Kia Carnival 2025 made its debut in the North American market at the Chicago Auto Show 2024. This large MPV model, which is set to be released in the US this summer, shares a similar design and basic features with the model currently sold in South Korea. However, the 2025 version boasts a more modern exterior, advanced technology, and a new hybrid engine.
The most noticeable design changes in the Kia Carnival 2025 are focused on the front of the vehicle. It features a wider grille with fewer chrome details. Surrounding the new LED headlights is a strip of LED day running lights inspired by a star map. The redesigned front bumper integrates the fog lights into the central air intake.
Close-up of the new front of the Kia Carnival 2025
The side profile of the vehicle remains largely unchanged, with the exception of the alloy wheels. At the rear, the Carnival 2025 features new LED taillights with a star map-inspired design, and the rear bumper has received slight modifications.
… and new LED taillights
Similarly, the interior of the Kia Carnival 2025 has been refreshed with some notable features. The most prominent is the new curved display on the dashboard, which integrates a digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The climate control display has been compacted and positioned below the air vents. The center console now features a new rotary gear selector.
The new gear selector of the car
In the new model, the large MPV allows users to open windows or adjust the temperature using voice commands. The vehicle’s virtual assistant can also recognize passengers sitting in the front and second-row seats to provide personalized responses.
The middle row of the Kia Carnival 2025 can come with a new entertainment system featuring two 14.6-inch screens on the back of the front seats. These screens allow passengers to watch Full HD videos from popular platforms or connect their headphones via Bluetooth.
Two 14.6-inch screens for rear passengers’ entertainment
The car’s highlights include the Digital Key 2 digital key technology, extended interior ambient lighting, over-the-air software updates, USB Type C ports, and a digital rearview mirror. In terms of safety, the Carnival 2025 has an upgraded forward collision avoidance system.
When purchasing the Kia Carnival 2025, customers in the US will have the option to choose between two engine types. The first is a 3.5L V6 GDI gasoline engine with a maximum power output of 287 horsepower and a peak torque of 352 Nm.
The second option is a new hybrid powertrain with a 1.6L turbocharged gasoline engine, a powerful 54 kW electric motor, and a 6-speed automatic transmission. This hybrid powertrain delivers a total power output of 242 horsepower and a peak torque of 367 Nm.
The hybrid version of the Kia Carnival 2025
The hybrid version of the Kia Carnival 2025 comes with 17-inch wheels, Eco/Smart driving modes, and regenerative braking. The fuel consumption figures for this model in the US market have not been announced yet.
In the US market, the Kia Carnival 2025 will be available in LX, LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige trim levels. The pricing details for the US market have not been disclosed.
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