Which one tops the pack of family SUVs?

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey

When you got a family to drive with, you need a vehicle that is not only spacious but comes with a lot of tech options that will fill your journey with all the more ease. Honestly speaking minivans are not the fanciest of SUVs that you want to drive around in and Kia understood that really well. Kia Motors has reinvented the whole concept of family SUVs and introduced Kia Carnival which is an epitome of luxury and comfort on wheels. The class-defining line-up of Kia Carnival comprises of three trims; Kia Carnival GLS, Kia Carnival GLS Plus, and Kia Carnival Executive. Currently, Kia Pakistan is offering all three trims plus the award-winning pack of Kia cars including the Kia Stonic, Kia Sorento, Kia Picanto, and Kia Sportage.

So why Kia Carnival is the best family SUV in Pakistan among all the other SUVs available in the market? Well, it's not just the looks but the overall complementing driving controls that sweep you in with its alluring presence. Competing in the family SUV arena, Honda Odyssey moves with a strong dominating stance and is loaded with a host of modernistic features that will move you in awe every time you get ready for a family adventure. Honda Pakistan launched its Honda City and Honda Civic this year but Honda Odyssey is currently available upon import only. It comes in five trims; Honda Odyssey EX, Odyssey EX- L, Odyssey Sport, Odyssey Touring, and Odyssey Elite. 

Purchasing the right family SUV depends on many factors so if you are wondering which one is the right fit for your family, here is a closer look at Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey with their distinguishing features to help you make the right decision.    

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Ultra- Modern Exterior  

Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey usher an inspired mode of family commute that is reflected in the exterior of both vehicles. Swanking the signature “tiger-nose” grille in matte chrome, Kia Carnival comes with dual panoramic sunroof, smart power sliding doors, and smart automatic tailgate to let you have the best family time together. Honda Odyssey on the other hand also comes with power tailgate, tilted power moon roof, and power sliding doors. Both SUVs comes with smart locks with walk-in device that allows you to enter and exit the vehicle without putting the keys in. 

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Avant-garde Interior

The interior of Honda Odyssey and Kia Carnival is exuberantly decked with modish technology controls with two tone cabin space for a more classy finesse. Both drives offer spacious cabin room for you to freely lounge while driving. With foldable 60:40 seating capacity, you get all the space you want and some more to carry the entire family luggage for the trip. Both Kia Carnival and Odyssey has heated and ventilated seating for driver + passenger. They also flaunt an 8-inch infotainment system that comes with Bluetooth connectivity to sync phones on the go. You can also enjoy Apple Car Play and Android Auto to navigate through anything. You will find ample lighting options in Kia Carnival from LED room lamps, puddle lamps, cargo lamps, overhead console lamps, and rear personal lamps. To keep you all charged up while driving both drives have wireless charging options so you can plan those long drives without any hassle.   

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Outstanding Performance 

Honda Odyssey and Kia Carnival both are top-of-the-line variants with the best in class engine capacity that is clearly reflected in the way these drives perform. Honda Odyssey comes with a V6 SOHC i-VTEC 3471cc engine that belts out 280/6000 rpm of horsepower and 262/4700 lb-ft/rpm of torque. Kia Carnival on the other hand boasts the class leading LAMBDA II 3.5 MPI 3470cc engine that generates 272/6400 ps/rpm of horsepower and a maximum torque of 331.5/5000 Nm/rpm. The powerful engines are designed to give you an aggressive drive on all terrains so you can explore new destinations without a second thought. The contrasting difference between the two lies in the transmission controls where Honda Odyssey 10-speed automatic transmission has more gears that the Kia Carnival 8-speed automatic transmission. 

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Unparalleled Comfort & Convenience  

The comfort of Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey in unbeatable with features like cruise control, heated + tilt + telescopic steering, push start, integrated memory seats you drive into your comfort zone smoothly. Kia Carnival has a dual zone climate controls feature whereas Honda Odyssey has a tri zone climate function with humidity control and air filtration. The smart keys allow you to slide in and out with just touch and hold function. Honda Odyssey also comes with a lockable glove compartment to keep your personal stuff securely in one place. 

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Stocked with Safety

Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey both are the winners of the IIHS Top Safety Picks and have therefore, garnered a stable reputation among the family vehicle owners for their safety and reliability. Apart from having standard safety protocols like airbags, child locks, both drives comes with the built in ADAS (Autonomous Driving Assistance System) to keep you protected in every way. Features like lane-keep assist, automatic high beam lights, blind spot avoidance assist, forward collision avoidance assist among many are the highlights of this system. This intuitive technology reads your environment and safeguards you from possible road hazards. Kia Carnival also comes with a 360 surround view camera to give you extra pair of eyes and watch out for any threats on the way while Honda doesn’t have this feature yet. 

Kia Carnival vs Honda Odyssey- Value for Money  

Kia Carnival price in Pakistan varies for each trim just like any other Kia car. Currently, the ex-factory price of Kia Carnival Executive is Rs. 13,699,000, for Kia Carnival GLS Plus is Rs. 12,599,000 and Kia Carnival GLS is Rs.10,199,000. Since Honda Odyssey is an import, the current market price for the new Honda Odyssey trims will vary with the added taxes and import duties. Honda Odyssey Elite is $ 49,470, for Odyssey Touring is $ 44,450, for Odyssey Sport is $41,210, for Odyssey EX-L is $40,410, and for Odyssey EX is $ 37,340. After adding import cost the same will cost around Rs 13,700,000 in Pakistan.  

Conclusion  

Kia Lucky Motors has made Kia Carnival readily and easily available at all authorized Kia dealerships across Pakistan, on the other hand, importing a new Honda Odyssey seems like a long shot. The benefit of choosing Kia Carnival is not just limited to accessibility but extends to the parts and services that you may require for your Kia. To take care of all your car maintenance needs, Kia motors Site is offering exclusive discounts and offers that you may avail anytime you check in for service at Kia service center. Both Kia Carnival and Honda Odyssey are packed with high-end features that are sure to turn your family trip into a memorable fun excursion that will bring joy every time you would recall that back.