Kia Provides Hybrid Powertrain to the Carnival MPV Lineup and Declares 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 enchantment with hybrid energy, refined design enhancements and next-gen expertise

At this time, Kia introduced pricing particulars for the refreshed 2025 Carnival, which boasts a bolder design, next-gen expertise and an non-compulsory 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 smooth, high-tech inside. Notable options embrace 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 normal 19-inch wheels).

Inside, a regular dashboard panel integrates a 4.2-inch TFT and 12.3-inch display screen full with normal wi-fi Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. EX trims and above characteristic 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 normal USB-C ports are conveniently situated all through the cabin in all three rows, whereas two energy shops, and two 115V inverters (on SX and SX-P solely) function extra energy sources.

Commonplace “Slide-Flex” seating for 8-passenger variations (besides these geared up with non-compulsory 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 normal, with EX trims and above including a collection of normal household pleasant options together with an in-cabin digicam, in-cabin intercom, and Quiet Mode. A typical voice recognition system responds to key instructions comparable to opening the home windows or adjusting the local weather management, whereas accessible driver comfort options embrace 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 Linked Automotive Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) working system is new to the Carnival, permitting it to obtain over-the-air updates[6]. An accessible Linked Automotive Rear Cockpit (ccRC) Rear Leisure System with twin 14.6-inch screens and full HD decision can stream from common 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 embrace 17-inch aerodynamic wheels (normal on the LXS trim), normal Energetic Air Flaps built-in within the entrance fascia, and paddle regenerative braking.

The Carnival’s suite of normal 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 normal 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 normal 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 circumstances.

[1] MSRP excludes vacation spot and dealing with, taxes, title, license charges, choices and retailer prices.  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 circumstances and car operation might lead to 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 energetic information plan. Regular mobile service charges could apply when utilizing a sensible machine.

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

[7] Superior Driver Help Programs should 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 isn’t an alternative choice to protected driving and should not detect all objects in entrance of car. All the time drive safely and use warning.

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