New 2022 Kia Carnival for sale near Chicago, IL

2022 Carnival MPV

The New Carnival is on sale at Napleton's Kia of Elmhurst.

The new Kia Carnival is the reimagined three-row vehicle that pushes the envelope for design and innovation in a multi-purpose vehicle. It is the perfect vehicle for those not quite ready to leave the conveniences of minivan ownership but are interested in exploring the Sport Utility world's benefits.

The new Carnival was penned at the Kia Design studios in California, the birthplace of the award-winning Telluride and the new 2021 Sorento SUV. The new Kia Carnival takes the best of the minivan and combines it with the best features found in a typical SUV to make a new and versatile multi-purpose-vehicle. The Carnival replaces the outgoing Kia Sedona and, in the process, introduces innovations to the concept of MPV. One look, and it will be clear that the Carnival could very well be your next family vehicle.

The Kia Carnival is finally here at Napleton's Kia of Elmhurst.

Learn more about the 2022 Kia Carnival.

The Kia Carnival is a next-level Multi-Purpose-Vehicle. This new replacement for the Sedona resulted from finding that Kia designers weren't content to congratulate themselves for a job well done. The result is a new MPV that carries up to eight passengers. But it's not just about moving people. Loaded with innovations onboard, the Carnival makes living with such a vehicle easy. It's also the first Kia product to proudly sport the brand's new logo on its steering wheel, sculpted hood and rear hatch. Think about it: The new Kia Carnival breaks as much new ground as the new Kia K5 did for sports sedans.

2022 Carnival MPV Climate Control System

What moves the new Kia Carnival?

The new Kia Carnival rides on the same platform as the new Sorento and the sporty Kia K5. As far as its build is concerned, the Kia Carnival features the expanded use of hot-stamped steel for extra-strong tensile strength and extra chassis rigidity. Kia hasn't scrimped on sound-absorption materials either. NVH Designers have managed to minimize wind, road and engine noise. The results are an improved overall driving experience, better driving dynamics and lighter overall vehicle weight. You could almost say this new Kia is aero-tuned for a quieter, more enjoyable ride.

The new Kia Carnival is powered by an award-winning Hyundai Group-designed 3.5-liter GDI V6 engine matched to a precision-engineered 8-speed automatic transmission (BTW: Hyundai Group is Kia's parent company). This naturally-aspirated V6 is a gasoline-fueled direct-injection engine making a best-in-class 290 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. When optioned with the Carnival towing package, this new MPV can tow up to 3,500 pounds.

The structure of the new Kia Carnival is not the only thing loaded with innovation. Kia has gone further than ever, both under and on the skin, to refine this new MPV. So much has been done to make the Carnival body aerodynamically-tuned for smoother airflow over the front wheels and the outside mirrors.

A look around the Carnival MPV's Exterior Gallery

The new Kia Carnival combines the good looks of an SUV front end with the benefits of a minivan rear. The new Kia Carnival delivers the look of confidence as seen in the Kia Telluride. Its looks put it directly in line with the rest of the Kia product portfolio's design language.

The new look of the Kia Tiger Nose grille gives the Kia Carnival a wide aggressive stance and presence. Bold, high-tech LED lighting system adds to the aggressive appearance. A new cutline connects the front of the vehicle to the rear using bold panels to tie the vehicle together cohesively. Best of all, the Carnival displays a premium upscale look, thanks to 17- and 19-inch alloy wheels.

The Kia Carnival's Innovative Interior.

So chic, the new Kia Carnival interior resembles the inside of a sophisticated corporate jet. Innovative Slide-Flex seating for up to 8-passengers allows changeable layout versatility that offers convenience inside. That includes a sliding middle-row seat that moves forward so the front passenger can gain easy access to a person (or baby) sitting in the second row. Later, it changes into a functional table.

2022 Carnival MPV Interior Dashboard View

2022 Carnival MPV Interior Entertainment System

Available Ventilated and Heated VIP Lounge Chairs with Leg Extensions

are an option that we absolutely want. It's the perfect way to give an executive feel to a modern family hauler. Remove the second-row seating and fold third-row seats forward to reveal up to 145-cubic feet of cargo area behind the front row. That way, should you need to, you can carry home a four-by-eight piece of plywood. Or several!

Standard hands-free automatic opening power slide doors with Smart Key are on every trim level. An available Smart Power Liftgate with auto-close can be ordered on EX and above trim Carnival models.

The Kia Passenger Talk intercom system is another great innovation. It's one of our favorite features, allowing you to have conversations with people in the second and third-row through an intercom system. Just imagine how powerful "Don't make me stop this car" sounds through that system!

"The Kia Carnival is here to disrupt a staid segment and proves once again what is possible when conventions are shattered," said Sean Yoon, president and CEO of Kia Motors North America. "With its SUV-like character, our new multi-purpose vehicle delivers a combination of premium design, intelligent packaging, and an abundance of innovation in safety and technology. For these reasons, the Carnival is the first vehicle to proudly wear our all-new Kia badge and is a bold signal of things to come," he said.

There is so much more to see and learn about the new 2022 Kia Carnival MPV. Contact our Kia specialists at Napleton's Kia of Elmhurst for more information and a test drive today!