On September 16, 2025, THACO, a renowned distributor, quietly introduced an upgraded version of the Kia Carnival in Vietnam. This new model marks the third Kia vehicle to receive an update in the country this year, following the Sonet and Seltos.
The Kia Carnival 2025 is now available in Vietnam in four variants: Luxury 8-seater, Premium 8-seater, Premium 7-seater, and Signature 7-seater. Not only has the number of variants been reduced, but the starting price for this large MPV has also seen a significant increase, jumping from 1.189 billion to 1.299 billion VND. Meanwhile, the price of the top-of-the-line model has been reduced by 170 million VND to 1.589 billion VND.
| Variant | Price (VND) |
| Kia Carnival Luxury 8-seater | 1,299,000,000 |
| Kia Carnival Premium 8-seater | 1,479,000,000 |
| Kia Carnival Premium 7-seater | 1,519,000,000 |
| Kia Carnival Signature 7-seater | 1,589,000,000 |
Price list for the Kia Carnival 2025.
With the new model, the Kia Carnival has undergone significant exterior design improvements. This MPV now sports the new Opposites United design language, similar to other Kia models such as the Morning, Sorento, Seltos, and EV9.
Specifically, the Kia Carnival 2025 features bold, angular shapes and sporty lines. Its distinctive look is enhanced by the new LED lighting system for the front and rear, inspired by constellations. The LED projector headlights are vertically arranged in a split configuration, improving illumination.
Kia Carnival 2025’s new vertically arranged headlights.
The taillights echo the design of the headlights.
The iconic tiger-nose grille has been redesigned with contrasting colors. It is now wider than the previous version and features a hexagonal pattern with chrome accents, complemented by LED daytime running lights.
The tiger-nose grille of the Kia Carnival 2025 has been refreshed.
The side profile is enhanced by new 19-inch alloy wheels with a futuristic 3D geometric design. The electric sliding doors remain, featuring an anti-jam function that automatically stops when encountering an obstacle.
Kia Carnival 2025 sports new 19-inch alloy wheels.
The electric sliding door remains a convenient feature.
With its dimensions of 5,155 mm in length, 2,010 mm in width, and a wheelbase of 3,090 mm, the Kia Carnival 2025 offers a spacious 7- or 8-seater cabin. The interior, like the exterior, has been refreshed with a modern touch.
Upon entering the vehicle, occupants are greeted by a new curved display that combines a fully digital 12.3-inch instrument cluster with a 12.3-inch AVN infotainment system. The center touchscreen has a Full HD resolution and supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity. Additionally, users can now control various vehicle functions through the AVN touchscreen, rather than relying on steering wheel buttons as in the previous model.
The interior of the Kia Carnival 2025.
The new curved display on the dashboard.
Furthermore, the Kia Carnival 2025 boasts ventilated leather seats, a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory function, a 6-way power-adjustable passenger seat, a 12-speaker Bose surround sound system, and an interior LED ambient lighting system with 64 customizable colors.
Additional conveniences include sun blinds, a dual-pane sunroof, fast-charging USB Type-C ports for all rows, remote engine start, auto-dimming ECM rearview mirror, and a new 3-zone automatic climate control system with a touch-sensitive control panel, replacing the physical buttons of the previous model. The second-row seats feature dedicated climate control buttons, while the third row is equipped with new air vents.
The new touch-sensitive climate control panel in the Kia Carnival 2025.
In the 7-seater version, the middle row is equipped with two executive seats that offer power adjustment, heating, ventilation, a relaxation mode that simulates a weightless posture, and a one-touch recline function.
On the other hand, the 8-seater variant features a middle row that can slide forward or backward to facilitate entry and exit for the third-row passengers or rotate 180 degrees to create a conference-style seating arrangement. The center seat in the middle row can be folded into an armrest or removed to create a walkway. It is also designed to accommodate a child seat and can slide and rotate 180 degrees.
The middle row of the Kia Carnival 2025 8-seater.
The middle row can be rotated 180 degrees.
The third-row seats can be adjusted to recline up to 120 degrees or folded flat to increase cargo space. Even with all seats in use, the Kia Carnival offers a generous 1,139 liters of luggage space. When the third row is folded flat and the second row is removed, the maximum cargo capacity expands to an impressive 4,110 liters.
The spacious cargo area of the Kia Carnival 2025.
The Kia Carnival 2025 not only offers improved convenience but also enhances safety with the new ADAS 2.0 advanced driver-assistance system. Available from the Premium variant onwards, this system includes features such as forward collision-avoidance assist, blind-spot collision-avoidance assist, rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist, safe exit assist, and rear parking collision-avoidance warning.
Additionally, all variants now come with eight airbags, including a new center airbag in the front, and front, side, and curtain airbags. Another new safety feature is the front, rear, and side parking sensors.
The Kia Carnival 2025 boasts an array of advanced safety features.
Other retained safety features include lane keeping and following assist, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, driver attention warning, a 360-degree camera system, blind-spot view monitor, tire pressure monitoring system, and electronic parking brake with Autohold function.
As speculated, the Kia Carnival 2025 in Vietnam no longer offers the 3.5L gasoline engine. Instead, it is powered by a 2.2L Smartstream 4-cylinder diesel engine that produces 199 horsepower and 441 Nm of torque, identical to the previous model. The engine is paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive. According to a sales consultant at the dealership, the vehicle may be offered with a hybrid powertrain in the future.
The Kia Carnival 2025 no longer offers the 3.5L gasoline engine.
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