2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Review | Better than a Toyota Sienna??

Kia is redefining the minivan segment with the refreshed 2025 Carnival, a model that embodies bold design and cutting-edge technology. Building on its 2022 debut as the stylish successor to the Sedona, the Carnival now sports an SUV-inspired look, including an aggressive front fascia and striking LED light elements reminiscent of Kia’s flagship EV9. Inside and out, it’s all about blending practicality with modern aesthetics, offering new tech features and, for 2025, a much-anticipated hybrid powertrain. While opinions on the design might vary, there’s no denying Kia’s ambition to make the Carnival stand out. Let’s dive in and explore how this refresh brings the Carnival closer to the rest of Kia’s dynamic lineup.

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Presenter: Clifford Atiyeh

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0:00 The Kia Carnival Hybrid
0:35 Exterior
2:30 Interior
3:12 Rear Seats
4:07 Cargo Space
4:26 Powertrains
5:07 Infotainment
7:27 Driving Impressions
12:17 Pricing
12:38 Final Thoughts

[bkakus]

It just missed the AWD. Other than that, its great.

[logan]

4:29 slight mistake
The carnival and telluride don’t share the same engine

[katpuri]

We want a Kia carnival e-Van 2026 please!!!

[lrm]

I know hyundai stalks comments sections... make this awd and I'll buy one

[timevans]

Personally, I think the '24 styling is much nicer, has more class.

[JohnGrano]

2020 Toyota Sienna AWD Limited has double moonroof and both open

[PineTree_SWH]

Awesome car … except for that climate control / stereo control panel - wtf were they thinking with that?? 📻

[willmak]

Now I know why sienna double up their production number from last year.

[HotelBravo]

The V6 is not shared with the Telluride.

[TheBMurda]

Mmmm, I’ll keep my 2025 Odyssey Elite thanks

[musebrad]

why didn't you compare it to Sienna and Odessey hybrids?

[steveprinty]

The way 3rd row seats fold into floor makes me wonder if there is a spare tire.

[zalgamedev]

The Sienna, Pacifica and the Carnival, ALL have had rear moon/sunroofs in previous models.., its NOT new. The rear-seat camera ALSO is NOT new.

@CarGurus... U guys should get SMEs who actually KNOW what they're talking about...

[rakhsiprayogo]

The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid vs The 2025 Hyundai Staria Hybrid

[David-]

If you have your family with you, you can just make the family member next to you fix it.

[doxydoxdelamanca]

By just looking at your legs when you're seating in the back row, I can tell it isn't comfortable with your legs being pushed towards your chest.

[jn]

The one piece digial for the gauge cluster and infotainment and the HVAC controla would stop from ever buying one of these. TOuch HVAC controls a terrible and dangerous and those screens cost thousabds of dollars to replace .... in Canada 10K

[homeofthegooddeal]

I can't get over the name... Yeah, I know it's petty

[jjakkad]

9:38 save your 2 grand, fuck the planet

[linolemuel]

Like The 2022, 2023, 2024 KIa Carnival Headlights Designs And Front View Looks Of The Cars Generally. I Do Not Like The Headlights Design Of The 2025 Kia Carnival As Well As I Do Not Like The Front View