Kia Carnival by Benespit - CC-BY-SA-4.0 Although the minivan segment wasn’t as popular a decade or so ago, many manufacturers still cater to the segment. After all, there’s no shortage of people that appreciate the minivan as a practical solution for families needing to transport many passengers along with their cargo. They were generally seen as more comfortable and fuel-efficient alternatives to large SUVs and station wagons. One such company is Kia.

Kia Carnival by Kevauto - CC-BY-SA-4.0 There was a time when minivans ruled the road as well as the average American grocery store parking lots. Think of how the Chrysler Pacifica and Honda Odyssey were once the most popular vehicles available. And why not? Minivans are hard to beat when it comes to people and grocery hauling. However, over time, minivans became unfashionable and plummeted in popularity. Consumers have collectively decided SUVs have more utility and look more stylish–but I digress.