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2024 Kia Carnival consumer reviews

$33,600–$35,600 MSRP range
side view of 2024 Carnival Kia
(5 reviews)
60% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.6
  • Interior 4.4
  • Performance 3.8
  • Value 4.2
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 3.8
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Living in the city, as most of us do, cars travel very

Living in the city, as most of us do, cars travel very close to each other. With the rear turn signals located approximately 12" from the surface of the road, the car behind me cannot see my turn signals to give them a warning that I am turning right or left. This puts me and my family at risk that would not exist if the turn signals were properly located higher where the brake lights are. Please consider issuing a recall to have these turn signals relocated to a higher place to keep my family safe. Many other people I have talked to are also concerned about this. I would not have bought the car had I known how low the rear turn signals were located. I am seriously thinking of selling it due to this serious safety concern. When I am in congested traffic I use the emergency lights to alert the driver behind me that something is going on!!! This in itself is a distraction from my ability to concentrate on driving the car when I have to worry about if the driver behind me can see my signals.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 3.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 3.0
  • Does not recommend this car
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Ai programed by Idiots- electrics by stuck home

Car is possessed- doors won't open no matter what you do but then come out of hotel middle of the night and all the doors will be open. It locks you in or out when ever it wants. Look our the window hours after you drove the car and the lights are on. Breaks- highway drive for 65 or more miles without touching the breaks and there is NO BREAKS pedal goes straight to the floor. CAMERS don't function in rain, sleet or snow and lucky driver gets to drive ten hours with the alarms ringing the whole time. Camera will come on for no reason . Sensors will alarm you for guard rails, telephone poles, parked cars. The car is a nightmare and I'm only in it for 7000 miles. The dealer says there's absolutely nothing wrong. If anyone wants to bye call me- lol

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 2.0
  • Performance 1.0
  • Value 1.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 1.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does not recommend this car
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Carnival sx 2024

Car is safety oriented. Has a VERY Steep learning curve, but once figured out very nice too drive, Manuals are lacking an interactive pdf, just a plain pdf. There are 4 manuals a lot to read. Car is long and wide so keep that in mind when taking turns. Most features can be customized under systems. I recommend sitting in car with manuals, and try out the features.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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Vandevere Kia also offers allot of free stuf along

Came in on a used Carnival and ended up buying a new one. Our sales person was Dave Sabitini and he was very knowledgeable. He treated us like family. Would highly recommend Vandevere Kia

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Kia Carnival MPV delivers

The Kia Carnival is very impressive. First is the exterior with its classy design. The lines are clean and the finish is beautiful and seems to be durable. The fit of the exterior is again clean and precise. Although this is in the MiniVan segment it does not have boring minivan looks. The interior is quite luxurious for a vehicle in this class. It is comfortable and seems like it will kast a long time. The 8 seater models are quite versatile as the rear row folds into the floor and the middle row is fairly easy to remove. This gives you massive cargo space that rivals a work van. Even with the seats in there is a ton of storage space. There is a 7 seat model that features captains chairs in the middle row. These cannot be easily removed. I think most people would prefer the 8 seat models for versatility. The dash is amazing with its modern design and features. The controls are well laid out and easy to operate. The SX level trim features 360 cameras with a top view. There are just so many incredible features this car has that really just need to be seen. I suggest looking at some FB groups for the Carnival as there is just too much to put in writing. The Carnival has a strong v6 that is smooth and also economical. I would say most folks will get slightly above EPA ratings. I was able to get 34.9 mpg of a recent trip but I did have to work at driving conservatively. Most folks should expect 26-29mpg. Slightly less in city or a lot of stop and go. Acceleration is strong and you can set the mode of driving from Sport, Normal, Smart and Eco. These adjust the handling and transmission. Obviously driving aggressively will cost you on gas consumption. I love my Carnival. I has a Ford F-150 Platinum and wanted something better on gas easier to transport goods. This gives me the comfort and space I wanted and was used to. It is easier to park as well. I looked at Toyota, Honda, and Chrysler. All of the competitors were significantly more expensive. The Toyota is a 4cyl Hybrid and I did not like its performance. The Honda seemed a bit dated and not as roomy. The Chrysler has reliability issues but it does have the folding middle row. I just could not see spending more for that feature and a car with poor reliability. The Carnival is actually fun to drive with strong performance comfort and features. It is also packed with safety features. If you want a family vehicle or a versatile comfortable vehicle for hauling the Carnival fits the bill. The other option is an SUV but these are typically bulky, have less room, and do not get great gas mileage. Honestly SUVs are overrated and not worth the extra money.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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