Is the NEW 2022 Kia Carnival SX better than the Telluride?

[@beggin4thebeat353]

The commentary is A-1! Especially the part where he talks about,”I didn’t want a minivan because I was afraid of what people might think of me” 😂😂😂😂. Dude. You hit the nail on the head forreal!

[@mattmekhaeil]

Black rims on a van? Who would have thought they would make their way onto one. The black rims work on this color. Looks tasteful

[@RaitisRides]

I know right!

[@ronnyber]

The Pacifica S package did that a few years ago.

[@LivingInTheVillagesFloridaUSA]

My neighbor got a 2020 dodge grand caravan se plus trim with black wheels. He's an old man and this dude demanded the dealership to take off the black wheels and switch them with the plain alloy ones. I was so disappointed in him lol

[@FLIP205]

They been putting black rims on vans

[@omarcortes5754]

I love the Telluride, but I would pick the Carnival over the Telluride. Minivans are my guilty pleasure..

[@RaitisRides]

Nice call Omar!

[@jambro7983]

I'd pick the carnival over the telluride also especially with that magnificent color

[@coolmanjones]

People like to hate on minivans until they drive a minivan. It’s me I’m people.

[@agkenba]

I would like to see an all wheel drive for this car.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

If I didn’t specifically want a body on frame, four wheel drive SUV, I probably would get the Carnival. Minivans are simply better than three row crossovers in most situations.

[@collegepreptutors9609]

“Drop your balls in there” - The new Carnival is amazing. But the commentary is priceless. 😆

[@rsetha01]

This dude is on point with his jokes and has a natural flow. One of the best presenters on KZbin.

[@TiffanyJennifer93]

I got ours in April and it’s the best car I’ve had! Chick-fil-A always marks our carnival as a black SUV. It feels like a win to me. 😊

[@julianhoustici]

This is a van?! I would never have guessed that😳 coolest looking van I’ve seen ever.

[@yourvault1612]

KIA Just keeps Raising the Bar. I’ve Never seen Interior and exterior colors match so well.

[@HolidaysWithHumour]

You are really in your true element today. Especially where you talked about looking myself int the mirror and saying "I love you". We can all do with some self love.

[@javierpaulino8528]

I lost it when he brought up circuit city and USBs! Lmfaooo

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Javier for letting me share some laughs with you!

[@willierolon3735]

Not a bad looking vehicle and they are bringing a lot of bang for your money! Thanks for an awesome review Team Raitis Ride's!

[@RaitisRides]

This is so very true! Thanks William!

[@demhafdjh6324]

* bang for your buck!

[@michaelpalkovics]

You ALMOST had me regretting ordering my Telluride EX Nightfall. Lol. I’d love to see you review the Carnival SX Prestige! Of course, it may be a shorter video bc once you sit in the VIP reclining seats, you’ll probably be done for the day, but the commentary will be well worth it! Good stuff, as always.

[@adama047]

Complete winner! KIA just showed everyone how to make a real SUV., love this! Thanks for a great video, and all you do, Lori!

[@kingchakazulu7762]

Its not an SUV, smh.

[@adama047]

@@kingchakazulu7762 it's multi-purpose. It's definitely a utility vehicle, sporty, upscale. Too many definitions and classes of vehicles that basically do the same thing. I wasn't bashing it, in any way. Lol, definitely didn't call it a minivan

[@kingchakazulu7762]

@@adama047 Well i know you weren't bashing it, you called it a "Complete winner!". I was referring to the "real SUV" part, when you say "real SUV", that means 4WD and body on frame, everything else is just semantics.

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

Btw, the self love bit was on point. We all need to practice self love and learn not to care what other people think of us.

[@dmitriyankovenski1136]

This is what I am going to get next Saturday. I had to wait 2 weeks for SX trim with Gray color. Kia dealer called me today it's coming in next week.

[@stephanieortiz2471]

Beware of the mark up and shady "mandatory add-ons". No such thing as mandatory. If it didn't come with the car, it isn't mandatory! Good luck. You will LOVE it like I do! 😊

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@fkp1692 you're welcome. There is a Carnival forum online and groups on Facebook.

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@fkp1692 why does she hate them? Lol I think she'd change her mind with the Carnival. It doesn't really look like a minivan. The space is ridiculous, the comfort, and the technology should change her mindset about minivans 😆

[@kelvinbanikikadjama4052]

Best looking minivan period

[@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

[@oldschool1928]

15:49 The "Circuit City" reference was HILARIOUS!!!

[@shooanne87]

By far the best commentary of any car reviewer!

[@dcrijo]

This exterior/rim color looks amazing. Thanks for the vid!!

[@yes8032]

This is probably the most premium minivan I’ve ever seen after the Lexus LM

[@adeyzas]

Toyota Alphard/Vellfire sits second after Lexus LM. And maintenance cost very low.

[@MrKillerRC]

Check out the Pacifica Pinnacle.

[@13jrvernon]

@@MrKillerRC that's ugly

[@davidtolliver5057]

@@MrKillerRC came here to say this. I freakin love the Pacifica Pinnacle. Guilty pleasure.

[@stephanieortiz2471]

That's my car!!! Love it so much and I prefer the interior compared to the Telluride. It's unique and the color pops. It surely is a head turner. Thanks Joe and Lori! 😊

[@RaitisRides]

Congrats on you new Carnival!

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@RaitisRides thank you! This color is my favorite and the Astra Blue.

[@RaitisRides]

@@stephanieortiz2471 I agree 💯

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@RaitisRides my co-workers think it's an SUV. Lol I love your reviews and Lori has mad camera skills for sure! 🤙🏽

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@RaitisRides what made you do a 3rd review on the Carnival? Also, which would you pick, the Telluride or the Carnival? I picked the Carnival because I didn't want to pay the overinflated prices dealers are charging on the Telluride and I didn't like that everyone has the Telluride now lol I like how the Carnival looks different especially the interior.

[@angelawaring1730]

I have a Sedona and have LOVED it but I definitely want to see this in person. Our market (Charlotte NC) can't keep them in stock. It's crazy!

[@ihatenuggets]

FINALLY, a mini van that dosent look like a mom mobile.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right about that!

[@daphneycoriolan1169]

Yessssss it’s beautiful

[@29Suckit]

It’s your lie tell it how you want.

[@georginaberry-peacock2803]

Yes I was saying the same thing it's a new look not just the soccer mom look I love it

[@freebehindbars8654]

That side window trim is an eyesore. Sticks out like a sore thumb, even worse in person. They had to hold on to an old Kia decision.

[@HecR0d]

Let me tell ya something Joe, I got one of these about a month ago at Kia of Wesley Chapel and we are absolutely loving it! I also sunk the fact that it doesn't have at least a front sunroof and that the display for the dash is tiny, plus it should have definetely included homelink at this price level. However, the looks, comfort, plethora of features and the immense space inside is more than enough to keep one happy. Heck, I never thought a mini van (sorry Kia, it is what it is) would get so many looks when we're out an about, and yet this one is a magnet for onlookers. Crazy! Overall, Kia hit it out of the park!

[@stephanieortiz2471]

Completely agree! They should've added those or at least an option. Even heated steering wheel would be nice.

[@philiptucker7653]

You can get homelink/electrochromic mirror for $350 + installation at your KIA dealer.

[@bcsolorza]

If you would have bought the prestige it has all those features including the heated steering wheel. My car has two sun roofs and an entire completely digital dash.

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

Can you take out that center seat in the second row? And how’s it do in the snow? My family needs more room and as much as I like the Telluride and Palisade they just don’t compare in the people moving capacity that minivans have.

[@HecR0d]

@@matthewgeissinger2856 I'm in Florida, so I don't think I'd ever find out how it would do in snow 🤪. However, it's FWD, so I would say not that great. And yes, the middle seat in the 2nd road is removable, plus if you fold it, it sort of acts as a center console/table tray with cup holders.

[@michaelarostegui7018]

I appreciated your promotion of self-love :) man, idk that I’ll ever get a minivan for real but this is a helluva minivan. Like you’ve mentioned, if I WERE to get an SUV (or minivan here), I’d get the Telluride or Carnival.

[@dancampbell1977]

Thanks for making reviews enjoyable! Laughed at least 10 times.

[@45GOAT47]

The interior of the Carnival looks AWESOME !😍👍

[@seanconsack2786]

I work at Kia. The cabin is very nice. The ride is even better

[@ThePriceIsRightKid]

The Telluride Should Be Ashamed Of Itself For How Much Space There Is In The Carnival

[@RaitisRides]

You are so right about that!

[@dfhhtyu3434]

It’s all in the family

[@jambro7983]

Ye

[@mizjia]

No awd useless in the north

[@ThePriceIsRightKid]

@@mizjia Just Buy The Pacifica Or Sienna They Have Available AWD

[@nationalwalker11]

SX with sunroof and digital dash would be a killer.

[@bigjon1805]

They have the SX Prestige that has all that and reclining back seats!

[@jizzyjake6783]

Literal killer with the engine fires

[@cryptojihadi265]

@@bigjon1805 but then you can't remove the 2nd row seats, which is a deal killer if you need all that cargo space.

[@kingchakazulu7762]

@@cryptojihadi265 If you have kids, that 2nd row is never coming down anyway.

[@bcsolorza]

My prestige has all that.

[@jasonmacfie9359]

Great review of this. My wife has wanted this for months and you just sealed the deal boss. Keep up the great work.

[@nflcolts83]

Good laaawd, this is 🔥. Going to zonk the name, should've been called Karnival 🤷‍♂️😎

[@frankgrimes24]

Every time I watch a review Joe make me want to go buy car 😂😂

[@alexandermaldonado1329]

Oooh....!! Lol, the same here 😂😂😂 I love his channel...

[@RaitisRides]

I know how you feel Courtney!

[@RaitisRides]

@@alexandermaldonado1329 Thanks for the great support!

[@theyoutuber9749]

And a twinkie

[@dannyalex1598]

Looks great!!! Thanks Joe and Lori!! See you all at 8 PM!!

[@RaitisRides]

It was great having you at the live q&a

[@Theonestrongbusleader]

My very first Kia minivan! Nice video Joe.

[@rupjolly]

Only thing that would make me question this, is the lack of AWD for those that might deal with ice & snow

[@kingchakazulu7762]

Buy the right tires, non issue.

[@charliedietz1713]

I’m from Alaska. If you get Blizzak tires, you’re good.

[@sszhao11]

AWD doesn't do anything for turning and stopping. Snow tire on FWD is good enough for all on road use situations. You are not going to do any performance driving In a Minivan

[@morrisf3957]

Incredible design this maybe the best minivan ever.

[@seanconsack2786]

I work at Kia. The van is sweet. Nice ride

[@daehancanada2575]

Great review!!! What about the cabin quietness??? Is it quite? Double window glasses??? Road/engine noise????

[@jirehhudson]

I just bought a 22’ Carnival and a 22’ K5. Such good designs and it was indeed a better option over the Telluride for a family.

[@RaitisRides]

That is so very wonderful!

[@jeffinza4563]

Love the infotainment center, really clear. Mini vans have come a long way.

[@torguy5763]

Its really sad when Kia makes a much better looking and feeling car than Toyota and Honda, shame

[@DebonairKim]

Why is it a shame?

[@adrftgvvbh]

The carnival looks gorgeous, but the ugly toyota probably still lasts longer.

[@CR-oe9ty]

I know, I wish I could get the look of this Kia AND longevity of my Toyota…. 300k miles and the Toyota is still going strong….

[@뼈다구사진사]

Shame? Lol

[@Bluewater-42]

It's also sad that Kia is not as reliable as Toyota and Honda in terms of mechanical, exterior and interior materials. Don't forget that Kia and Hyundai have been using cheap recycle material on framing and other door panels. Kia might have beaten Chinese bootlegger autos, but it just can't not compare to Japanese high quality products!

[@HaroldCordoves]

I was afraid of what I was going to think of my self. I have been practicing self love. Hahaha!!! Best part

[@swaybryan524]

This guy just gives relevant info .....no bullshit limited edition bs I appreciate the description

[@markhall3434]

Just received my 2024 SX Prestige Carnival. Ordered from factory, Paid MSRE, 10 week delivery. WOW!!! Red Flare, what a beaut! The black wheels. The Four side windows roll down! and with two Retractable moonroofs, it's a friggin' convertible! The rear moonroof is key to eliminating buffetting at 40+ MPH. Still learning about all the driver's aids, and Kia Connect. Engine is Awesome.. has a TON of torque. MPG pretty much hangs around 24/25 all around. A long highway trip would likely be higher. The Bose audio is fantastic. Hugely happy.. Grandpa's Minivan is beyond any Escalade and easier to park! You can get a bald spot sunburn in a MiniVan!

[@markhall3434]

I think Kia copied the Body lines of the Ford Explorer.. the stainless side pillar really makes it pop. I dislike the Honda and Toyota minivan look, the roof pillars make them look like dead body delivery vehicles (Hearse).

[@MichaelMiller-rg6or]

I like the boxy style. Its the most practical for cargo and head room.

[@elithasim]

I have the Sedona (2015) and love that it looks more like an suv than a van. It’s so spacious. I love it. The carnival is definitely what I’d get next!

[@coollee303]

The funniest and precise reviewer on KZbin

[@45GOAT47]

Finally KIA has a new logo THANKS !👏

[@ChristopherBalish]

Another super review. I LOLd at the Twinkie. Good stuff.

[@otiswinters3674]

Yeah, I agree with you, Kia please add an AWD option to the Carnival soon. Great video and keep up the great work!

[@Dulitzlives]

Great review. Nice MPV!!

[@JaguarPaw187]

The best car reviews in the nation

[@robertlachance3836]

Bought the prestige edition for my wife back in March and she absolutely loves it. Would definitely recommend to anybody in the market for a minivan without the minivan look.

[@ethang2561]

Hey Joe Thank You For The carnival review.

[@desmondgurley]

I love love love the style of this van, although I also zonked the fact they didn't hide the door runner I'd personally go black to disguise that zonk. But I'll be lying if I didn't admit I'm a skeptic of Kia as a company. The electrical issues we had in our Sedona was a nightmare and dangerous! These recent fires due to the electrical issues brings back flashbacks(thankfully never no fire, but the loss of all functions at highway speeds, and rear doors opening while driving with my kids back there was a done deal for us!)

[@Clammiest]

The Circuit City joke killed me 😂 😂 So funny. Good stuff.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

We don’t get the Carnival aka the Sedona anymore for Europe. This discontinued for the European market in 2012, and got replaced by the Carens that got discontinued in 2019.

[@RaitisRides]

This is very true!

[@ceosealemon]

In Europe, They only look for hatchbacks. Cars, especially on French and Italian streets, are too small.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

Correct! There are more hatchbacks in Europe, eg the Ford Focus.

[@LS1007]

If you need the extra room, get the Carnival. If not, get the Telluride. Thanks for the review Joe. You and Lori always do a great job! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

[@glc-vt3yq]

Amazing van and amazing review as always 😉

[@muzika411]

i clicked this video faster than i eat my twinkies. Big ups for you Joe !

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks Brother!

[@volcalstone]

Just like how Kia did it with the Telluride, leaving all the good stuff for only the higher trim. At least throw in a standard sunroof for the SX trim!

[@310chris18]

How can anyone dislike a review on a car 🤣 but anyways i dont mind the prop rod because in the end when that strut goes out i wont be using a 2x4 to hold up my hood..lol. good video the van looks more like a suv. Its like a suv/van.

[@CarShark]

Amazing video Joe and the new carnival is a nice step up from Kia!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks man! I think you are right!

[@peterhadfield9840]

The Un Minivan. I dig this especially in the ceramic silver!

[@kennethwalton5582]

The Carnival is going to permanently change this segment of the car industry. Kia hit a home run, it’s a great vehicle.

[@solargd_1118]

Joe, love your videos! I was all-in and have been waiting months to order a 2022 Telluride. Then this came out. Given the wait time of 6+ months for a Telluride I ordered a Carnival. Still going to be 2-3 months, though. For me, the Carnival looks even better than the Telluride. Wish it had AWD, but I'll survive! I've been a Toyota and Lexus man since I started driving, so to even consider a Kia is tantamount to heresy. But they're not the Kia of 10 years ago. Great to a see a brand change so in a good way. (Ordered the SX Prestige, Ceramic Silver, with the LED Interior option and LED Scuff plate options)

[@007donj]

Nice nice nice.

[@rjs9006]

We love your comments about where to put the snacks 🤣 We just bought some Costco Churros and threw them in our Telluride!

[@alpappalardi7044]

The only ones that love it better than my son n law daughter are the grandkids. And they are watching Raiti’s rides. !!!

[@MichaelNJohnson]

Been trying to test drive one of these. They're already sold before they arrive at the dealership!

[@stephanieortiz2471]

You'd fall in love with it. I got mine below MSRP which is rare. This car is a head turner for sure and drives super smooth! The features alone beats a lot of cars to include luxury cars! You won't regret!

[@linuphysio]

@@stephanieortiz2471 You guys are lucky to have your hands on this so fast. I'm waiting for this since last year, Booked one in mid March but still waiting for the delivery in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. I chose pearl white exterior with brown interior, I wanted the astra blue with brown interior but they don't give brown interior with every exterior color 😢. It's crazy that I have to buy the 7 seater SX to get brown seats. Wanted an 8 seater but all of them are black seats, so stupid...

[@stephanieortiz2471]

@@linuphysio you'll have to look around in your area which I did. I actually bought mine in NY and drove it back to VA. Thank God I waited a little because I got a really good deal! I really got lucky

[@ManicMK]

This is the first minivan that I would look into buying

[@kamranahmadov5481]

Hey brother,your reviews are so interesting and creative. I’ve started zonking other reviewers)).Keep rocking mate.Hello from Baku!

[@johnreno8909]

does it have a awd option??

[@abdullatifsaeed8224]

I love you Joe!! I can't wait for you to review the 2022 Honda Civic

[@randyrobineau2699]

1. I like the exterior styling ( it reminds me of a Ford Explorer ). 2. Kia missed it's make with not doing AWD. 3. I'm tall so most top trim vehicles I can't and won't buy because of the sunroof. ( The sunroof side tracks I always touch, bump or is just in the way all the time. I don't want to drive with my head tilted to the side or reclining back further than I want. ) 4. I love that this vehicle can fit 4x8 sheets of plywood. To bad plywood is so expensive right now that if I needed to buy plywood ( which I do ) I couldn't afford this vehicle. I wish I could fit 4x8 sheets into the Telluride. 5. The price of this vehicle is a little high. I think the Telluride is a better bang for your buck mainly because of it being AWD. 6. The MPG are lacking, I expect to get numbers like those from it having AWD. 7. Good move on Kia moving away from the old ( US ) name. But to bad they didn't go all the way and renamed it for the entire international market to completely remove it from it being called a minivan. They should just be pushing it as a MPV and called it something else ( not the Carnival ). I would consider buying one of these ( the SX without the Prestige because of the sunroof ) but I really can't because it doesn't have AWD unless this FWD is an absolute champ in heavy snow.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@zbassr2106]

All thats missing is AWD and I would choose this over any SUV.

[@RaitisRides]

Good call!

[@szaske7048]

I agree we're looking at both, but my wife wants AWD, so that seals it

[@Btanka15]

@@szaske7048 same situation with this and the Sienna.

[@zaeiahwicks5119]

Does the mid row turn around in this version? I saw another video that had the mid seats turn 180 so that they faced the back row.

[@rami9712]

What a car! I would pick this over an suv. Please review the prestige when you get a chance.

[@linuphysio]

It's already there.

[@kaizen2693]

Great review. No AWD in 2021, 🙅🏻‍♂️. Telluride 🙋‍♂️

[@RaitisRides]

I like the way that you think!

[@ashbyfam5990]

Carnival or telluride? I can’t decide I have till December?

[@mutotalamb7802]

Go with the Telluride! KIA had three years to get it right. You don't want to be a 1st yr Carnival guinea pig.

[@neilmorrison8078]

Being up in Canadian Rockies, the lack of AWD was a deal killer. I sold my Odyssey and bought and Telluride and am loving it.

[@bondj5680]

Love that circuit city comment... Made my day with that one!! That thing has everything but a fridge..can I move in🤓🤓🤓

[@mikeschlup5279]

How was the road feeling through the steering wheel?

[@RaitisRides]

Actually really well!

[@mikeschlup5279]

@@RaitisRides I would own one in a minute.

[@americanreality2462]

I LOVE minivans-- they are so awesome for daily use with kids. I can't wait to get one of these!

[@CrypticConversions]

Did you forget the mid row footrest, and the center seat can turn around for baby carriers?

[@jeffs6090]

I've seen a few of these driving around. They look amazing in person going down the road.

[@thefantabulousfive8517]

Fantabulous work, as always, J&L 😘

[@TransportSimulatorNationTSN]

This looks so much more better than that Toyota Sienna front massive grill for no reason

It looks like a cross between a Suburban and an ultra luxury Telluride. It has a bit of a limousine look. Both this and the Telluride have the sexy daytime running lights.

[@erikhopkins9488]

How much for the base model?

[@jik8597]

KIA is currently roadtesting hybrid version of this.. hope they do it right to compete with Sienna

[@IsolestiK]

if i ever go for a minivan i am definitely going for the carnival. i like that it has rugged suv look on it.

[@stellantistom6881]

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

[@RaitisRides]

Doing well! I hope you are liking this one.

[@stellantistom6881]

@@RaitisRides ;D

[@noelzacharyrecidoro5002]

Just purchased the new kia carnival and im loving it!! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@eazy-333]

Carnival front on Telluride would be nice. I always liked the concept version more.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@luisurbieta8924]

Love this Kia Carnaval man it's a dandy of an MVP but what if Kia fix mistakes and make it 4-wheel drive and not only that, put the break light and add more color into the interior rather than gloss black and there you go. A+ for Kia.

[@kissiffer]

Why no AWD? Need it for the hell that is Nebraska in the winter.

[@kelvinbanikikadjama4052]

The perfect minivan

[@SHomaidan]

I like that it doesn't have a sunroof.

[@justdoinit2378]

No way. I got to have a sunroof in all my cars.

[@bpstreams7707]

Cruise control and lane guide assist?

[@agkenba]

I would like an all wheel drive for this carnival

[@maynarddrivesfast804]

My coworker was looking at new Honda Odysseys/Toyota Siennas when I told him to look at the Carnival. Well his wife loved it, and he ended up driving over 400 miles to Denver to get an SX Prestige in the color they wanted. He had a helluva time finding one in the Midwest that wasn't spoken for. They are selling like hotcakes.