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Families love minivans for their exceptional versatility, comfortable cabins, and amenities that keep everyone aboard happy and content. The 2025 Kia Carnival offers families even more reasons to fall in love, featuring modern infotainment and driver assistance technology, an easily configurable interior, and exemplary reliability backed by the industry's best warranty. Reliable, Efficient Powertrain Families prefer dependable, efficient power in a minivan, and the Carnival offers that with a 3.5-liter DOHC V6 that incorporates Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing. Mated with an 8-speed automatic transmission, the V6 delivers 287 horsepower and 260 foot-pounds of torque. It's rated for an EPA-estimated 18 MPG in the city and 26 MPG on the highway thanks to Kia's innovative Eco Drive Mode, which helps the Carnival maintain peak efficiency. more Spacious. Comfortable Interior The cabin of the Carnival is built for transporting families and all their important equipment and supplies. The Carnival can seat up to eight adults comfortably across its three rows of seating. With all three rows of seating deployed, there are 41.1 cubic feet of dedicated cargo space behind the third row. When more payload space is needed, the rear rows of seating can be stowed to provide an incredible 145.1 cubic feet of additional cargo capacity. Superior Safety There's nothing more important for a minivan than keeping its occupants safe, and families love the impressive safety features incorporated into the Carnival's design. Those safety features include Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Automatic Emergency Braking Technology, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, a Safe Exit Assist Feature, a full complement of front and side airbags, and a Rollover Sensor. Clever Convenience and Driver-Assistance Amenities Families crave convenience, and the Carnival offers features that streamline the driving experience. That includes amenities such as a Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance system, Front and Rear Park Distance Warning, Push Button Start, Lane Following Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go feature, a Smart Key, Highway Driving Assist, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist, and a Driver Attention Warning with Leading Vehicle Departure Alert. Impressive Integrated Infotainment Infotainment features help keep families happy on the road, and the Carnival is loaded with technology that keeps everyone focused and connected. Some of the infotainment features that come standard in the Carnival include a 4.2-inch Instrument Display, a 12.3-inch Touchscreen Display with Navigation, a Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth connectivity, a 6-speaker audio system, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility, and the Kia Connect system. Families seeking the perfect balance of space, efficiency, versatility, and modern technology in a minivan should look no further than the 2025 Carnival. To explore the full capabilities of the Carnival in person, contact DARCARS Kia of Temple Hill in Temple Hills, MD, today to schedule a test drive.

The 2023 Kia Carnival is a family vehicle that hauls like a van, looks like a powerful SUV, and drives like a luxury vehicle. These incredible traits make it an excellent choice as a family vehicle. Additionally, the Carnival is built with versatility in mind. It is the perfect vehicle choice for vacations, road trips, daily driving, and more. Check Out the 2023 Kia Carnival The Carnival features best-in-class horsepower, outmuscling other competitors in the market. In addition to the confident acceleration of 290 horsepower, the V-6 engine on this vehicle delivers an incredible 3,500 pounds of maximum towing capacity. more Tested in All Climates The Carnival MPV (multipurpose vehicle) has been rigorously tested. This vehicle has been driven on the Alaskan tundra and through the Death Valley desert, all in an effort to ensure you have a vehicle that can go anywhere. Additionally, this MPV has been driven at temperatures as extreme as -40 degrees Fahrenheit and 130 degrees Fahrenheit. In addition to extreme climates and temperatures, Kia has tested the 2023 Carnival in many other excessive and severe conditions. These tests included extreme radiation, a corrosive saltwater bath, and magnified heat. This vehicle is durable, reliable, and ready for any adventure you throw at it. 360 Confidence You can operate with confidence using the four-camera 360-degree surround view monitor on the Carnival. This monitor provides a bird's-eye view of the area surrounding the Carnival when you are parking and maneuvering at slow speeds. This helps you to park, navigate tight spaces and ensures that you can keep an eye on your surroundings while piloting your vehicle. Driver Assistance The 2023 Carnival boasts an available highway drive assist system. This incredible system utilizes information from sensors and cameras combined with navigation and traffic data to assist drivers. This assistance comes in the form of steering, acceleration, and deceleration, to help you keep up with the flow of traffic. Another incredible assistance feature on the Carnival is the safe exit assist. After you come to a stop and before your passengers exit the vehicle, this standard system scans for oncoming hazards, like oncoming traffic. The system will then sound an alert and can automatically stop the rear sliding doors to help passengers avoid danger. Lounge in Comfort The 2023 Kia Carnival features 2nd-row seats with the available one-touch relaxation mode. Relaxation mode offers a full recline, cushy headrest, heating, ventilation, raised power footrests, and more. This VIP lounge seating is available on the Carnival MPV SX Prestige. In the Carnival, you can ride in luxury. Looking for a 2023 Kia Carnival for Sale in Maryland? If you are ready for a flexible vehicle that performs like an SUV and rides like a luxury sedan, check out the Carnival. With ample room for your belongings and loved ones, along with stunning technology, craftsmanship, and more, the 2023 Kia Carnival is a showstopping vehicle that’s a must-see! Contact us at DARCARS Kia of Temple Hills to estimate the value of your trade-in and apply for financing today.