2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Starting MSRP
$40,800
to $52,900
About the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid redefines the family hauler, injecting genuine enthusiasm into the minivan segment. Its sophisticated hybrid powertrain delivers a robust 242 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, ensuring confident merging and passing maneuvers across its front-wheel-drive platform. While supremely practical—boasting a lengthy 203.0-inch frame and a cavernous 40.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity—the Carnival Hybrid doesn't sacrifice driver engagement. This efficiency champion achieves a brilliant 33 combined MPG, proving you can command this spacious utility with fiscal responsibility. The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid blends imposing road presence with surprising frugality, making every journey, even the mundane, feel more purposeful.
Key Highlights
Fuel Sipping Efficiency
Achieving a 33 combined MPG utilizing regular unleaded fuel, the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid significantly cuts down on fuel stops for an efficient family trip.
Robust Hybrid Output
The turbocharged hybrid system generates a healthy 242 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque, providing spirited acceleration unusual for a vehicle of this size.
Generous Passenger Space
With 41.1 inches of front legroom and 40.5 inches in the rear, the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid ensures substantial comfort for all eight passengers across its considerable dimensions.
Versatile Cargo Hauler
Offering 40.2 cubic feet of dedicated cargo capacity behind the third row, this minivan is ready to swallow gear for weekend adventures.
Best For
Eco-Conscious Commuters
- With a 34 MPG city rating, the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid offers substantial savings during stop-and-go daily driving while moving multiple people.
Large Growing Families
- The eight-passenger capacity combined with 40.2 cubic feet of cargo room ensures the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid can handle occupants and gear simultaneously.
Road Trippers Seeking Power
- The 242 horsepower hybrid setup paired with the smooth 6-speed automatic transmission provides confident highway driving across the vehicle's 121.7-inch wheelbase.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $43,000 | front wheel drive | 242 hp | 33 mpg |
| LXS 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $40,800 | front wheel drive | 242 hp | 33 mpg |
| SX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $47,900 | front wheel drive | 242 hp | 33 mpg |
| SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | $52,900 | front wheel drive | 242 hp | 33 mpg |
Specifications comparison table for 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid, 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid. Data includes dimensions, performance, fuel economy, and interior specifications. Green highlighting indicates best values, red indicates worst values.
Specifications Comparison
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Features Comparison
Feature
EX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
LXS 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
SX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A)
| Feature | EX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | LXS 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | SX 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) | SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (35 features) | ||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | ||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel | 4-Wheel |
| Automatic Headlights | ||||
| Blind Spot Monitor | ||||
| Brake Assist | ||||
| Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| Driver Attention Alert | ||||
| Dual Front Side-Mounted Airbags | ||||
| Electronic Stability Control | ||||
| Engine Immobilizer | ||||
| Front Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Front Fog Lights | — | — | ||
| Front Head Airbags | ||||
| Front Headrests | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Front Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Front Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Headlight Delay-Off | ||||
| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ||||
| LATCH System | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Lane Keeping Assist System | ||||
| Passenger Airbag Occupant Sensing Deactivation | ||||
| Post-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Pre-Collision Safety System | ||||
| Rear Center 3-Point Seatbelt | ||||
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | ||||
| Rear Door Child Safety Locks | ||||
| Rear Head Airbags | ||||
| Rear Headrests | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | ||||
| Rear Ventilated Disc Brakes | ||||
| Third Row Head Airbags | ||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ||||
| Traction Control System | ||||
| Engine (9 features) | ||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L | 1.6 L |
| Base Engine Type | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid | hybrid |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | ||||
| Horsepower | 242 hp | 242 hp | 242 hp | 242 hp |
| Number of Cylinders | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
| Number of Valves | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
| Torque | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | ||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | ||||
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | ||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 646.0/589.0 mi. | 646.0/589.0 mi. | 646.0/589.0 mi. | 646.0/589.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 34/31 MPG | 34/31 MPG | 34/31 MPG | 34/31 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG | 33 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (6 features) | ||||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Corrosion/Rust Warranty | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| EV Battery Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Hybrid Component Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Roadside Assistance | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. |
| Comfort & Convenience (30 features) | ||||
| 3rd Row Cupholders | ||||
| Adaptive Cruise Control | ||||
| Audio Controls on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Cruise Control on Steering Wheel | ||||
| Digital Rearview Mirror | — | — | — | |
| Dual Vanity Mirrors | ||||
| Electric Power Steering | ||||
| Extended Cabin Heating/Cooling | ||||
| Front Cupholders | ||||
| Front Door Pockets | ||||
| Front Parking Sensors | ||||
| Front Seatback Storage | ||||
| Front View Camera | — | — | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | — | — | — | |
| Interior Air Filtration | ||||
| Leather Steering Wheel | ||||
| Manual Rear Seat Easy Entry | ||||
| Push Button Start | ||||
| Rear Cupholders | ||||
| Rear Door Pockets | ||||
| Rear Parking Sensors | — | — | ||
| Rear Parking Sensors with Side Sensing | — | — | ||
| Rear Ventilation Ducts with Fan Control | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Side View Camera | — | — | ||
| Three Zone Climate Control | ||||
| Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel | ||||
| Turn Signal Indicators in Mirrors | ||||
| Universal Remote Transmitter | — | — | — | |
| Wireless Charging Pad | — | |||
| In Car Entertainment (12 features) | ||||
| AM/FM Stereo | ||||
| Android Auto (Wireless) | ||||
| Apple CarPlay (Wireless) | ||||
| Infotainment Display | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in | 12.3 in |
| Premium Speaker Brand | — | — | — | Bose |
| Premium Stereo System | — | — | — | Bose |
| Satellite Radio | ||||
| Satellite Radio Trial Period | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 8 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
| Subwoofer Count | — | — | — | 1 |
| USB Port | ||||
| USB Port with External Media Control | ||||
| Power Feature (4 features) | ||||
| Heated Mirrors | ||||
| Keyless Entry | ||||
| Moonroof Type | — | — | 1st Row Power Glass | 1st Row Power Glass |
| One-Touch Power Windows | 4 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (18 features) | ||||
| Driver Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | ||||
| Driver Seat Lumbar Support | Power | Power | Power | Power |
| Driver Seat Memory Settings | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way | 8-way |
| Driver Seat Ventilation | — | — | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 59.8 in. | 59.8 in. | 59.8 in. | 59.8 in. |
| Front Leg Room | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | ||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. |
| Passenger Seat Heating | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level | Multi-level |
| Passenger Seat Height Adjustment | — | |||
| Passenger Seat Manual Adjustments | — | 4-way | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | — | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | |||
| Rearseats (7 features) | ||||
| Manual Folding Third Row Seat | ||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
| Rear Hip Room | 66.4 in. | 66.4 in. | 66.4 in. | 66.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | ||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (4 features) | ||||
| Tire Size | P235/55R19 | P235/65R17 | P235/55R19 | P235/55R19 |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 7.5 in | 17 x 6.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in | 19 x 7.5 in |
| Suspension (3 features) | ||||
| Four-Wheel Independent Suspension | ||||
| Front Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | ||||
| Instrumentation (5 features) | ||||
| Clock | ||||
| Compass | ||||
| External Temperature Display | ||||
| Tachometer | ||||
| Trip Computer | ||||
| Measurements (13 features) | ||||
| Angle of Approach | 15.4 degrees | 15.4 degrees | 15.4 degrees | 15.4 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 20.0 degrees | 20.0 degrees | 20.0 degrees | 20.0 degrees |
| Cargo Capacity (Seats Up) | 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 4852 lbs. | 4852 lbs. | 4852 lbs. | 4852 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6504 lbs. | 6504 lbs. | 6504 lbs. | 6504 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. |
| Height | 69.9 in. | 68.5 in. | 69.9 in. | 69.9 in. |
| Length | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. |
| Maximum Cargo Capacity | 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. |
| Width (With Mirrors) | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. |
| Telematics (8 features) | ||||
| Airbag Deployment Notification | ||||
| Destination Download | ||||
| Emergency Service | ||||
| Hands-Free Calling | ||||
| Roadside Assistance | ||||
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | ||||
| Turn-by-Turn Navigation | ||||
| Vehicle Alarm Notification | ||||
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the fuel economy rating for the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid on the highway?
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid delivers a highly respectable 31 MPG specifically on the highway cycle. Combined with its 34 MPG city rating, this results in a 33 combined MPG average.
How powerful is the hybrid powertrain in the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid?
The hybrid engine system in the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid produces a total output of 242 horsepower and a strong 271 lb-ft of torque. This power is managed through a 6-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels.
What is the size difference between the lower and higher trims of the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid?
All four available trims, from the LXS to the SX Prestige, share the exact same physical dimensions, including the 203.0-inch length and 121.7-inch wheelbase. Performance specs like the 33 combined MPG also remain consistent across the lineup.
Does the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid require premium gasoline?
No, the turbocharged hybrid engine in the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is specifically designed to run efficiently on regular unleaded fuel. This adds to the long-term savings potential of this minivan.
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