Kia Carnival
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Livestream details on this vehicle... wow.
#51
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While minivans are not for me (I am single, and don't need all that space and seating inside), I know, from your videos (I've watched a couple of them), that you are an auto reviewer. I'm glad to see that, unlike most reviewers in the auto press, you haven't joined that (senseless) stigma against minivans, and are at least open to having one. For larger families, they are probably the best thing since the big full-size American wagons of the 50s-70s....and those dinosaurs were a lot harder to maneuver and park at close quarters, not to mention the amount of gas that they guzzled, especially in stop-and-go driving.
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I think they did a great job on this!
#55
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Looks great! Would have bought one for sure.
I don't think thats the case. If it were then the best selling minivans wouldn't be the ones that only come in FWD. I think people feel they need AWD in a Crossover, but don't feel that way in a minivan. I would never buy a Crossover or SUV without AWD, but the minivan if it were available I would get it but it wouldn't be a major shopping point for me (and hasn't been in the 3 minivans I've bought).
Highly doubtful.
Highly doubtful.
#56
Lexus Fanatic
This is a terrific effort by KIA. Nicely styled interior and the exterior looks pretty good. The absence of AWD makes sense as they gas version will not be as fuel efficient compared to the new Sienna eAWD. If this is a new 3.5 V6, it is a major let down (like all new Hyundai/KIA engines) as it is not very competitive for a “new” to market engine. (The G80 3.5t is also 35 horses short of the Lexus 3.5t) I think the Toyota 3.5 V6 has made 295hp for years.
Anyhow, it looks like a crossover/suv to me, kinda Tahoe like in size. , The ergonomics look great.
Unfortunate we are in a pandemic as the economy will stay bad for a long timeframe which will just slow the potential for the sales volume of this model.
Anyhow, it looks like a crossover/suv to me, kinda Tahoe like in size. , The ergonomics look great.
Unfortunate we are in a pandemic as the economy will stay bad for a long timeframe which will just slow the potential for the sales volume of this model.
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I don't think thats the case. If it were then the best selling minivans wouldn't be the ones that only come in FWD. I think people feel they need AWD in a Crossover, but don't feel that way in a minivan. I would never buy a Crossover or SUV without AWD, but the minivan if it were available I would get it but it wouldn't be a major shopping point for me (and hasn't been in the 3 minivans I've bought).
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That's what I was getting at. I don't believe Kia designed this to compete only with other minivans. This is obviously styled to look like a crossover and aimed at people who prefer the crossover look over that of a van. Unfortunately, it'll never be considered as a viable alternative to a crossover unless it has AWD.
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Well, I have to admit....the Carnival does look like a crossover...a rather long-wheelbase crossover with sliding doors.
Originally Posted by SW15LS
They're gonna be disappointed lol. This isn't going to win over any crossover buyers, its clearly a van.
We'll see how sales go, but Motorola may have a point about it needing an AWD option.
Last edited by mmarshall; 08-18-20 at 07:47 PM.