New Kia Carnival Lafayette, IN

It's been said by industry professionals that Kia Carnival is nothing but a glorified minivan. While certainly seating up to eight passengers, offering lounge seating and sliding-door access, indeed your family will benefit in the following:

• For that essential cocooning effect, all passengers are protected within an arc of airbag arrays and reinforced steel frame.
• Child seats may be secured via the LATCH system - an industry standard.
• Standard suite of Advanced Collision-Avoidance Technologies lends a comprehensive approach to safety.

Seating for eight and great features are nice, but what about how the Kia Carnival feels on the road? You'd honestly be surprised!

The 2024 Kia Carnival is far from the big and sluggish minivan you might expect. The new model uses a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine.

• 3.5-liter V6: 290 horsepower, 262 pounds-feet of torque, 19/26 miles per gallon

The Carnival's 290 horsepower puts it in a class-leading position, compared to its peers. Its standard 8-speed automatic transmission, meanwhile, helps it accelerate smoothly in everything from stop-and-go traffic to long highway road trips.

The new minivan can even tow up to 3,500 pounds in a pinch if you need it.

These days, all your technology must be able to seamlessly follow. And given the family-based intent of Kia Carnival, passengers will be delighted by the rear-seat entertainment system offering dual screens.

Other key features to note comprise the following:

• Driver and passenger may communicate with the other via a two-way intercom system.
• Second and third rows may be monitored on the 12.3-inch cockpit touchscreen display.
• Compatible Apple^® and Android™ devices may be easily integrated with the multimedia package option.

When you begin shopping for a new Kia Carnival, you'll find five unique trims available for sale. These include the:

• Kia Carnival LX
• Kia Carnival LXS
• Kia Carnival EX
• Kia Carnival SX
• Kia Carnival SX Prestige

The best part of these trim options? Each and every one is built to deliver a worthwhile package.

Even with the base level Kia Carnival LX you'll enjoy standard amenities like keyless ignition, keyless entry, and an infotainment touchscreen with wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay. The base model also comes with advanced standard safety technology, including automatic high beams, rear cross-traffic alert, lane-keeping assistance, blind-spot monitoring, and rear occupant alerts.

If all that's not enough? The Carnival's higher-level trims can offer even more features to build on the base minivan's strong foundation. Frankfort, IN drivers will find everything from heated seating and simulated leather upholstery to a night-vision rear camera and a premium sound system.