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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
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2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid

The Carnival minivan is refreshed for 2025, with updated styling, high-tech interior features, and a new optional hybrid version powered by a 242-hp turbocharged, four-cylinder hybrid engine with a six-speed automatic transmission. The standard engine is a 287-hp V6 with an eight-speed automatic. The freshened Carnival looks a bit more SUV-like, with a front that reminds of the Telluride and extends accent lighting across part of the grille. The standard digital instrument display can be upgraded to a 12.3-inch screen that blends with the 12.3-inch infotainment screen. The infotainment system advances to Kia's latest technology, including multi-zone 'Hey Kia' voice recognition. Other available features include a color head-up display and a video rearview mirror--by feeding the mirror display with a camera behind the vehicle, it can provide a view without interference from headrests and passengers.

Market value
$40,800
Fuel
Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Seats
8
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Model year 2025
Owner rating 4/5
Reliability 4/5
Data updated December 4, 2025

At a glance

Model data

Overview

Powertrain
Hybrid
Body style
minivan
Drive type
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 6-speed
Category
Minivans 3-row
Generation began
2025

Pricing

Original MSRP range
$40,800 - $52,900

Ratings

Road test score
87/100
Owner satisfaction
4/5
Would buy again
80%
Reliability
4/5

Fuel economy

EPA city
34 MPG
EPA highway
31 MPG
EPA combined
33 MPG
Tested city
26 MPG
Tested highway
34 MPG
Tested overall
31 MPG
Annual fuel cost
$1,275
Cruising range
580 miles

Road tests

0-30 mph
3.3 sec
0-60 mph
8.5 sec
60-0 mph braking
136 ft
Avoidance speed
49.5 mph
Test status
Test Completed

Dimensions

Length
203 in
Width
79 in
Height
69 in
Wheelbase
122 in
Weight
4,850 lb
Maximum load
1,325 lb
Towing capacity
2,500 lb

Interior

Seating
8 people
Front head room
6 in
Front leg room
42 in
Rear head room
3.5 in
Rear leg room
33 in
Cargo volume
72 cu ft
Luggage
5+1+0

Owner feedback

Comfort
5/5
Driving
5/5
Styling
5/5
Value
2/5

Environmental impact

Air pollution score
6/10
Greenhouse gas score
6/10
SmartWay
No

Brand context

About Kia

For almost any modern vehicle category, there’s a Kia that’s worth considering buying. Among small and midsized SUVs, models like the Sportage and Sorento rank near the top in their respective classes for their nice interiors, ride comfort, and appropriately powerful engines. SUVs like the Telluride have ride comfort, interior space, and overall value that earn it regular placement near the top of Consumer Reports’ ratings. Fuel economy across the brand is generally good, but hybrid and plug-in hybrid options are available for even more miles per gallon. Plug-in hybrid options have useful all-electric driving range. Kia EVs are generally competent, ranging from compact sedans up to a three-row SUV. Kia’s reliability scores have been improving, but other brands score higher in our rankings. Specific Kia models have earned our recommendation among used cars.

Vehicle ID: 32003 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: December 4, 2025

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