Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Kia Carnival gets a refreshed look, hybrid option, and price increase, with new base trim starting at $36,500.
- The hybrid model starts at $40,500 and features a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine with 242 horsepower.
- The Carnival also boasts new design elements, an 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, and seating for 8 passengers.
The Kia Carnival has been refreshed for the 2025 Model Year, with updated styling and the addition of a hybrid powertrain. Pricing has also gone up from 2024, with the base trim of Kia’s ‘multipurpose vehicle’ around $3,000 more expensive than last year.
The base Carnival LX is now $36,500 which is an increase of $2,900 over the same trim for the 2024 model year. The LXS sees the same increase with a new price of $38,500. The EX increases by only $1,600 to $40,700. The SX comes in at $45,600 with an increase of $3,300 and the SX Prestige an increase of $3,900 to $50,600.
This year, Kia is also introducing a new hybrid powertrain to the Carnival lineup keeping up with other minivans including the Toyota Sienna, which is now only offered as a hybrid. The Carnival hybrid is not available in the base LX, but instead starts with the LXS at $40,500. The EX is $42,700 while the SX is $47,600 and the top SX Prestige is the most expensive trim in the whole lineup at $52,600.
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Power for the hybrid comes from a 1.6-liter turbocharged 4-cylinder engine with 242 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. This is paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission. Overall, it’s a modest price increase for the gas lineup with the expected premium for the hybrid and its improved fuel economy.
The Carnival lineup gets a new sculptural grille, cube-like headlights, and the Star Map lighting that is now a signature element of Kia’s design. There are also 17-inch or 19-inch wheels depending on the trim.
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Inside, the Carnival has a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Trims from the EX on up sport a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster. There are also six standard USB ports located across all three rows to keep everyone connected. The Carnival offers seating for up to eight passengers with the option for VIP lounge seats in the second row along with dual sliding doors, so kids can easily climb inside. It’s a great family vehicle with pricing that’s still manageable for modest budgets.
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