The 2022 Kia Carnival Is a High-Tech Luxury Minivan

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Kia Carnival Review!!! The 2022 Kia Carnival is a new minivan -- and today I'm reviewing the new Kia Carnival. I'm going to show you all the quirks and features of the Kia Carnival, and then I'll get the Carnival out on the road and review the 2022 Kia Carnival driving experience.
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[@rickm8456]

That’s a good looking minivan. Mainly because it doesn’t look like one.

[@mahihkanahtik]

@@user-dl8yo3wv1t I literally thought the same lol

[@philb5593]

It has that suburban/giant suv styling.

[@noelmedina6925]

@@philb5593 I get Lincoln navigator vibes from the outside and that's probably the best looking suv there is

[@redpanda9141]

The older carnival was pretty unattractive

[@rita-want-sex152]

Xw

[@matthenekk]

I’m surprised Doug didn’t talk about the design more. My first thought was that this looks way more like an SUV than any minivan I’ve ever seen, much more aggressive styling and I like it.

[@victoriamaldonado4085]

I agree

[@Mixwell1983]

I thought the same thing too..

[@sincityman3533]

That’s the reason Kia calls it an MPV, not a minivan.

[@samuraistabber]

I agree. This is a minivan I can drive around without it slowly killing my soul.

[@matthenekk]

I’ll always have a soft spot for minivans anyway, grew up cruising with the whole squad in the 2004 Honda Odyssey in high school, then took our upgraded 2012 Odyssey 24hrs to Florida with 6 friends in college, perfect road tripper. Good times.

[@Eletheo]

I think a key to understanding the design of this car, especially it’s “VIP Lounge Seats” and their ability to fully recline and control the seat in front of them is that in Asian countries it is far more common that grandparents live with their adult children. So if you have one or two kids in the back, the grandparents get to sit in the VIP Lounge Seats and their control over their comfort is an emphasis over anyone else’s.

[@TheStinalee201120]

That is interesting to note

[@crimsonstang]

"But I suspect most minivan shoppers don't really care that much if their van is fast" clearly you have never been to Florida.

[@jashsylde8136]

@Google Account Ur going to get old too one day hehe... Wat are u gonna do then (>_

[@BaileeGermanotta]

Looool

[@DeezNuts-]

Ive seen guys with lowered and streight piped honda Oddessys and big rims with low profile tires on them

[@MrFunkadeIic]

Clearly you have never been to Florida yourself, central Florida to be precise. Try going fast on I-4 any time of the day. The fastest you could ever do is 35 mph. Average is 15 mph

[@thecozymama6770]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@wes3391]

As an older brother, I can guarantee that the only purpose of the reclining middle seats is to piss off the younger siblings sitting in the 3rd row.

[@subhan7782]

And you slide it all the way back too

[@rita-want-sex152]

Video

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

your dougs older brother?

[@Deadbass_]

@@user-jk7yz3xs8z the OP is saying he would annoy his younger brother with the reclining middle seats 😂

[@xanactive6397]

This guy gets it

[@dankification]

9:09 the buttons actually only active for use when nobody is in the seat, when someone is using the seat a pressure sensor disables the buttons so whoever is in the seat behind can’t mess around with the passenger

[@markacevedo441]

Definitely an important distinction

[@BayatiAhmed]

Yeah but when no one is in the front seat and a kid is in the 2nd row, they can mess around and move it back and forth which can be distracting when driving.

[@paulandrews5611]

If you're distracted by a seat in the car you're driving moving at a whopping 1/20th mph then you either need to pay closer attention to the road or put the vehicle into drive.

[@dwadd7528]

all Hyundai theta engines cease up around 50k-90k. thats why Hyundai changes its name to "smart stream". they are exact same engines but pretending as newly designed engine. Do not trust Hyundai - KIA.

[@zioxei]

I thought that would be pretty obvious especially to Doug

[@navishelly]

I’m 10 years old and I showed this to my dad a few months ago and yesterday we went to order this car.

[@manpan4693]

Don’t say ur age online bro

[@fluffyres6107]

@@manpan4693 nothing gonna happen if you say your age online.

[@fareshejazi2297]

@@fluffyres6107 well nothing in KZbin in other apps some weird ppl will reach to his dms I personally have that happen to me many times talking about different things

[@Alexi7666]

Nobody orders cars anymore. That trend died out in the 1980s.

[@denali22]

@@Alexi7666 I ordered my jeep rubicon. People order their cars all the time. Who do you think orders the new inventory for dealers? The sales managers order what they think will sell.

[@Jasa12265]

6:31 "Not sure how many parents are going to want it for their kids." I don't know a lot about parenting but I think kids are a lot quieter when they're asleep.

[@laurakennerley7305]

loool - I have 5 kids and this made me laugh so hard

[@DexterMorgan]

This man knows how to parent.

[@JoshPlayzJG]

Wow, is it just me or is it more interesting to watch stuff like this than supercars?

[@Guillotines_For_Globalists]

Yes.

[@pocketBreaker]

Yes, its just you

[@MATHEWHEPSIBAH]

Yeah. Feels good to watch something that's practical in everyday life

[@MrDangerousshark]

There's a reason he covers both!

[@paulcarmi8130]

Just you, for sure.

[@behruz1691]

Doug is the only person in the universe that can keep us amused for 23 mins by a KIA minivan.

[@k.r.99]

And make a car like the Gemera seem not so exciting. He's indeed a unicorn among the car reviewers.

[@DrawoftheGarden]

WRONG

[@kristians2704]

@@k.r.99 the Gemera is def more exciting

[@axxisblack]

I want it more than a sport coupe

[@pcfanta]

And that KIA minivan happens to be one of the best in its class.

[@MRFLAPPYTREE]

this is the best looking minivan ive ever seen. i would drive this and i dont even have kids

[@lizardfishmanbearpig1818]

I’m not ashamed to say that this is my new dream car. I don’t have any kids but accidentally discovered how amazingly practical and functional the mini van truly is when my f150 randomly broke down to the point beyond repair at only 102k miles. I am now so happy that it did or else I never would have discovered what I was missing. I had 2000$ to spend on a vehicle. I needed lots of cargo space for work. In that price range I was looking at 20+ year old beat to hell trucks with well over 200k miles that needed thousands in repairs. That is when I saw an ad for a 2007 Nissan Quest that was completely loaded with 91k miles for 2200$. I bit my pride and picked it up after realizing how much space it had with the seats stowed away. You can haul a large group around comfortably and then later that day fold all of the seats down and have more cargo space than a full size pickup… let’s not even mention that it’s protected cargo space. Also if you ever try camping in a mini van it is a superior option to a tent. You can just throw a full sized mattress in there and be extremely comfortable surrounded by the vans luxury features. They also tend to be very reliable and long lasting in general. I’ll never camp in a tent again. I have put 80,000 miles on this thing with only standard maintenance and minor repairs. My girlfriend made so much fun of me after we met and she saw my van. Her mind was quickly changed after a few trips to see family across state and camping adventures. Mini van gang for life for me

[@ryancole6981]

The carnival has easily the best looks from a minivan I've seen

[@noaahhhoke4012]

I know it looks like a regular suv

[@samuelhere41]

@@noaahhhoke4012 yeah god damn at first I thought it was a SUV

[@ryancole6981]

@@noaahhhoke4012 I also thought that, it's very sleek. It's a good look. I like Kia, hope this sells well

[@wizeb8282]

This Kia van hauls ass and looks way better than other vans, more SUV like. Doug totally missed that! *Asian Petrolhead did a much more thorough review and road tests it hard! 🚐👍

[@terryolay4613]

@@wizeb8282 Dough sounds like a hater.

[@averagepainter]

Going to need the sounds of nature when your kids adjust your seat for the 50th time on the highway.

[@mipmipmipmipmip]

Play the water sound so you'll need to find a public toilet after 2 minutes!

[@blitzy3244]

Doesn't let you adjust if it senses there is weight on the seat

[@Ben77788]

“Serenity now, serenity now!”

[@samirkarimi420]

@@Ben77788 Hahaha... Seinfeld !

[@AliKhan-ez9mw]

😂

[@leokimvideo]

Hang on it's still 2021, are the compliance plated forward stamped at purchase? We have a KIA Sportage and it's an amazing reliable and fun vehicle.

[@BrunodeSouzaLino]

In some countries, you'd call that car a "2021/ 2022 Model," meaning it was manufactured this year with the design of the next year's model.

[@twistedwhiskers8776]

oh hi leo

[@sgtbrownty]

Camara and microphone features to yell at the kids in the back seat: "Don't make me pull this thing over and come back there!"

[@MarcoVenustus]

That New KИ brand has real nice cars

[@HotHatchHero]

That’s one way of trying to dust the old KIA stigma under the rug

[@nostickpeople]

Hey how did ya get your N backwards? Hella cool! Nezt on cars&bids

[@seankurth4371]

@@nostickpeople It's the letter i in Russian. Man, if they'd went all-in and created the Кия Карниваль 😆

[@germaineliew2012]

Tbh I'm simply not a fan of Kia's new logo. But I guess it does fit their new design language.

[@MarcoVenustus]

@@seankurth4371 Yes, exactly that.

[@emixmim]

Kia is on a roll with all these cool new designs. Telluride won Car of the Year award. Even this minivan looks handsome.

[@emmaschmidt1100]

Every kia/hyundai looks beautiful until you hear knocking sound from ther gdi engine

[@IamJay02]

@@emmaschmidt1100 yeah lol

[@spartan117zm]

Genuinely hope they start a new design trend for minivans, I’d love to see Toyota and Honda innovate to this style for mini vans, it’d make them so much nicer as an option.

[@drivethru6155]

@@emmaschmidt1100 Just do a LS swap and you are good

[@insayn7995]

@@emmaschmidt1100 all new Hyundai’s are literally the ugliest cars on the market.

[@THuang-lt1ob]

I’ve recently been appreciating my minivan more and more. After trips to home depot, hauling lumber and work materials, I’ve come to the realization that a truck simply cannot haul nearly as much, even with a cap/canopy. This van seems like the best way to go. Looks sharp and still utilitarian. Too bad it’s so expensive

[@adilsagadiyev5090]

you can just get a lower trim

[@reyesurricochea1909]

Me too, I opened a Kia Carnival, and was the rear sliding door!

[@Ichibuns]

The version with the VIP seating would be great for roadtrips. I imagine it would be best for people with older kids and/or just go on trips with friends and family. Possibly even have older parents that live with them. I would keep the back seats down 95% of the time.

[@JesusTony]

You could go across the usa in that minivan and Still be comfortable.

[@TheBirdboy84]

roadtripping is exactly why i got my carnival. i love this thing. he didnt even talk about the driving assist features which are pretty snazzy in a minivan.

[@MrTWICETHEPRESHA]

_presses ‘Calm Sea Waves’ sound of nature option_ *Sound of hurricane force winds, 40ft waves, Category 5 South-East Asia typhoon*

[@Darclover82]

🤣🤣🤣

[@joonakarkkainen26]

😂😂

[@yourmomlmao9638]

i thought more of a public toilet vibe, but you're right too

[@brianstraight9308]

I thought the same thing. "Those are calm waves?!"

[@sharonbraselton3135]

Buy w I nanda 42 foot eltrc or ther city 45 foot hybrred

[@chrismullins8061]

Better not show my wife. We just paid off our 2015 Sedona and I was hoping to get away from minivans but this.....hell, even I'm tempted.

[@cTothy]

How come you didn’t pay cash?

[@steveranger55]

@@cTothy not everyone has 40k lying around

[@DoctorTauri]

Beta

[@chrismullins8061]

@@DoctorTauri lol. my M2 disagrees.

[@chrismullins8061]

@@cTothy .9% is hard to turn down. And it's not practical to pay cash for everything. Impossible to build credit that way.

[@AHA500]

The feature that lets people move the passenger seat up from back is amazing!!! You no longer have to get up and to it manually or ask the driver. Comes in handy when the front seat is empty or has things on it and your stuck in the back and want more leg room. Uber passgers will love it!

[@joshuawilson7023]

Honestly when I think of my family's old minivan I think of all the towing we actually did with it, a V6 has a way better towing capacity at the end of the day, and less engine wear as 4cyl towing does a lot to the engine

[@merricktheobald7486]

Never would I have thought I would see an attractive mini van. The world we live in.

[@alextogo8367]

Right. Really good looking munivan

[@BurrenSHdrums]

Me too. I'm pretty amazed

[@yahstino]

Beautiful isn't it. The only thing I'd knock would be that exposed sliding door track.

[@AnarchistMetalhead]

2000s europe had a trend towards vans, so companies put in some effort to make their stuff stand out and look good Altea, Mazda 5, C4 Picasso, S Max, 4th generation Espace and its contemporary Scenic are good examples and then there were some real oddities like the Avantime, Multipla and Altea based Toledo

[@wrxrob]

The older we get, the more attractive minivans become.

[@hithere589]

this is only mini van I've seen that doesn't look terrible.

[@TheCth777]

It kinda reminds me of an expedition

[@Karmy.]

Looks like a generic SUV to me

[@rahulpandit1749]

@@Karmy. it's got naice fitment👌

[@jakeguy6050]

@@Karmy. yeah kinda looks like the new exploerers

[@mattcortelyou1781]

03 odyssey is the best looking minivan

[@SethCocker05]

My family bought a 2020 Kia Carnival last year, and we all love it. It looks really good inside and out, not so much in your face luxurious or aggressive as the 2021 or 2022 models, but still aggressive enough that the little cars are intimidated. The car's a diesel, sounds like a truck on the outside but once you get in you can't hear a thing, it's one of the quietest cars (on the inside) I've ever been in. The middle row has 3 normal seats instead of 2 luxury seats, which puts it as an 8 seater (back row still has 3), and every seat is big enough to fit any of us. The boot is basically exactly the same.

[@TheAeroAvatar]

Kia not only is turning out a legitimately cool minivan, but they finally have a cool new logo to match!

[@andrewmpachetti]

K, backwards N

[@TheAeroAvatar]

@@andrewmpachetti It still doesn't look as cheap as what they had before.

[@andrewmpachetti]

@@TheAeroAvatar It doesn’t, but it looks Slavic

[@andrewmpachetti]

@@TheAeroAvatar *the logo

[@TheAeroAvatar]

@@andrewmpachetti Maybe. I just know I was sick of the old red logo, it screamed "economy car", lol.

[@galil_6863]

Kia is making a huge comeback when it comes to styling. Their vehicles don't look bland and boring anymore

[@mverick5444]

Thanks to their German designers they hired.

[@1973honza]

It's called KИ now.

[@vsrap71]

Comeback? They were never on top to begin with

[@prasad530]

I really love the new logo design.

[@atom0824]

still cheap quality tho.

[@shohomroy1983]

"This vehicle was made by K, backwards N" Proceeds to be dead serious for 2 seconds.

[@sheaquanliburd1465]

🤣🤣😂

[@jamesstuart3346]

History will label this a "Logo Fail"

[@pedromaze1555]

I love kia new logo.

[@shohomroy1983]

@@arrogen2831 that's what she said.

[@fredyllanos8972]

@@jamesstuart3346 Nope. It definitely looks pretty good. Way better than the previous logo.

[@craigjohnson4302]

Ultimately, the best usage for the calming sounds would be that the vehicle had sensors to gauge the increasing possibility of a road rage incident which automatically would initiate a calming sequence to Zen you out of it.

[@mruncola]

We are just starting to research minivans and this was a great review. Thank you!

[@jacksonyu6065]

You know you've grown up when a minivan video excites you more than a supercar

[@insayn7995]

I don’t think it’s because of age, it’s because we’ve watched so much supercar content over the years that there’s nothing exciting left in the supercar world.

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

You know youre a dad or ready to be dad. A new chapter of your life

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

@@insayn7995 no its not that.

[@briannawu6180]

I’m 42. You’re not “grown up.” You’re dead inside.

[@Schlabbeflicker]

You know you're an adult when nothing gets your rocks off quite like a sensible, fiscally responsible car.

[@LoneWolfHustle]

That's the most SUV looking minivan I've ever seen. It actually looks good!!

[@guildrich]

SUV = Sport Utility Van :P

[@BodysWorldProduction]

Looks good for sure! Nice minivan…

[@dylbeentheplotagonistandra2811]

@@guildrich how about Crossover Sport Van, which is what GM called their minivans from 2005-2008. The Chevy Uplander, Buick Terraza, Saturn Relay, and Pontiac Montana SV6. The forgotten GM minivans that no one bought, that they attempted to make look like an SUV. I’d say they did a much better job a minivans that didn’t try to fake their identity like the Chevy Astro and GMC Safari(1985-2005) and Chevy Lumina APV, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Pontiac Trans Sport(1990-1996) and the Chevy Venture and Pontiac Montana(1997-2004)

[@craig5042]

@@guildrich lol. you're right

[@christianabad9982]

Meanwhile, other car manufacturers: Calling MPVs an "SUV" and calling it a day.

[@5737irvingpark]

The Nissan Quest had 2 separate sun roofs. What was really great was that the front seat sun roof was directly overhead. One could look up & get a full view as opposed to most sun roofs.

[@treelife365]

Doug, thank you for putting the fuel specs in METRIC (via subtitles). Thank you, thank you!

[@henrysensoy5796]

me teenager who as no intensions of buying a family minivan: Interesting

[@bobdell2851]

being a teenager and having access to my families sienna allows for plenty of room for activities

[@PR.Impreza]

Lolol exactly

[@bradleymeyer9775]

I used to drive a 2004 Honda Odyssey. So I have a soft spot for them. Especially the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, and the Chrysler Minivans. My least favorite minivan is the Nissan Quest, I never really liked the design.

[@user-cd7vk1eg2x]

😂

[@39Hundred]

Making boring cars seem interesting is part of Doug’s charm.

[@herranton]

Doug, the car isn't designed for kids, they are an afterthought. The car is designed to shuffle kpop stars from one place to another around seoul.

[@jbvilla82]

Just to add. The only reason auto companies make these complicated $50k minivans, is to make extra $$ when those toys (heated and cooled seats, panoramic sunroof, 11 inch screens) all start to break. Kids will be kids and they will break anything they can find. I feel sorry for the parents foolish enough to buy these vehicles at full price. Additionally, why bother with a 10 year 100k warranty if the transmission or engine grenades itself?

[@FrenchArrogance]

Wait a minute, is that why the driver can zoom the ceiling mounted backrow camera in order to...

[@yesyesnono6969]

@@FrenchArrogance PLS NO LMAOOO

[@mahadbajwa5751]

@@FrenchArrogance HAHAHAHHAAHH

[@claudiobizama5603]

@@FrenchArrogance BRUH

[@JasonLambek]

Reviews Doug makes on vehicles like this could benefit from safety information. Since it’s not as important to focus on performance, use the time on other aspects like safety, which would be helpful. And mileage, (like he touches upon in this vid).

[@AShwarts12]

My Kia Sedona has the side front seat buttons & my kids do NOT mess with them. I actually love that I can maneuver front passenger seat from the second row.

[@Jac0b22]

The turn signal camera transfer on the gauge cluster is genius I like that so much. It gets the blind spots and everything

[@johnh8705]

Honda has had that for years

[@RaulSanchez-mp4om]

@@johnh8705 yep, but only for the right side.

[@davidkaminski615]

Adjust the side mirrors correctly and you won't have blind spots.

[@johnnymichael1804]

@@johnh8705 HoNdA hAs HaD iT fOr YeArS huuuuurrr durrrrrrr. Only one the right side tho, genius.

[@johnh8705]

@@johnnymichael1804 because Honda engineers are wiser. It's safer not to have a left-hand camera.

[@neoqueto]

Kia has stepped up their game massively over the last few years. They know their target customer extremely well and the apps for the 2nd row passengers prove it 100%.

[@meenamjah]

yeah, this thing is looking like my next purchase after stinger

[@eddy5388]

cuz of the germans ;)

[@ipissed]

@@meenamjah Better get yourself a good fire extinguisher.

[@cell9899]

Agreed

[@bushnorth472]

Interior features seems like how mercedes would do

[@denisemarie7991]

His review deserves waay more praise for how the vehicle looks. It is the first minivsn to NOT LOOK LIKE A MINIVAN. I am super impressed. Seems like many people in the comments are as well.

[@KokoFixed]

9:20 I don't know why they would bring that feature over here either - in Korea, private drivers usually use that feature to make more space in the back for their customers by folding the seat forward

[@Xcrafter3000]

I’m 20 and I low key want this. Minivans are so underrated.

[@user-jk7yz3xs8z]

You dont look 20

[@wewd]

I had a minivan when I was 20. I miss it. The back seat folded down into a bed and I made good use of that feature.

[@youtubedude3422]

@@wewd shag wagon

[@bradenmchenry995]

“I’m 30, well in November I’ll be 30”

[@seddam]

@@user-jk7yz3xs8z you mean he's younger or older ?

[@slimpickens6852]

I keep telling people. Kia has been, for a while, stepping up their game.

[@spencergeorge4941]

I remember seeing the 'Kia GT' concept in 2010-ish. I (along with a lot of people) thought it was ridiculous that a cheap car company that was known for 20 year old Spectras to venture into that market. That turned into the Stinger, and it turns out, it's pretty great.

[@darksbacon5856]

They should cancel the kia soul makes them look bad lol

[@spencergeorge4941]

@@darksbacon5856 YES. Or at least redesign into a proper crossover. It's just a Scion xB, and the box trend is dead.

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@spencergeorge4941 you say its dead yet they still sell for some reason.

[@Denali_Rebel]

Kia didn’t really have anywhere to go but up from their early 2000’s days.

[@auzziecrunt8538]

Australia has the Kia Carnival and was around when I was little. I moved to the USA a while ago and now to see this van here, it’s kind of cool

[@dare2bcrazy572]

Absolutely beautiful and gorgeous minivan. The history of minivan's has been always BOXY and yet contoured for the family. As time progressed, mini vans have improved styles and power adapting to newer designs and technology to maintain sales for the new generation. I've owned minivans for about 25 years and I've experienced a good power train is crucial in a minivan for heavy loads, constant daily driving, strong & quick acceleration on interstates, and challenging all weather conditions along with climbing mountains. This KIA Carnival minivan has pushed it's competition behind and took a huge leap into the future. Yet, naming this minivan "Carnival"? Really? Seriously? It's the most prestigious minivan in it's class and has earned the name to be changed to at least something like "KIA Karvelle" Thank you

[@autonewstv86]

*Personally, I love the styling, it’s so in your face luxury*

[@kpopkpop5235]

KIA Hyundai cars catch fire.

[@douglasjohnson5568]

@@kpopkpop5235 no they don't my mom has a 2013 Hyundai santa fe sport with 170,000 miles and no problems, and my sister got the kis k5 and haven't had any problems with it either

[@jamalpeoples3736]

@@kpopkpop5235 kia and Hyundai have had some of the most reliable cars for years. Along with warranties that can't be matched. They started rough in the US but have been great cars for about 10 yrs.

[@asfitube]

Well you can thank *KN*

[@chrisnda8223]

@@jamalpeoples3736 Are you crazy? Have you ever forgotten about Honda and Toyota??

[@AlienwareGaming]

People don’t understand if you have a family, minivans are better than that Tahoe or Suburban you’re thinking of and will last you infinitely longer and actually made for families.

[@bindingcurve]

Tahoe or Suburbans are for towing. And a lot of single, no kid couples have them, so not as much stigma

[@mechanicalmonkee6262]

Kia stinger :D Is it good for small families asking for a friend

[@FacuGonz3]

I like them and I think they are getting even better, it's not just about having little kids, actually they are amazing for hauling people long trips.

[@EE-sw3uh]

if you’re a family with young children, yeah, but not if you have adolescents or are a family of adults, you need the legroom and headspace of a suburban-type suv

[@thefomento1337]

@@mechanicalmonkee6262 the stinger is not for kids really, it’s a sports sedan. if you want something for kids, buy something bigger

[@SpeakTruthKindly]

You are the man. AWESOME review. Yours was one of a few reviews that really helped us make our decision. We actually just bought a 2022 LX Seat Package Carnival and we really like it. After researched every minivan/MPV option VERY thoroughly we concluded that Carnival really has the best total package nailed, all things considered. Those include storage space, leg room, interior/exterior SUV design, more ground clearance, safety, better reliability than all other options in recent years, very respectable gas mileage (we’re getting 30+ on highway), unrivaled infotainment user experience, and the best warranty in the business. We used to be a Honda family but it feels like Honda has stopped trying (feels cheap, much less reliable, and VERY cramped drivers seat leg area), Chrysler interior still feels old school (with lackluster long-term satisfaction), and Toyota will cost you premium dollars for hybrid and AWD (but mechanics tell me that those options lead to more expensive maintenance in the long run). Regarding AWD, I discovered a great KZbin video showing how snow tires (plus traction control) make a much bigger difference than having AWD in the winter. And the Carnival has the BEST 2nd row center/8th seat (especially vs Honda and Toyota), reversible (rear-facing 2nd row option), and with the LX seat package we can remove 2nd row seats if we need to. Toyota’s CEO recently admitted that Hyundai/Kia is the one brand family that worries him when considering their competition. For good reason.

[@TheoriginalBMT]

Agreed. I just bought one today. All of the above mentioned. Plus being able to fit two read facing car seats and be comfortable adults in the front was a huge deal. Getting good snow tires makes a huge difference in drivability. I do it with my Sonata and I laugh at snow days or drifted snow on roadways. The biggest lie about all season tires is how they only perform above freezing.

[@erinmcdanal8674]

So on point! Yes totally agree with all this and you just confirmed all our research in which can we will but next. Kia is becoming amazing! Toyota was stupid to only have a hybrid version (yes maint is much more! We have a hybrid car and wont buy another hybrid!) and yes honda is getting so outdated. Great comments thanks!

[@Dazak]

After 8 months of usage, what is your impression of the vehicle? And do we have to take the seat package for the seats in the SX model to swivel around? None of the review videos show that feature.

[@aimxdy8680]

high Ground clearance is worst for vehicles, They ruin the driving feel of cars they affect centre of gravity and make cars slower.

[@aimxdy8680]

@@TheoriginalBMT I always see 4WD SUVs and Trucks in the ditch because they think they can go over 60 mph with all seasons, I cruise at a 50 mph with snow tires and RWD in a corvette or sometimes the FWD honda odyssey and laugh at every SUV in the ditch, pretty funny experience

[@thinline8504]

you just answered so many questions. I seen this car a few times and I was insanely confused with the Badge.. even tried to follow one around to see what kind of car it was...

[@GongChaLover]

As someone who lived in South Korea, I can confidently say that the Carnival isn’t targeted at families with young children. They’re usually used by entertainment groups for idols or rich teenagers to be driven around by a chauffeur.

[@ChrisDied]

Do those rich teens also like baby shark?

[@Radi0he4d1]

So like Toyota Granvia? Those are sick

[@risyad]

As someone who lives in SE Asia, i wonder how doug would react to luxury MPVs (as it classed in here) like Toyota Alphard, Lexus LM350, or Nissan Elgrand

[@charlesoh3238]

개소리야…… 연예인이 많으면 얼마나 많다고ㅋㅋㅋ 대부분은 일반 가정에서 쓰지 연예인은 극소수고

[@jaydenchoi367]

Well, not really

[@TrippEvans]

IMO the styling is a 10/10. I didn't think someone would be able to make a minivan look soo good

[@maksolejarz]

yeah he really messed up with the styling rating, this is the best-looking "minivan" I have ever seen, cuz it does look like an SUV

[@automation7295]

It doesn't even deserve a 10/10 on styling, it's still a minivan. They're all boring and only for people who have 8 kids.

[@samuraistabber]

@mo gamer I agree.

[@davidpsaila685]

Don't like at all!!

[@trertg7147]

Tbh if I had the money I'd buy it .I don't even have kids but this thing is sexy

[@shredofmalarchi]

Thank you for reviewing the K backwards N branded minivan. I LOLed

[@MrYourthaman]

Amazing review as always Doug. I’d buy this today! Dad of 4; 2 play sports 🏐 🏈

[@LtNduati]

Everyone has that one friend who's fairly good looking, but nothing crazy, and then you meet their sibling and their sibling is wildly attractive, that's the vibe this minivan is giving me compared to other minivans.

[@trevorcollum6883]

Tf

[@supertornadogun1690]

Their weird but wildly attractive sibling.

[@charles8557]

I agree 100%. This car is sexy as fuck lol

[@lucasstuart-chilcote7069]

But Doug still gives a 5 for styling.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

At first glance I thought it was an SUV. Looks good, I'd drive it.

[@craigcampbell1843]

Kia is a completely different company now than they were 10-15 years ago. They’ve really stepped it up lately. No longer just simple economy cars.

[@gabrielhoegarden7140]

european engineer recruitment few years ago...bmw..vw group...etc.... 🔥🔥🔥

[@Raja221]

They are still " Kill in Action" vehicles... crapy cars that barely run for 5 years .. then you junk them.

[@gabrielhoegarden7140]

@@Raja221 kill in action vehicle 🤣🤣🤣 you mean GM and ford garbage, break after a year

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@gabrielhoegarden7140 What are you on about? I own a kia, and a ford, and both have been insanely reliable thus far. The Ford hasn't has an issue thus far, its only 5 years old, but its off to a great start, and the kia has only had a few mild repairs.

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@Raja221 My family has owned a kia for 12 years, it's been great.

[@avrohomkaufman8516]

Not sure if it was mentioned but the Odyssey has a feature called "magic slide" (that they highlighted in some videos; they somehow invoke godzilla with how helpful it is) where the middle row seats separate and (more Doug friendly) the Mazda MPV had something called "side by slide" middle row seats in their now defunct minivan.

[@Friebe1000]

I was really hoping this review was for the 11 seater model

[@TigerChamp99]

Minivans are goldmines of quirks and features IMO Btw, I'm still waiting for the Dodge RAM Van video that you teased in the Durango Hellcat video. THIIIIIISSSSSSSSS video is a masterpiece.

[@straightbusta2609]

It gets more views than supercars lol

[@marcmiyamoto]

Yeah they’re an entire carnival!

[@portermcsorley]

RAM Van...I think that was the nickname of my uncles van from the 70’s

[@thecianinator]

@@portermcsorley I mean, probably wasn't a nickname. Dodge has made Ram trucks and vans for a long time. Unless that was supposed to be some kind of weird sex joke? In which case, could still be a Dodge Ram van honestly

[@portermcsorley]

@@thecianinator ‘twas a sex joke.

[@photosxAR]

That Uber ride is gonna be litty 🔥

[@kazman_the_destroyer_of_souls]

These sea sounds are making me sea sick ⛵🤢

[@Moviehubxzy]

@@kazman_the_destroyer_of_souls 🤡

[@T-Dawg6.7]

Uber drivers can’t afford this 🤣

[@Moviehubxzy]

@@T-Dawg6.7 uber drivers can afford trash toyota prius used one😂

[@jibba1681]

Imagine spending 50k for an Uber car and it’s a minivan. A very Indian Mom maybe?

[@Maloy7800]

I really wish Mr.Demuro would use his head as a bit more than a source of noise. The turn signals on the bumper are not an "afterthought". See, Mr.Demuro, when a car stops on the side of the road due to a breakdown, what you do is TURN ON THE HAZARD LIGHTS and open the boot to take out the spare wheel and/or instruments. If the turn signals are on the door, they WILL NOT BE VISIBLE when the door is open. Hence they are located on the part of the rear panel that doesn't move when the door opens. So rather than being "weird" or "stange" it is actually quite clever.

[@silverhawksstangfan2360]

We love ours as well...at least the first 4 days. Bought brand new at the beginning of June a few days before a road trip. Halfway between Georgia and Ohio the check engine came on. Luckily made it to Ohio without problems. Took it to local dealership and legit told it was probably bc we drove it on the highway for an extended time. They reset the codes. Long story short two more visits later for same issue our beautiful black SX has been at the dealer since the beginning of July. Keep having fix date extended week after week. Dealer blames it on parts and though we now have a Kia service number it has helped not one bit in getting us in touch with their customer support team about this horrible experience. Good news the dealer let us borrow a sportage so we are paying 3x the price a month for an older, smaller car that isn't ours. Thanks Kia!

[@edwinmcclain3076]

14:18 kia: the relaxing noise of a calm sea wave on the shores on miami me: some dude flushing a toilet in a gas station in the middle of nowhere

[@pjwashington5818]

😂😂😂 Hyundai/Kia is wearing out this useless Sounds of Nature feature. It's cute I guess but I really don't see the point of it.

[@antipodeanwizard1632]

I was thinking the exact same thing! You beat me to it.

[@GamingRevenant]

While it indeed isn’t ideal to have those front seat controls in the back row (inciting trolling), it’s probably added so that you can move the front seat to clear more space for the feet/leg pad if you want to get in that ‘premium position’. If the seat is too close to your legs they will literally get stuck when folding up...

[@GregDoesStufff]

mhm.

[@GregDoesStufff]

@@TheFalseShepphard Loll

[@Jabid21]

Front passenger seats do come with sensors to detect passengers to turn off airbags and dash seat belt sign if no one is present. They can utilize the very same sensor to turn off those controls if a front passenger is sitting. If Kia engineers are smart enough, they should be implementing that.

[@flashesbuck]

@@Jabid21 your hired....

[@firetoy]

I also wonder since it's an international vehicle did they focus for countries that use mini vans a lot as luxury limos, and taxis.

[@GoodMusicCorp]

5:10 “k backwards n” 😂 now nobody can unsee that!! Well played!!

[@shapoval91]

My first car was an odyssey and boy I had fun in it- techno music, going fast, running away from cops, destroying my bumper, scratching up the van, my van was always packed with friends, girls and everyone who needed a ride- the only thing it was missing was a disco ball- I was thinking of putting one but decided not to and guess what…. I still have the odyssey til today but I have bought myself an suv and now just chilling like a villain.

[@farewell_to_normalcy9352]

The way Doug says ‘AND’ in between sentences-gives me great comfort, in knowing that more features and quirks are coming my way.... ANNNND it’s obvious , Doug is excited 😎😂

[@syamayama]

The reasoning for the front passenger seat controller is that in Korea, the Carnival is used often for VIP transport and culturally, the most important person sits in the right passenger seat, hence the controls for the front seat that is accessible from the rear

[@navinbpalathingal]

Same in india

[@adilck591]

@l yes..that feature is there so that the vip sitting there has more room...when he has the the seat fully reclined

[@liambassitt5919]

Fr in japan they had modded Toyota minivans. They don’t care what their car looks like, they just want top tier luxury

[@matrafa]

I can also see a instances where the passenger goes to the back to feed the baby and uses the buttons on the front seat to give themself more leg room.

[@PeterSKrause]

Same in Brazil. And It os so obvious, Doug's innability to imagine that shows How blindsided he is.

[@luvstatus1]

The best looking minivan I've seen. Looks great. It feels like Doug was trying hard not to like it.

[@curbozerboomer1773]

Back in 1991, I had to beg my wife to at least drive a new minivan around the block...she hesitated, but then did drive it....a few minutes later, she hopped out of the vehicle, smiled , and shouted--I love it, I love it!...over the next 25 years, we owned three more minivans, and enjoyed them all...so comfortable, reliable, safe and capable of hauling stuff if needed--almost like having a "hard-top" truck!

[@pintalas]

The point you're missing on some of the backseat features is that a lot of people are choosing to use minivans as a limo style vehicle because of it's space and comfort

[@hotkarl8083]

"This is the most powerful van." Dodge engineer, snorting a line of coke: "Just fucking wait Doug..."

[@mrboatshoe]

Can't wait until they put a hellcat motor in a Town and country 😂😂

[@AdamG1983]

Pacifica Demon when?

[@ColdHeritage]

Chrysler Town and Country "Fire and Brimstone" Edition, now with a 707HP 6.2L Super Charged Hemi.

[@nopers2223322]

Yeah and it will rust to shit in 5 years. #mopar

[@RussSirois]

@@ColdHeritage I would pay extra to rebadge a T&C as the "Chrysler Fire and Brimstone", if it was a Hellcat version.

[@Ontime2day]

In Asian countries minivans are very luxurious and for executives and such. That's why the backseat has the ability to move the front seats, because Executive Power.

[@HeortirtheWoodwarden]

Why isn't it true for other places

[@ethanbrady3675]

@@HeortirtheWoodwarden because in places like America and Europe too probably, minivans are mostly just for familys, and suvs and large sedans are for chauffeurs.

[@Ontime2day]

@@HeortirtheWoodwarden marketing and hating on rich folks

[@mdiciaccio87]

Yeah, also used by shuttle companies or small tour operators

[@deniscdyck]

And that's why Kia messed up the packaging so badly. You can't get a decently equiped carnival without those pointless dentist chairs. In north America minivans are for families not for executives.

[@md8590]

He also didn't mention the amazingly accurate auto lane keeping ability of this car. I was burning one around on a windy country road and was blown away by its ability to do all the steering.

[@troyrichardson8787]

I knew this was the direction they were going in from the previous years styling. Turn them into giant suvs on the outside with the minivan comfort on the inside

[@tomhill3907]

Can’t wait to see the Detail Geek do a disaster detail on one of these

[@lil0of]

I completely forgot that guy existed

[@razvanradu1276]

@@lil0of Rude 😂

[@e.a8714]

bruh fax😂

[@WhiteSubie]

TRUE

[@sterlingstauffer2915]

Mom: "where are you, I've been trying to reach you for an hour!" Son: "I'm at the beach, can't you hear the waves?"

[@pottasiumprodigy8157]

At some point, I bet the mom would have memorized the ocean sounds

[@markwill8309]

This is the nicest minivan I have ever seen! And only 50K? Sold!

[@eddygoodwin7089]

I have been watching Kia carnival videos since they launched this thing. Doug you have by the best demonstration and explanation of the VIP seats.

[@Deepwokenprofessionals]

“You can take a listen to one of the sounds of nature” loud scratchy crashing sounds

[@FSMface]

Ugh, right???

[@rakeshiyer5637]

that too from a BOSE system

[@joshua.harazin]

Any car stereo sounds like crap when you're hearing it via a gopro microphone.

[@tristana.8304]

i’d say it would sound better if he didn’t have it turned up so loud.

[@CalderOnOne]

Doug is a little too harsh on the interior tech like he’s expecting it to also calculate your heart rate and bmi also at this point.

[@LoneWolfHustle]

Lol was thinking the same thing. He stresses its a minivan so much and then nitpicks the digital gauge cluster cause it doesn't change like sports cars 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@adamchandley2968]

@@LoneWolfHustle The Audi A4 is cheaper with a better digital dash in 2017. It's not just sports cars, its just that the Kia digital dash is underwhelming.

[@zenimo4825]

@@adamchandley2968 Audi is a premium brand of Volkswagen. Kia isn't premium tho

[@zenimo4825]

@Manny Rosy Regardless of the model Audi is a premium brand.

[@twychopen22]

The digital dash is not great. Almost no information and customization. The RAV4 I am driving has far more and it has virtually nothing.

[@thanhnamledinh9418]

Well, over Asia, canivan is mainly use as the taxi or services vehicle. Therefore, it’s featured is quite stunning to me.

[@bulletboothill]

All right this is the second review I’ve seen about accessing the third row! So basically you get into the second row and you go into the middle between the two seats to access the back.

[@mackisbrocklesnar]

The way 3rd row seats get into floor to provide a flat surface is amazingly clever.

[@superdupert6]

Lol! Honda has the patent on that since like the 90's!

[@vadimnesen8060]

Lol yea every minivan has that. Sienna seats fold just like these

[@devonking5710]

On my Town and County the second and third seats fold into the floor.

[@vadimnesen8060]

@@devonking5710 my whole van folds into itself

[@moogle68]

This is one of those reviews where Doug's terrible sense of style really shows. He laughs at the sporty styling and gives it identical scores to all the other vans, but there are LOTs of comments praising the styling for being so good on this thing that it actually looks desirable in it's own right, regardless of it's features or purpose. I feel the same way, I was surprised he didn't say anything really positive at all about this incredibly unique take on the minivan's lines and styling. I kept trying to see the classic minivan outline and lines, and it took until 3/4 of the way through the video before the styling had sunk in enough for me to start seeing the familiar classic proportions. It honestly looks like a variation of the Ford Explorer from a few years back, and even a few ques from past Land Rovers. I think he seriously overlooked the potential this design has to become extremely popular and iconic, possibly even a game changer for the segment in general if the other companies learn from this to basically copy and paste a lot of the design language in their SUVs and apply it to their minivans after swapping their current swoopy and curvy shapes and proportions for this much more boxy and edgy look.

[@craig5042]

Very well said. I think if KIA lifted the Carnival another inch or two and some how disguised or remove 3 inches of bottom metal on the sides it would be a KIA version of a Ford Expedition or Chevy Suburban. This Carnival version in my opinion not for families. I think it would be cool car for those wanting to have a Uber/Lift, Taxi or Airport Shuttle for people that don't want to waste money paying for car storage but don't want to use a typical Cloud Shuttle with strangers. Family of 4-6 could go with driver to airport with ease. Edit 7/25/2021. I called it a car. lol. Whatever we call this the Carnival its a leap over the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna in appearance. For fellow youtubers that saw brand new in 1984 some fun stats.. America's first 1984 Dodge Caravan & siblings were a mere a175.9" long and 69.6" wide. Compare that to the current crop of MiniVan seems hilarious. Carnival is 203" long, 79 " wide. The Carnival is over 2ft longer. Fun review. Good new direction for larger passenger vehicles whatever manufacturers call them. I like the Carnival.. I wouldn't want to park it on city streets. lol Nice job Kia..

[@laurakennerley7305]

Yeah I love his vids but I completely agree with you

[@scottrichmond3400]

Totally agree 100% I love this thing. Doug is way too harsh on judging EVERYTHING! always scores severely low. Videos are create but it almost angers me how he scores or doesn't give credit where it's due

[@bigmackdaddy101]

@@scottrichmond3400 he never said it was terrible, but compared to the awesome/crazy styling cars he reviews, this is about average.

[@marijnl]

@@bigmackdaddy101 i think that is exactly the problem that his list keeps doing that. Always compare all cars with each other. If the other minivans take 12 seconds to go from 0-60 and thisnone only takes 8 seconds, both get a 1. That is a bit extreme. Yes, you can compare it to a Ferrari, but you cannot compare the one minivan against the other minivan.

[@Manu-eg5tn]

Dang I never thought I'd say this, but thats a good looking minivan!

[@erich3570]

Styling!!! Kia did a great job and set this model apart from the herd. Many people don't buy minivans because they look like minivans. Therefore, most makes are giving their models a longer hood, etc to look more like an SUV. With the exception of Honda, which is lost in space and exists in a style vacuum.

[@ZiggyBoon]

Those VIP Lounge seats aren't primarily intended for kids. They're intended for parents who want to get away from the parents of other kids at their kids' events. I've lost count of the number of times I've been standing in the rain watching my kids play sports while trying not to have to talk to the other kids' parents, but not having a comfortable place to escape to. Soon I just might have the VIP Lounge seat!!

[@OSheaShenanigans]

We don’t want to talk to you either

[@karlk.6819]

What kind of sad life must be to buy a korean car instead of an american or german one

[@user-op7vy5ny4r]

@@karlk.6819 german ok (or even japanese), but american? lol who is mental enough to buy pacifica over this or sienna?

[@lapoose325]

@@karlk.6819 yeah you definately ride the bus lmao

[@matrinezkevin11492]

@@user-op7vy5ny4r under warranty German cars are nice. Outside of warranty I'd even take a shitbox from GM over a BMW MB or VW product. Their shit is designed to be leased for a reason.

[@philb5593]

When I was a kid we had to sit on a bench seat and entertain ourselves. Now kids have this.

[@2011blueman]

The kids entertainment isn't for the kids, it's for the parents to not have to deal with the kids. As my father said, the best thing he ever bought for himself was a gameboy for me.

[@michaeldandrea9648]

Thats technology. Get used to it bro.

[@DietBajaBlast]

Ok boomer

[@Guapogiboy]

Looks more like a truck / SUV with an extended cab. More car companies should really focus on the software. A lot of these features made this car great because of its software. Good job on that.

[@cardinal_thrill5]

It really enjoy the way this car looks. I feel like if it had different proportions it could be what I wish the land rover discovery 5 could’ve been

[@yunusegunes]

The camera in the back has a better camera quality than 99% of security cameras..

[@Fykkyr]

You know nothing about security cameras I see...

[@tristana.8304]

@@Fykkyr whoever spends time educating themselves in security cameras doesn’t have a social life what so ever.

[@kevinburke1032]

😂

[@Fykkyr]

@@tristana.8304 atleast I know basics of everything rather than nothing at all :) #whyusomad #lowiq

[@tristana.8304]

@@Fykkyr Oh boy, I hate to burst your bubble but the " basics of everything " are not security cameras. ps; hashtags make you look stupid during a dispute. Also, someones IQ has nothing to do with security cameras, so clearly you don't know " the basics of everything " have a good day, love.

[@thesidejoe9636]

The lounge seats are so the parents can force the teenagers to drive on the road trip while the adults sleep the whole time

[@syaddad5605]

That is totally accurate in my asian country 🤣🤣🤣

[@karstenpedersen7749]

Nobody will buy those luxury seats for small kids, that's for sure 😂

[@alsimmons6356]

I want this car just so my friends can chauffeur me around haha

[@RedZenGaming]

My parents just bought one. It’s an easy driving comfortable vehicle. The upgraded model like this one is meant to more or less be catered to people who prefer to be driven. If you want one but more family friendly, get the low end model and save between 11-18k.

[@xxprouxx]

5:09 I can not stop watching this part.

[@sheaquanliburd1465]

IKR🤣🤣

[@daneheinrich2690]

As an Australian I can’t wait to hear the cricket conversations. Edit: oh, not that type of cricket

[@PandaDiesel11]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@adslf874yti3q7u4hf83]

No, but at least we can get the diesel which lacks power but has (allegedly) good economy

[@karlk.6819]

How are the chinese cars going in Australia? Are hongqi, byd and wey on sale already? Here in Norway we got the first hongqi dealers finally

[@jslonisch]

Yeah I reckon the Boxing Day Test on permanent loop would be a pretty good relaxing chilled vibe.

[@daneheinrich2690]

@@jslonisch Howzat!!!!

[@nissantsuru9108]

I love that on the back seat screens they have twitch lol, you can chill and watch flight reacts rage at 2k in a $50,000 kia minivan lmao.

[@hannahhewetson1618]

I was thinking the same thing

[@davidwollpert5276]

You mentioned that you hadn't seen an opening second row moonroof in a minivan before. Toyota has had a second row opening moonroof in the Sienna for years. They just discontinued it with the current iteration.