Is the 2025 Kia Carnival Available in the USA? A Preview of Kia’s Flagship Minivan
2025 Kia Carnival Preview, The Kia Carnival is Kia’s flagship minivan offering for the US market. With the transition from the Sedona nameplate starting in 2021, the Carnival brings Kia’s global minivan model Stateside. As we look ahead to the 2025 model year, here is a preview of what we can expect from the new Carnival in terms of pricing, features, specs and availability in the US market.
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Overview of the 2025 Kia Carnival
The 2025 Carnival will be the second model year since Kia rebranded its minivan as the Carnival globally. When it arrives in US showrooms in early 2024 as a 2025 model, the Carnival will feature some exterior and interior updates over the current model:
- Updated exterior styling with new grille, headlights, taillights and lower body panels
- Enhanced interior design with dual 12-inch screens and new climate control layout
- Additional standard driver assistance systems like lane centering and adaptive cruise control
- Potential for a new hybrid variant joining the lineup
However, the core package of a V6 engine, 8-speed automatic transmission, and front-wheel drive configuration remains in place.
Pricing is expected to see a slight increase over the 2024 model’s $33,000 starting MSRP.
Trim Levels and Features
The 2025 Kia Carnival will be offered in 5 trim levels in the US market:
- LX – Base trim starting around $35,000.
- LXS – Adds more convenience features like power sliding doors.
- EX – Leather seats, sunroof, larger wheels and more driver assists.
- SX – Upgraded infotainment, heated/ventilated seats and Harman Kardon audio.
- SX Prestige – Top-spec model with nappa leather, heated steering wheel and more.
Expected pricing to range from $35,000 for a base LX to around $48,000 for the fully-loaded SX Prestige model.
Some new features and technology in the 2025 Carnival:
- Revised exterior design with new LED lighting and two-tone alloy wheels
- Enhanced UVO infotainment with larger touchscreens
- Potential for hybrid powertrain option
- Multi-Bluetooth and intercom system for rear passengers
- Fingerprint authentication system
- New lane centering and highway driving assist features
Powertrain Specs
The 2025 Kia Carnival will continue to utilize a 3.5L V6 gasoline engine making 290 hp and 262 lb-ft of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
Front-wheel drive remains the only drivetrain configuration offered. Fuel economy is estimated to be 19 mpg city / 26 mpg highway / 22 mpg combined.
As mentioned earlier, Kia could introduce a hybrid variant featuring a 1.6L turbocharged engine and battery pack. This would deliver improved fuel efficiency while maintaining strong acceleration. However, the hybrid Carnival has not been confirmed for the US market yet.
Exterior and Interior Design
The 2025 Carnival gets some exterior revisions that give it a more SUV-inspired look:
- New grille and headlights with T-shaped LED accents
- Redesigned fog light housings
- Full-width taillights with extensions into rear fenders
- Lower body panels and rocker panels are more sculpted
- New two-tone alloy wheel designs
Inside, the cabin adopts some technology and styling updates:
- Dual 12.3-inch digital displays for instrumentation and infotainment
- Streamlined center console and climate controls
- Quilted nappa leather seats and contrast stitching (on SX trims)
- Heated and ventilated seats with massage function
- Ambient lighting offers multiple color options
Passenger comfort remains a priority, with spacious seating for up to 8 and available rear entertainment systems.
Safety Features and Driver Assists
Some new driver assistance features make their way to the 2025 Carnival:
- Highway Driving Assist – Centering function for lane keeping
- Navigation based cruise control adapts speed for curves
- Reverse Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
- Safe Exit Assist alerts passengers of approaching vehicles
Additionally, these existing systems carry over:
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist
- High Beam Assist
Release Date and Availability
The 2025 Kia Carnival will arrive at US dealerships in the summer of 2024 as a 2025 model year vehicle.
It will be built in South Korea and offered nationwide.
With its combination of style, luxury, flexibility, and driving aids, the 2025 Carnival remains Kia’s flagship minivan offering for shuttling both people and cargo. Interested buyers can learn more details at their local Kia dealer once the new model goes on sale.
References
- Kia Motors America. “2024 Carnival Overview”. Accessed February 22, 2024. https://www.kia.com/us/en/carnival
- Car And Driver. 2025 Kia Carnival. 2025 Kia Carnival Preview https://www.caranddriver.com/kia/carnival
