2023 Kia Carnival Named Best Family Car of 2023 by Cars.com

The Kia Carnival is still a very young vehicle, having only just been introduced as the successor to the Sedona for the 2022 model year. This year marks its sophomore year on the lineup after the massive redesign that saw the Sedona minivan reborn as a multi-purpose vehicle with hardly any resemblance to the minivans of yesteryear. While it’s just as spacious and large as a minivan, it has a much more utility-vehicle aesthetic to its exterior that sets it apart. Perhaps this is one of the reasons that Cars.com named the vehicle the Best Family Car of 2023!

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How does Cars.com determine its winner?

Perhaps one of the most prestigious sources for automotive opinions and news out there, Cars.com is very respected and a great resource for consumers to get information on which vehicles they should purchase. Awards are one of the best ways to recognize vehicles in given categories and segments, which is why the Cars.com awards are so exciting. This year, the Kia Carnival was named the Best Family Car of 2023, but how was that determined?

As for eligible vehicles, the editors looked at any and every 2023 model year automobile that they have previously evaluated since the last time it underwent a major update. In order to evaluate each vehicle, they looked at several criteria to determine the Best Family Car of 2023. This included crash testing scores and results, standard and available safety features, how well they accommodate members of the family and whatever cargo they need to bring along, what kinds of family-friendly features the vehicle has to offer, how well a car seat fits in the vehicle and, of course, the vehicle’s overall quality.

In the end, Cars.com determined that the 2023 Kia Carnival was the very best vehicle for families this year. That means it beat out any sedan contenders as well as a surefire laundry list of competing crossovers and SUVs. This is a huge victory for the Carnival, so if you’re interested in learning more about this MPV be sure to reach out to us right here at Kia of Mankato!