2025 Kia Carnival | Review & Road Test

[@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.

[@JDelta87]

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

[@Stinger430]

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

[@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.

[@gregtudanca.]

Lyn going off script was fun hahahaha

[@ryanfrisby7389]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@Mustafafilming]

How would they control it after being launched?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@BudgetGamerz]

Is this all wheel drive?

[@kbb]

Not AWD, no. Great question.

[@rcvillapando]

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

[@SimpleCarsharingDriver]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@mc.charleymusic]

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

[@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.

[@magstheonlyone]

Mike Danger for SNL

[@bemplassery]

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

[@saitejakonjela]

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

[@lucassitanggang5154]

Hello Lynn

[@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!

[@reymarin9102]

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

[@captainron9143]

Towing? I heard nothing about that.

[@kbb]

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

[@paulgnc24]

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

[@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? 😂😂

[@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.☺️