The  Kia Carnival is a minivan manufactured by Kia.

The 2023 Kia Carnival is really a minivan manufactured by Kia.The 2023 Kia Carnival is marketed worldwide under various nameplates, prominently as Kia Sedona. The 2023 Kia Sedona doesn't resist the segment leaders much. Its handsome design gives it the kind of SUV look that diverges from the sleek silhouettes of the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey, but its cabin lacks the flexibility those two rivals offer. The KIA Carnival also lags behind in the driver assistance section, as an example, none of Kia's high-tech crash avoidance technology can be obtained on the base model, and these features remain optional on the mid-range 2023 Carnival EX. That said, the  Kia Carnival is a good value proposition among minivans: The beds base model offers many standard comfort features, and the top-of-the-line SX boasts second-row recliners with footrests, providing a truly luxurious experience. The most effective value in the 2023 Sedona range is found in the middle of the street EX. Along with the LX's offerings, this equipment adds roof rails, keyless entry, push-button start, 18-inch aluminum wheels, heated front seats, rear window sunshades, leather upholstery, and a wireless smartphone charging pad. Inside, the  Kia Carnival cabin is roomy, at least. Luxury-minded buyers will certainly wish to look into the high-end SX, which includes reclining captain seats in the place of second-row seats. First and second-row passengers will discover a lot of room to lay down; Young children in the 3rd row is going to be fine, but older kids may feel boredom. All models come with a two-tone color theme that breaks up the normally monotonous black interior. The materials feel high-quality, but they might benefit from some cushioning or soft-touch finishes on the armrests and center console. In the cargo room test, the 2023 Kia Carnival fell far behind all its competitors because of the second-row seats that tilt and slide but can not be removed or stowed on the floor. Small space for storage is especially beneficial to front- seat passengers but pales in comparison to what the Pacifica offers. The 2023 Sedona buyers have a lot of options in the infotainment section. All models have USB and Bluetooth connectivity. An optional rear-seat entertainment system mounts 10.0-inch touchscreens behind the leading headrests. 2023 Kia Carnival's V-6 is well suited to the man-handling mission and rarely transmits any harshness to the cabin. City driving is stress-free, but getting the Sedona around highway speeds requires free use of the accelerator pedal. This Kia handles it competently, but doesn't inspire back-road rowdy – it's a minivan, after all. Unlike the Toyota Sienna, all-wheel drive is not an option here; Nor could be the hybrid drivetrain, which will undoubtedly be a typical feature on the Toyota van. The 2023 Kia Carnival ride is calm on smooth pavement, however it doesn't absorb uneven surfaces what sort of Chrysler Pacifica does. Sedona is rated by the EPA as an 18 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. We didn't get an opportunity to put a 2023 model within our highway fuel economy test, but one type of this generation delivered a good (but not nearly as class-leading) 25 mpg. 2023 Kia Carnival received top marks from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in crash testing. Sedona also got good marks from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety but missed out on the Best Safety Choice award as a result of poorly performing headlights. A number of driver assistance features are available, but not many are standard, and high-tech active steering features are not available. 2023 Kia Carnival safety features include adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and a lane departure warning system.