New 2025 Kia Carnival at Great Lakes Kia in Columbus, OH - Raising the Bar for Cars Everywhere
Kia takes minivans to the next level with the all-new Carnival, and the new vehicle takes much of its inspiration from SUV-inspired styling. This new vehicle will blend in with the herds of other suburban cars, but if anything, it may even raise the standards overall. The Kia Carnival makes for some of the most comfortable riding around for long-haul and short trips. Kia introduced the Carnival to the US in 2022, but the automaker already decided it may be time to upgrade the styling.
Engine/Performance
The engine of the Carnival delivers 287 horsepower from a 3.5-liter V6 engine that delivers smooth riding and excellent fuel economy around Powell, OH. Everything comes from an eight-speed automatic transmission, which is the standard. When you choose this vehicle, they give you front-wheel drive with snow tires. This vehicle does not include an option for all-wheel drive. You can choose the Carnival Hybrid. If you check the box for that one, you receive a 242-horsepower turbocharge hybrid powertrain. The ride feels well-balanced and with good handling throughout. The V6 engine will give you responsive acceleration that checks out from zero to 60 at 7.0 seconds.
Interior
When you take the interior of the Kia Carnival, the front seat area looks modern and accommodating. The Mercedes-style infotainment system brings the perfect touch to the whole vehicle. You get easy access to the connectivity features of the van. Pick the more upscale SX Prestige trim, and leather upholstery with reclining seats in the second row with pop-up footrests. You can also choose the panoramic sunroof as an optional choice for the Carnival.
Tech
What does the all-new Kia Carnival look like regarding tech? Coming as the standard, a 12.0-inch touchscreen sits in the center console. You can choose the dual 12.3-inch displays to stretch across two-thirds of the dashboard, but this is optional. The voice assistant of the Carnival integrates well with your touchscreen. You can verbally ask the car to open the window or adjust the climate control. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come as the standard.
In the rear seating, you can kick back and watch the two 14.6-inch monitors in the rear. This lets your passengers stream content for long road trips to keep them occupied. You can also add a 12-speaker Bose stereo system.
Safety
Buying the Kia Carnival brings standard driver-assistance features like automatic high-beam headlamps, lane-keeping assist, and blind spot monitoring. The standard safety features help the Kia Carnival compete with some of its best rivals, like the Sienna, Pacifica, and Odyssey. Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist will all come to the Kia Carnival as the standard. You have adaptive cruise control and a lane-centering feature that you can add as an optional feature. The Carnival has awesome reliability and has become known for its good safety record.
Schedule a Test Drive Now
Do you like what you see with the all-new Kia Carnival? If you'd like to learn more about this incredible vehicle, you can even take it for a test drive at Great Lakes Kia in Columbus, OH. Speak with us, and our representatives will show you everything that you need to know about this awesome vehicle. Listening to your needs, they can also recommend different features available in the Kia Carnival. The all-new Kia Carnival takes your driving to the next level. Contact us today, and we will help you to get started with your new dream car. Whether you're in Dublin, OH or Groveport, OH, check out our new inventory and more.
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Great Lakes Kia
3445 Morse Road
Columbus, OH 43231
- Sales: (614) 505-4047
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