With all the features designed for families and flexibility in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV, this three-row cruiser almost seems too good to be true. But Kia’s multi-purpose vehicle — part minivan, part SUV — is both very real and very accessible, thanks to its people-pleasing price tag.
Key Takeaways
- For 2025, the Carnival MPV returns with a brand new look, updated cabin, and upgraded technology!
- Don’t call it a minivan — the Carnival MPV is a multi-purpose vehicle. Compared to the average minivan, Kia’s MPV delivers more luxury and SUV-like utility.
- With five trim models, the 2025 Carnival delivers three rows of cruising comfort for a wide range of buyers.
- Shop for your Carnival MPV, starting at $36,800!
What’s new for the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV?
Although it seems like almost no time has passed since the Carnival debuted for the 2022 model year, it’s already getting a big refresh! For 2025, Kia’s part-minivan, part-SUV Carnival MPV introduces a new look, with updated exterior lighting, wheels, grille, and lower body panels. Inside, you’ll find the latest Kia infotainment system, along with its advanced voice-assistant technology. A newly available lane-centering system helps keep you in line as you cruise the highway
Why is the 2025 Kia Carnival called an “MPV”?
The “MPV” in the Carnival’s name stands for Multi-Purpose Vehicle. It’s so-called because this three-row Kia aims to please with its blend of minivan-style practicality and SUV-like versatility. Like a minivan, the Carnival offers spacious, comfortable seating for up to eight passengers and ample cargo space. Like an SUV, this Kia packs a powerful V6 engine that’s up for just about anything, whether you’re running errands around town or traveling all the way down to the Florida Keys.
2025 Kia Carnival MPV Powertrain Specs
- 3.5L V6 engine (290 hp, 262 lb-ft)
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Front-wheel drive
Is the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV comfortable?
Kia’s not-a-minivan has a well-deserved reputation for comfort. Like a minivan, the Carnival is incredibly roomy, with three rows of spacious seating and a 40.2-cubic-foot cargo area. No matter where you settle down, you can expect hours of seating support, comfy contours, and cushy padding. Even tall families appreciate the Carnival seating, thanks to its generous heaping of head and legroom. Four trim levels (LX, LXS, EX, and SX) offer increasing levels of interior luxury, building on a tech-savvy standard lineup with items like leather seating and a premium sound system.
LX
Put an affordable price on a tech-savvy, family-friendly drive in the Carnival LX.
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto de-fog system
- Smart Key with push-button start and Remote Start
- 12.3-inch touchscreen display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Built-in navigation, Kia Connect, Sirius XM satellite radio
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
- Automatic emergency braking with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist
- Rear occupant alert
LXS
With its second-row Slide-Flex seating, this trim model adds an extra seat, giving you room for eight passengers, along with a bevy of comfort upgrades.
- SynTex seating trim
- Heated front seats
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Leather-wrapped gearshift knob
- Second-row Slide-Flex seating
EX
For a longer list of convenience features, check out the Carnival EX.
- 19-inch Gloss Black wheels
- Driver’s seat memory
- Power-adjustable front passenger seat
- Passenger View (in-cabin camera)
- Passenger Talk (in-cabin intercom)
- Sound-absorbing front-door window glass
- Second- and third-row integrated window shades
- Power-folding sideview mirrors
- Roof rails
- Smart Power Liftgate
SX
For more high-tech safety aids and premium comfort, this is the Carnival for you.
- Panoramic 12.3-inch curved digital display
- Two 115-volt power outlets
- Dual sunroofs
- LED fog lights
- Digital Key 2
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Surround View Monitor
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Automatic emergency braking technology with Junction Crossing Detection, Direct Oncoming & Evasive Steering Assist
- Side Parking Sensors
- Rear Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist
- Available Dark Edition Package
SX Prestige
This is as luxurious as the Carnival gets, taking your family’s ride to the next level with premium materials and tech upgrades.
- 19-inch Gloss Black wheels
- Leather-trimmed seating
- Heated steering wheel
- 11-inch head-up display
- Full Display Mirror
- Bose premium audio system
- LED projector headlamps and LED tail lamps
- Dark exterior trim
- Black Kia & Carnival badging
- Available Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- Available ambient interior lighting
- Available sound-absorbing second-row window glass
- Available VIP Lounge Seat Package
How much will the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV cost?
With a starting price of $36,800, the new Kia Carnival MPV speaks to a wide range of budgets. Of course, this family-friendly multi-purpose vehicle also offers a range of trim models and optional features that affect the overall price. The final price of your Carnival will also depend on local factors, such as tax, title, and dealer fees. For a quote on the perfect Kia for your family, call or text us at Alan Jay Kia.