- Kia revealed a new ultra-luxury version of its minivan for the Korean market.
- Called the Carnival Hi Limousine, it has a plush interior with special features including curtains and an air purifier.
- The Carnival should arrive in the U.S. as the 2022 Sedona, but it’s not likely to offer a special version like this.
With #vanlife trending more than ever and luxury automakers like Lexus getting into the van game, it’s no wonder that Kia is going all-out for a new version of the Carnival (a.k.a. Sedona) minivan. The new ultra-luxury spinoff of the Korea-market Carnival is called the Hi Limousine, and we’re intrigued by its lounge-like interior with everything but the kitchen sink.
The Hi Limousine is based on the recently redesigned version of the van, and it has a high-roof setup and appears to have extra chrome trim on the outside. But the real treats are inside, as it features recliner-style second-row seats, privacy curtains for the rear windows, an air purifier, entertainment screens, and even an LED lamp on the ceiling that’s meant to mimic a skylight.
When the Carnival eventually makes its way to the States as the new-generation 2022 Kia Sedona, we probably won’t get most of these niceties. But the recliner-style captain’s chairs are possible, as the current-generation Sedona offered them as an option on the top trim level in the past (the lounge seats disappeared from the U.S.-market van after the 2018 model year).
Even if Kia did offer such a van in the U.S., we can’t imagine too many American van shoppers would splurge for the full Hi Limousine package, which starts at the equivalent of around $56,000 in Korea. But every now and then it’s fun to see a van that’s nicer than your living room.
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