Kia Provides Hybrid Powertrain to the Carnival MPV Lineup and Pronounces 2025 Pricing

• 2025 Kia Carnival has a beginning MSRP of $36,500
• New Carnival Hybrid variant begins at $40,500
• Refreshed MPV elevates multi-purpose attraction with hybrid energy, refined design enhancements and next-gen expertise

As we speak, Kia introduced pricing particulars for the refreshed 2025 Carnival, which boasts a bolder design, next-gen expertise and an elective turbo-hybrid powertrain, highlighting its versatile multi-purpose capabilities.

Trim Ranges/Pricing – MSRP (excludes $1,395 vacation spot)[1]

For the 2025 mannequin 12 months, the Carnival’s up to date design language combines daring exterior parts with a modern, high-tech inside. Notable options embody a grand sculptural grille, intricately detailed cube-like headlights, Kia’s signature Star Map lighting within the entrance and rear, and geometric wheel designs starting from accessible 17- to 19-inches (EX trims and above get customary 19-inch wheels).

Inside, a normal dashboard panel integrates a 4.2-inch TFT and 12.3-inch display screen full with customary wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. EX trims and above function a full digital instrumentation improve with a 12.3-inch cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment and navigation shows[2] on a curved panoramic panel. Six customary USB-C ports are conveniently positioned all through the cabin in all three rows, whereas two energy retailers, and two 115V inverters (on SX and SX-P solely) function extra energy sources.

Customary “Slide-Flex” seating for 8-passenger variations (besides these geared up with elective VIP Loung Seats) get a sliding second row whereas detachable second-row seats and fold-in-floor third-row seats proceed to be a Carnival staple. Twin energy sliding doorways with hands-free open is customary, with EX trims and above including a collection of ordinary household pleasant options together with an in-cabin digital camera, in-cabin intercom, and Quiet Mode. A regular voice recognition system responds to key instructions equivalent to opening the home windows or adjusting the local weather management, whereas accessible driver comfort options embody an 11-inch full-color Head Up Show[3], Full Show Mirror[4], and Ultrawide-based Digital Key 2.0[5].

Kia’s next-generation Related Automobile Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) working system is new to the Carnival, permitting it to obtain over-the-air updates[6]. An accessible Related Automobile Rear Cockpit (ccRC) Rear Leisure System with twin 14.6-inch screens and full HD decision can stream from widespread platforms, with the potential so as to add future content material over-the-air. Efficiency within the Carnival nonetheless comes from an accessible 3.5-liter V6 GDI engine that produces 287 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an 8-speed automated transmission.

The newly added Carnival Hybrid will get a 1.6-liter turbo-hybrid engine paired with a 54kW motor and a 6-speed automated transmission, with a mixed output of 242 horsepower, 271 lb.-ft. of torque. Different options unique to the Carnival Hybrid embody 17-inch aerodynamic wheels (customary on the LXS trim), customary Lively Air Flaps built-in within the entrance fascia, and paddle regenerative braking.

The Carnival’s suite of ordinary and accessible Superior Driver Help Programs[7] is up to date with Kia’s newest iterations. Central to the Carnival’s superior driver help expertise is customary Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help[8], which now gives Junction Crossing (FCA-JC); Lange-change Oncoming (FCA-LO); Lange-change Aspect (FCA-LS); and Evasive Steering Help (FCA-ESA) on SX fashions and above. SX trims and above additionally get customary Freeway Driving Help 2[9] (HDA 2) a driver comfort system that’s designed to take care of a predetermined distance from the car detected in entrance, hold the car inside detected lane markers on sure highways, and help in lane modifications beneath sure situations.

[1] MSRP excludes vacation spot and dealing with, taxes, title, license charges, choices and retailer expenses.  Precise costs set by retailer and should fluctuate.

[2] Distracted driving may end up in the lack of car management. When working a car, by no means use a car system that takes your focus away from protected car operation.

[3] Failure to concentrate to journey situations and car operation may end in lack of car management. All the time drive safely and use warning.

[4] Full Show Mirror is a registered trademark of Gentex.

[5] Kia Digital Key 2.0 requires an eligible Kia Join subscription and a appropriate good machine with an lively knowledge plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a wise machine.

[6] Over-the-Air options and updates could require an extra price and should fluctuate by mannequin, mannequin 12 months, and trim stage. Options, specs, and costs are topic to vary. Kia Join subscription is required and Kia Join phrases and situations apply

[7] Superior Driver Help Programs are usually not substitutes for protected driving, and should not detect all objects across the car. All the time drive safely and use warning.

[8] When engaged, Ahead Collision-Avoidance Help just isn’t an alternative to protected driving and should not detect all objects in entrance of auto. All the time drive safely and use warning.

[9]When engaged, Freeway Driving Help just isn’t an alternative to protected driving, could not detect all objects surrounding the car, and solely perform on sure federal highways. All the time drive safely and use warning.