Kia Carnival
Now entering its fourth year, the Carnival is finally adding a hybrid variant. This one combines a turbocharged 1.6-litre four-cylinder engine with an electric motor generating 72 hp. The 242 total horsepower are handled by a six-speed autobox. A 3.5-litre V6 (290 horsepower) paired with an eight-speed transmission continues to motivate other Carnival models. Again, no AWD option is available. Styling revisions, new tech and increased safety are more highlights for 2025.
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2022 Kia Carnival: Embracing its MPV Status
2022 Kia Carnival: Embracing its MPV StatusAlright, we’re going to admit it: We love minivans. There’s no denying it. Not only are they practical, but these days manufacturers are making them fun to drive, attractive to look at and so loaded with tech gadgets and comfort features that sometimes they are nicer to be in than …
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2022 Kia Carnival: 10 Things We Like or Dislike
2022 Kia Carnival: 10 Things We Like or DislikeModern minivans must reinvent themselves and be creative if they hope to curb their steady extinction as sport utility vehicles (SUV) keep ruling the market. This is what the all-new 2022 Kia Carnival is trying to do as a fresh replacement for the Sedona in Canada. The company says it’s …
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2022 Kia Carnival: There’s No Shame in Being a Minivan
2022 Kia Carnival: There’s No Shame in Being a MinivanWhile Xennials and Millennials mainly remember being hauled around in a Pontiac Trans Sport, Ford Aerostar, Dodge Caravan, or even a Mazda MPV (if your parents were weird) generations who attended soccer practice after that most likely got there in the back of an SUV. The minivan isn’t dead, but …
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The Best Minivans in 2024
The Best Minivans in 2024The team at The Car Guide has analyzed all the various minivans available in Canada and identified the best buys for 2024. When it comes to family haulers, none offer more space and versatility than minivans. Which ones are our top picks this year? Read on. 1. Toyota Sienna Another …
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2025 Kia Carnival Adds Hybrid Variant, New Tech
2025 Kia Carnival Adds Hybrid Variant, New TechNow entering its fourth year, the Kia Carnival is finally adding a hybrid variant. The Canadian premiere of the updated minivan took place at the Canadian International AutoShow in Toronto today. We say “finally” because rivals including the Toyota Sienna and Chrysler Pacifica have been offering a gas-electric model for …
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Kia Carnival to Get More High-Tech Look for 2025
Kia Carnival to Get More High-Tech Look for 2025Just like it did with the K5 midsize sedan yesterday, Kia today showed the design of its updated Carnival minivan for the Korean market. The Sedona replacement is indeed due for a mid-cycle refresh, and we’ll see it in Canada next year as a 2025 model. While it may not …
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Rear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS Warns
Rear-Seat Passengers at Risk in Today's Minivans, IIHS WarnsYou’d think modern minivans are some of the safest vehicles on the road especially when it comes to protecting all those kids sitting inside. As it turns out, they’re lagging behind. None of the four MY2023 minivans recently tested by the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) earned an …
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Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible Fires
Hyundai, Kia Expand Trailer Wiring Recall to Prevent Possible FiresMore Hyundai and Kia vehicles will have to be recalled because of a potentially faulty trailer wiring harness that could result in a short circuit and cause the control module to overheat. The recall was first announced last August and originally affected 292,000 Palisade and Telluride SUVs (MY2020-2022) in North …
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The Best Minivans of 2023
The Best Minivans of 2023Minivans are few and far between these days—most families prefer SUVs and crossovers—yet they offer a ton of space and versatility. Which one is the best money can buy? The Car Guide has gathered its team of experts to identify the top minivans on the market in 2023. Check them …
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The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota Sienna
The Car Guide's Best Buys for 2022: Toyota SiennaEvery year, The Car Guide unveils a list of Best Buys covering all the different vehicle categories in the industry. While they continue to lose market shares to SUVs, minivans remain practical solutions for North American families. And with some models now available with hybrid technology at a time when …
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2022 Kia Carnival is Here to Bust Myths About Minivans
2022 Kia Carnival is Here to Bust Myths About MinivansThe all-new 2022 Kia Carnival is ready to hit North America as a replacement for the Sedona . It’s not marketed as a new minivan, though, but rather as the brand’s first, self-titled “Life Utility Vehicle” (LUV). Because, you know, minivans are out and SUVs are in. The Carnival is …
