2025 Kia Carnival
#31
Lexus Champion
C'mon, you hate Hyundais.
We'll have to agree to disagree, I just don't see that any more than I see it with other manufacturers. Chrysler hasn't made the Town and Country for 7 years.
What makes the suspension "a joke"? Its a macpherson strut suspension just like in everything else FWD lol. This is not a premium/luxury car, nor is anything they make that isn't a Genesis.
We'll have to agree to disagree, I just don't see that any more than I see it with other manufacturers. Chrysler hasn't made the Town and Country for 7 years.
What makes the suspension "a joke"? Its a macpherson strut suspension just like in everything else FWD lol. This is not a premium/luxury car, nor is anything they make that isn't a Genesis.
The parts quality and performance vs peers, very cheap and lazy vs same price alternatives. I dislike that aspect since I mistakenly recommended them to some people and they all had issues. One or two or even three cars is one thing but seeing as many as I do with the same issues consistently leaves me looking at them the same way I view BMW.
Problem is BMW at least gives you something in exchange, Kia doesn't and you are stuck driving a Kia at the end of the day.
#32
Lexus Fanatic
Kia is nothing like a BMW lol, not in design or in maintenance or repair needs or costs. Comparing the two makes no sense. I know many many people with Kia’s and Hyundais, none of which have had problems. It’s steel suspension components and KYB struts in the suspension, same as Toyota.
No way I would buy another gas powered Pacifica over a Carnival, the transmission alone makes that choice for me. Hybrid Pacifica like I have now sure.
But bear in mind that both my gas Pacificas were broken down on tow trucks before 20k miles, both had front suspension replacements before 20k miles, my Kia Sedona never required anything but brakes. A Pacifica on its best day is no more mechanically sound than a Carnival on its worst day. If you want excellent reliability in a minivan you have to get a Sienna. Even an Odyssey is not impressive in that regard.
Agree the Pacifica is a nicer vehicle inside than a Carnival, but the tech and all in the Carnival is much better. Pacifica has no lane centering available etc.
No way I would buy another gas powered Pacifica over a Carnival, the transmission alone makes that choice for me. Hybrid Pacifica like I have now sure.
But bear in mind that both my gas Pacificas were broken down on tow trucks before 20k miles, both had front suspension replacements before 20k miles, my Kia Sedona never required anything but brakes. A Pacifica on its best day is no more mechanically sound than a Carnival on its worst day. If you want excellent reliability in a minivan you have to get a Sienna. Even an Odyssey is not impressive in that regard.
Agree the Pacifica is a nicer vehicle inside than a Carnival, but the tech and all in the Carnival is much better. Pacifica has no lane centering available etc.
Last edited by SW17LS; 11-01-23 at 04:40 PM.
#33
Lexus Fanatic
C'mon, you hate Hyundais.
We'll have to agree to disagree, I just don't see that any more than I see it with other manufacturers. Chrysler hasn't made the Town and Country for 7 years.
What makes the suspension "a joke"? Its a macpherson strut suspension just like in everything else FWD lol. This is not a premium/luxury car, nor is anything they make that isn't a Genesis.
We'll have to agree to disagree, I just don't see that any more than I see it with other manufacturers. Chrysler hasn't made the Town and Country for 7 years.
What makes the suspension "a joke"? Its a macpherson strut suspension just like in everything else FWD lol. This is not a premium/luxury car, nor is anything they make that isn't a Genesis.
#34
Lexus Fanatic
Actually, the Chrysler nameplate is considered somewhat upscale...not as much so as Cadillac or Lincoln, but more or less the same as Buick and GMC at GM. Stellantis, unfortunately, does not have a true luxury-division to compete directly with Caddy and Lincoln (one of its marketing omissions)...although Jeep's Grand Wagoner competes somewhat with the Escalade and Navigator in price. Dodge, of course,, competes downmarket with Chevy and Ford.
The Pacifica is actually a pretty premium platform for a FWD transverse vehicle.
#35
Lexus Champion
Kia is nothing like a BMW lol, not in design or in maintenance or repair needs or costs. Comparing the two makes no sense. I know many many people with Kia’s and Hyundais, none of which have had problems. It’s steel suspension components and KYB struts in the suspension, same as Toyota.
No way I would buy another gas powered Pacifica over a Carnival, the transmission alone makes that choice for me. Hybrid Pacifica like I have now sure.
But bear in mind that both my gas Pacificas were broken down on tow trucks before 20k miles, both had front suspension replacements before 20k miles, my Kia Sedona never required anything but brakes. A Pacifica on its best day is no more mechanically sound than a Carnival on its worst day. If you want excellent reliability in a minivan you have to get a Sienna. Even an Odyssey is not impressive in that regard.
Agree the Pacifica is a nicer vehicle inside than a Carnival, but the tech and all in the Carnival is much better. Pacifica has no lane centering available etc.
No way I would buy another gas powered Pacifica over a Carnival, the transmission alone makes that choice for me. Hybrid Pacifica like I have now sure.
But bear in mind that both my gas Pacificas were broken down on tow trucks before 20k miles, both had front suspension replacements before 20k miles, my Kia Sedona never required anything but brakes. A Pacifica on its best day is no more mechanically sound than a Carnival on its worst day. If you want excellent reliability in a minivan you have to get a Sienna. Even an Odyssey is not impressive in that regard.
Agree the Pacifica is a nicer vehicle inside than a Carnival, but the tech and all in the Carnival is much better. Pacifica has no lane centering available etc.
The 3.6 pentastar is better than anything kia makes
#36
Lexus Fanatic
The V6 in the Carnival and Telluride and Palisade is a very solid engine, but the issues with the Pacifica aren’t with the motor, Chrysler isn’t at the bottom of all the rankings and Kia/Hyundai near the top for no reason
#37
Lexus Fanatic
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the ancient 3.6 pentastar is certainly a VERY reliable engine, and quite peppy too. but it doesn't sound great. i not only had one for 3 years in my jeep grand cherokee, but have ridden in cars with them many times, incuding minivans. they're stout, and peppy enough but that's about it. its fuel economy is nothing to write home about either.
#38
Lexus Test Driver
I see little has changed since I left here.
The Santa Fe steering wheel and general interior is modeled after the one in the flagship Grandeur sedan sold in South Korea, which was unveiled a year ago. No duh that its design trickles down to the rest of the Hyundai lineup.
The Santa Fe steering wheel and general interior is modeled after the one in the flagship Grandeur sedan sold in South Korea, which was unveiled a year ago. No duh that its design trickles down to the rest of the Hyundai lineup.
Last edited by Motorola; 11-02-23 at 03:51 PM.
#39
Lead Lap
I see little has changed since I left here.
The Santa Fe steering wheel and general interior is modeled after the one in the flagship Grandeur sedan sold in South Korea, which was unveiled a year ago. No duh that its design trickles down to the rest of the Hyundai lineup.
The Santa Fe steering wheel and general interior is modeled after the one in the flagship Grandeur sedan sold in South Korea, which was unveiled a year ago. No duh that its design trickles down to the rest of the Hyundai lineup.
#40
Lexus Test Driver
No need to get upset over the steering wheel example, that ship sailed long ago. I don't personally think H/K/G copy other brands in the manner that so many claim, but the steering wheel example has been talked about across the internet which is why I mentioned it. It may be modeled after the Grandeur but it's the differences that drove people to think about Land Rover's steering wheel.
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