5 Reasons to Love the 2025 Kia Carnival

Combining class-leading power, a practical interior, and cutting-edge tech, the 2025 Kia Carnival is the minivan families and businesses have been waiting for. We discuss just some of the reasons we love the new Kia Carnival.

1. Impressive Power and Performance

It may be a family-friendly minivan, but the Carnival puts in a performance to rival more sporty vehicles. The secret to its nimble handling and enhanced traction is its impressive powertrain. Kia pairs front-wheel drive and an automatic eight-speed transmission with a powerful 3.5-liter V6 engine, which work together to generate 260 horsepower and 287 pound-feet of torque.

2. Spacious Cabin

Measuring 203 inches in length, the Carnival certainly delivers on interior space. All seven passengers have the room they need to stretch out, with front occupants enjoying 41.1 inches of legroom. Those seated in the second row receive 40.5 inches of legroom and can relax into their individual seats. The second-row seats slide forward, giving you easy access to the third-row bench seat, where passengers have a generous amount of head, leg, and shoulder room.

3. Flexible Cargo Area

The Carnival’s elongated body means there’s still plenty of space at the back for cargo. At 40.2 cubic feet in volume, the rear trunk area offers the capacity to carry groceries, luggage, sports equipment, or anything else a busy family needs to haul.

Flexible seating allows you to reconfigure the cabin depending on your needs. The third row folds into the floor, while the second row seats can be removed completely, allowing you to open up the cargo area to a cavernous 145.1 cubic feet.

4. Available Slide-Flex Seat

One of the things drivers love about the Carnival is the ability to transform the minivan into an eight-seater. The available Slide-Flex seat adds an extra seat in the middle of the second row. This innovative seat slides all the way forward, putting the occupant within easy reach of the front passengers, ideal if you have a baby or toddler on board.

When it’s not occupied, the Slide-Flex center seat can be folded down to create a handy table that rear passengers can use.

5. Wide Dashboard Display

Dominating the dashboard is a wide, dual-purpose display that gives the interior an ultra-modern feel. The section in front of the driver acts as an instrument cluster, while the more central section is an eight-inch infotainment panel with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone connectivity.

From its high-performing powertrain to its SUV-inspired interior, the Carnival is one of the most versatile minivans currently on the market. To book a test drive, contact us or stop by Kia of Marin in Novato, CA, today, and prepare to fall in love with the new Carnival.

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