2025 Kia Carnival: The Best Minivan, I Mean Multi-Purpose Vehicle!

[@matw1x]

First ever minivan in the US that doesn't look atrocious

[@HasanBabasi]

I love the way it looks. Has a commanding aura about it.

[@edaddyx2hansonjr436]

Leased a '22. It was a fantastic vehicle. It was even more decked out than this one. Cruised it to Florida and back and it was great.

[@truly_I_say]

I am a 36 year old man, married and have two boys.. I am an afghan combat vet... I like big trucks.. I've punched a bear in the face for stealing my fish.. but I'm not above being seen driving this to soccer practice!

[@lfhao7969]

two kids -> mpv 🎉

[@davidmcqueen3010]

God bless you for your service & sacrifice - totally agree about being seen in this, no matter what you're doing!

[@truly_I_say]

@@mohdsayedahmad7092 I think you misunderstand my comment.. I'm clearly saying I like these mini vans but I'm poking fun at people who say that they're only for "soccer moms" when men just like me enjoy them as well for their practicality and even their looks when talking about this minivan in particular.

[@mohdsayedahmad7092]

@@truly_I_say I apologize. I must’ve missed your point. Good luck.

[@swagg6301]

Hell yeah, finally a minivan that matches what’s on the inside!

[@afzalshaikh2128]

I just hope the reliability is better than most Kia’s. They are great during warranty period then the trouble starts.

[@alisaleh2509]

💯

[@TonyKimtheamusementparkfan]

I see a few of these Carnivals and they are cool minivans 👍👍

[@Mercer1012]

Every one of his videos at the beginning: "HieveryoneitsBenHardyhere". Haha, love your content man.

[@mhassouneh]

I'd rock it, brother Jebediah 😁

[@mdc160]

Need AWD! Get with it KIA. Not going to affect other suv sales.

[@GP80888]

A minivan that looks better than most SUVs

[@reignfire85]

I'm surprised it has all that tech and good build quality for only a low-40s price. It's definitely a good choice as a family vehicle.

[@luperon]

Will the hybrid carnival have a 110v 1500w outlet like the sienna? A great feature in a blackout, camping etc.

[@carguyeyedoc]

When in doubt, van it out

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

In my opinion Kia should have their own full size suv

[@johnobas36]

Telluride?

[@zanedawson24]

do you not know what the telluride is?

[@mitchellshareratleast100su7]

@@zanedawson24 of course I know what the telluride is but it is not a full size 3 row suv, it’s midsize 3 row suv that is comparable to the Grand highlander

[@Terry-p7t]

​@@zanedawson24mid-size

[@Carfan678]

@@zanedawson24 The Telluride is more the size of a chevy traverse than that of a tahoe/suburban which I think is what they mean by full size

[@Terry-p7t]

The 2025 Kia Carnival comes with a$4295 increase over the 2024. Rather get a Honda Odyssey or Toyota mini van instead.

[@am8115]

Why did they raise the price???? 😢😢😢 If I'm paying that much I'm getting the sienna

[@KPHVAC]

The interior is nice especially in the top trim but it needs an AWD option!!

[@fredp3088]

Should be coming soon I hope!

[@almassengale]

This has some hits and misses. The 360 camera and side cameras are big advantages. It also is smooth and quiet and spacious. I'm disappointed by the new haptic HVAC/infotainment controls. They look slick but in practice its pain to have to toggle back and forth. Big buttons and knobs that you can commit to muscle memory and work the same at all times are much better. I also really wish they didn't do an SUV style front area with just a small bin for storage. The Honda open front area and the Toyota bridge console are much more functional in a vehicle category where function should always be ahead of form. The Honda magic seat and Chrysler stow and go also beat this on practicality and one thing that surprises me is how much muscle it takes to move the second row seats out of the way for third row access. With little kids, you want that to be easy.

[@thanglenmangsitlhou4388]

3:36 make sure you don't feed your kids the typical American diet... 😂

[@steveh545]

It doesn’t do the trick with the camera view on dash linked to turn signals…bummer.

[@azeemdroid]

That's on the SX trim I belive. This one is the mid trim EX

[@husshardan3511]

The only issue is the Toyota minivan literally gets 20mpg MORE on the hwy in real world use. If Kia could get close to that, it would absolutely rule as a road trip vehicle.

[@mohammadsaeed1321]

Was thinking the same thing. The difference is Carnival is a V6 whereas the Siennas are V4 hybrids. I really wished Carnival had brought in hybrid option initially. That and an AWD option would give sienna competition. My local Kia dealer said they lose so many to customers to sienna. I live in the northeast , so I really need an AWD

[@TKA905]

Isn't it 26mpg vs 36mpg on the highway?

[@husshardan3511]

@@TKA905 I just checked Car And Driver and they have it 36 vs 22 combined mpg, so the Toyota gets 14mpg more. Which is still a crazy big difference. Think about it this way, the Toyota uses 2.8 gallons to drive 100 miles, while the Kia uses 4.5 gallons to go the same distance.

[@vikrantkapila3468]

@@husshardan3511But you pay 15 K more for sienna with all marks ups 😂

[@magnoliap5824]

Yeah, dumb this isn’t AWD. I mean my relatives bought the Sienna because they need AWD in Colorado. Another child on the way Ben?😂

[@andynguyen6857]

Is this really an EX trim? Isn’t the EX trim only comes with the 4.2 inch instrument display rather than the 12.3 inch like we see here?

[@grimus]

I think that’s the case on the ‘24s and earlier, but they may have changed it for 2025. I think the memory seats are also new to the EX for 2025.

[@matthewgeissinger2856]

2025 EX is similar to the 2024 SX trim. The SX 2025 has most of the features the 2024 SX Prestige has. I was confused at first because also because some of the standard features have changed.

[@ToyotaHighlanderGuy322]

Cool!

[@JaiSrikar]

Best? Really? Wait until the engine starts to burn engine oil right after the warranty period and then be prepared to get the engine replaced. I've decided never to buy a Hyundai/kia product no matter how appealing it looks

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Kia built a OK van

[@Ahmed_Al-Faqih2307]

Hello, first.

[@Emilyandbridget]

I think you got second🤣

[@austenslost]

Nice. Too bad it’s a Kia.

[@L.L]

Well they are not what they use to be. My brother got a Kia 2022 and that thing is pretty reliable

[@austenslost]

Well I see lots of them around, mechanics I talk to tell me they’re junk.

[@L.L]

@@austenslost damn I want to buy one. What part is junk? Engine, Electronic, transmission?

[@austenslost]

Everything that has an abundance of plastic… which is the whole car. Plastic valve covers, plastic oil pan, plastic plastic plastic.