This engine is dual injected
Port and Di
Who owns a Kia Carnival and what are your opinions of it?
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Port and Di
The Smartstream has MPI and GDI variants. The GDI is what's sold in the U.S.
Source: Kia Press Release
It has both.....
I don't know where the DI only started.
I just bought a 2024...you can clearly see the port injectors and the high pressure fuel pump.
The new eco refrigerant is not as cold as previous ones.We test drove a 2024 LX trim carnival today and it wasn't bad. However a few things on our short time with it was I hate the driver assist nonsense. Why car manufacturers want to help us drive is beyond me. If we cannot trust people to drive vehicles without the help of a computer steering and braking then maybe those people shouldn't be driving.My wife kind of misses the stow and go option. Our grand caravan has that. She wishes the middle second row seat could fold into the floor instead of having to be removed for pass-thru for 3rd row passengers. Our biggest concern the A/C didn't seem that cold even after it was driven a few miles and sat an idled. Definitely not as cold as our grand caravan. How do you like yours? Any issues? Feedback is appreciated.
All the minivans we test drove were like this
Honda was the worst.
We just bought a 24 and love it
We have owned a odyssey and caravan before.
Browsing through these posts. 2025 and 2026 still decent and reliable compared to other brands? Pacificas are great inside, but I keep reading about their issues. Odysseys seem to be less liked than I thought they'd be in a lot of forums and articles. I think Consumer Reports have the Carnival decent reliability ratings. I want a Sienna but they're harder to find than a bat during daylight hours.
What's the opinion on the turbo hybrid vs. the 3.5?
If you had to buy a minivan and were planning to keep it for 200k+ miles, which would you pick? Does the Carnival fit this as well as any?
What's the opinion on the turbo hybrid vs. the 3.5?
If you had to buy a minivan and were planning to keep it for 200k+ miles, which would you pick? Does the Carnival fit this as well as any?
I was in this position and went with the pacifica because the port injected 3.6L pentastar is practically bulletproof. I just love that engine.
I'm still chuckling at the start of his wrap-up. If anyone is having a bad day go to 25:00
"Let's talk about some things that I do not like with this car. And unfortunately it starts with the whole thing."
Having worked on an older carnival, I have respect for the vehicle and prefer its build over several other H/K vehicles. I have no idea where it prices out, but the sienna rental I just had with the hybrid 4 cylinder is probably the nicest minivan I’ve driven from a drivers perspective, though the older Chryslers really had an upscale upholstery and comfort feel that is hard to beat. The sienna back seats were fine enough to sit in but looked like utility chairs. However the driving dynamics, ergo, and handling spot on. It had some understeer which I’d probably address with wheels and tires if it ever bothered me. It took the AC a hot minute to pull the cabin temps down. It’s a big vehicle.
