The just-launched 2015 version of Kia’s popular people-mover has dropped its established ‘Grand’ prefix to become, simply, the Carnival. While this third-generation offering may not sound as sumptuous as its predecessor, Kia has thrown the lot at its ‘breeder bus’ to deliver a package sure to prove more satisfying for space-hungry families.

With an all new body shape, SUV-style handling, enhances safety features and driver aids, petrol and diesel options - the 2015 Kia Carnival is hard to go past if bums on seats with space to burn is the priority.