Driving from Montreal to the Eastern Townships can be a tiring part of an otherwise relaxing weekend getaway. The 2026 Kia Carnival reduces highway stress with Highway Drive Assist (HDA), a suite of semi-autonomous technologies tailored for long-distance travel on routes like Autoroute 10. It helps maintain speed, follow traffic flow, and stay centred in your lane, even during busy travel times.
By combining features such as Smart Cruise Control, Lane Following Assist, and real-time navigation-based adjustments, the Carnival makes the roughly 90-minute drive far more manageable. Whether you're navigating construction zones, slowdowns near exits, or the long stretches of open road, HDA helps drivers arrive more refreshed and better prepared to enjoy destinations like Magog or Bromont.
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Activate Highway Drive Assist to benefit from coordinated speed control, lane keeping, and traffic awareness during extended highway travel.
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Use Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go to handle the frequent slowdowns and restarts on busy weekend routes.
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Rely on Lane Following Assist to minimize steering fatigue, especially on straight sections where highway hypnosis is common.
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Let Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control anticipate traffic flow and speed changes for smoother transitions through congestion or elevation shifts.
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Take advantage of safety technologies like Blind-Spot and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist to navigate heavy traffic and busy parking areas confidently.
Quebec drivers often head to the Eastern Townships for recreation, but the traffic getting there can wear you down. The 2026 Carnival uses integrated driver-assist systems to reduce stress and keep the focus on enjoying the destination, not enduring the drive.
