2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid - 16 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

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ODDS & ENDS
amber running lights
this van killed my camera last time
can the door be opened when the fuel door is open?
fish scale C pillar
dont try to hide the door tracks like Honda
tucks rear wiper under spoiler
detonator key
rock climber door card
tally keeper speaker grilles
Blind spot cameras
funky charge or media button
hybrid get the genesis style dial shifter
Vibrates when shifting to reverse
passenger view camera
Passenger talk
genesis style seat adjusters on side of passenger
no cool box and no vacuum***
no rear ent package??
middle seat slides WAAAAYYYY back
What is this? Competitors?
carnival replaced the Sedona in 2022
2025 is first full refresh
What’s new for 2025
First full refresh
Engine
first ever hybrid In the carnival
1.6T 4 cal w/ 1 emotor (54 kW) (only turbo)
242 hp
271 lbft
33 mpg
39.1 LL
Drivetrain
6 speed auto
FWD only
Weight/dynamics
4852 lbs (-100 lbs for non hybrid)
suspension, steering, and brakes are uniquely calibrated for the hybrid
Styling
classic Kia signature face and grille
amber runners are always cool
LED fogs
ceramic silver is 500
black accents everywhere
floating a pillar
19 in wheel - gloss black for prestige (pentagon)
boxy van profile
signature funky C pillar
very squared off rear design with full width tailbar
Trunk
powered
40 cuft
lots of hangers
manual folding
can take out 2nd row like in the honda (lighter than honda)
can’t remove lounge seats
145 cuft with everything out
Towing
2500 lbs (3500 lbs in V6)
Third row
reasonable space - can scoot up 2nd row
cupholders, chargers, vents, shades
Rear seats
double pano roof - actually opens
can get bench setup with SX prestige
VIP lounge seats with heated and cooled (free?)
huge space
sun shades
chargers, cupholders, vents and climate zone
Front seats
heated and cooled
memory
heated steering wheel
Interior
Navy & Gray real leather interior (SX)
interior storage is pretty practical
has the stupid media/climate toggle
semi physical controls
Cupholders fit bigger bottles but rattle around
Ambient lighting would be nice
Tech
HUD
huge digi cluster for SX
12.3 in center screen std
Wireless ACP & AA
360 cameras are awesome
design feels genesis
OTA updates, quick
wireless charger w./ raised rubber
digi rear view mirror
passenger view camera
passenger talk
quiet mode
Safety suite
drive pilot 2 probably best in the class
Driver assist will change lanes for you
Price
Starts 36,800
Hybrid starts 40,800
As tested 54,500