Is the NEW 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige a better minivan than a Pacifica?

The ALL NEW Carnival is here and Kia is ready to change the way you look at minivans. On the exterior of the Carnival you will find bold muscular lines, 19in wheels, all new sheet metal and LED lighting. The Prestige is the TOP trim in the Carnival lineup, so on the inside they bring some high end materials. You will also get two 12.3in screens, tons of great tech and more room than any of the competitors. Under the hood is a 3.5L V6 that produces 290HP & mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Has Kia outdone the Chrysler Pacifica, Toyota Sienna, & Honda Odyssey? Is the NEW 2022 Kia Carnival SX Prestige worth almost $50k?
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[@autonewstv86]

Best part is that it doesn't look like a minivan.

[@Lee-ve4gl]

Wow mrs patricia you know her??

[@Lee-ve4gl]

She is my brooker . Was losing so much in crypto trading on my own until I was referred to her and story changed for good

[@michealnule5436]

Mrs patricia has gone wide lol. I even thought I was the only one she helped

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[@michealnule5436]

I was referred to her by a strange and I thought it was all this scammers everywhere until I gave her a trial and she showed me she was tested and trusted

[@vinamagana9574]

Just bought my first Kia and it is a Kia Carnival. Initially, I was seeking a Telluride but caught a glimpse of this in the Fiery Red SX Prestige and my heart was smitten. I love everything about this vehicle. I've always been an SUV individual so for me, this is NOT A MINI VAN!! I'm in love 😍

[@frankricard4877]

He said let’s look at the cargo area then he was driving. Magic.

[@AbdullahHood]

It’s a long drive to the cargo area. Just wait up and and he’ll get there 😂

[@T215man79]

I really wanted to see the cargo area .. did I miss something

[@justincase2830]

@@T215man79 I didn't see it either. Bummer because we travel across states where cargo is important.

[@MarkM58]

I was about to say the same thing. They edited out a whole section. lol

[@Ali-fk7cn]

LOL

[@DISBER]

Man I just bought a Highlander because I didn’t want to drive a minivan this Carnival changed my mind.

[@edb.8388]

LOL, I like it too - but it's still a mini van, and I just can't LOL.

[@cryptojihadi265]

It's desperately needs AWD drive to pull off the MPV moniker.

[@jamescox1806]

Kia and Hyundai are killing it with their vehicles! This Carnevale is NICE and that interior leaves me speechless! The ford Flex i believe offered the first MPV crossover? Loving me some "On throttle " from Joe!

[@joskjj3625]

Man Kia is doing good these days and this sedo- I mean carnival is awesome looking inside and out

[@RaitisRides]

I like what you did there!

[@PimpSolja49]

They are doing good at making their engines catch fire and blowing up.

[@joskjj3625]

@@PimpSolja49 wow so original 🙄 cant even respect anyones opinion

[@joskjj3625]

@@PimpSolja49 those engines catching fire are the theta 2 engines which is not even in this van so your facts are invalid

[@debbie5693]

I like the top of line BUT I don’t want amy ENTERTAINMENT TV’S in the back of seats.

[@gregoriopeduzzi]

I'm picking up my Carnival SXP on Thursday! Thanks for your reviews Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats! You will love it!

[@SlyRy]

Road trips would be awesome in that!

[@RaitisRides]

You know it!

[@kevinchan1408]

Glad you reviewed this! Kia and Hyundai Motor Group in general are killing it lately

[@marbes394]

Joe I'm digging it 😎thanks again time and time again for your dedication bringing us great content 👌

[@siddharthgoyal4008]

Your reviews are always very good. Consistent, precise, no nonsense. Great work!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that and letting me share it with you!

[@markchopping]

Great video again!! Love the second row seats and screens.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

KN is killing it!!! "On Throttle!"

[@RaitisRides]

So true!

[@r_pyxl2663]

@Pikachoo! sarcasm man…

[@anthonybaez52]

This was great once again happy birthday to you raitis rides

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I really appreciate it!

[@Ded9822]

Liking this. Great review as always Joe!

[@KennyPang]

I saw one at the local dealer lot. Couldn’t believe this was a mini van. Love the new logo.

[@blossominginchrist]

Not a minivans lol

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My very first Kia minivan! Nice video Joe.

[@tonyroma5467]

Thanks for the review

[@axhtofn8981]

Back here for another amazing review by Joe!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for being here!

[@axhtofn8981]

@@RaitisRides Happy Birthday Joe! Feel free to eat all the twinkies you can!

[@libnicerdenio7851]

Thanks for the great review.

[@coolcarz-nf5tj]

Thank you! I love the Kia Carnival!

[@CDidIt2U]

WOW!!! Everything I need in a vehicle and then some. Bonus: It doesn't look like a minivan!!! You're the man Joe! Thank you for your reviews!

[@javierlechuga4009]

Seen one a few days ago. Same color. Looks Good in person as it does in the video. It passed me by opposite side. Looks better than most SUVS. Good job Kia! It be cool if they made this in a wagon version.

[@Faisal-sf1gh]

Always a good smirk when these new Kias are around.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@cleetusvandame]

Joe great review as always! This MPV was on my radar but after watching your Pacifica Limited review and having driven one just last week, I'm a proud owner of a 2020 Limited S model and absolutely love it. The unique features such as the u connect which in my opinion is the best in the market, stow n go and a sunroof for the 3rd seat passengers, really did it for me. If the KIA was priced a little lower (Canadian pricing) it would have been a very difficult decision. This is a home run for KIA. Honda, Toyota are going to have some stiff competition. Thanks as always for your great content.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you! It's nice to have some options.

[@Liljgaming]

Family of 6 never wanted to drive a mini van 😬but seeing this Kia 😯I really, really want it so bad😂so hubby is buying it for me yay lol btw love you videos😄

[@fluffyres6107]

Happy Birthday my friend! Next time I say that you will have 1mil subs!

[@Benscarreviews]

Happy birthday King Joe! Hope it’s been a good one man. I know because of Lori’s post haha

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Ben! That really means so much!

[@Benscarreviews]

@@RaitisRides hope you had a giant Twinkie cake!

[@joses4593]

Happy birthday Joe!

[@vonversace]

I’m late But happy born day Joe thank you for all you do while making us smile

[@stellantistom6881]

How are you Joe? KIA CARNIVAL LET'S GO!!!

[@RaitisRides]

Doing well man! Let's do this!

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@cleanmotorsportracingassoc6525]

Nice rhyme, hehe.

[@mattmekhaeil]

First off happy birthday joe!! Its unusual to see black rims on a van. You dont see that often. The black rims does give the van a good look with this metallic blue and the hint of green on it. Pops great in the sun

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for that Matt! I think you hit the nail on the head!

[@luisurbieta8924]

Hi Zonkman, love this MPV and it's a dandy!

[@mariowhyte2816]

Yeeeeeeeeeessssssss maaaaaaaan!!!! Now this is a Birthday treat just for you Joe!!! Kia is out here bringing all the business...and the party too with this Carnival!!! I'm digging this one!!! Thanks for this review here Joe and Lori!!! Happy Birthday to you man!!! #RaitisRides #524kSubsAndCounting #OnThrottle #ToTheDoorPanel #TwinkiesForDays #OnThrottleAgain #LoriGotAngles #CameraQueen #Zonkmeister #OnThrottleAllOverThePlace #IfYoureReadyImReady #Kia #Carnival

[@LS1007]

Nice looking MPV! I don’t care for the tan interior though. Should be some stiff competition for the others in the segment. Thanks for sharing it Joe. Nice job you and Lori! Oh, and Happy Birthday! 🎂🎁🎊 Hope you have a great one! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@linuphysio]

I myself from Canada has ordered the top most SX trim with reclining seats and waiting for the delivery. I really wish Kia kept the door handles like a normal SUV. As it has power doors, no need to place the handles like a mini van. It should've been a great SUV look without adjacent handles..Kia pls do it so in the future, also please find a way to hide those tracks. It's easily doable, weld a small long thin piece of metal over the moving part, when the door opens, the part pops up and out with the internal lever. When the door closes, it will close and hide the gap..

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great input from your experience!

[@willbelasco]

Happy Birthday, Joe!!!

[@gordonjamesedward1639]

Yaaaah!! Raiti is back with carnival!!

[@bkmail1271]

Redline Review actually manipulated the 2nd row seats into position and fully reclined while in it, then returned, showing it more fully. I recommend this important detail.

[@kennethwalton5582]

That looks really nice. Great job, Kia, the Carnival is a game changer.

[@LESTER7L1]

Joe and Lori, I CAN TOTALLY DIG this vehicle!!! Lori, you are THE QUEEN!! Thanks for all you do!The MAVEN of VIDEOGRAPHY!THE 222 KIA CARNIVAL, LOOKS, and SOUNDS great!!!! Right on! Ride on! Stay loose! safe, free and NOT IN FEAR!Let me get my cat off the key board and Ii will see you guys on ANOther RIDE! The CAT AND DOG here DIG IT TOO!!

[@stephanieortiz2471]

The C pillar looks great. Just bought one today in SX trim and I love it so much! Thank you Joe. I didn't know it's your birthday. It's also my son's birthday today. 😊

[@user-zk2zl5bs1m]

Does it comes with the new badge? Mine doesn't :(

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@user-zk2zl5bs1m yes it did. You got the 2022 Kia Carnival? Are you in the US?

[@user-zk2zl5bs1m]

@@stephanieortiz2471 nope im in Asia, i think only US got the new logo on carnival

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@user-zk2zl5bs1m I think they did too in Asia. Did you get the 2021 or 2022? I know in Asia they have 2021. 2022 should have the new badge.

[@user-zk2zl5bs1m]

@@stephanieortiz2471 4th gen kia (KA4) but it is stated as 2021, and yes i heard next year, we will be getting new badge & digital driver's display

[@adama047]

Good looking wagon. Tons of goodies! Hey Joe, is there a problem with Patreon? I'm having an impossible time trying to get on. Love your work, Lori!

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

[@prajalkumar6112]

Nice all review sir a watch every day. I fell funny when u said put here twinkies. Love you from Brampton canada 🇨🇦.

[@anthonywilson9268]

Can't believe I was actually excited to see a mpv at a dealership but I was. It did not disappoint in person. Maybe next year I'll get one.

[@alpappalardi7044]

I’m going to get the grandkids to watch this review of Raiti ride on both monitors 😀👏👍🤗

[@Lsantiago21]

Never in a million years I would have thought to look at a "minivan" but this MPV is amazing! Would be perfect for all our road trips. Sadly I live in the northeast and I am a health care worker..... So no AWD is a deal breaker for me. I NEED to be able to make it to work no matter the weather. I also wish the prestige still had the option of the 3 seats on the second row.

[@jackheart5692]

Awd is on the way.

[@omarcortes5754]

Minivans and wagons are my weakness. I would love to have one of these.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@mitulpatel458]

👍 really nice new KIA

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one!

[@Bus_211]

That van look nice bro good job

[@tomdrummy4984]

Thanks Joe and Lori 👍 It seems most vehicles will be $50k in a few years. Those electric bicycles are becoming really popular where i live. 🤣 Love the new Kia emblem ......that worth $2k 😃

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very welcome Tom! Thanks for sharing your great input!

[@ginogalluzzo1]

Hey Joe, thanks again for another great review....... I have 1 zonk though...... why does the video skip from you in the back row at 16 mins and straight to you driving when you clearly say let's check out the cargo area?? Let's face it, everyone buying this is looking for the cargo space

[@DeadofWinter321]

King of the minivan segment 👑

[@dalecackowski9259]

Kia is really moving the ball forward. That color is so unique!

[@micahr2155]

I love your videos man. They are funny because you are always referring to food lol

[@yourvault1612]

KIA has been doing an amazing Job receantly. Every car they roll out is just jaw dropping

[@andreadrake4890]

I don't need the top-of-the-line minivan but I want one., I drove a bus for a living for 20 years so that's why i love them.

[@vuville514]

Test drive it last weekend. The rear seats sold it for the wife. Sitting back with the seats reclined and the foot rest up watching Netflix while I drive? Fugetabout it. It's done. You can't do that in any other van. It's all about comfort. The adaptive cruie and lane assist is magnificent. It does a great job keeping you in tbe middle.

[@dalejay8901]

Ah, but read the small print. Those seats are not to be fully reclined while the vehicle is moving. Big warning about submarining in the event of a crash.

[@vimalramachandran]

@@dalejay8901 How far could they be reclined while driving?

[@Dulitzlives]

Great review. Which would you prefer, price being not an issue in this question....This SX Prestige or wait and see the yet not yet available 2022 Buick Enclave Avenir w/Technology package.

[@2W3X4YZ5]

Just before you mentioned the door slider slot, I was thinking about a movable horizontal strip of trim that opens before the door unlatches and slides, and closes when the door latches closed. Think of it as a tonneau for those slots. It would have to be body color, I think. This is too much of an SUV/wagon to be called a van. I don’t like the piano black in the high touch areas. All in all a great package, and we can expect these to be a really nice purchase option, especially when buying certified pre owned. Thanks for the video. Cheers.

[@anthonybaez52]

Everything is so cool in this car

[@RaitisRides]

I am glad that you like it!

[@thegoodman3810]

Ikr i hate when kia and hyundai put the turn signals at the bottom of the bump, you get people confused like that not being able to se which way you are turn but other I like the Carnival. LOVED THE REVIEW JOE

[@thaomailee]

Just wondering how you think this compares to the Sienna XSE Limited? My husband and I just got one and we love it! This looks pretty nice too though

[@christiangarcia9307]

Happy birthday Joe,its great because its my sons birthday too,he is 5 years old today 🎂. Have a great night 🌙 and wish you and your family the best.

[@jerseydave4978]

Will you get this over the telluride or any other competition?? Or what suv will you spend you hard earned money on make and model please weather its 2 or 3 rows

[@acsuen1]

Great review. Keep up the good work. Hope Kia will come up with a AWD with the Carnival.

[@edb.8388]

Agreed - big miss out the gate...

[@RDX_1310]

I like that Brushed treatment in C pillar

[@RaitisRides]

Same here!

[@RDX_1310]

@@RaitisRides Hifi Joe 🙌 Get me Twinkies. Luv from India 🇮🇳

[@edb.8388]

Love the review Joe! However, big "zonk" for no AWD option - especially for folks in the N.E.

[@arthurone1]

Hey Joe before you review the car do you get to pick the color of the car???

[@dominickirkwood]

I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯👍funny 💯😄😆🤣😂good

[@meboone25]

Joe, what is your opinion on this verses the Pacifica pinnacle as far as comfort and premium feel? How would you rate the two overall in a head to head comparison?

[@ElGrueso]

Kia is definitely killing the competition, awesome car!

[@albertgomez7216]

Nice car and inside so cool, i love it

[@laurenammond6980]

Love it. I wanted one of these so badly, but we live up north, and my husband said I couldn’t kart the kiddos around in anything that isn’t AWD. 😭

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Lauren!

[@galabb99]

I just test drove the Dodge Grand Caravan on Tuesday and then went to Kia and drove and bought the Carnival SX Prestige What a difference!

[@dcelaya2311]

Does it have a heads up display?

[@clay4542]

What camera do you use to film?

[@kennythai1978]

I am family of 5 I think this is the one I am looking forward to purchase one

[@RaitisRides]

This would check off all the boxes!

[@maryb7626]

Do any come with sunroof?

[@dennisfernandez9246]

Kia has been killing it recently

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@jackcollin1695]

I have palisade 2021 SEL. And i just saw this exact color and top trim today,i approached the guy when he was parking at safeway parking lot and asked him about his carnival.i felt jealouse because this one has more room and the 2nd row vip seats.eventhough i loved my palisade's front end (especially the DRL) i probably trade it in for this instead.yes only this top trim SX prestige.

[@arikhaytser2141]

Pretty sick for a minivan (or "MPV" lol). Hey Joe, are you planning to go to the NY Auto Show this year?

[@RaitisRides]

Heck yeah man! Fingers crossed it goes down!

[@CR-oe9ty]

😍😍😍 love this! But I’d need something more than V6

[@jeffb.6642]

Hi Joe Great review as always, but you forgot to show us the cargo area, lol

[@hollyandstelladoodle8748]

There is enough room in the cargo area for 100 boxes of Twinkies. 😁

[@mclarenspeedtail8988]

I feel bad for toyota. They made the sienna 2021, its extremely popular. In NYC I seen these siennas hybrid. The carnival might be popular for big families or uber rides.

[@RaitisRides]

Very good points!

[@JK-up3zw]

Does it come with a heated steering wheel?

[@ar1es778]

Now, how do you get the nine and eleven seat version of this thing it says nothing on the websites

[@specialtyentertainmentdj]

Kia is hard to ignore these days, my only zonk is the large metal behind 2nd door window. It makes me think of the Vacation station wagon.

[@ArizonaHotSauce]

Does the third row fold down? I think you skipped the back/trunk area and third-row storage capability. If I missed it, my apologies. Great video as always!

[@Cgee3]

Joe reviewed 2 Carnivals. Do a search and you’ll be able to see how the 3rd row folds.

[@vimalramachandran]

Does it have heads-up display and nappa leather seats?

[@NADAGA-yl1cx]

More than 280,000 Hyundai Kia vehicles were recalled over concerns that they could catch fire if parked indoors. Automakers report 25 fire or melt incidents in the US and Canada!

[@josephklopfer6994]

Can you do a review on the 2021 ram 1500 built to serve addition?

[@shawneeandcrew]

I drive a minivan already but this MPV is on the top of my list for my next vehicle! As a mom of 4(triplets included😱) a bigger vehicle is a must and one with sliding doors for all these crazy kids.

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that you like this one.

[@sir_spam-alot]

Having owned a '16 Sedona and a '19 Pacifica, I can say that the Pacifica is better if you're hauling kids and the Carnival would be better if you're hauling adults. The Carnival has better 2nd row seats and they're ventilated. The can also move fore and aft to accommodate 3rd row passengers. The lounge seating really kicks the luxury up a notch. The 2nd row sunroof also opens, which I believe is a class exclusive. The Pacifica's 2nd row seat comfort is less comfortable, but kids are generally less picky about seat cushions. If they are in safety seats, then comfort is moot. The 2nd row seats pivot forward on the front hinges allowing access to the 3rd row without having to remove the child seat. The Stow n Go well makes for great storage for kid's stuff like toys and emergency clothes/diapers. The rear seat entertainment system is better with built in games and apps like Are We There Yet. The movies played can be controlled from the front to entertain kids trapped in a 5 point harness.

[@hondaracer84r6]

I bought My wife 2022 kia carnival sx prestige since March. We love it. Luxury and lot more space then the Hyundai Palisade

[@muhammadayaan7363]

The kia badge is okay I like it😲

[@RaitisRides]

I am so glad that I could share it with you!

[@JK-up3zw]

Does it have a heated steering wheel?

[@joebrown9621]

Love the vehicle but another Zonk for the placement of the tailgate and side door buttons.. there's enough room on the center console to put them or the roof..

[@yes8032]

Kia stepped up the game whit this van!

[@RaitisRides]

BIG TIME!

[@yes8032]

@@RaitisRides yea

[@shopwithaaron]

Sort of prefer the back sometimes....especially now! thx!

[@Miss_Alena.]

We got ours 2 weeks ago how do we had wifi so kids can use the screens

[@hopefulincalifornia8615]

I have a 2017 sxl limited double sunroof and reclining seats with 35,410 miles . I don’t know should I upgrade? mine is paid for . Sienna gets 36 mpg