I wish the models they showed at these shows were the ones people actually want like the one with 8 seats, not the reclining seats that don't do much in a minivan.
@garrettw996 ай бұрын
I think automakers should completely ditch the integrated displays in the rear seats. There’s no arguing that an iPad will ALWAYS be better than these screens, except maybe if the kid is too young to hold an iPad
@Chris.laughton6 ай бұрын
Replace "iPad" with "tablet" and I agree.
@anwargorham6 ай бұрын
I Agree. Also, if a kid is too young to hold an iPad, they’re probably rear facing anyway.
@ragweedmakesmesneeze6 ай бұрын
@@Chris.laughton Replace "tablet" with, "LOOK OUT THE WINDOW, KID, THE WORLD IS PASSING YOU BY." haha.
@United_Kangaroo19926 ай бұрын
Even if they can't hold a tablet, aftermarket mounts are easy to get
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
There are a lot less rear entertainment systems sold than a decade ago and tablets are the big reason. -Travis
@TwentyOneThirty6 ай бұрын
Can’t wait to test drive this hybrid van. I drove the 2023 Lexus RX350h last year, which has the same powertrain as the Sienna hybrid, and there’s a drone at certain RPM that is absolutely unacceptable in a 60k vehicle. I think the interior of this hybrid looks just as nice as the Lexus and it’s definitely in the my short list of vehicles that I’m considering buying this year
@ALMX5DP6 ай бұрын
What RPM did that occur at?
@TwentyOneThirty6 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP between 2500-3000. Also the throttle input and load appears to play a role in the amount of drone I can feel
@ALMX5DP6 ай бұрын
@@TwentyOneThirty thanks. I am driving a RAV4 Hybrid on a roadtrip this weekend. Want to see if I can replicate that and will try out different loads and throttle positions.
@naveenthemachine6 ай бұрын
And the sienna oddly has more luxury features than any RX on sale
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
We're excited to try the hybrid as well, we're just wrapping up on the 2024 Carnival. -Travis
@jraheemjefcoat4296 ай бұрын
Can we give kudos to KIA for hiding the rear windshield wiper in the back to give the Carnival a clean look? 👏👏👏👏
@kc50776 ай бұрын
Yes on the wiper, no on the exposed sliding door rails.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
We certainly can. -Travis
@TwentyOneThirty6 ай бұрын
Obviously this guy has been doing car reviews for a while. Very professionally done. Would like to see Alex and this guy together to see opposing opinions and thoughts
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Woohoo! We do when we can!
@jenesuispasbavard5 ай бұрын
More minivans please! Wish there were more plug-in hybrid / electric options though.
@BullittHilts6 ай бұрын
The looks are growing on me - super glad they seem to have moved the turn-signals off the bumper (I hope it's like that on all trims rather than the high-end ones. I don't care for the haptic feedback "buttons". I have yet to hear someone say they want those over physical controls. However, I have an order in for a long awaited Sienna hybrid, our first new car so I'm hoping we'll have it for the next 20 years haha. My family and I rented one for a week long trip to FL and it was GREAT. We hit some stop and go from Savannah to Raleigh on the way home and somehow averaged 40 mpg (per the car comp and the tripometer/gallons pumped). I was shocked considering we had the thing PACKED. I grew up with a Plymouth Grand Voyager in Connecticut. We had snow storms every winter but the roads were plowed fairly well. All we needed were snow tires and some careful driving, never got stuck anywhere and there were lots of hills and windy New England roads (close to the Berkshires). I'm seeing a ton of comments demanding AWD, but with my experience it's not necessary. Turn off the TC and don't floor it and you'll be fine w/ some good snow tires.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
It's a distinct yet classic (SUV) look, it's implemented well here. -Travis
@BullittHilts6 ай бұрын
I think they did a great job with the side profile, it really does look like an SUV. I'm a big van fan, hopefully this kind of styling will popularize the most practical vehicle a family can buy. America needs more affordable MPVs! @@AAutoBuyersGuide
@james20426 ай бұрын
This is the top trim and those second row captains chairs are designed for adult passengers in rideshare. The volume models will have the traditional bench and will have better means of third row access.
@Rioichi46 ай бұрын
Okay so I'm someone who despises mini vans and.... I really love the Carnival. I work at a car rental agency and these get stuck with the Expeditions and Suburbans more than the Pacificas and Siennas. Super excited to see the hybrid. Give me a benchseat, hybrid, AWD Carnival? Perfection.
@themoviebay6 ай бұрын
Are going to buy one?
@kevinW8266 ай бұрын
For those bitching about a lack of awd, it’s not needed if you never see snow, and even then, proper winter tires and common sense are your best weapons. I have a fwd Mazda cx5 with snow tires and we just got 100 cm of snow on the weekend and I had no issues driving through it.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
AWD is a safely net that's both very attainable and often unnecessary. -Travis
@colear36 ай бұрын
Exactly. AWD isn't some magical life saver. You need to know how to drive and have good tires. That is literally all you need.
@kevinW8266 ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide how does awd stop you better than fwd? How does it stop you better with snow tires? It has been proven awd isn’t a safety measure, it’s only for acceleration from a dead stop and has nothing to do with safety. So please stop lying about it.
@skmo71055 ай бұрын
@kevinW826 stopping isn't the only factor in safe winter driving. Maneuverability is also important, and so is just not getting stuck.
@xtremecoast4 ай бұрын
Awd is not only for snow. A little bit of mud at a campsite and you're screwed. My mazda AWD is incredible. Especially considering no FWD car is making it up my driveway even with an inch of snow. What a waste of an otherwise beautiful car. Kia could have taken over the entire market with this thing.
@JoshSZHANG6 ай бұрын
Tried to buy a Carnival. Dealer sent email price and then demanded 2000 more when I test drove. Bad dealers are why Kia Hyundai are not selling more.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
You may be right but dealer issued are hardly brand specific. It's unfortunate regardless. -Travis
@brentleary22276 ай бұрын
Just wish it was awd.
@unclejack84416 ай бұрын
Huuuuge miss if no AWD.
@KickerHandle6 ай бұрын
came here to comment that
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Not this time around, at least. -Travis
@StephenByersJ6 ай бұрын
AWD option and a “rugged” trim with a slight lift and I’m in.
@ashleyboutens71686 ай бұрын
AWD is overrated. Get some good snow tires you'll be fine.
@alexwelch15206 ай бұрын
Wish this was AWD would definitely be a winner for people that need it.
@nintendoatarikiller6 ай бұрын
Yeah it's odd they didn't use the electric motor to power the rear wheels.
@renin55706 ай бұрын
What do people use AWD family vans for? Does it help with snow ?
@joebarber23076 ай бұрын
@@renin5570yeah, my odyssey is 2wd and I can’t leave my driveway if there’s an inch of snow on it lol
@ALMX5DP6 ай бұрын
@@joebarber2307 what tires do you run?
@joebarber23076 ай бұрын
@@ALMX5DP idk the name of them but they are snow tires. 2wd in my odyssey is fine in the winter unless I need to go up a hill or my driveway. And where I live is literally hill after hill after hill so it’s rough lol
@MH-rl9ep6 ай бұрын
Nice to finally have a hybrid but sorely missing AWD.
@colear36 ай бұрын
I wouldn't say sorely. If you live in a place that needs AWD, you'll probably be just fine with snow tires.
@MH-rl9ep6 ай бұрын
@@colear3Ok, maybe sorely was too strong a word, but would be nice to have as an option and Kia needs it to be competitive with Toyota.
@colear36 ай бұрын
@@MH-rl9ep Adding a hybrid and being better in every way except (possibly, TBD) longevity isnt just being competitive. It's being better. People swoon over AWD but don't even really need it lol
@supercatseven3 ай бұрын
This is the best looking minivan I have ever seen. I am reluctantly considering a minivan for the sliding doors, and this one actually looks attractive.
@statemediabroadcasts6 ай бұрын
Wish this was available in the Caribbean, namely Trinidad, because thats where Carnival was born.. Beautiful vehicle especially in that Grey..
@fighter8356 ай бұрын
I really can't find any faults with this KIA minivan. Reasonably priced, great warranty, hybrid, awesome interior and a fun blue color on the inside. Sold.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
They sell enough to keep it moving forward, the hybrid should only help that. -Travis
@sprague49Ай бұрын
If I bought one, I'd have a body colored wrap applied to that shark fin
@Aceofthedynasty6 ай бұрын
When is the Telluride going to get a hybrid??
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
After the next redesign
@amanti1136 ай бұрын
Telluride will have a 2.5T hybrid like his brother who palisades having a 2.5t hybrid next year 😊😊😊😊
@james20426 ай бұрын
I think calling this an mpv is the dumbest thing they could do. Not a single soccer mom knows what the hell an mpv is supposed to be. Call it a minivan or call it a suv. They made it look enough like an suv most soccer moms wouldnt be able to tell the difference, and the word of mouth marketing of "oh i got this new suv with the sliding doors like a minivan, its amazing" would probably do better for them than anything
@staceycallahan81345 ай бұрын
Well said James! I am one of those soccer Moms with a Sienna and love the… dare I say “beefy” look of this minivan.
@edwardzdankiewicz90686 ай бұрын
These look great. These seem to be focused on people hauling. To be a Multi Purpose Vehicle they should make it easy to fold rear seats out of the way for cargo.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
It does seemed a little more geared towards people but the space is still there even if the seats down fold as easily or flat as some of the competition. -Travis
@neubauerjoseph6 ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuideaccording to epa and euroncap MPV is basically a small city van without sliding doors . Does everything a van can do but smaller. Kind of like a ram promaster city.
@Kevin-ve5rr2 ай бұрын
For such a big car/van, AWD with a good set of snow tires will ensure you can get going, turn around and stop in time in Ontario winter. Snow tires is a must here. For smaller cars/crossovers, arguably you don't need AWD.
@nancykraning84346 ай бұрын
Almost bought a 2024 Carnival, glad we waited. I'm old school and don't care for the black-out wheels. Is there another option and what are the other color options? It would be nice to have an auto-close sunroof 10 minutes or so after turning the car off. And, have the rear-view mirror adjust with the selected driver.
@havfunonline6 ай бұрын
I’ve always been baffled that the (in my opinion excellent looking and very practical) Carnival didn’t come with a hybrid power train, so I’m glad to see it! Interesting to see if the 1.6L hybrid has enough guts when you guys get a chance to drive it, expected the 2.5L hybrid. A plug in hybrid option would also be great in one of these, but glad to see the hybrid! Also love the amber lights
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
The power output numbers are quite similar to the standard V6 so I wouldn't be too worried about performance. -Travis
@gregsmith67916 ай бұрын
those screens look like they'd interfere with the handle of a rear facing infant car seat - I'll be interested to see a car seat test of it!
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
When we get one on loan you can rest assured that there will be a car seat test. -Travis
@skmo71055 ай бұрын
They also look like they'd be pretty easy to smash with a backpack or break with repeated use as a handle. I'm hoping the lower trim levels won't have them.
@LoveStallion6 ай бұрын
I like the new front end, but I also loved the undulating lines on the outgoing front end. Kinda like how it's sad we lost the cool amber DRLs on the OG Telluride. Blue accents are kind cool. I loathe Kia put in that infernal dual-purpose capacitive touch area to control both the infotainment and HVAC. It was a dumb idea on the EV6. Can't tell in the video - did they at least open up a storage area underneath the center console like the Sienna? Huge wasted space on the pre-refresh models with that.
@tatoo999996 ай бұрын
A 1.6 turbo engine for a car of that size is a recipe for long term problems. They lost me at that point. Even toyota sienna hybrid having a 2.5 N/A feels underpowered under mid to heavy acceleration or merging on freeway.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Don't forget the electric motor, that's going to be doing significant pushing. -Travis
@tatoo999996 ай бұрын
@AAutoBuyersGuide the Sienna hybrid also have electric motors, and still feels underpowered for merging on freeway, or when is loaded with people under mid to heavy acceleration
@nadeausaunderson-barber48016 ай бұрын
I definitely want those mpg numbers. The gas price is too high in California to make driving the gas version efficient for my family. This hybrid will be a consideration if the mpg is like 36 like the Toyota sienna
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
We want them too! -Travis
@querty2926 ай бұрын
In a funny coincidence, the carnival festival starts this weekend
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
But is it a coincidence? -Travis
@kyolml6 ай бұрын
No awd? Then still Sienna
@palebeachbum6 ай бұрын
When the Carnival came out, I thought it was a very attractive minivan. This new front end and taillights are a huge downgrade in my eyes. It had a sleek spaceship vibe about it, but now they are trying to make it look more square-jawed and SUV-like. It just looks kind of...awkward. Still a nice minivan nonetheless.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
They're going for a specific look and I think that look is "not minivan". -Travis
@drwheycooler84236 ай бұрын
Love these...but STILL no AWD option making it a pass.
@stjr98966 ай бұрын
I think Kia is making a mistake shying away from the minivan label. The minivan automobile segment is beginning to gain traction again because minivans are no longer being seen as a "kiddie" vehicles or "Mom" vans. They are being built and marketed as "luxury" vehicles (HAVE YOU SEEN XPENG's minivan?? Whoa....sumptuous!). IMHO, the minivan is evolving into the luxury vehicles that were once occupied by full size sedans (think Cadillac Coupe Deville, Oldsmobile Regency 98 and Buick Electra Limited). And I for one (hopefully more) am very happy for that transition. And to make the Kia a Hybrid? Holy Smokes! Best of both worlds! I've driven Hybrids 12 years now (a Lexus HS250h and a Lexus ES300h) and I love them! They're not hot roads my any means. But I love getting 42 MPG all day long! Yes, I'm planning on my next vehicle being a minivan....as long as it offers the luxury and creature comforts I want.
@brandononbrand6 ай бұрын
How reliable is their hybrid powertrain? Curious as to why Kia/Hyundai goes with a small turbo. Wouldn’t Toyota’s larger NA hybrid system be more reliable?
@joemontana43706 ай бұрын
I have a 2022 Kia Sorento PHEV - 50k km, no issues. None.
@DadDrums10156 ай бұрын
Kia really making it hard to hate on a van these days
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Are they making MPV happen? -Travis
@DadDrums10155 ай бұрын
@@AAutoBuyersGuide maybe?? I do wonder if Mini-Van designs can be improved while maintaining practicality
@uconnapharm4 ай бұрын
For the Carnaval to move to the #1 position on my purchase list , it has to get AWD to make it the best it can be in the snow-belt states
@VegasSportsGaming2 ай бұрын
Great Review the best one of this vehicle I’ve found online. Hybrid is for small vehicles. Give me a gasoline engine. V6 or V8 no stupid electric motor or PHEV. If you want to save on gas get a car not huge MPV
@TelpPov2 ай бұрын
Most attractive Van/MVP for sure in this country atm, until the Chinese EV MVPs can crash the party here.
@Chris.laughton6 ай бұрын
They can call it something other than a minivan when it offers AWD. FWD? Nobody's buying that "skid plate"!
@markwilliams63784 ай бұрын
Those fancy lights gonna cost a fortune to fix or to replace the bulbs
@kjay50566 ай бұрын
Looks like you had to squeeze in the second row seats. Also it looked kind of tight in the drivers seat. The attraction of minivans is the feeling of roominess...I didn't get that feeling looking at you get into the various parts of the inside of the van. If Kia doesn't get close to real life MPG's like Sienna it will be a no sale to a lot of people...just for Toyota's reputation for reliability like this current Sienna has shown.
@rkalla6 ай бұрын
4:40 you look like a giant in there
@saincteye6 ай бұрын
Great, now just wondering when it will catch up on production rate and how much mark up the dealer will be charging… don’t get me wrong, these are great but not when dealer is asking 8k+ for “market adjustment”
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
If that's what you're seeing at your local dealer the best thing you can do is find another one. At least try, it's a shame that dealer experience can influence people's purchase so much. -Trsvis
@ksorsomeplace4 ай бұрын
Need a choice of engine options. An engine that can get the job done without turbos/electrification and complication is worth more to me and drives better. I'm so glad to see them not offer AWD. AWD is just an expensive option I'd never use, but almost every dealer would get for stock.
@prainmantis6 ай бұрын
I love the amount of people taking about AWD and others who live in place where you think you would "need" it are like "nah, good snow tires and use your brain and 2wd is perfectly fine" my wife grew up in Vermont and said she used it a handful of times in her Explorer and it was unnecessary. Gotta have good snow tires and common sense.
@Liam-ql7tr6 ай бұрын
Captain chairs nice but not for everyone ( cant remove them and cant fold them). So no large items from home dept lol but really kind of stinks. They should of went right to plug in hybrid with 75-100 electric range ( not including turbo engine)
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
That's a big leap for a lot of manufacturers. -Travis
@djbaАй бұрын
In the non-hybrid model I was told that the rotary shifter was only for the Korean market and a stick shifter would come with Carnivals sold in the states. I wonder if that will be the same for the hybrid model?
@jsfbay16 ай бұрын
If they are putting this hybrid drivetrain into the Carnival, it's only a matter of time before we see it (or something very similar) in the Telluride/Palisade. Well done Kia.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Certainly possible. -Travis
@peteryang86524 ай бұрын
From 2022+ Kia Carnival General Discussion Forum : I just got the 2023 SX Prestige but there has been some rattling noise when I driver on the bumpy road/ uneven surfaced road. I have this also. Same (perceived) location. Can't really pinpoint location. May be in driver's door as it sometimes goes away if I open and close the door at a stop. I just got a new Kia carnival 2024 sx and am hearing the same rattling near the front side/seat belt column area on both drivers and passengers door. Yep. Same issue with me. It seems to only make the noise on the highway. But it is totally random. I’m having the same issue with my 2024 SX prestige. The noise seems to be from driver/sliding door on driver side. I have the 2024 Kia Carnival and I hear rattling noise when I drive over uneven roads/pavement coming from the rear of the vehicle. Got our 2023 SX Prestige last week and from the first mile itself, I could hear some clunking noise from the back when I go over bad patches of road/speed bumps. did anyone had same problem as mine... squeaking / creaking sound from dashboard when drive on uneven / bumpy road... Yes! Got our car on Oct 22, 2022. It’s an ex 2023. Today 10/27/2022 I started to notice. Creaking noise when I stop and go and on some slightly bumpy roads…. I don’t like it I have a kia carnival sx prestige, I have the creaking sound just whenever it wants to make the noise, I have replaced the struts and mounts, leftside lower control arm and the brakes and still the same sound, took it to kia and they charged me for 2 hours of trying to figure it out, 465.00 . I had someone tell me it sounds like 2 pieces of plastic scraping rubbing together and the noise sounds like under the driver's seat to him. I about to trade it for a dodge. I have a noise at random times on the highway. Sounds like it is coming from the lower part of the driver side door. Anyone find a fix for this, my 22 EX+ model is doing this, seems like plastic trim behind the dual screens in the noise source.
@bt52526 ай бұрын
Too bad they didn’t include their PHEV powertrain.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Not this time at least. -Travis
@GPG77546 ай бұрын
They're about to ruin their vehicles by getting rid of real buttons which everyone loves.
@brdnmlna6 ай бұрын
Loving the Chicago show coverage but has anyone noticed frame drops during certain parts of recent videos?
@TheFred23015 ай бұрын
Love to See the mileage numbers. Great that it’s hybrid. I like SUV look with the sliding side doors.
@AAutoBuyersGuide5 ай бұрын
Hybrid mileage isn't out yet but we're just as curious! -Travis
@jeffolsonrealtor12076 ай бұрын
Can you remove 2nd row seats in 2025 hybrid?
@-Nick-T4 ай бұрын
i see these all over now and i like them a lot
@bt52526 ай бұрын
Kia was good about having different takes on the tiger nose design for their model line. The new Carnival and Sorento look too similar.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
If the Carnival is being compared to an SUV then Kia is happy. -Travis
@user-gj4ws4tt9y3 ай бұрын
I would like to have it in a plug in hybrid
@xtremecoast4 ай бұрын
No AWD is going to be a deal breaker for A lot of people. Too bad. I really wanted this van.
@Kevin-ve5rr2 ай бұрын
Wonder why Kia didnt follow Toyota and put a small electric motor in the rear, at least for the Carnival. Drive shaft may Kia the interior space, a small motor mounted to the rear axiel won't.
@rutgers7896 ай бұрын
Your move Honda Odyssey!!
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Fair play. -Travis
@SuperFitness126 ай бұрын
Exactly!!
@justinking82206 ай бұрын
Is this a redesign?
@JustinHall19766 ай бұрын
No AWD is unfortunate. It makes a VERY large difference when implemented well.
@leyilin5356 ай бұрын
Great vehicle except for the IIHS updated side impact test score (poor) on the ‘24 model. Any work whether this was addressed for ‘25 MY?
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
I don't have any word on that, no. -Travis
@alexmassengale4335 ай бұрын
That is my worry too. Granted Honda and Toyota didn't do well in that either. My hope is that all three do something about it.
@davekent205 ай бұрын
As long as it is not a plug in hybrid. SOLD
@chubbyrain745 ай бұрын
It's too bad they aren't offering a AWD version. I live/work on a farm. I would hold out till then to purchase one over the sienna.
@TimothyHurckes4 ай бұрын
Bring us a PHEV! Any battery 7kwh or larger (20 miles EV range) gets a $7500 rebate. Kia can price its PHEV $8,000-9,000 over an ICE, and the buyer pays an extra $500-$1500 premium, after the tax incentive. Kia can rack up EPA EV credits to sell to other OEMs. Do the same for the Telluride and assemble both in Georgia. Hyundai's Georgia lithium ion battery plant is scheduled to open in October, 2024. Can we have the PHEV Carnival for model year 2026?
@kc50776 ай бұрын
A wise Alex once said “MPV stands for minivan purpose vehicle”.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
This Alex sounds wise. -Travis
@sactojeff5 ай бұрын
SIENNA has AWD available, 36/35 mpg, e-CVT, no belts or pulleys, proven Hybrid drivetrain with 20+ years experience, AWD no driveshaft or transfer case.
@user-uh1uq8zv2p5 ай бұрын
I am waiting for the hybrid model to decide if I will purchase. I am pretty short and this car would replace my ford flex !
@talentpt6 ай бұрын
I ordered one already. I will be the 1st one getting it from my local dealership
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoy! -Travis
@Kiyoshi1285 ай бұрын
What state are you in? Our dealer is not taking reservations yet
@talentpt5 ай бұрын
@@Kiyoshi128 i m in canada
@alfredoroesadi54276 ай бұрын
Do you know if they'll have an actual spare tire or at least an option?
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Carnival has a spare, the hybrid carnival we don’t know.
@johnmharte6 ай бұрын
Many Carnival owners vinyl wrap black the "silver sail". Even in gun metal it's too bright/distracting
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
It's a statement piece by the statement doesn't always work for everyone. -Travis
@chewie941165 ай бұрын
Can you compare the back seat of the Kia Carnival Sx Prestige to the Lexus Ultra Luxury? I think these back seats are BETTER than the seats in the Lexus Ultra Luxury. I am very tempted to buy this because it can be a VIP transport vehicle in one instant and a minivan in another instant and a huge luggage transport system in another instant. So, Very versatile!
@RicardoLandinginJr4 ай бұрын
Is the 2nd row middle seat not an option for hybrid ?
@stephencali89026 ай бұрын
Definitely interested in the hybrid
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
I'm sure you won't be the only one. -Travis
@jimmyroberts19365 ай бұрын
Yes, I want the hybrid
@jamesonpace7266 ай бұрын
All about those lazy-boy 2nd row. Nothing else matters....
@TwentyOneThirty6 ай бұрын
Oh yeah. This is one van I will let my wife drive while I sit in that lazy-boy seat and watch a movie 😅
@kromahj6 ай бұрын
@@TwentyOneThirtyfact, good for a road trip
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
It's an impressive 2nd row. -Travis
@davidlapointe69736 ай бұрын
Are the captains' chairs removable? I can't seem to find anything on that...
@JoshWeaverRC6 ай бұрын
Not the vip
@jimmyroberts19365 ай бұрын
Great review and van🎉🎉🎉
@kfekadu555 ай бұрын
For the SUV part they should get a bit more ground clearance, a bit more towing and optional v8 or more powerful engine should bridge the gap otherwise it’s just cosmetics
@keytothegate686 ай бұрын
If no AWD than it doesn't matter the updates
@JiTengful6 ай бұрын
1.6L engine in a big VAN, wtf is going on 😅🤣😂
@ItsAlive1116 ай бұрын
Plus instant torque electric motor with additional 72 hp (54kW)
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
1.6L turbo and electric motor. I'm not terribly worried about the combination. -Travis
@StephenByersJ6 ай бұрын
Technology improvements.
@Snerdles6 ай бұрын
Can you fit a sheet of plywood in the back in any trim?
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
I didn't have one on hand but if we get a chance to try we will. -Travis
@speckdigital12856 ай бұрын
MSRP? Kia has to beat the 39k MSRP Sienna. And I'm not sure I can wait that long.
@99knight4 ай бұрын
Are these reliable? Can they last 250k?
@alexmassengale4336 ай бұрын
Nice in a lot of ways but they still don't have the front right. Nice screens but haptic buttons aren't as good as real ones from a usability perspective and they still lag the whole case in terms of the practicality of the front area. Something like Toyota's bridge console or Honda's open area is more utilitarian which ultimately is the point of a minivan. I also am not confident in trusting a turbo hybrid powertrain from Kia if the goal is long haul reliability, especially with how bad Kia's dealer network is. A great warrenty is nice but not if you end up waiting weeks for things to get fixed as many I know have. Also screens on the back of the seat are just asking to get broken in a family car.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
If you like a vehicle but have concerns that would be covered under warranty I would probably just lean into the long lasting warranty and see how things go. -Travis
@kimle016 ай бұрын
Why no plug-in hybrid? It much more power on EV and could mitigate 90% of gas if pack is big enough.
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Hybrid is a reasonable step towards PHEV. -Travis
@thundermite12416 ай бұрын
If only it had awd
@сашай_плюс24 ай бұрын
I don't need awd but engine is too small.
@thracian6 ай бұрын
i love it its like giant prius
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
We'll have to see if the fuel economy numbers come back anywhere near Prius-like. -Travis
@LetMeCook865 ай бұрын
Toyota is sh*ting themselves. They haven’t updated the Sienna enough.
@tastyorange4 ай бұрын
I don't think they made one change for 2024. But they know people will buy them no matter what.
@sangkyunro45633 ай бұрын
MPV means Multi Purpose Vehicle not incognito mini van lol
@waynemitchell33406 ай бұрын
KIA has a quality problem… my niece’s 2022 Carnival has a transmission that limits her speed at time to 20 kilometres an hour, and the dealership cannot fix it, and Kia corporate is unhelpful
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
Sorry she's in that situation, that should be covered under warranty. -Travis
@user-zx1ji7gp7mАй бұрын
Actually, most of current SUV, unibody type large ones are 2nd life minivans😅 with all wheel drive. Don’t wanna name names, but call me a body on frame SUV guy.
@derrickhughes20056 ай бұрын
Can the 2nd Row Seats be removed? To be able to transport 4x8 sheets of plywood, for example.
@zonezh6 ай бұрын
I have same question, move big stuff.
@jimmyninjapants34676 ай бұрын
We have been researching the 24 carnival to possibly purchase. In the high end trim like the one in the video, those cannot be removed. In the lower trims, they can be removed to fit those 4x8s in. The seating looks the same in the ‘25 so you’d probably just want to stay away from the top of the line.
@fbp4524 ай бұрын
For the 2022-2024 Carnival, the top trim (SX Prestige) has optional 2nd row VIP lounge seats, which cannot be removed. If the car doesn't have that option, it will have the traditional 3-seat 2nd row, which can be fully removed from the vehicle. This should apply to the 2025 Carnival, but that may have different trims and options.
@MathewThomas-ny7lb6 ай бұрын
if ground clearance 200+ your sales will be double
@AAutoBuyersGuide6 ай бұрын
I think AWD would be to accompany that ride height for folks to double the sales. -Travis
@neubauerjoseph6 ай бұрын
No way this is a mpv is like a euro van . A compact van without sliding doors . Aka something like a fiat 500L.
@Tatarin_in_Usa6 ай бұрын
How much this beautiful car?
@ItsAlive1116 ай бұрын
I bet the one shown will be in the mid $70k including taxes
@TypicalGuy846 ай бұрын
1.6 L turbo hybrid is horrible, built in tablets horrible ( use your own tablet with WiFi ) doesn't seem any bigger than new SUVs, no AWD and no PRICE You jumped the gun with this half review.