2025 Kia Carnival launch review: The best just got better!

Our launch review of the updated, facelifted and technology-packed 2025 Kia Carnival includes details on space for easy installation of child seats and explores how much room is in the boot for prams and strollers as well as the plentiful storage around the cabin. Find out why the best people mover on the Australian market just got even better and improves on the car BabyDrive recommends most often to families big and small.

00:00 Introduction
00:34 Overview
00:50 Child seat installation
01:57 Ventilation & comfort
02:26 Interior storage
02:40 Safety tech
03:41 Tech and connectivity
04:34 Kia Connect app
05:20 Boot space for prams
05:39 Design changes
06:05 Driving experience
06:40 Engines and trim levels
07:15 Conclusion

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[AnonYmous-xnih]

Can you post the review of you and your family using it? Thanks :)

[romeoguitar]

please do the new Santa fe when you get it

[mindfreeze]

this is the car you can just close your eyes and shut your mouth and buy if you have a family of five or more. Seven seat suvs are often too narrow in the second row for three persons and too cramped in the back to take anyone larger than a tween, this car is built for family . my only issue with this car is that the top tethers for the isofix are too low, they are much harder to get to .

[glennpadilla]

Looks really comfortable but after having 4 years ownership of a Kia, I am now cursing myself from buying one. All of these techs, gizmos and electrical are a worry to mess with the driving system. Some might have better experience with Kia but I wasted 4 years giving it a chance. Most of the tech I don't even need or use but paying for the sake of an update.