The 2025 Kia Carnival has received a significant update, blending bold exterior elements with a high-tech, sleek interior. Here’s a detailed look at the new features and enhancements:
Exterior Design
- Front and Rear Styling: The Carnival sports a grand sculptural grille, intricately detailed cube-like headlights, and Kia’s signature Star Map lighting.
- Wheels: Geometric designs range from 17-inch to 19-inch wheels, with 19-inch wheels standard on EX trims and above.
Interior Features
- Dashboard and Screens:
- Standard: A panel integrating a 4.2-inch TFT screen and a 12.3-inch display.
- EX Trims and Above: A full digital upgrade with a 12.3-inch cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment and navigation display on a curved panoramic panel.
- Connectivity:
- Standard wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
- Six USB-C ports distributed across all three rows.
- Two power outlets and two 115V inverters (SX and SX-P only).
- Seating and Doors:
- “Slide-Flex” seating for 8-passenger versions with a sliding second row (except those with optional VIP Lounge Seats).
- Removable second-row seats and fold-in-floor third-row seats.
- Dual power sliding doors with hands-free open standard, with EX trims and above adding family-friendly features like in-cabin camera, intercom, and Quiet Mode.
- Voice Recognition: Standard system for commands such as window operation and climate control adjustment.
- Driver Convenience: Available features include an 11-inch Head-Up Display, Full Display Mirror, and Ultrawide-based Digital Key 2.0.
Connected Technology
- ccNC Operating System: The next-gen Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) allows over-the-air updates.
- Rear Entertainment System: Available Connected Car Rear Cockpit (ccRC) system with dual 14.6-inch monitors capable of streaming and future content updates.
Performance
- Engines:
- Standard Engine: 3.5-litre V6 GDI with 287hp and 352Nm of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- Hybrid Option: 1.6-litre turbo-hybrid engine with a 54kW motor, producing a combined 242hp and 367Nm of torque, paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.
- Hybrid Exclusive Features: 17-inch aerodynamic wheels (standard on LXS trim), Active Air Flaps, and paddle regenerative braking.
Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA):
- Standard with enhancements including Junction Crossing (FCA-JC), Lane-change Oncoming (FCA-LO), Lane-change Side (FCA-LS), and Evasive Steering Assist (FCA-ESA) on SX models and above.
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2):
- Standard on SX trims and above, designed to maintain distance from the vehicle ahead, keep within lane markers, and assist in lane changes on certain highways.
The 2025 Kia Carnival’s combination of advanced technology, enhanced performance, and bold design ensures it remains a top contender in the family vehicle segment, offering a compelling blend of comfort, convenience, and safety.
