Anyone else think the floor looks ugly with those long obscene crumb catchers, I mean seat rails?

[@keb990]

Pause at 3:39. Really like this car minus that. All I see is dirt and crap getting stuck in there and kids cleats getting stuck. Anything to combat this anyone think?

[@DesantisPence2024]

Get a MAT to cover and or place something to block those crumb catchers!!! OR don't let anyone eat in the car. LOL!!!!

[@youtubeblows]

I just wanna know how the paint on a 2022 model year vehicle that is virtually unavailable to the public has swirls in the paint already. That hood looks bad.

[@hellkitty1014]

Dealers are pathetic at vehicle detailing and prep. They use brushes on brand new vehicles and the finish is ruined. We've even had to paint-correct my wife's new MB S63.

[@doyallsellcrablegs]

It has swirls to hide the body lines, that was a preproduction model that's not released yet

[@youtubeblows]

@@hellkitty1014 That’s nuts. I detail at a used vehicle dealership and we only ever use faux wool mitts, and replace them once a month.

[@remyd8767]

Light bar situation? Another way to say it's unsightly

[@longNguyen-qr1uv]

Luxury car but the gear ship look not luxury

[@maxthecherryman]

Rubbish. Tried one. 45000km. Complete transmission failure. Luckily warranty.

[@southshore0007]

If I was in the market I would spring for the high trim the lower levels interiors just scream cheap😑

[@Chris-ul1iq]

Lol how?

[@SAAN27]

Big difference between 30 and $50,000 cars on all makes and models

[@kenmccune8843]

Beautiful Kia van sexy awesome Kia van beautiful color on it

[@cars95productions19]

The grille design is like a Lamborghini Urus

[@youngc521]

Kmsl baby changing station..

[@ranlive1]

It’ll hold a lot of clowns! 🤡

[@BenHardyCars]

Hahah

[@Alejandro_Diazd]

88Th

[@SHAFLOXKSEBK_OFFICIAL]

Yeah but if you want a luxury minivan get a Chrysler Pacifica Pinnacle

[@hellkitty1014]

We just added a loaded 2021 Pacifica S in Destroyer Grey after driving the Kia Carnival SX Prestige. The Kia was awesome and had almost everything we would need. It all came down to AWD, UConnect 5, storage solutions, and yes, being a loyal Chrysler customer, $7k off of the price, which worked out to be cheaper than the Carnival. Ben should do a comparo!

[@SHAFLOXKSEBK_OFFICIAL]

@@hellkitty1014 yea

[@ThirdBrainLives]

No. Chill out.