2025 Kia Carnival
Starting MSRP
$36,800
to $50,900
About the 2025 Kia Carnival
The 2025 Kia Carnival aggressively challenges the notion that minivans must be dull, offering a driving experience that balances sheer capability with striking presence. Under the hood, the robust 3.5L V6 engine churns out a respectable 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque, channeled efficiently through an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission, ensuring responsive acceleration for highway merging. This front-wheel-drive powerhouse commands the road with its substantial 121.7-inch wheelbase, lending stability to its 203.0-inch frame. While delivering a confident drive, the Carnival still manages a respectable 21 combined MPG, making its blend of style, utility, and adequate power truly compelling in the 7-passenger segment.
Key Highlights
Punchy V6 Power
The standard 3.5L 6-cylinder engine delivers 287 hp, offering far more enthusiasm than expected for a vehicle this size during spirited driving.
Generous Length
Measuring 203.0 inches long, the 2025 Kia Carnival dedicates serious real estate to passenger comfort and hauling, supporting an impressive 40.2 cu ft of cargo space.
Balanced Efficiency
With an EPA rating of 18 city / 26 highway MPG, the Carnival maintains reasonable running costs while operating on regular unleaded fuel.
Ample Front Space
Front occupants benefit from 41.1 inches of legroom, providing excellent space for the driver during longer journeys.
Best For
Value-Conscious Families
- With a price range starting at $36,800 and standard 7-passenger seating across five distinct trims, the 2025 Kia Carnival offers excellent utility for the investment.
Road Trip Enthusiasts
- The impressive 40.5 inches of rear legroom combined with 26 MPG highway capability makes long hauls comfortable and cost-effective for all passengers.
Drivers Seeking Presence
- Those desiring a substantial road presence will appreciate the vehicle's bold styling cues paired with the assured feel provided by its 121.7-inch wheelbase.
Available Trims
| Trim | MSRP | Drivetrain | Horsepower | MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $41,000 | front wheel drive | 287 hp | 21 mpg |
| LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $36,800 | front wheel drive | 287 hp | 21 mpg |
| LXS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $38,800 | front wheel drive | 287 hp | 21 mpg |
| SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $45,900 | front wheel drive | 287 hp | 21 mpg |
| SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | $50,900 | front wheel drive | 287 hp | 21 mpg |
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Features Comparison
Feature
EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
LXS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
| Feature | EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | LX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | LXS 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) | SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safety (35 features) | |||||
| Anti-Theft Alarm System (Remote) | |||||
| Anti-lock Brakes (ABS) | 4-Wheel | 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 | 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 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Rear Height Adjustable Headrests | |||||
| Rear Solid Disc Brakes | |||||
| Third Row Head Airbags | |||||
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | |||||
| Traction Control System | |||||
| Engine (9 features) | |||||
| Base Engine Displacement | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Base Engine Type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Camshaft Type | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) | Double overhead cam (DOHC) |
| Fuel Injection Type | |||||
| Horsepower | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm | 287 hp @ 6400 rpm |
| Number of Cylinders | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 | V6 |
| Number of Valves | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm | 260 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
| Variable Valve Timing | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Drive Train (3 features) | |||||
| Drivetrain Type | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Hill Descent Control | |||||
| Transmission Type | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Fuel (5 features) | |||||
| EPA Driving Range (City/Highway) | 342.0/494.0 mi. | 342.0/494.0 mi. | 342.0/494.0 mi. | 342.0/494.0 mi. | 342.0/494.0 mi. |
| EPA Fuel Economy (City/Highway) | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG | 18/26 MPG |
| EPA Fuel Economy (Combined) | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG | 21 MPG |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
| Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Warranty (4 features) | |||||
| Basic Warranty | 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | 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. | 5 yr./ 100000 mi. |
| Drivetrain Warranty | 10 yr./ 100000 mi. | 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. | 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 | 8.0 in | 8.0 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 | 3 months |
| Speaker System | 8 | 6 | 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 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Frontseats (20 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 Manual Adjustments | — | 6-way | — | — | — |
| 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. | 40.9 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
| Front Hip Room | 59.8 in. | 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. | 41.1 in. |
| Front Seat Type: Bucket | |||||
| Front Shoulder Room | 64.2 in. | 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 | 4-way | — | — |
| Passenger Seat Power Adjustments | 8-way | — | — | 8-way | 8-way |
| Passenger Seat Ventilation | — | — | — | ||
| Seat Material: Cloth | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leather | — | — | — | — | |
| Seat Material: Leatherette | — | — | |||
| Rearseats (8 features) | |||||
| Folding Rear Seatback | — | — | — | — | |
| Manual Folding Third Row Seat | |||||
| Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 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. | 66.4 in. |
| Rear Leg Room | 40.5 in. | 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. | 63.2 in. |
| Reclining Rear Seats | |||||
| Split-Folding Rear Seatback | — | ||||
| Tires and Wheels (6 features) | |||||
| Spare Tire Location | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted | Underbody Mounted |
| Spare Tire Type | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary | Temporary |
| Tire Size | P235/55R | P235/65R | P235/65R | P235/55R | P235/55R |
| Tire Type | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season | All Season |
| Wheel Finish | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy | Painted Alloy |
| Wheel Size | 19 x 7.5 in | 17 x 6.5 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 | 15.4 degrees |
| Angle of Departure | 20.0 degrees | 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. | 40.2 cu.ft. |
| Country of Final Assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
| Curb Weight | 4725 lbs. | 4555 lbs. | 4630 lbs. | 4810 lbs. | 4720 lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 6283 lbs. | 6283 lbs. | 6283 lbs. | 6283 lbs. | 6283 lbs. |
| Ground Clearance | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. |
| Height | 69.9 in. | 68.5 in. | 68.5 in. | 69.9 in. | 69.9 in. |
| Length | 203.0 in. | 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. | 145.1 cu.ft. |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in. | 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. | 89.2 in. |
| Width (Without Mirrors) | 78.5 in. | 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 kind of fuel does the 2025 Kia Carnival require?
The 2025 Kia Carnival runs happily on regular unleaded fuel, which helps keep running costs manageable despite its potent 287 horsepower output.
How much cargo space can I expect behind the third row in the 2025 Carnival?
The 2025 Kia Carnival provides 40.2 cubic feet of cargo capacity behind the rearmost seats, offering substantial room for luggage or groceries.
Is the 2025 Kia Carnival available with all-wheel drive?
No, the provided specifications indicate that the 2025 Kia Carnival is exclusively offered in a front-wheel-drive configuration for all five trims.
What is the power output for the standard engine in the 2025 Kia Carnival?
Every trim level of the 2025 Kia Carnival utilizes the same engine, producing 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque.
What are the dimensions of the 2025 Kia Carnival for parking purposes?
The 2025 Kia Carnival measures 203.0 inches in length and 68.5 inches in height, offering a large but manageably proportioned seven-passenger carrier.
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