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2022 Kia Carnival

LX FWD

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Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325.1 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter325.1 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row145.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row86.9 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row40.2 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.8 in
Overall height68.5 in
Overall length203 in
Overall width78.5 in
Wheelbase121.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3470 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine
Valve configurationDOHC 24-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower290 hp
Torque262 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)19 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg
MPG (highway)26 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity19 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.9 in
Second-row headroom39.5 in
Third-row headroom38.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.1 in
Second-row legroom40.5 in
Third-row legroom35.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$32,300

Seating

Passenger seating capacity7

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room64.2 in
Second-row shoulder room63.2 in
Third-row shoulder room59.5 in

Steering

Steering typeColumn-Mounted Electric Power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)38 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link

Tires

Tire sizeP235/65R17

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.510:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4433 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)4376 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5710 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter17 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width6.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety30 std · 0 opt

  • Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist (Fusion-type with Sensor)
  • Lane Following Assist (LFA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA)
  • Dual front advanced air bags
  • Dual front seat-mounted side air bags
  • Full-length side curtain air bags

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

  • Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice Recognition
  • 2nd-row USB ports (integrated into side of 1st-row seats)
  • 3rd-row USB ports (located above arm rests)
  • 6-speakers (including tweeters)
  • 8-inch audio display unit with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay (DA 2.0V)
  • Floor console media port with 2 USB ports

Convenience7 std · 0 opt

  • Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer and panic
  • Luggage power outlet
  • Manual tailgate
  • Power door locks with driver and passenger control
  • Power windows (front and rear)
  • Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Front and rear air conditioning

Seating10 std · 4 opt

  • Heated front seats (3-level) optional
  • 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat
  • 2nd-row removable seats
  • 2nd-row side seat armrests
  • 2nd-row sliding side seats
  • 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline

Interior21 std · 2 opt

  • 4.2-inch TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
  • 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook
  • 2nd-row puddle lamps
  • 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders
  • Cargo lamp
  • Coat hooks (x2)

Exterior30 std · 0 opt

  • 17-inch Alloy wheels with silver finish
  • Acoustic glass (windshield)
  • Black DLO surround molding
  • Black side sill garnish
  • Body-color outside mirrors
  • Bright chrome rear garnish

Powertrain3 std · 0 opt

  • 3.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 6-cylinder engine
  • 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
  • Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)

Chassis2 std · 0 opt

  • MacPherson strut and stabilizer bar front suspension
  • Multi-link rear suspension

Cargo1 std · 1 opt

  • Towing Trailer Hitch optional
  • Cargo net hook

Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.

Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 Carnival. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the LX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2022 Kia Carnival LX?

The manufacturer lists $32,300 for the 2022 Kia Carnival LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.