When it comes to hauling people and/or stuff, there is hardly a more practical vehicle than the modern minivan. Sure, they are not the coolest vehicles on the road, but Kia aims to change that with their Carnival MPV.

Refusing to call this sliding door wonder a "minivan", Kia dubbed their Sedona replacement an MPV or multi-purpose vehicle. In this quick spin around the interior of the 2023 LX (with seat package) model we prove that moniker to be correct. The flexibility of this interior means you can take up to 8 people or store over 145 cubic feet of stuff. The trick feature of this model is Kia's "minding seat" in the middle of the mid-row. With recline, fold-flat, and full slide capabilities, this seat really can be anything to anyone.
A table, check.
Place for a 3rd child seat, check.
Bonus seat with tons of legroom, check.

Add to the formula a easy to operate, no fuss interior, plenty of USB ports, cupholders, and storage spots, and a starting price of $32,900 MSRP, and you have the makings of a great family hauler or climate-controlled work vehicle (or both). This thing really is multi-purpose.

2023 Kia Carnival LX with Seat Package Specs:
* 3.5L Naturally Aspirated V6
* 290 Horsepower
* 262 lb.-ft. of Torque
* 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
* LED Headlights
* 8-Passenger Seating with Sliding 2nd Row
* Rear Air Conditioning with Ceiling Mounted Vents
* Rear Occupant Alert w/ Ultrasonic Sensors
* Dual Power Sliding Rear Doors
* 8-Inch COlor Touchscreen Infotainment
* Rearview Camera with Dynamic Parking Lines
* Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
* Smart Key w/ Push Button Start and Remote Start
* SynTex Seating Trim
* Power Driver's Seat w/ Heated Front Seats
* 7 USB Ports (6 Charging, 1 Media)
* Auto Emergency Braking Technology
* Blind Spot Detection Technology
* Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
* Lane Keeping & Following Assist Technology
* Rear Parking Sensors
* Driver Attention Warning, High Beam Assist
* Safe Exit Assist
* 145.1 Cubic Feet of Maximum Cargo Volume
* Starting Price: $34,900 (LX Seat Package)
* Price as-tested: $36,095


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