Kia Adds Hybrid Powertrain to the Carnival MPV Lineup and Announces 2025 Pricing

Refreshed MPV elevates multi-purpose appeal with hybrid power, sophisticated design enhancements and next-gen technology

Today, Kia announced pricing details for the refreshed 2025 Carnival, which boasts a bolder design, next-gen technology and an optional turbo-hybrid powertrain, highlighting its versatile multi-purpose capabilities.

Carnival LX $36,500
Carnival LXS $38,500
Carnival EX $40,700
Carnival SX $45,600
Carnival SX Prestige $50,600
Carnival Hybrid LXS $40,500
Carnival Hybrid EX $42,700
Carnival Hybrid SX $47,600
Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige $52,600

For the 2025 model year, the Carnival’s updated design language combines bold exterior elements with a sleek, high-tech interior. Notable features include a grand sculptural grille, intricately detailed cube-like headlights, Kia’s signature Star Map lighting in the front and rear, and geometric wheel designs ranging from available 17- to 19-inches (EX trims and above get standard 19-inch wheels).

The newly added Carnival Hybrid gets a 1.6-liter turbo-hybrid engine paired with a 54kW motor and a 6-speed automatic transmission, with a combined output of 242 horsepower, 271 lb.-ft. of torque. Other features exclusive to the Carnival Hybrid include 17-inch aerodynamic wheels (standard on the LXS trim), standard Active Air Flaps integrated in the front fascia, and paddle regenerative braking.

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