2025 Kia Carnival Family Review | Improved for 2025

[@CaptainBlitz]

This minivan has no right being this good looking.

[@BoopSnoot]

"Its not a minivan! Its an MPV!" - kia marketing team, probably

[@carsbykev7037]

I drive a 2024 50e that is BEAUTIFUL ... My wife has this exact van (non-hybrid) and I LOVE driving it. The seats are just wide and comfy, it drives well, and the tech is amazing. I've had several thoughts of "Maybe I'll just trade mine in...who needs 0-60 in 3.9 seconds? ... Then I realize that I do LOL. But I LOVE the van. The V6's transmission is as smooth as anything I've ever driven.

[@carsbykev7037]

@@BoopSnoot I haven't seen the movie yet, but the Carnival made a cameo in Deadpool 3, during which Deadpool said something similar.

[@graumannjr]

Always a fun and informative review; thanks! Love the horn test too.

[@HeyItsCoates]

I can't believe the kiddo is talking, I remember these videos when she was knee high to a grasshopper.

[@HeyItsCoates]

Also hope you guys do some permutation of the 2025 Equinox

[@YasminWilson-no3bh]

I’ve got a blue 2023 Kia Sorento SX prestige it’s a beautiful car I love it

[@DannerBanks]

Having seen this in person, I wish it were a little raised and I also wish the height of the window between the C and D pillars was as tall was the window between the B and C pillars. Having said all that, it is still the best looking minivan to have ever been made

[@bigprocrastinator]

Maybe they'll make an off-road version and raise it a little? Supposedly the Mitsubishi Delica is coming to the US, so raised minivans may be a thing soon

[@BoopSnoot]

Kia is killing it lately!

[@Ibraheem202-p9k]

Fr

[@박동석-u7u]

thats very true

[@Mynameisgus94]

This van is PERFECT in my checklist. Great review, Bravo!

[@flightsaver]

Great review

[@carsbykev7037]

THIS is why I watch these videos. Wife is hitting 10k miles in her 2025 and I JUST learned we can change the default return on the switch button. Thanks! Also, the Screens do not yet have screen protectors designed and the seats or car seat may contact them often. However, with a hotspot connected, it's nice to have all of my media there, and they connect to all types of bluetooth devices.

[@citibear57]

What can't the Koreans (Kia/Hyundai) do? I don't need or want a minivan, but gee, this is a pretty sweet vehicle. As always, the AI Synopsis songs put a smile on my face! Thanks, Muzio Fam!

[@Brian-jv8iy]

they can’t do high quality and modern cars for one thing.

[@fcex558]

What can't they do? How about an EV for under $10k? BYD can do it.

[@부먹찍먹-q3o]

Squid game 2

[@elyas-tavakkoli]

Nice funny family view of a car -- loved it

[@beardown6574]

Lol kiddo with the perfectly timed Noooo! Overall the carnival looks good. Really good looking people mover.

[@williamfry6087]

What a nice review, thank you folks.

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Great video!😸

[@workshopetech]

That sliding seat is pretty awesome. At least until they can reach the latch themselves. Launch mode?

[@PeterGregg]

That's synopsis song was fun. How did you make that inquiring minds want to know thumbs up 👍

[@TSQInvestmentGroup]

Very good video. Best one so far on the Carnival

[@2169scs]

I like it, AWD is must have

[@LYNDONGOLDEN]

I had a 2021 Hyundai Sonata with the 1.6T (and 8 speed auto) and power delivery was mostly "waiting...waitiii...whoa there it is...and that was too abrupt..." and always a beat too late to feel confident.

[@ALMX5DP]

Might be good then with the hybrid assist to fill in the power and torque gaps. And there could always be some minor tweaks to tuning between that version and this.

[@MaineSWH]

Is that ‘passenger talk/passenger view’ standard? 🔊 it’s a great concept 🎙️

[@JexoJahanzeb]

Grandma for sure likes it 😍

[@sportsMike87]

I don't need this type of vehicle but if I did I'd probably get it

[@yangyangs34]

Like it it kinda looks like a full size SUV

[@whyallthefuss201]

The exterior design is a little busy but the interior usability and color combination are spot-on

[@jessechristman1471]

Micah: “Eco mode, which i will never use” Carnival: “lolz bro it’s the default mode every every drive”

[@drc3857]

How does it perform in snow? We used to have Kia Sedona, no matter how spacious and good it was, it’s not just gonna cut here New England weather. Great review

[@KhyronElric]

Is this going to be available as a 9 seater in the US?

[@ginny198525]

I really like this car but I keep hearing bad thing about Kia transmission do you have any review or experience on that

[@michaels7984]

I'm curious if getting a pedal commander would fix the throttle lag/delay.

[@uncleben4560]

When this vehicle gets awd.. i will buy it!!

[@AllianceShow]

No all wheel drive is such a killer, especially living in a region with crazy snow during the winter

[@mauibob9488]

I’m watching lots of videos on the hybrid Carnival and I’ve yet to see anyone address the fact that there is no spare tire. It’s kind of a deal killer because I’m old school in thinking I need a spare.

[@jissanhuq3792]

Like it in theory, not sure why it’s so hard to make the windshield more suv like

[@RaghavendraRaoUnnam]

What is the color of the car?

[@LoveStallion]

I love so much about th Carnival, but i hate the little omissions in the name of bejng SUV like, and you mention them: no real bottle holder in the door, no open/floor center console space, etc.

[@trdrav4]

Will your dad be joining you on your reviews since he's retiring from the weather business?

[@prutan234]

6 months without a helicopter Video!! Are we going to get some flying anytime soon?

[@MicahMuzio]

We are. Our bird just just a major update that we'll share in the next couple of weeks. Then we've got some travel videos planned.

[@Now_or_Never_777]

A lack of AWD is a major marketing issue with the Carnival. Kia, just put a basic electric rear motor and your sales will go x10

[@josephpanozzo4815]

Too bad Hyundai doesn’t make their van twin of this, the Entourage, any more.

[@82mattlopez]

Why?

[@Jallelab99141]

they updated the 2025 crash test rating for side

[@BuffetBadger]

Does KBB allow him to moonlight?

[@MicahMuzio]

Yes. KBB is an amazing place to work. I'm grateful they've allowed me to make videos with my family for the past 5 years.

[@BuffetBadger]

@ Thanks for that info! Love your videos!

[@justincredible1990]

"What is this? A cupholder for ants?!!! How can we be expected to keep our bottles safe... if they can't even fit inside the door? ...It needs to be at least three times bigger than this!" 🤣🤣🤣

[@gbgabe88]

Does your wife voice a kids show? I feel like her voice is so familiar!

[@ninobrown1203]

I want one

[@will5150]

blurring the line between van and minivan.

[@REs-s9s]

Good looks can only take you so far. Kia reliability and resale value not that great. I wonder how hard was it to put these middle seats back in???????

[@RogerBergqvist]

You can easily see that your daughter is clearly used to cameras. As calm as it gets. Maybe a bit of lens lice when given the opportunity :-) I've been watching her and the videos you produce for many years. Unfortunately I can't afford the car, but a good video. Sad!

[@mokeeiswatching]

😂 6:59

[@wayneleung5443]

KIA Worst reliability car brand. Pay more for a Toyota. It last forever

[@sportsMike87]

Too bad it has that stupid knob shifter

[@Kudawho]

Perfect design. But, stop killing Earth. I'll buy this if it has solid state Battery.

[@matrices3987]

Nauseating constant attempts at humor.

[@MicahMuzio]

Fun fact; those nauseating attempts at humor inspired you to comment, and your engagement actually helps expand the reach of our video. So, even though you're not a fan, thanks for watching and commenting!

[@DarrenChubb-g7f]

Don't like it kia

[@edhcb9359]

Read the other reviews on this vehicle. Very problematic in terms of reliability and resale is poor.

[@JamesCovalentBond]

I looked about this van's reliability after reading your comment. Motorweek and Car&Driver long-term reviews (30k and 45k miles) claim it is a reliable vehicle

[@shotkall3r]

Cannot find any of these “reviews” you say that talk about poor reliability/resale. Can u share some links?

[@edhcb9359]

@@shotkall3r They are not hard at all to find. And as you probably already know, KZbin does not allow viewers to post links in the comments section.

[@edhcb9359]

@ Try some of the reviews that are not from the “pay to play” vehicle editorials.

[@seruresto1386]

​@@edhcb9359 Just type the name of the reviewer or publication or site.

[@saadayahgbolo60]

Kia what?

[@J.W.W.]

Lease, not buy

[@chrisa.8175]

Do not buy!! Toyota only..

[@davidd1692]

Toyota is a hideous looking vehicle