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2025 Kia Carnival Minivan Consumer Reviews

3.6 out of 5 stars
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$37,148
Prices based on sales in TX thru 6/16/25
Final assembly in South Korea

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5 out of 5 stars

Awesome vehicle

Charles, 07/28/2024
2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

Our 2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige has been so far an amazing ride. This car practically drives itself with the smoothest and quietest ride we have ever owned. Console is state of the art with every option available on a car of this class. This MVP looks and drives like an SUV with the 2025 body changes that gives it more of an SUV look instead of a mini van. Plenty of leg room as it is about 3 ft longer than the Telluride. Reclining captain chairs and a super roomy 3rd row seat make an awesome ride for our grandkids. I wish I could give it 6 stars.

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5 out of 5 stars

Traded in ‘21 Sorento for ‘25 Carnival Prestige!

J. Gayneaux, 03/16/2025
2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Our family grew by 1 more a few months ago and we decided our Sorento (which I loved) was just too small. Of the 4 minivans available in our area, and after talking with friends & coworkers who have owned all brands, the Carnival ultimately won out. I LOVE the sliding doors! Lots of features are similar to my old Sorento, but I can see how someone new to the brand would take some getting used to.

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2 out of 5 stars

great, if it starts

Don K, 09/16/2024
2025 Kia Carnival SX Prestige 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
8 of 11 people found this review helpful

after two days, battery dead. Dealership came to the house, jumped it and replaced the battery. Guess what? It's not the battery. Something drains the battery while its sitting. Takes about two days, but dead. Vehicle now at dealership for a week. No clue. Big disappointment with Kia Customer Service; they don't talk with CUSTOMERS, only with dealers. Also issues with AC not working, once it wouldn't over 30 mph (limp mode?), whole dash went out for about 30 seconds. Lots of issues. Should have known better than to buy the first of a new model. Would not recommend at this time.

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1 out of 5 stars

Beautiful car, great to look at while cussing it.

Carpacolyse, 07/29/2024
2025 Kia Carnival SX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
5 of 15 people found this review helpful

Purchased the car, drove the car for 200 miles, and then had the car towed back to Kia because I could not get into it. Major design flaw, leaving many of us owners angry.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle with awesome technology

Dennis Johnson, 01/30/2025
2025 Kia Carnival EX 4dr Minivan (3.5L 6cyl 8A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Well rated mini van with great features. Reasonable price compared to other brands.

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