Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review

Fortune would not necessarily favor the bold within the compact crossover segment — the Honda CR-V, the Nissan Rogue and the Toyota RAV4 are perennial best-sellers thanks partly to their all-around competencies and history of reliability. Nonetheless, automakers strive to make their small SUVs distinct. The Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review stands out by bringing high-end luxurious options and a couple of distinctive engines to this sometimes price-conscious class.

Redesigned just final year, the Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review is one of the newer entries on this segment. As such, all the newest safety options can be found, from a surround-view parking digital camera to ahead collision warning system that can establish pedestrians. In contrast to some rivals, most of those features can solely be ordered on the top trim level, but at least you will get them. Also available are a panoramic sunroof, a surround-view parking camera and ventilated front seats — rare choices in this class.

We additionally like that the Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review affords two different powertrains in case you aren’t glad with the bottom turbocharged 1.5-liter engine. At one end of the spectrum is a fuel-efficient diesel that achieves 32 mpg in mixed driving (the usual engine earns 28 mpg); on the other, a turbocharged 2.0-liter with a further 80 horsepower. Be careful, nevertheless: Once you begin checking the options bins, the Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review can be substantially dearer than rival crossovers. An engine stop-start system that can not be disabled and disappointing materials quality additionally might give potential buyers pause.

The Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review is a five-passenger compact crossover that costs a bit more than most rivals. It’s sold in 4 trims: L, LS, LT and Premier. The base L mannequin looks like a great deal till you understand that it’s a custom-order model and you will have to attend for it to be constructed. You’ll find the LS at practically any supplier, however it’s more expensive and does not add a lot. Best to skip straight to the LT, which is just a bit dearer and consists of more features and entry to additional options. In order for you the LT and its two packages, the leather-trimmed Premier consists of it all.

Three engines are provided on the Kia Grand Carnival 2019 Review . The standard engine is a turbocharged 1.5-liter four-cylinder (170 horsepower, 203 pound-feet of torque) matched to a six-speed automated transmission. A more highly effective turbocharged 2.Zero-liter engine (252 hp, 260 lb-ft) is optionally available and comes standard with a nine-speed automatic transmission. Additionally optionally available is a fuel-efficient 1.6-liter diesel (137 hp, 240 lb-ft) mated to a six-speed automated. Each of those engines could be ordered on LT and Premier trim ranges.