2022 Kia Carnival Interior

Although for many years the minivan has been the quintessential family car, three-row SUVs have gradually replaced it and won over drivers with large families. The 2022 Kia Carnival is labeled as a multi-purpose vehicle that manages to offer both the exceptional interior comfort and practicality of a minivan and the stylish look of a modern SUV.

Main Interior Features for Each Trim Level

The 2022 Kia Carnival is available in four main trims: LX, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. Depending on how you choose to configure it, the cabin can have either seven or eight seats. The most attractive standard interior features for each trim are:

• LX: The basic Kia Carnival configuration includes many attractive features, such as an 8.0-inch touch-screen interface, smartphone compatibility through Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth, seven USB ports, a 4.2-inch trip computer display, air conditioning for all three rows of seats, a rearview mirror that reduces the glare of vehicle lights approaching from behind at night, and a 6-way adjustable driver’s seat, among others.
• LX Seat package: The base LX trim has a special seat package that enhances the cabin’s looks and functionality. It includes a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, simulated leather upholstery throughout the interior, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, and a second-row bench seat that upgrades the maximum seating from seven to eight people.
• EX: The second trim, the EX, adds features like an enlarged 12.3-inch touch-screen, satellite radio, an 8-speaker audio system, wireless charging, a voice-controlled navigation system, tri-zone automatic temperature control, a 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat, rear cabin intercom, rear camera monitoring system, for the rear seats and heated front seats.
• SX: The SX trim adds more tech and comfort features, like a power-adjustable front passenger seat, ventilated front seats, and a rear entertainment system.
• SX Prestige: The top trim adds a heated steering wheel, a huge 12.3-inch driver information display in addition to the touch-screen interface, a crisp-sounding 12-speaker premium stereo system, leather upholstery throughout the interior, stylish LED interior lighting, dual subroofs, and second-row reclining lounge-style captain’s chairs with ventilation and heating.

Interior Space

Both the 2022 Kia Carnival’s passenger space and cargo space are among the best in its class. NOt only is there plenty of space, but it’s also easy to arrange and configure it whichever way you need to. The second-row bench has three distinct sections that can slide independently, allowing you to get extra cargo space if needed. The three sections can also be completely removed and store somewhere else if you’re in need of extra space. Also, the third row can fold flat into the floor, opening up a cavernous 145.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Other dimensions are:

Interior Comfort

The 2022 Kia Carnival was designed with comfort as a top priority and it shows. The front seats are exceptionally comfortable, offering the ideal support even on long road trips, especially with the heating and cooling functions. The second-row lounge-style seats also provide plenty of comfort, giving passengers the possibility of stretching their legs on the leg rests. The well-adjusted climate control system contributes to the overall feeling of comfort in any season, while also being easy to use and configure.

Once on the road, its suspension system stands out due to its ability to cancel out most minor bumps in the road, while the cabin insulation does an excellent job in keeping most engine, road, and wind noises on the outside. The rear sliding doors make it very easy to get in and out regardless of passenger size, while the large windows and smartly placed pillars offer the driver great outward visibility.

Driver Aids

Besides infotainment technology, any modern vehicle should be equipped with active safety systems that help the driver keep everyone inside safe by altering them in case of imminent danger and even taking action to mitigate the potential impact. Some of the most useful driver aids on the 2022 Kia Carnival are:

• Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert: It warns the driver if another vehicle is in the Carnival’s blind spot while changing lanes or while reversing.
• Lane departure warning with lane-keeping assist: It alerts the driver if the Carnival is drifting out of its lane without the turn signal being activated and even takes corrective measures to steer it back.
• Forward collision mitigation: It issues an auto warning in case it senses an imminent frontal collision and even applies the brakes on its own in some cases.
• Driver attention warning: It issues a loud alert if the vehicle’s sensors determine that the driver is becoming fatigued.
• Safe exit assist: It monitors ongoing traffic and senses if other cars are approaching from behind, preventing passengers from opening the Carnival’s side doors.
• Park collision avoidance assist: It automatically hits the brakes if it senses an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle.
• Surround-view monitor: Offers a top-down view of the Carnivale and everything around it, helping you maneuver it when attempting to park in tight spots.

Although a vehicle’s engine and exterior looks are important, its cabin is the place where you spend most of your time and it should provide a comfortable, intuitive, entertaining, and safe environment. The 2022 Kia Carnival does all of that and more, allowing up to eight people to spend hours while enjoying the best in comfort and infotainment technology. If you want to see the new Carnival and take it for a test spin, come to Kia of Streetsboro and check it out!