The New 2025 Kia Carnival HYBRID: Is This The BEST New Minivan?

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  • Опубліковано 26 лис 2024

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  • @FoYo1005
    @FoYo1005 Місяць тому +23

    I have three sons who will each be 6 feet tall in a few years. The size and versatility of the 2nd row is amazing. The Sienna and Pacifica force you into captains chairs at higher trims, which would force us into the third row if all 3 of my sons are in the car. This Carnival is so much more useful.

  • @kingjulien9525
    @kingjulien9525 Місяць тому +17

    I'm 6'5 guy late 30's, welcoming a 2nd kid soon, my wife and I drive sedans (her Charger GT 23, me Jaguar XF 11). When looking for a family car, minivans were not in our radar, more likely SUV's with 3rd row(Grand Highlander, Cherokee LT, Durango,...). I used to hate minivans front shape, but when I looked into them and doing a little research, they were the ones that made more sense to what we needed. Sold my Jaguar and went for the Carnival EX 25. I'm really happy with that decision. Pretty good in gas (no need for speed), FWD drinks less gas than AWD, drive in city, wasn't needed, Florida weather. Looks like SUV, not giant front, lot of space, smooth ride and great tech for the price compared to the competitors (Sienna, Odissey, Pacifica).

    • @chymarsowell
      @chymarsowell 12 днів тому +1

      This comment was actually very helpful. Thanks

    • @kingjulien9525
      @kingjulien9525 12 днів тому +1

      @chymarsowell you're welcome. 2 months later, and I still like that car. Consider the hybrid as well, they started coming out. According to my car dealership, they are $2000 more on every trim. If I waited, I'd have got it, they were not available 2 months ago.

  • @dominickvaldez5284
    @dominickvaldez5284 Місяць тому +1

    Just Got one of our own! Only way to get a third row that sits 3 and have two captains chairs. You would need an $80k+ Large SUV for that. So much more user friendly. Most space, technology, and best look over the other midsize SUVs with 3rd rows. We all need minivans but don’t want the look due to our ego/coolness factor. I get it. This fixed that. Thank you!

  • @shawnacevedo8842
    @shawnacevedo8842 Місяць тому +7

    Good, finally there’s a competitor to sienna and hopefully that shortens the wait time for siennas😂

  • @take5DD
    @take5DD Місяць тому +5

    Best looking minivan. Period. All the others looks dated inside and out. I have the 22 V6 and am looking forward to getting this soon.

  • @jweir11
    @jweir11 Місяць тому +8

    This video appeared in my feed next to Autoline Daily where the Title is "The Minivan Segment is Dying."

  • @bigprocrastinator
    @bigprocrastinator Місяць тому +13

    Fwd can do most daily driving but if they could get awd in there that would be a plus. Good to see a hybrid option, but I would get the v6

    • @snead1
      @snead1 Місяць тому

      Why v6

    • @xvrickhchips
      @xvrickhchips Місяць тому +1

      @@snead1 turbos are more efficient because they force more air into the engine to better combust the available gasoline. There is technically some waste of gas, but turbos reduce that waste. The 4-cyl can give the same power as v-6 with better efficiency. The trade off? Towing is not great with 4cyl+turbo. Engine runs hotter, and requires better maintenance (watch your oil and spark plugs). The turbo another thing that will wear out, so you will have to pay to replace long-term. And Kia/Hyundai engine oil burn issues may still arise. I think the V-6 have had less issues with oil burn, but the 4-cyl in the past 10 years (Theta II) were BAD engines. I hope the newer Smartstreams are much improved engines.

  • @Lokey_8664
    @Lokey_8664 26 днів тому

    I must admit i was never a mini van guy i was a Dodge Charger driver until a friend practically gave me his Nissan Quest i fell in love with the space i now have a mini fridge and a potable toilet in that thing. Which my wife and ma grown kids love. I am currently shopping for another van, and after looking at all the others and their reliability, i will be pulling the trigger on either the carnival or the sodona.

  • @RellupNorth
    @RellupNorth Місяць тому +1

    That panel is genius

  • @joshuagraham3222
    @joshuagraham3222 Місяць тому +4

    I hate the name but by far the best looking van out.

  • @MultiPurposeReviewer
    @MultiPurposeReviewer Місяць тому +3

    I grew up with and learned to drive in a minivan. Never understood the stigma. They're roomy and dead useful.

  • @icare7151
    @icare7151 Місяць тому +3

    Raising 4 children now grown, it’s always a Carnival 🎡!

  • @colehiggins111
    @colehiggins111 Місяць тому +2

    if it was AWD it be at the top of my list. So sad they didnt add this. Missing a huge market by not having this.

  • @georgev5766
    @georgev5766 Місяць тому +1

    I love minivans. Ever since you can take them camping, put your bike in the back, take out the seats and go to Home Depot, fit a bunch of your friends, tons of space, etc. This weird “minivans are not cool” rhetoric is weird. I loved them before having kids and got my wife onboard to with one. However, no awd in Colorado is just a deal breaker for me.

  • @ericcarabetta1161
    @ericcarabetta1161 Місяць тому +2

    So much better than an SUV.

  • @Big_Mike_1116
    @Big_Mike_1116 Місяць тому

    I LOVE the amber DRLs on new cars nowadays. Kia is doing this more extensively and it needs to carry over to more Hyundai models (Only in the Ioniq 6 as far as I am aware). I really like the styling on the front end, but everything past the B pillar is pure minivan. they should have tried to integrate the door track above the body panel so it blends in with the black trim. I also think they should have a more vertical D pillar and really square off the back as much as possible like on the new Santa Fe. as far as the interior is concerned, I don't like the multi function select panel for the HVAC buttons. I hear its not as much of a problem if you are using Android Auto or Apple Carplay. the more physical buttons the better on any new car, and less piano black plastic on the interior is my preference. anything that would reflect sunlight (or headlight glare) off the dash and back in my face needs to be removed. make everything on the dash matte. I think it is funny they were afraid of a passthrough console to make it look to minivan while the newly designed Santa Fe is a crossover SUV and they included a passthrough. What is it with these super weak inverters for their AC outlets? The one in the rear seat should be at least 300 watts and they should have a dual outlet in the trunk with 2.4kw. that would make it much more useful and better competition for the Sienna that has a 2kw optional AC outlet in the trunk. make all of the USB-c outlets 100W capable while they are at it. A generator mode like on the F150 trucks would be awesome. I wish they had chosen to use a column mounted shifter like on the Santa Fe and EV9, I can't stand rotary shifters. One thing that surprises people about the Carnival is the cargo room, which is significantly better than any of the other competing minivan. it makes it easier for people adapting from a larger SUV. I like the hybrid best for the fuel economy but most people should consider it just for the standard transmission to avoid that DCT with better gas mileage just as an added bonus. biggest miss on this refresh is the lack of AWD. Ironic that Kia refuses to call this a minivan, which it clearly is (calling it an MPV) but won't option one with AWD. mind boggling. lack of AWD isn't a deal breaker for me, but would have put it in closer contention against the Sienna.

  • @tonymiles89
    @tonymiles89 Місяць тому

    That’s why they have steering wheel volume controls my dude 😂 I love this MPV not minivan. Bought to purchase mine soon! Great review

  • @TorontoMiniClub
    @TorontoMiniClub Місяць тому +4

    to everyone who is saying that they need awd, you really don't all you need is a good set of tires.

  • @pin65371
    @pin65371 Місяць тому +6

    I really dont get why Tesla doesnt build a minivan. They could even build a cheap version with a smaller battery pack since I doubt most people are driving too far each day and the people that would buy a minivan most likely own a home with the ability to charge each night. Even for taxi drivers it could most likely do pretty well. Just looked using perplexity and the average taxi driver drives around 120 miles per day. Lots of that would be just going around a city which an EV would be perfect for.

    • @kiwan5425
      @kiwan5425 Місяць тому

      Model X, no?

    • @zachlafond2652
      @zachlafond2652 Місяць тому

      Instead of the stupid cyberturd they could have built a van. Why don't they have a sprinter type van too. They have the drivetrain and battery to make it all work but chose Elon's stainless steel triangle instead.

    • @Ubon94
      @Ubon94 Місяць тому

      Bigger vehicle with Bigger battery = more expensive. Hopefully solid state will be the solutions.

    • @curtbrackenrich7883
      @curtbrackenrich7883 Місяць тому

      If the Kia EV9 continues to sell well, Tesla would be forced to look into a larger vehicles.

  • @loitersquadX
    @loitersquadX Місяць тому

    This is good for people with a handicap or disability. Minivans are low and very roomy, very good reliable vehicle. My mom is recently disabled i also take care of my gma and a baby on the way. Might think of it

  • @ricatiman
    @ricatiman Місяць тому +6

    You folks really, really need to arrange a trip to visit all the carmakers in South Korea - The Carnival looks like the best selling vehicle in the van segment. It's absolutely everywhere you look. And that Executive Limo Carnival that they sell? It's the best in the world by a large margin IMHO. Modded out M-B vans are lame by comparison to what you can see on the streets of Seoul non-stop. And offerings from anywhere else are non-existent. Do your viewers a solid and go shoot a bunch of video and report back to us about the wonders of the Far East.

  • @PookieMaliboo
    @PookieMaliboo 29 днів тому +3

    Unpopular opinion: I wish manufacturers would use the trim that sells the most for reviews, and not their top of the line overpriced version. Or let you show both to justify the price difference.

    • @Michael_Galgano
      @Michael_Galgano 23 дні тому

      My wife and I were talking about the same thing but saying there should be reviews of the base model. She was also telling me I should start that channel.

  • @palebeachbum
    @palebeachbum Місяць тому +6

    I highly recommend against AWD unless you live in really poor conditions which make it mandatory. There are many disadvantages to owning an AWD vehicle. If you have one flat tire that can't be repaired and needs to be replaced, you HAVE to replace all 4 tires. You have a rear differential to maintain, which requires fluid changes. There are additional components with an AWD system that can and do fail eventually. AWD also causes parasitic drag on the powertrain, which reduces fuel economy.

  • @tritchie6272
    @tritchie6272 Місяць тому

    I think if they offer an AWD option at most the trim levels,and give the nonehybride just abit more power it would really get attention. We know its a van and not a Race car,but I do think AWD and maybe an extra 15-20 ponys under the hood would really be good. I didn't catch the TQ numbers so maybe that will make up the difference. We have a 2012 Sedona and it can seem abit sluggish when passing or getting out into traffic.

  • @mattlimberg5763
    @mattlimberg5763 Місяць тому +3

    Very nice, as a 2011 Sienna owner, i will keep mine for another 11 years and replace it with a 2024 Sienna.

  • @jakes5530
    @jakes5530 Місяць тому +26

    I’ll admit I’m part of the problem, but this is objectively a better vehicle than 99% of crossovers on the road. But I’ll never buy one bc, you know… minivan

    • @mateojames3231
      @mateojames3231 Місяць тому +3

      I’d buy this if this boxy design was adopted by Toyota or Honda.

    • @aerynlovell4754
      @aerynlovell4754 Місяць тому

      I always hated minivans, but this looks like an SUV. I was watching some old videos on TFL Classics about GM SUVs, and there is something about this KIA design that is similar to the older GM Suburban that I like.

    • @onmusicandsound
      @onmusicandsound Місяць тому +7

      My issue isn't minivan it's lack of all wheel drive ..

    • @jakes5530
      @jakes5530 Місяць тому +1

      @@onmusicandsound i agree but also the Toyota Sienna has been AWD for like 2 decades

    • @jakes5530
      @jakes5530 Місяць тому

      @@aerynlovell4754i meannn that might be a bit of a leap, I’ll give you the fact that the interior, specifically the front row doesn’t really look like a minivan. Very similar to the telluride up front. Outside still looks like a van to me

  • @Jgjginkg244
    @Jgjginkg244 Місяць тому

    No AWD is no buy but it is best looking minivan in US!!

  • @63device
    @63device Місяць тому +2

    How does the hybrid drive ?

    • @xailaxcordero7235
      @xailaxcordero7235 Місяць тому

      really good and has a very good acceleration to my surprise my only hope is that it last long

  • @JohnSmith-lf4be
    @JohnSmith-lf4be Місяць тому

    The hybrid upgrade will pay for itself in just a few years for many people.

  • @hemangrathore4734
    @hemangrathore4734 Місяць тому +2

    Waiting for PHEV

  • @trumpius_maximus47
    @trumpius_maximus47 Місяць тому +10

    1.6 turbo moving that weight!

    • @Sir......
      @Sir...... Місяць тому +2

      not just any 1.6 Turbo.... a KIA / Hyundai 1.6 Turbo... r.i.p. before/around 100k miles

    • @FoYo1005
      @FoYo1005 Місяць тому

      it sounds like you missed the part about the hybrid electric drivetrain. It should NEVER operate without power from the electric motor.

    • @trumpius_maximus47
      @trumpius_maximus47 Місяць тому +1

      @@FoYo1005 I heard it, still don't trust the 1.6 turbo. 😂

    • @FoYo1005
      @FoYo1005 Місяць тому +1

      @@trumpius_maximus47 that's fair. I just don't buy the assumption that the 1.6t paired with a hybrid will be overtaxed or slow. Especially in the city, where hybrids really shine.

    • @MichaelArtelle
      @MichaelArtelle Місяць тому +3

      That 1.6 Turbo has been around in several Kia/Hyundai products for several years now (Veloster, Elantra N, Kona, Sonata, Seltos, Forte GT, Soul, etc.). It's proven to be a decent engine, as long as you follow the maintenance schedule in the manual.
      I have it in my Seltos, it's a peppy little engine, and no issues so far. I'm more worried about my transmission (7 speed Dual-Clutch) blowing out before the engine does.

  • @hkwise011
    @hkwise011 Місяць тому +3

    Cali! Where’s Nathan?

  • @victortorres3776
    @victortorres3776 Місяць тому

    If I get one, I think I'll get a carnival cruise line mascot stuffy to put on the dash...lol

  • @melissahernandez2347
    @melissahernandez2347 Місяць тому

    In Puerto Rico the Kia connect app is not available. That’s a downside.

  • @barbiesandlol3018
    @barbiesandlol3018 Місяць тому +1

    How about cargo version. Bulkhead and no windows. 1500 lbs payload. Small business are happy to buy them for 35k

  • @MsAdriano7777
    @MsAdriano7777 Місяць тому

    You know what. I have been looking for a midsized suv for kids and work and the space is just absolutely terrible they are just getting smaller and smaller. Nothing fits. Sooo now that I see this video. I may took into this van. It literally check all my boxes plus price is not bad. Mmmmm I may just go for it. I need to go test drive one.

  • @joshc606
    @joshc606 Місяць тому +1

    Best looking mini van. I’d take it…but the wife says no

  • @icare7151
    @icare7151 Місяць тому

    AWD is a must in today’s market!

  • @KandGadventures
    @KandGadventures Місяць тому

    I heard some Kia Sedona owners complain that the front bottom fender that lets air in, also allows rocks to enter and hit the radiator and damage it. They used the same design for the Carnival from what I learned. Is that true from what you know?

  • @rickb1415
    @rickb1415 Місяць тому

    Not having all wheel drive kills it... i would of bought otherwise. Ive beem driving a suburban for 9 years, and npt blpwong bank on a new one

  • @mumwifeteacher
    @mumwifeteacher Місяць тому

    If the middle row folds flat I’d be more interested but I’ll go stow in go till I see someone other then Chrysler offering that.

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald Місяць тому

      I believe theyre removable.

    • @mumwifeteacher
      @mumwifeteacher Місяць тому

      @@RobbieFitzgerald so were the seats in my parents 1993 dodge caravan

  • @concretecharlie51
    @concretecharlie51 Місяць тому

    I test drove it. It's ok. Watch out if you get the entertainment package . The second row seats fold forward with such velocity that it will go right into the screen if you don't have the power seats. Trust me it's bad design. See for yourself

    • @xailaxcordero7235
      @xailaxcordero7235 Місяць тому +1

      2022 entertainment was the same and to me not worth the money at all. my kids only used it the first week

  • @tacos17
    @tacos17 Місяць тому

    Needs a hitch out of bumper so bike racks don’t scrape on everything

  • @justinborysenko3885
    @justinborysenko3885 Місяць тому +1

    I’m a dude driving a Siena vangina. It’s a better fishing, road trip and camping rig. Oh yea it hauls a family

  • @americanprepper4206
    @americanprepper4206 19 днів тому

    Whoever approved the name is costing Lia money and should be let go. Otherwise the vehicle is very enticing. Was talking with friends about it and most of the conversation was spent making fun of the name.

  • @jonathanfree6234
    @jonathanfree6234 Місяць тому

    Love it

  • @saranrathakrish8468
    @saranrathakrish8468 Місяць тому

    Is this the first turbo minivan

  • @JohnSmith-lf4be
    @JohnSmith-lf4be Місяць тому

    Awd is overrated, good tires are underrated.

  • @icare7151
    @icare7151 Місяць тому +1

    ❤It!

  • @xilbus
    @xilbus Місяць тому

    Any updates on the dead battery issue ?

  • @benrhoads6406
    @benrhoads6406 Місяць тому

    Not just the limited drive train option but the turbo ruins reliability while making it more maintenance intensive as opposed to the Sienna.

    • @pin65371
      @pin65371 Місяць тому

      I honestly think if someone comes out with an EV mini van it would sell well. Range is not really an issue for people that are buying a mini van since its more just for local trips and in most cases I'd say people have a garage where they could charge each night. Build something cheaper that has 200 miles of range and that would be good for what those buyers would need.

  • @dewdew34
    @dewdew34 Місяць тому +4

    Sienna has the AWD and reliability , KIA has the warranty. Price similar.

    • @Georgewashington-o7m
      @Georgewashington-o7m Місяць тому +3

      Kia needs that warranty, not that they will honor it.

    • @online_now6834
      @online_now6834 Місяць тому +3

      @@Georgewashington-o7m I think you are thinking of old KIA, the new KIAs i think are very reliable.

    • @davewilson7602
      @davewilson7602 Місяць тому

      @@online_now6834actually the new Kia’s are even less reliable, previously their issues were basically just terrible GDI engines, now it’s terrible GDI engines plus bad transmissions plus electrical issues etc etc etc

    • @malikkhan9817
      @malikkhan9817 Місяць тому

      Could you please advise if Kia offers all-wheel drive as an option?

  • @ClarkeVincent-n6y
    @ClarkeVincent-n6y Місяць тому

    Murray Park

  • @Highaltitude45
    @Highaltitude45 Місяць тому +1

    They should have called it the Zoo because of the little animals that it carries around

    • @aerynlovell4754
      @aerynlovell4754 Місяць тому +1

      I was thinking something similar! But instead of Zoo, I thought of kids acting like wild animals at the Circus or Carnival.

  • @coolsheep1989
    @coolsheep1989 Місяць тому

    MAX 100W on the 110V outlet...

  • @krashnpa
    @krashnpa Місяць тому +1

    Who wants a carnie ride?! Not creepy at all 😂

  • @opukar2043
    @opukar2043 Місяць тому

    This thing look CUV/SUV

  • @effortless_choice
    @effortless_choice Місяць тому +1

    Let me think about this for a moment; daughter-in-law had her 2018 KIA Sorento Theta II engine replaced 8 months ago (58k), and our son’s 2019 KIA Optima’s Theta II engine (72k) is currently being replaced.
    The 1.6 liter, turbocharged, direct injected engine in this Carnival will be stressed out of its mind.
    If it weren’t for the engine issues, we’d be tempted to consider the Carnival. Really like the styling.
    Ps for what it’s worth…Hyundai owns a shade over 34% of KIA.

    • @zachlafond2652
      @zachlafond2652 Місяць тому

      I had a niece who's Santa Fe that was stolen multiple times because of how easy it was to steal.

    • @effortless_choice
      @effortless_choice Місяць тому

      @@zachlafond2652 Our son’s Optima was stolen - too.

    • @MichaelArtelle
      @MichaelArtelle Місяць тому +1

      Well, that was Kia/Hyundai stupid idea not to include immobilizers in the US market. We didn't have those issues here in Canada as the government mandated vehicle immobilizers back in the early 2000s.
      As for the Carnival Hybrid, it uses the Gamma 2 engine. It didn't have the problems that the Theta 2 did, it's more solid.

  • @HamidZain91
    @HamidZain91 Місяць тому

    What I can't understand, the infotainment system of Kia Carnival, Kia K5, K4, is way better than the Kia telluride, even the telluride 2025 very
    This thing also with hyundai
    Why would they do that

  • @coreyphillips2690
    @coreyphillips2690 Місяць тому

    Sedona owner here. I wish they would just use the Stinger TT V6. I don’t want hybrid.

  • @mohanpadma1
    @mohanpadma1 Місяць тому

    This is super👏👏 current interest rates making people to consider about affordability??

  • @2151abell
    @2151abell Місяць тому

    I know you 'broke it all down ' for us but I got to tell ya... their ALL staring to look the same to me these days...and thats pretty Boaring !

  • @bradley7506
    @bradley7506 Місяць тому

    Zero to 60……..9.3 seconds……hard pass

  • @brianb7844
    @brianb7844 Місяць тому

    Not with their current battery drain issue they’re not.

  • @jollygreen4662
    @jollygreen4662 Місяць тому

    Needs awd

  • @JG90984
    @JG90984 Місяць тому

    Dumb name should've kept sedona

    • @AKhan.28
      @AKhan.28 Місяць тому +1

      Yah kinda like calling your customers clowns... Such a silly move by Kia. I will say it looks badass (for a minivan).

  • @jacquesbelisle7465
    @jacquesbelisle7465 Місяць тому

    Encore la même mécanique hybride retardée qui date d’une autre époque et pas très efficace . Donc c’est fait pour 150,000 klms maximum. Pas bon

  • @ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation
    @ZIGZAGBureauofInvestigation Місяць тому +2

    What Ru buying HYBRID [ IED's ]

  • @kmb0172
    @kmb0172 Місяць тому +2

    The real question is will this little 1.6 turbo make it to 50,000 miles before it blows up

  • @nlken7175
    @nlken7175 Місяць тому

    That 1.6T won't last long like the rest of the Hyundai/Kia engine's. Get the Toyota if your a long term owner.

  • @RobbieFitzgerald
    @RobbieFitzgerald Місяць тому

    I dont care about mpg nonsense. Give me the AER. It seems Kia hasnt said anything about it. Just pushing the mpg rating.

  • @simplysitara
    @simplysitara Місяць тому

    How is nobody talking about its poor performance in iihs side collision test

  • @ka1133
    @ka1133 Місяць тому

    Looks interesting, but it’s a Kia!! Based on the current lack of quality control and customer support on both Hyundai and Kia. I wouldn’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.

  • @smallbutdeadly931
    @smallbutdeadly931 Місяць тому

    If this is a minivan, then a honda civic is a kei car

    • @bigprocrastinator
      @bigprocrastinator Місяць тому +1

      Exactly the same dimensions as the sienna. Looks like the suv design is working to trick the eyes of some

    • @RobbieFitzgerald
      @RobbieFitzgerald Місяць тому

      ​@@bigprocrastinatorIt was designed to look like an SUV because typically thats what Americans want.

  • @TerryHenderson
    @TerryHenderson Місяць тому

    You're Easily Dazzled By B/S, It's A Car, NOT YOUR LIVING ROOM !!!!! All That Extra Crap, To Justify The High Price Is Not Needed !!!!!! IMHO !!!!

  • @mslittlebit
    @mslittlebit Місяць тому

    I stopped watching after he said no awd🙄✌️

  • @Everydaylifeasitgoes
    @Everydaylifeasitgoes Місяць тому

    Too many battery drain issues in 2025. Junk car

  • @Dr-Nilzo-of-Pompano-Beach
    @Dr-Nilzo-of-Pompano-Beach Місяць тому

    Best and Kia don’t belong in the same sentence! Looks cool but it’s a hunk of overpriced unreliable shit!

    • @steveeomaster
      @steveeomaster Місяць тому +3

      In south America Kia is one of the best and more reliable brands even over Toyota. Many cars are used like taxis and special services for hotels with more than 1 million kilometers and perfect.

  • @Georgewashington-o7m
    @Georgewashington-o7m Місяць тому +2

    Biggest pile of junk

    • @johnyoungblood
      @johnyoungblood Місяць тому

      Why? Can you elaborate? TY

    • @trumpius_maximus47
      @trumpius_maximus47 Місяць тому

      My '16 Sedona suffered carbon buildup and a failed transmission. All maintence was done on time and the warranty was honored. We paid $1,200 out of the $12,000 total cost and we had a loaner for three months.