2023 Kia Carnival Named Best Family Car of 2023

Decades ago, when minivans first became popular, if you were a kid at a softball game and a mini van pulled up (numerous minivans would pull up every few minutes), someone would shout out, “ I think your mom’s here.” Minivans were not considered cool; they were strictly for hauling kids. However, now minivans are not associated with just moms; they are called, MPVs- multi-purpose vehicles. Instead of being very basic inside, Kia’s are fully loaded with technology and comfort. The 2023 Kia Carnival even has recliners! If you can’t find someone around the house you might want to check if they are napping in the driveway.

Each year, cars.com picks its Best Family Car of the year, and for 2023, the best car is the Kia Carnival, aka MPV, aka minivan. It’s has more family-friendly features as standard than other minivans, including an alarm that detects movement in the second or third rows. The third-row seat sinks into the floor while the second-row seats are removable. In the middle of the second-row is a seat that can be folded into a table, or it can slide forward as a seat for easy access to the front passenger.

All 2023 Kia Carnival’s 4 trims have the same engine: a powerful V6 engine with 290 horsepower, 3.5 liter and an 8-speed automatic transmission on front-wheel drive. The upper trims offer more in the areas of infotainment, tech and upholstery. They also provide an optional panoramic sunroof and reclining captain’s chairs. This minivan can tow up to 3500 pounds.

The Kia Carnival is spacious, and comfortable providing amble room for cargo and passengers, making it ideal for family or groups of people and often gets better gas mileage than SUV’S or trucks.

The 2023 Kia Carnival is not your mama’s minivan. It is the leader of the pack when it comes to versatile multi-purpose vehicles. Whether you use the vehicle for family transportation, recreational activities, commercial purposes, cargo transportation, or for individuals with mobility impairments, the Kia Carnival is truly multi-purpose. It’s VIP lounge reclining seats make it perfect for us as a party van. View Cowboy Kia’s new vehicles!