2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Trims Comparison
Which 2025 Carnival Hybrid trim does Edmunds recommend?
The SX trim is tempting, as it comes with extra niceties like ventilated front seats and the larger 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster. But it's a $5,000 premium over the EX trim, which comes well equipped and is a good balance between features and cost.
2025 Carnival Hybrid trim level differences
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is a three-row minivan available in four trim levels: LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige. It seats up to seven or eight passengers depending on configuration. The hybrid powertrain produces 242 horsepower and is front-wheel-drive. Keep reading for a breakdown of what you get with each trim level.
Pricing
LXS - $42,235 MSRP
Edmunds suggests you pay
$40,1952 for sale near you
Prices based on sales in IL thru 7/21/25
Final assembly in South Korea
Compare 2025 Carnival Hybrid trims side-by-side
Comparing average pricing near
Chicago, IL
Vehicle | Carnival Hybrid LXS | Carnival Hybrid EX | Carnival Hybrid SX | Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige |
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Vehicle | LXS 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| Editors' Pick EX 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
| SX 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
4 for sale near you | SX Prestige 1.6L 4cyl Turbo gas/electric hybrid 6A
6 for sale near you |
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Section Title | Features | Features | Features | Features |
Bluetooth | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Navigation | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Satellite radio | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Keyless Ignition | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Adaptive cruise control | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Parking assistance | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Upholstery | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette | leather |
Heated seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Cooled/Ventilated seats | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Folding rear seats | standard | standard | standard | standard |
Sunroof | Not Available | Not Available | standard | standard |
Section Title | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications | Specifications |
Country of final assembly | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea | South Korea |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
Engine power | 242 hp | 242 hp | 242 hp | 242 hp |
Engine torque | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft | 271 lb-ft |
Engine displacement | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l | 1.6 l |
Engine configuration | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 | inline 4 |
Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 | 235/55R19 |
Wheel size | 17 X 6.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in | 19 X 7.5-in |
Wheel type | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels | painted alloy wheels |
Run flat tires | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Section Title | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy | Fuel economy |
City/Hwy/Combined MPG | 34 / 31 / 33 MPG | 34 / 31 / 33 MPG | 34 / 31 / 33 MPG | 34 / 31 / 33 MPG |
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable | Not applicable |
Fuel Capacity | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
Driving Range (city/hwy) | 646 / 589 miles | 646 / 589 miles | 646 / 589 miles | 646 / 589 miles |
Fuel Type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
Section Title | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions | Dimensions |
Turning circle | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Curb weight | 4,852 lb. | 4,852 lb. | 4,852 lb. | 4,852 lb. |
Ground Clearance | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. | 6.8 in. |
Overall Width with Mirrors | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. | 89.2 in. |
Overall Width without Mirrors | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. | 78.5 in. |
Height | 68.5 in. | 69.9 in. | 69.9 in. | 69.9 in. |
Length | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. | 203.0 in. |
Wheelbase | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. | 121.7 in. |
Seating Capacity | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Cargo Space | 40.2 cu. ft. | 40.2 cu. ft. | 40.2 cu. ft. | 40.2 cu. ft. |
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed | - | - | - | - |
Front Head Room | 40.9 in. | 40.9 in. | 39.7 in. | 39.7 in. |
Front Leg Room | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. | 41.1 in. |
Front Shoulder Room | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. | 64.2 in. |
Rear Head Room | 39.5 in. | 39.5 in. | 37.6 in. | 37.6 in. |
Rear Leg Room | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. | 40.5 in. |
Rear Shoulder Room | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. | 63.2 in. |
Section Title | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs | 5-Year Ownership Costs |
True Cost to Own® | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Average Cost Per Mile | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Depreciation | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Financing | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Taxes & Fees | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Fuel | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Insurance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Maintenance | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Repairs | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available |
Section Title | Colors | Colors | Colors | Colors |
Interior | Off-Black/Taupe, leatherette | Tuscan Umber/Off-Black, leatherette Deep Navy/Misty Gray, leatherette Off-Black/Taupe, leatherette | Tuscan Umber/Off-Black, leatherette Off-Black, leatherette Deep Navy/Misty Gray, leatherette Off-Black/Taupe, leatherette | Deep Navy/Misty Gray, leather Off-Black, leather Tuscan Umber/Off-Black, leather |
Exterior | Panthera Metal Flare Red Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Deep Chroma Blue | Panthera Metal Ivory Silver Flare Red Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Deep Chroma Blue Ceramic Silver | Panthera Metal Astra Blue Ivory Silver Flare Red Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ceramic Silver | Panthera Metal Astra Blue Ivory Silver Snow White Pearl Aurora Black Pearl Ceramic Silver |