Brand new and redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival SX review. The ultimate "not minivan".

Brand new and redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival SX is the ultimate "not minivan" Review and test drive.
n today's video I am checking out this new and redesigned 2025 Kia Carnival SX. Huge thanks to Kia of Port Charlotte for making this video possible. Check out their new and pre-owned inventory at www.kiaofportcharlotte.com or call 941-308-9297
The model tested was 2025 Kia Carnival SX.
Base MSRP $45,600.00
Carpeted Floor Mats (8 Passenger) $265.00
Destination and handling $1,395.00
Total MSRP $47,260.00
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0:00 Intro
0:43 Exterior
1:23 Front Exterior Redesign overview
3:05 Engine and mpg Specs
3:55 Side Profile
6:35 Rear In law suite
7:11 Rear Redesign
8:09 Rear Cargo Space
9:51 2nd and 3rd row seats= area
12:03 Back seat technology and features
14:27 Front door area
15:20 New Instrument Cluster and Infotainment overview
24:38 Pricing
25:25 Test drive

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

OMG!!! I love this new van & I buy this 1 day.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219 of course!

[@gurjotsingh1809]

Very well detailed video 👍

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@gurjotsingh1809 thank you!

[@jimmyroberts1936]

Great review 🎉

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@jimmyroberts1936 thank you!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Amazing video Matt.

[@MattTheCarguy]

@@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790 thank you!

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

​@@MattTheCarguyYour welcome Matt.

[@jlcartoon]

thank you for the detailed video. I was wonder how difficult/easy it it to remove the second row seats. any information would be helpful!

[@MattTheCarguy]

Its actually very easy. Once ypu fold down the backrest all you have to do is pull on the metal lever underneath the seat in the back to release it. Lift it and take it out. I believe they weight around 35-40lbs but not sure about these numbers.

[@krzysztofcwik5347]

Great Van - I would love to be able to buy hybrid in Poland one day

[@MattTheCarguy]

Hybrids are coming soon! Not sure if they would be available all over the world, but you can always ship one from US

[@cardboardcountdown]

I like the 2024 exterior more than the 2025 (talking about the SX specifically). Am I wrong here? Great video.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Thanks for watching! I like the changes to the headlights. Refreshed.

[@T9TGm]

My man, minivans are Not Dying Breed! Wake up, they beat any SUVs any day.

[@MattTheCarguy]

Not in sales they dont. Measured by popularity SUV outsell them by a mile. Example in US 2023 total minivan sales ( Pacifica, Sienna, Odyssey and Carnival) were just over 236k and just Ford Explorer sold 186k units, Toyota Highlander 171k, not to mention all the other mid size SUVs. I'd say they outsell minivans 10:1 and thats being conservative.

[@timmahlicious]

Could you hear any road noise or is it quieter than most?

[@MattTheCarguy]

You can hear some, but overall very quiet.

[@Nonya2055]

I wish the crash rating was much higher 😢. If they could fix this abysmal rating then this car would be perfect!

[@MattTheCarguy]

So I looked for it and on the sticker it states "not rated" same with NHTSA, but IIHS gives it a "G" rating ,same as Odyssey and Sienna. Can you point me to the rating that you are refering to? It would be good info for viewers.

[@waldemarmoskalecki7891]

Wow, Koreans put Continental tires on Carnival. Mine 2023 Carnival came with Hankook

[@MattTheCarguy]

I know, they used to put Hankook or Kumho tires in the past.