Huge 2025 Kia Carnival Changes - Hybrid! Exterior! Interior! Multimedia!

Big changes for 2025 Kia Carnival! My review focuses on the changes and updates. Also, I cover interior and exterior changes to the 2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige.

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[michiyuki]

I have a 2022 Kia carnival and love this car! I swore I never drive a mini van and but it's so sporty and works well for our family. I just wish it had all wheel drive or 4x4 drive. I live in Idaho and it would come in handy in the winter.

[yankeesusa]

So many safety features come standard and so many cool features like ambient lighting with different colors. This is going to sell a lot. Especially since reliability is actually doing pretty good since it’s been released.

[zacharyfett]

That vehicle has really come a long way in a short amount of time!

[jbdarr]

I want this MPV and have watched several review videos, thank you for the ASMR 😂 plastic peel!! So fun!

[donieoliqs]

nice review man. I like your style of speaking. Keep it up.

[yankeesusa]

You left plastic on moonroof and visor glass lol. Great job showing many of the features.

[matthewgeissinger]

Is the 1.6 T the same engine that Hyundai had all the issues with? My wife has the Tucson with the 1.6 T and at 85, 000 miles it had massive oil consumption issues. The engine was burning a quart of oil every 2, 000 miles or so. Hyundai did honor the warranty and replace the engine after four oil consumption tests at our local dealer. Save your receipts for all oil changes.

[Jallelab]

Once you have car seats on top of those second row VIP seats there is almost no easy way to get into the 3rd row easily, especially if you have the entertainment package. Those screens stick out far + a car seat means you are struggling to slide past those to get to the 3rd row. You can't even get in from behind the 2nd row seats either because once you slide them forward the only way to fold them down is via power recline/incline which is slow, you will be standing there waiting for them to tilt.

If you have kids, get the 8 seat 'bench' version without the rear entertainment system. Instead get removable tablet holders that can hold Fire tablets or iPads for the kids, way more practical.

Another issue is the Carnival is the ONLY minivan to come in with poor crash test ratings under the new updated side crash tests from IIHS. Thats a bit concerning considering people buy this to move around family/kids. Kia needs to focus on safety.

[joseville]

Is this one a hybrid? If not, when will the hybrids be available?

Do you know what is the roof rack weight capacity on trims with double moonroofs?

[SPEDRUNNER-ii]

[KIA CARNIVAL 2025 SILVER LXS] MY DREAM CAR🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

[MaryAnn-isku]

Unfortunately, I’ve been told the Hybrid won’t be available until late fall or early winter.

[hcj]

Styling is SUV like and looks better than usual minivans but I hate that sliding door gash in the back that should have been hidden under the back windows! Glad there's a V6 version. As long as it turns out to be as reliable as a Toyota, then I would consider purchasing one that's well taken care of after it has greatly depreciated.

[henry]

When will the hybrid be on the ground?

[mariasmith]

How do you get passengers in the 3rd row when the 2nd row has child carseats like a rear facing seat?! Looks hard to do.

[jbdarr]

Does anyone know if there are plans from Kia for AWD?

[ciarabaxter]

Is the 2nd row removeable/ does it lie flat if i needed more space in that area? Did you say it is available now?

[device]

Can you show how to get into 3rd row?
What if 2nd row has car seats?

[KennyClimmil]

I drive a 2024 model. super practical. new facelift is cool except the front grill is too big IMO.

[idratherbeinanguila]

Any word on MPG for hybrid? I'm assuming hybrid isn't plug in?

[CamalaGunnlaugsson]

Thats a pretty amazing vehicle! But with all the upgrades for the 2025… doe it have all wheel drive?? That will be a make or break for us!