Kia Carnival Hybrid
2025–2026 model years · Generation introduced 2025
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- Available years
- 2025–2026
- Yearly records
- 2
- Reported market values
- $40,800–$41,390
The overview
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.
Generation summary from Consumer Reports. Year-specific figures appear below; missing values mean unavailable, not zero.
Compare the years
Each row keeps its own source data.
| Model year | Market value | Reliability | Owner rating | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ↗ EX minivan Front 1.6-liter 4 (242 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $41,390 | 4/5 | Not rated | 33 MPG |
| 2025 ↗ EX minivan Front 1.6-liter 4 (242 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed | $40,800 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 33 MPG |
Values depend on trim and condition. Ratings are source-reported; road-test results may describe a tested configuration.
Year by year
2026 model
EX minivan Front 1.6-liter 4 (242 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Hybrid · New
Find 2026 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- minivan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Minivans 3-row
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $41,390 - $53,490
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- Reliability
- 4/5
- Expert recommendation
- Recommended
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
- $1,570
- 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
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 6/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Vehicle ID: 36944 First published: December 4, 2025 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
2025 model
EX minivan Front 1.6-liter 4 (242 hp) hybrid (Regular Gasoline) Automatic 6-speed · Hybrid · Used
Find 2025 listings ↗ Specifications
Overview
- Powertrain
- Hybrid
- Body style
- minivan
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Category
- Minivans 3-row
- Generation began
- 2025
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $40,800 - $52,900
Ratings
- Road test score
- 86/100
- 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
- $1,570
- 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
Vehicle ID: 32003 First published: December 5, 2024 Updated: September 11, 2026
Values may vary by trim, options, location, and market conditions.
Behind the data
Latest source update: September 11, 2026
Vehicle summaries, specifications, pricing and ratings come from Consumer Reports vehicle records. Auto Guide groups these records by model and reported generation start year.
Available years are listed explicitly. Gaps do not imply that a model was discontinued. Prices are source estimates, not live offers. No first-hand road test by Auto Guide is claimed.
