2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: 5 Things Buyers Need to Know

2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid: 5 Things Buyers Need to Know

Kia's first hybrid minivan lands in Canadian dealerships in early 2025, bringing fuel-efficient family transportation to the segment. From its advanced powertrain to its comprehensive safety features, here are five essential aspects that set this vehicle apart.


Next-Generation Hybrid Performance


The Carnival Hybrid pairs a 1.6L turbocharged engine with a 54kW electric motor, creating a powertrain that delivers 242 horsepower and 270 lb-ft of torque. This system achieves 6.9L/100 km in city driving and 7.6L/100 km on highways, translating to 7.2L/100 km combined. Drivers control regenerative braking through steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters, optimizing energy recovery based on driving conditions.


Smart Money Decisions


The lineup starts with the LX+ HEV at $46,545, progresses to the EX HEV at $49,445, and tops out with the SX+ HEV at $56,445. Each trim builds upon a foundation of hybrid efficiency and practical features. The SX+ HEV offers an available dark edition package, which adds distinctive exterior elements, including gunmetal-finish bumper trims, moldings, and roof rails.


Family-First Technology


Every Carnival Hybrid features a 12.3-inch panoramic navigation screen paired with a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. The Connected Car Navigation Cockpit integrates over-the-air updates, ensuring systems stay current. Digital Key 2.0 transforms smartphones into virtual keys, while Kia Connect enables remote vehicle control through a dedicated app.


Flexible Space Solutions


The SX+ trim offers two distinct configurations: a seven-passenger layout with premium VIP captain's chairs or an eight-passenger version with a removable second-row bench. This flexibility allows buyers to prioritize either maximum comfort or optimal passenger capacity. Despite incorporating hybrid components, the Carnival Hybrid maintains the practical storage solutions that families require.


Safety Innovation Leadership


Forward Collision-Avoidance 2.0 integrates junction crossing protection, lane-change collision prevention, and evasive steering assist. Highway Driving Assist 2 maintains vehicle spacing and can execute automated lane changes when appropriate. The hybrid-exclusive Remote Smart Parking Assist enables drivers to park their vehicles while standing outside, adding convenience to daily operations.


The 2025 Carnival Hybrid will arrive at Winnipeg Kia in early 2025. Contact us today to learn more about reserving yours.

To learn more about the 2025 Kia Carnival HEV, visit Kia.ca