Passenger safety and luxury go hand in hand with the Kia Carnival—the choice of industry captains
The Carnival grand utility vehicle, as Kia calls it, is a vehicle of choice for people who are looking for a premium, comfortable and reliable daily executive express with a spacious and well-appointed cabin.
Designed to be a value-driven vehicle and peppered with luxurious accoutrements and convenience features, it is not surprising that the market’s movers and shakers choose the Carnival for work and leisure. Whether going to a meeting or a weekend road trip, you’ll be sure that the Kia Carnival can provide you with first-class luxurious seating for up to seven adults, featuring all the modern-day safety features, excellent connectivity and cutting-edge technology.
With safety as paramount, riding on a Kia Carnival offers one of the safest journeys for you and your loved ones, giving you the peace of mind and comfort thanks to the “Kia Drive Wise” or Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) for peace of mind. Among these features include the Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) which assists the driver when braking to help prevent a collision or lessen the effects in certain conditions if a pedestrian or vehicle is detected in front, and uses automatic braking to avoid or mitigate an impact; Blind Spot Detection that can detect vehicles traveling in the next lane under certain conditions. The systems allow the vehicle to see obstacles within a certain proximity that is not visible in blind spots, emitting an audible warning and a signal will appear on the side mirror to alert the driver; its Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA) helps detect most approaching cross traffic when backing up in reverse; the Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) with Lane Following Assist (LFA) follows lane markings on the road and provides steering inputs for the driver to help maintain the vehicle in the center of the lane; and its Parking Distance Warning detects certain objects within a certain distance, issuing an audible warning when an obstruction is detected when forwarding or reversing.
Inside, the Kia Carnival’s well-engineered layout and sculpted visuals serves as a luxurious cocoon for its passengers providing the safety and premium feel of a luxury van. Its futuristic styling offers a commanding presence on the road with its bold lines and boxy exterior. Designed in Kia’s California studio, its main exterior feature is its ‘island roof’ design which an eye-catching new C-pillar design with a subtle diamond pattern texture that reflects throughout the body. Kia’s designers call it the ‘symphonic architecture’ with the front design creating a sense of harmony and structural energy for the rest of the vehicle.
Convenience features like its power tailgate and sliding doors allow easy access to the rear cabin, and its second-row seats come with ottoman leg rests and has an all-power adjustments and ventilation enhancing the riding experience. Its large and automated sliding sunroof allows sunlight in, creating a light, relaxing greenhouse ambiance. Its advanced infotainment system comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto that delivers a hassle-free connectivity for entertainment and communications onboard the Carnival, making it the ideal executive and family transport.
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