2025 Kia Carnival | Review & Road Test

[@shanedich3660]

Tested all the competitors, followed this since it's introduction in Korea. Test drove it as soon as it hit the dealerships in 2021, bought it and waited a year and one day for delivery. No regrets.

[@Disable-Gamer]

I am sold lol as a dad Mike showed good shoulder movement with excellent finger pointing and the interior helps to raise your voice when yelling at the kids. Haha great segment of the video

[@Achillias]

This car looks awesome. KIA is really becoming a premium brand. If I needed all that space in a car I would definitely look to this one.

[@thewholenewworld3998]

i switched from 2021 sienna to 2025 carnival hybrid. it’s been 3months with 30k miles. never regret in terms of exterior and interior and technology

[@Escobar224]

Just wait until it hits 100,000 miles

[@trumpius_maximus47]

@@Escobar224It will be burning oil and getting 19 mpg. 😂

[@dh5341]

@@Escobar224 there's 000s hyundais/kias on the road without issues

[@dh5341]

it's a far cry from a premium brand. maybe the genesis brand is leaning premium but not kia/hyundai

[@gbryant261]

I took delivery of the SX Prestige HEV in October and have been more than happy with it. Very quiet, smooth, responsive and I've seen 32 mpg in each of the 3 fill-ups. I opted for the 8-passenger model as I need to haul full sheets of plywood. The second-row seats can be removed, unlike the dual captain seats in the 7-passenger model. One thing I haven't seen in any of the reviews so far is that the 2nd-row seats can be installed facing the rear, making a nice little lounge area. Just need to move the outside seats to the other side of the vehicle when flipped. Center seats flip around in the same location.

[@JDelta87]

Great work on the review, Lyn. The Mike Danger cameo and the censored puddle at the end gave me a good laugh 😅

[@abymathew295]

I dont know who makes the best car, but i know Kia Makes the best headlight design...that amber DRL is just osssssom.

[@ALMX5DP]

Yeah I do like the look, though often have to do a double take at dusk since the design is kinda similar to the newer F-150 Raptors DRL.

[@abymathew295]

@ALMX5DP ...true, I have seen a new Sorento few days back on the highway, it stands out and grab your attention in the sea of other cars.

[@dh5341]

thats what decides which vehicle i buy

[@thoriphes2007]

insurance companies dont like the DRLs apparently. they don't consider those amber lights actual DRLs (since it's not low-powered head lamps) so they dont offer a discount on the premium =/

[@princesethadu-krah9374]

This is called luxury on a wheel. Damn..Kia has got a gem in their design department. Is like They are making all the beautiful cars in the world now, however the cast of fear on their reliability is something they should work on

[@jaskamalmann3341]

This has officially became my dream car

[@Stinger430]

Really well thought out vehicle. Always a treat to see the whole crew in a video.

[@Wulfdane]

Kia Carnival is the highest rated minivan for reliability. My brother has a 2024, it really is nice.

[@urbanstrencan]

KIA nailed the design, just to bad we don't really have minivans here in Europe, we don't really have minivan culture ❤😅 Great video

[@trumpius_maximus47]

@@urbanstrencan The Arab, African, and Asian migrants will buy them to fit their large families, once the Europeans are extinct. 🇵🇰

[@TheReal_JG]

Not sure what qualifies as a minivan in Europe, but I just got back from there driving an M-B Vito. To me, that and a Renault Espace are minivans compared to the Ford Transit.

[@PissedOffBanker]

Any Alphards in Europe?

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Fantastic review Lyn! (And as for Mike, 😹😹)

[@Peedarb]

We love our 2022 carnival

[@gregtudanca.]

Lyn going off script was fun hahahaha

[@midengineZ06]

I wished KBB would test the vehicles when loaded as intended. I believe this vehicle hybrid option loaded down with people similar to the Sienna would struggle in a highway trips.

[@kbb]

Next time we'll give it a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@parkerdalo3248]

I've driven the Sienna fully loaded with 6 adults and everyone had 5 days of luggage. Had no issue passing people on backroads, had plenty of power for daily driving.

[@williamguillIII]

@@parkerdalo3248 Isn't the Sienna a Toyota though? This is a Kia.

[@dh5341]

show me any vehicle that struggles on a highway. how test for intended use? soccer mom with 3 kids and a dog? a work van carrying medical specimens? loading it up with girl scouts cookies? what if it's a pickup truck? how do you test that as intended? are they work trucks? family haulers? daily drivers with one person who likes practical trucks? loaded down with construction equipment? hauling boats to the lake?

[@Disable-Gamer]

@@dh5341it can’t tow a boat. Tongue is rated 600 pounds. 4,000 pound tow

[@TerranceRewis]

Does Kia give the option to use app to be able to control the tv in the back?

[@3483maverick]

Does it have all wheel drive?

[@sarabeth8050]

That's a nice car that makes far more sense for families than SUVs. I just wonder how many thousands in sales that Kia missed out on by the silly name. If it was named "Trailpro" or "Ridge Runner", it would sell a lot more because it's all about image when it comes to American decisions on cars.

[@dh5341]

vans are always more practical. name doesn't matter. that doesn't even make sense. if i like a vehicle i don't care what the name is. kia and hyundai selling more vehicles than ford gm and stellantis etc

[@prathapraghavanpillai1923]

Nice reviews mam

[@warrenandyiching]

Always love your reviews Lyn. We actually already bought one in this exact exterior and interior color combination. Why did we choose the Kia? New hybrid gas mileage, fancy inside tech, and wonderful second row premium seats which are going to be perfect for road trips!

[@nathanieldouek5090]

Can you switch mph to kph and back? We road trip to Canada.

[@anonymouskeys929]

Man if my wife was a judge I'd be rolling around on rims like that 😉😄😂🎉

[@anonymouskeys929]

Believe they're not GE and cypher Corp are related to one another Nikola Tesla was the founder of our original company we branched out into many different societies after the first Ward started doing a bunch of illicit s*** behind my back so I went to the doctor to get a prescription of certain medications for my spinal detachment surgery because I was in a lethal go-kart accident that could have killed me and it took me 7 years to recover from the incident that f***** up my goddamn front end this is why I don't trust a quiet driver

[@echeaz]

The blurred car pee was very funny!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

I love everything about this Carnival especially the SX prestige. However the deal breaker for me is the lack of all wheel drive. Where i live is not needed much but when i take the kids to visit the In Laws, i need the AWD. I hope the 2026 model has the AWD otherwise im gonna just get me a Suburban LT AWD 😅

[@frankcoffey]

I would go for the gas version. The hybrid just adds parts, weight, and future expense. Unless you drive a lot of miles per year the gas savings won't pay for that.

[@dh5341]

good for you frank.

[@gamingwitharlen2267]

And removes parts

[@frankcoffey]

@ Yeah…cars have enough “parts” as it is.

[@bemplassery]

I love this vehicle. On my bucket list after my current lease runs it's course.

[@snakehandler87]

I miss the dodge caravan pre 2008

[@SSModi852]

Are seats removable. Does air conditioning work with battery only (engine off). Does it come with a spare tire.

[@dh5341]

they don't come with spares any more. just a tire kit that will supposedly fix a flat. good luck with that. i think spares can be bought as an option

[@joshuakazfields4374]

None of the hybrids on any car comes with a spare because of the battery space needed maybe the gas model does

[@Tarek_Issa77]

Is it good for Uber drivers

[@BladeDoomer86]

YT Algorithm hard at work here.. never saw this channel, yet it's proposed after 35min after this is posted lol Now, I thought minivans sucked before.. but honestly, I've been using one at work for years and they're so damn practical. I'd take the gas model though, hybrids are proven hard on engines!

[@ALMX5DP]

“proven hard on engines” how exactly?

[@BladeDoomer86]

@@ALMX5DP ''Because hybrid engines start & stop frequently, this often results in lower engine temperatures, which in turn can create issues with water and fuel dilution. Frequent start/stops, water, and fuel, can all create problems that exacerbate engine wear. '' - Engineering Explained. They have solutions, but engine failure is a possibility..

[@ALMX5DP]

@@BladeDoomer86 @ auto start stop also exists on non-hybrids. Also like you mentioned there are solutions, and I believe one of the takeaways from EE is that it’s really a non-issue (which is further supported by the many hybrids from 20 years ago that are still on the road alongside their regular engine cousins.

[@Disable-Gamer]

I had a hybrid sienna. The battery’s had to be replaced 3 times before in 1 year. I will never go back to a hybrid.

[@BladeDoomer86]

@@Disable-Gamer Damn.. 3 times is hardcore.. i don't think it's generally that bad though.. but yeah, gas all the way unfortunately for now..

[@Mustafafilming]

How would they control it after being launched?

[@dh5341]

satellite

[@moolis]

Are Kia’s still known to get broken into? Or has this been fixed with the newer line of cars?

[@joestuff8]

If only there was this user-friendly website that you could put this exact question in in the search bar, and click *search* for results.

[@jwhite8152]

That has been fixed. 2022 and up have engine immobilizers.

[@saitejakonjela]

Do y'all gotta blur at the end??? LMAO

[@iamalazydog]

Should review van with six or seven people onboard to get true performance real world

[@rcvillapando]

12:23 🤣 Lyn you silly goose! 12:50 OMG KBB GOT FCC’D!

[@BudgetGamerz]

Is this all wheel drive?

[@kbb]

Not AWD, no. Great question.

[@dh5341]

they don't make it in awd

[@Big_Mike_1116]

I LOVE the amber DRLs on new cars nowadays. Kia is doing this more extensively and it needs to carry over to more Hyundai models (Only in the Ioniq 6 as far as I am aware). I really like the styling on the front end, but everything past the B pillar is pure minivan. they should have tried to integrate the door track above the body panel so it blends in with the black trim. I also think they should have a more vertical D pillar and really square off the back as much as possible like on the new Santa Fe. as far as the interior is concerned, I don't like the multi function select panel for the HVAC buttons. I hear its not as much of a problem if you are using Android Auto or Apple Carplay. the more physical buttons the better on any new car, and less piano black plastic on the interior is my preference. anything that would reflect sunlight (or headlight glare) off the dash and back in my face needs to be removed. make everything on the dash matte. I think it is funny they were afraid of a passthrough console to make it look to minivan while the newly designed Santa Fe is a crossover SUV and they included a passthrough. What is it with these super weak inverters for their AC outlets? The one in the rear seat should be at least 300 watts and they should have a dual outlet in the trunk with 2.4kw. that would make it much more useful and better competition for the Sienna that has a 2kw optional AC outlet in the trunk. make all of the USB-c outlets 100W capable while they are at it. A generator mode like on the F150 trucks would be awesome. I wish they had chosen to use a column mounted shifter like on the Santa Fe and EV9, I can't stand rotary shifters. One thing that surprises people about the Carnival is the cargo room, which is significantly better than any of the other competing minivan. it makes it easier for people adapting from a larger SUV. I like the hybrid best for the fuel economy but most people should consider it just for the standard transmission to avoid that DCT with better gas mileage just as an added bonus. biggest miss on this refresh is the lack of AWD. Ironic that Kia refuses to call this a minivan, which it clearly is (calling it an MPV) but won't option one with AWD. mind boggling. lack of AWD isn't a deal breaker for me, but would have put it in closer contention against the Sienna.

[@mc.charleymusic]

At 12:26 I think it got a little to excited 😂😂😂

[@SimpleCarsharingDriver]

Intercom for rear passengers? My kids prefer the traditional method - ignoring me regardless of volume 😅

[@olegv785]

This looks more like a Chevy Suburban (SUV) than like a minivan of any kind

[@dh5341]

thats the idea

[@jedwardkim]

Delta airlines catching stray bullets lol

[@allans7281]

Great brand except than the engine fires The reclining lounge chair is awesome

[@geraldsciales4272]

Rented a toyota sienna XLE hybrid and ill tell you what, the toyota is sooooo CHEAPLY MADE i hated the CVT transmission on the toyota. extremely under powered. everything you touch in the toyota is PLASTIC and its terrible. i would buy the kia ANYDAY.

[@dh5341]

reviewers have stated that. kia or honda. honda for power and speed and kia for looks and mpg

[@deepakbhaskaran9715]

It looks like you are reviewing two models. One with captain chairs and one with three seats in the second row. Which one do you find more practical? I’m going to test drive one this week

[@kbb]

We thought the 8-seat version had more flexibility when it came to seating options. And with the captain's chairs you cannot remove them, so if you wanted to have the van exclusively for cargo that's not an option with the 7-passenger configuration!

[@dh5341]

the only one that can answer if it's practical is you. why have something you'll never use

[@magstheonlyone]

Mike Danger for SNL

[@CherryColaWizard]

Why the heck did they make the entire dash board a touch screen? What if it breaks?

[@dh5341]

warranty.

[@CherryColaWizard]

​@@dh5341 Sad, but true

[@sauchopra]

Almost perfect hockey mom...um.. sorry, I mean almost perfect minivan

[@snehjotsaini8471]

1.6 V4 and combined with electric motor 🤯 Those engines come in small sedans and is not appropriate for a vehicle that size. They could have given it atleast 2.5 V4 coupled with electric motor IMO.

[@Littleathquakes]

a V4 you say? 😂😂

[@dh5341]

kia doesn't care about your opinion. apparently it works in the carnival and many other midsize without issue. vans aren't made for motorsports

[@MyGuy6356]

They need an AWD version.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video but the next chrysler Pacifica will be fully electric and travel 600 miles on a charge according to the current motor trend magazine cheers 😂

[@kbb]

Can't wait to see it!

[@dh5341]

great if you want to sit around waiting for charging when traveling and you electric bill will be more than gas bill

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Hello Lynn

[@captainron9143]

Towing? I heard nothing about that.

[@kbb]

The Kia Carnival Hybrid can tow up to 3,500 pounds. Great question.

[@udaykosaraju3851]

​@@kbbI believe the gas is 3500 and HEV is 2500

[@paulgnc24]

Make that sliding door into a swing door and call it a SUV and people will be all over it.

[@gzhen123]

This is only FWD, unfortunately not worth it if you experience a lot of heavy rain and some snow throughout the year

[@dh5341]

so where it rains you shouldn't have FWD? nonsense. been just fine without issues in the heavy summer rains of the south for decades. AWD more potential parts to break and service and should only consider in snowy areas. not needed elsewhere

[@user-if4jg6ul9o]

I’ll wait for the Tesla minivan

[@dh5341]

the line is 10yrs long

[@lucreciasedibana5404]

no

[@reymarin9102]

One of the best video reviews...and im not a fan when she appears.

[@xplorercolorado9224]

A backhanded Compliment.

[@aaronx375]

Minivan is always gonna be a bad word! That’s why people buy SUVs.🤷🏾‍♂️

[@ALMX5DP]

Wasn’t always a bad word, especially for many families in the 80’s and 90’s. Minivans were the **** back then versus the contemporary wagons and SUVs.

[@aaronx375]

@ you know what, you’re right.☺️

[@dh5341]

time to change your ancient way of thinking. we prefer the words station wagons