My first car I got to drive a lot was my parents old dodge caravan as a teenager. Made me like minivans. It’s been a while since and this car has reignited my love for minivans. I’ll be looking for this on the used market 5 years from now
Really enjoyed this review man, I really like how they did the logo and this car as a whole. For me this and the new Pacifica are the best looking SUVs because they chose to do a more boxy/"suv" design elements which show that minivans can look quite attractive. I hope more ppl give this a chance bc to me minivans make much more sense than suvs and now they aren't at a disadvantage in terms of looks. Something I don't like is how ppl say it's not a minivan just bc of how it looks that's annoying
The "ottoman" feature can be extended out to make the foot rests longer so it doesn't dig into your calves. You have to pull the switch forward after the footrest is up. You also really need to slide the seats towards the middle and all the way back to get comfortable so your feet aren't jammed into the front seats. It's not practical if you have people in the 3rd row, but it's a cool feature if you don't.
I seriously don't know why people insist on trying to squeeze a family into an suv when you can have all the comfort and luxury this thing offers, still guess you can't cure stupid.
You're absolutely right minivans have and always will be the ultimate people carrier, and not just people but all of their Belongings as well....but I do like the SUV swagger on certain models 😊😈
This was such a great video share. I cannot wait for my 2023 to be ready. I don’t require an MPV for my family size but loving all of this space. I will officially be the chosen vehicle for family trips + extended family. Thank you again. My SX Prestige should be available in a few months. I’m excited for the spring. 🎉
What I like about Kia is that they give each of there cars their own personality, other brands like Lexus, bmw will put in the exact grill in every single car and it gets old
Thanks! And I used to but I hated how sometimes the audio would cut out. When the mic is directly connected to the camera the setup time is less and I know it will always be perfect audio even tho I hate seeing the wire sticking out 😅
These are a fantastic Kia, our neighbour has just picked the new top range 2021 model. It is actually a really comfortable and well designed unit. The amount of room in the back with seat down is enormous and they love it as they have 4 kids. There's is white with blacked out windows and looks great. I was amazed with the equipment level, Kia have done a great job with this. Great video Kevin. Brenton 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
That's awesome! Very happy for your neighbors yes this is a solid family hauler and very luxurious in the top trim for sure. Thanks again my friend for watching!
@@MeynMotorGroup just spoke to my neighbour and showed him your review on his KIA, he was very impressed with your presentation, you nw have another follower. Cheers Brenton.
That's the beauty of it, it's not like any minivan I have owned. I have had 4, and this is the best!! If you can go Prestige SX highly recommend lots of features and fun!!
@@joehernandez8778 not sure what trim he got but it wasn’t base, but wasn’t the top one, have the big screen, power tailgate, and the adaptive cc and lane keep / auto steer works pretty good. And ofc super super spaceious and better looking than the Toyota honda and Chrysler, .... unless the Chrysler came out with the srt van 🤣 but for now this van is my favorite
Leave it to Kia Motors to breathe new life into the minivan segment. Kia designers and engineers have created a real functional beauty. Amazing job as always Kia!!
@@MeynMotorGroup Yeah but that tt V6 in the Limited trim was fun. (Same one as the Taurus SHO). Had a rental went to Vegas from Phx with 2 people and a dog and was only a half car length back on a R/T Charger up until about 105mph. Had to stop to fill up twice. MPG was awful. Tune only Flex are running 12s which is insane.
They did get a raise One critique people give this thing is that the door rail is visible whereas most minivans hide that. I think this tail light continuation has become a Kia mark and it's cool. This is the most unique version of course because it's not a light, but we saw it in the Stinger, that extended reflector. We see it in the EV6 as the tail light continues down to the rear wheel arch... And this Carnival interestingly leads its door track all the way to the tail light housing. As if on purpose that they touch eachother.
This car looks SICK. Not a Hyundai Kia fan at all but ngl it looks super good. And that new logo def a step in the right direction. Give that man a raise an award and everything in between😂
Good video/review overall. Your experience of the second-row seat falls short. Those seats move side to side which enables the seat to go further rearward, thus giving the ottoman more room to open and the ottoman extends towards your feet. You should revisit the second row and improve your otherwise good review.
@@MeynMotorGroup I can't remember what it was, but I remember the number 89 deaths. So, it's not nonsense. My point was that if a person stops parroting back their phrase "legendary Toyota quality", a person might be able to realize that they are just another manufacturer that makes shit products too, just much more boring.
Stay on top of maintenance and yes, utilize America's longest warranty offering. Each Kia has a service regiment that owners should probably follow religiously. Problem with new cars is once something goes wrong, it's usually not just 1 thing. So best to not let any problems start snowballing without you knowing. Don't just take it in for oil changes, and take for granted that it just starts everyday.
@@MeynMotorGroup it does matter when a vehicle breaks down, even during warranty. It's a lot of work to tow the vehicle to dealership, wait for them to diagnose and fix. Some people live like 3 hours from the closest dealership so it's not easy to drop off and pick up vehicle. Then you'd have to worry about getting a loaner while waiting for your vehicle to be fixed which could be weeks. Long warranty doesn't mean that you don't need a reliable car.
Great content and review. Luv the new Kia logo, it's just looks a completely new brand. Ha ha!!! Also it's a pity you can't get this model in Europe..... would seriously consider it!! BTW have you done a direct comparison between Kia and Hyundai? Am considering looking at Tuscon vs Sportage and Sorrento vs Sante Fe, they seem to be my best options.....Thx
It's not even usable space they just cut holes and make the interior feel like a tin can by having so many useless holes. I would rather have useful spaces and maintain a solid interior. But if this isn't enough idk maybe a Uhaul might be on the checklist 😅
I’m actually not a fan of the logo, I think its got a weird shape and not very recognizable. when I first saw it I had no idea what it was and had to Google “K N LOGO MINIVAN” like a smooth brain
The new KIA logo is not great, rather a lazy effort by its Marketing team. They lost a golden opportunity to come up with an actual logo without any letters - something that would remove the old image of KIA being a cheap and low-end auto makers. Instead, they chose to write "KIA" in a different style.
2021 Hyundai Elantra: ruclips.net/video/lkN6KYsJpes/видео.html
My first car I got to drive a lot was my parents old dodge caravan as a teenager. Made me like minivans. It’s been a while since and this car has reignited my love for minivans. I’ll be looking for this on the used market 5 years from now
Yea this would be a nice CPO buy down the road I always appreciated the practicality of minivan but this finally looks desirable as well
Really enjoyed this review man, I really like how they did the logo and this car as a whole. For me this and the new Pacifica are the best looking SUVs because they chose to do a more boxy/"suv" design elements which show that minivans can look quite attractive. I hope more ppl give this a chance bc to me minivans make much more sense than suvs and now they aren't at a disadvantage in terms of looks. Something I don't like is how ppl say it's not a minivan just bc of how it looks that's annoying
no more boring cars from Kia and Hyundai and I like it, thanks Kevin.
Yea they've done a 180 for good
The "ottoman" feature can be extended out to make the foot rests longer so it doesn't dig into your calves. You have to pull the switch forward after the footrest is up. You also really need to slide the seats towards the middle and all the way back to get comfortable so your feet aren't jammed into the front seats. It's not practical if you have people in the 3rd row, but it's a cool feature if you don't.
Always enjoy watching your review. Thanks~
Appreciate you stopping by!
I seriously don't know why people insist on trying to squeeze a family into an suv when you can have all the comfort and luxury this thing offers, still guess you can't cure stupid.
You're absolutely right minivans have and always will be the ultimate people carrier, and not just people but all of their Belongings as well....but I do like the SUV swagger on certain models 😊😈
It's because their friend bought SUV, their neighbors did, their in laws did too.
My kids are growing older and they will not let me get this, doesn’t matter how practical it is. They just don’t want to be seen in a minivan 😳
@@afzalshaikh2128 your kids will live in it cause they can't afford house
@@donniebunkerboi9975 Lol so true
We Love Ours, perfect fit!!😊❤👍👍
Congrats!
Hows the engine
@@Family_isthe_key powerful I love the eight speeds, handled Blue Ridge Mountains with ease. I think it would be great with a towing package.
This was such a great video share. I cannot wait for my 2023 to be ready. I don’t require an MPV for my family size but loving all of this space. I will officially be the chosen vehicle for family trips + extended family. Thank you again. My SX Prestige should be available in a few months. I’m excited for the spring. 🎉
What I like about Kia is that they give each of there cars their own personality, other brands like Lexus, bmw will put in the exact grill in every single car and it gets old
It def has character and even the drive shows soul doesn't feel empty
The new KIA logo is the bomb. I hope Hyundai updates it's logo as well. Great overview. Thank you for the hard work.
New Kia logo is amazing loved what they did with that. Appreciate your continued support my friend. Currently got a wisdom tooth 🦷 im dealing with 😅
Great video as always!👍
Nailed the thumbnail though 👏👌
Quick question:
Why don't you use a wireless mic?
Thanks! And I used to but I hated how sometimes the audio would cut out. When the mic is directly connected to the camera the setup time is less and I know it will always be perfect audio even tho I hate seeing the wire sticking out 😅
@@MeynMotorGroup I get your point.
Maybe use an extremely long mic wire so that the wire isn't in the shots🤷🏿♂️
best review of this vehicle I have seen. thanks. very informative. question
what other color interiors can you match with the Astra blue
These are a fantastic Kia, our neighbour has just picked the new top range 2021 model. It is actually a really comfortable and well designed unit. The amount of room in the back with seat down is enormous and they love it as they have 4 kids. There's is white with blacked out windows and looks great. I was amazed with the equipment level, Kia have done a great job with this. Great video Kevin. Brenton 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
That's awesome! Very happy for your neighbors yes this is a solid family hauler and very luxurious in the top trim for sure. Thanks again my friend for watching!
@@MeynMotorGroup just spoke to my neighbour and showed him your review on his KIA, he was very impressed with your presentation, you nw have another follower. Cheers Brenton.
Oh wow thank you so much my friend Im honored to hear that!
One of my fam just picked one up, it’s pretty cool tbh, never thought I’d say that to a minivan
That's awesome! Glad to hear people are giving it a chance
That's the beauty of it, it's not like any minivan I have owned. I have had 4, and this is the best!! If you can go Prestige SX highly recommend lots of features and fun!!
Yea I agree with that and getting the fully loaded trim is also the best way to do it
@@joehernandez8778 not sure what trim he got but it wasn’t base, but wasn’t the top one, have the big screen, power tailgate, and the adaptive cc and lane keep / auto steer works pretty good. And ofc super super spaceious and better looking than the Toyota honda and Chrysler, .... unless the Chrysler came out with the srt van 🤣 but for now this van is my favorite
@@MeynMotorGroup Astra Blue, Dark Grey interior, killer black wheels and well balanced chrome trim makes this a real beauty and that ride!! Smooth!!
Leave it to Kia Motors to breathe new life into the minivan segment. Kia designers and engineers have created a real functional beauty. Amazing job as always Kia!!
Best Looking Minivan EVER!
Agreed
I wish Ford would have redesigned the Flex instead of cancelling it they were on the right track.
Flex was interesting wasn't executed very well I think this works because it's a minivan, people were taking pictures of this thing it's crazy
@@MeynMotorGroup Yeah but that tt V6 in the Limited trim was fun. (Same one as the Taurus SHO). Had a rental went to Vegas from Phx with 2 people and a dog and was only a half car length back on a R/T Charger up until about 105mph. Had to stop to fill up twice. MPG was awful. Tune only Flex are running 12s which is insane.
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Love it!
I love it !!! KIA has come a long way !!!
They certainly have
They did get a raise
One critique people give this thing is that the door rail is visible whereas most minivans hide that. I think this tail light continuation has become a Kia mark and it's cool. This is the most unique version of course because it's not a light, but we saw it in the Stinger, that extended reflector. We see it in the EV6 as the tail light continues down to the rear wheel arch... And this Carnival interestingly leads its door track all the way to the tail light housing. As if on purpose that they touch eachother.
They better
Is it CasioOak you're wearing? :)
This car looks SICK. Not a Hyundai Kia fan at all but ngl it looks super good. And that new logo def a step in the right direction. Give that man a raise an award and everything in between😂
Yea that new Logo is def fire 🔥
@@MeynMotorGroup for sure. Might Test drive a Kia someday soon when I get my license
Yea good to get experience and you can see what all these vehicles are about
@@MeynMotorGroup yea. Might have to take your word for it someday and try a Kia. Just not as my first car lol
Yea I would prefer to lease something like this
Good video/review overall. Your experience of the second-row seat falls short. Those seats move side to side which enables the seat to go further rearward, thus giving the ottoman more room to open and the ottoman extends towards your feet. You should revisit the second row and improve your otherwise good review.
Hey bro, would you do a video on the 2022 Mini Cooper Hardtop [non S version] 4 door Automatic in the Signature or classic trim?
Actually that might be possible moving forward since I have more subscribers now, Mini may send me a vehicle to review so we shall see
Only needed a awd option.
Yea that would have taken it to the next level. Would weigh a lot but still I think it needs it
The only reason I won't buy one. Bummed.
My only gripe is it has no heads-up display. That’s a
breaker for me.Perhaps they may include that in next years model.
yea looks sick the back reminds me of robocop
Yea haha back is def my favorite angle
@@MeynMotorGroup Kia has really been stepping up their game. Just hope in the long run that they will be reliable like how Toyota and Hondas are
@@trentc1098 Toyota owns the 3rd spot for the biggest vehicle recall. 9 million vehicles.
I think that's mostly Takata air bag nonsense
@@MeynMotorGroup I can't remember what it was, but I remember the number 89 deaths. So, it's not nonsense.
My point was that if a person stops parroting back their phrase "legendary Toyota quality", a person might be able to realize that they are just another manufacturer that makes shit products too, just much more boring.
It really is a sharp looking vehicle but will they start breaking down after 70,000 miles?
Doesn't matter since it will be covered under a 100k mile warranty
Stay on top of maintenance and yes, utilize America's longest warranty offering. Each Kia has a service regiment that owners should probably follow religiously. Problem with new cars is once something goes wrong, it's usually not just 1 thing. So best to not let any problems start snowballing without you knowing. Don't just take it in for oil changes, and take for granted that it just starts everyday.
Absolutely
@@MeynMotorGroup it does matter when a vehicle breaks down, even during warranty. It's a lot of work to tow the vehicle to dealership, wait for them to diagnose and fix. Some people live like 3 hours from the closest dealership so it's not easy to drop off and pick up vehicle. Then you'd have to worry about getting a loaner while waiting for your vehicle to be fixed which could be weeks. Long warranty doesn't mean that you don't need a reliable car.
I saw recent video on complain about skipping transmission on carnivals - have you noticed that ?
Nope not at all
me neither
The 2nd row seats slide side to side so you can go WAY back to recline. Cant believe you didn't know this.
Kia makes some of the best looking cars.
Yea good design
Perfect People Mover...Soccer-Mom's should be all over this vehicle
They honestly should this looks so much cooler to me than any other van. Sienna looks nice but it still has van vibes this just hits different for me
Great content and review. Luv the new Kia logo, it's just looks a completely new brand. Ha ha!!! Also it's a pity you can't get this model in Europe..... would seriously consider it!!
BTW have you done a direct comparison between Kia and Hyundai? Am considering looking at Tuscon vs Sportage and Sorrento vs Sante Fe, they seem to be my best options.....Thx
I like mini van's because of a good comfortable ride and the sliding door. however, I do wish someone would make a more masculine one for men.
Thing is so tight.
It sure is
I definitely has presence. I saw one and did a double take
Yea people were taking pictures of this it was crazy
Only 1 think i don’t like it because is not 4x4 but the car look nice i like the design
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You’re not he minivan market main target so I’d say your comments about excessive spaces to hold things is a lil off lol
It's not even usable space they just cut holes and make the interior feel like a tin can by having so many useless holes. I would rather have useful spaces and maintain a solid interior. But if this isn't enough idk maybe a Uhaul might be on the checklist 😅
I’m actually not a fan of the logo, I think its got a weird shape and not very recognizable. when I first saw it I had no idea what it was and had to Google “K N LOGO MINIVAN” like a smooth brain
You just complemented the power and handling of a minivan. I would be laughing at you except I just bought one, and so I'm laughing near you.
Ah a GLS on a budget for executives
I would love to meet the executive that would buy this to conduct business
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Still think the odyssey is the best looking minivan but applaud Kia for still trying even while so many automakers have pulled out
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Never a minivan but this is very nice... if I have 9 children I’ll never do it 🤷🏾♀️
At a glance.. Slammed Tahoe 🤷
black rims so played out
The new KIA logo is not great, rather a lazy effort by its Marketing team. They lost a golden opportunity to come up with an actual logo without any letters - something that would remove the old image of KIA being a cheap and low-end auto makers. Instead, they chose to write "KIA" in a different style.
wish it was awd sad face
Same that would be nice
It’s a Kia. It’ll fall apart after 30k miles
It's a Kia days have long been over nobody's saying that anymore
warranty goes to 100k but okay whatever