You can tell its summer vacation time; we’ve been seeing a lot less of our 2022 Kia Carnival and its added more than 6,000-miles to its odometer since we last checked in.

Here are a few observations noted in our logbook from those family getaways. The 290-horsepower V6 really does pack a punch…ride is comfortable without being soft… controls are all well-placed and exactly where you expect them to be… adult 2nd row passengers really dig the novelty of the optional lounge seating, but the benefits are mostly lost for the majority of kids strapped in the car seats, and they’re not easily removed to go max cargo when you need your minivan to substitute for a pickup truck.

We’ve taken quite a few long road trips in this Carnival and the results are usually the same for everyone involved. The driver enjoys a comfortable ride and the wealth of driver assistance features, while the passengers reap the benefits of all the amenities that come with the SX Prestige trim. So, while the destinations may be different, the journey is delightfully consistent.

Those recent highway miles have triggered an uptick in our fuel economy; now sitting at a 23.0 miles-per-gallon average over 28,000-miles.

The wide stance and tiger nose grille do draw comparisons to SUVs more than other minivans which of course helps make the Carnival more appealing to many.

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