TECHNOLOGY

Each new Kia Carnival trim levels have an eight-inch infotainment screen. A larger 12.3-inch screen is optional, with one used as a digital gauge. The screens have plenty of information to keep Sugar Hill drivers and passengers entertained and connected. Pull up media, news, weather, traffic reports, etc. You can even download your smartphone apps to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. As a bonus, the front seats also have an entertainment system on the rear for back seat occupants to enjoy. If you want music, have a ball with the Bose sound system, which is limited to the SX Prestige trim. The Kia Access app will help you stay in tune with your vehicle's health. Use the app to cut the car engine on and off, and there is also a Find My Car app to locate and get your car directions.

SAFETY

The Kia brand offers plenty of important standard safety features that keep drivers and occupants safe and protected. Some include automatic high-beam headlamps, blind spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. These features are all used to detect various dangers while driving. With sensors and camera monitors, alerts will be sent out if a pedestrian, bicyclist, or car enters your blind spot. When the alert goes off, automatic braking or steering wheel adjustment is utilized. These corrective measures will help mitigate potential collisions as you drive around Gainesville.

INTERIOR

The new Kia Carnival has an exterior design like an SUV.

Inside, there's plenty of room with second and third-row seats that fold into the floor for plenty of space. The seats are available in either soft SynTex or genuine leather. Everything is accessible with one touch: full recline, footrests, headrests, and ventilation. Lawrenceville drivers and passengers will enjoy plenty of cup holders, USB ports in front and back, and a handy cell phone charger. The sliding doors and tailgate open and close with one touch. Once the seats are folded, you'll have plenty of room to store suitcases, gear, groceries, and much more.

PERFORMANCE

This stealthy minivan can scoot. It's equipped with a 3.5-liter V6 engine that generates 290 horsepower. Everything is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. The latest Kia Carnival accelerates from zero to 60 mph in about seven seconds. Dacula shoppers who want to take the family down the road for an excellent fishing excursion will be glad to know it has a towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. The EPA-estimated fuel economy rating is 19 mpg on the highway and 26 mpg in the city.