[RahulNagaraj]

Kia unveiled the 2025 Carnival MPV in October last year, receiving a bunch of subtle updates. Now though, the South Korean carmaker has unveiled the MPV with a hybrid powertrain.



The new Kia Carnival hybrid comes with a 1.6-litre four-cylinder turbocharged engine paired with a 72 BHP electric motor. The hybrid powertrain produces a total output of 242 BHP and 368 Nm and is paired with a 6-speed automatic. This is the same powertrain found in Kia's Sportage & Sorento models offered internationally. While the fuel efficiency figures of the Carnival hybrid haven't been revealed, it is expected to be around the same as the Sorento hybrid, which offers 37 mpg.



In terms of design changes, the 2025 Carnival comes with revised headlights, an updated grille, a tweaked bumper and a new wheel design - most of which has been inspired by the brand's EV9 model. Inside, the 2025 Kia Carnival comes with a fully digital instrument cluster, a 12-inch touchscreen infotainment system, dual 14.6-inch entertainment screens for the rear passengers and plenty of other connected tech.

Reports suggest that the hybrid powertrain will be available across the entire variant lineup, except the base 'LX' trim. Kia is expected to launch the Carnival hybrid internationally in the coming months.

Source: Autoblog

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[Sk8r]

Kia designers are people with taste and sure know how to make good looking cars! These folks are doing to be in high demand in this decade.

Coming to carnival, this is probably the best looking MPV across segments.

[sarathlal]

Interior pictures;

[Cresterk]

Hope they bring a diesel here. Hyundai/Kia hybrids are nowhere near as seamless when switching between motor and engine compared to Japanese hybrids.

[windrider]

Kia's fortunes have improved ever since they started copying vehicle designs from American manufacturers like GM and Ford. You could buy a Kia Telluride and stick on a Chevy badge and fool most people

[gopinath_carens]

Hello everyone,

I have been watching the evolution of Kia Carnival in India with fascination for a few years now. So when they announced the new facelift last year, I was filled with anticipation.

But when they actually started taking orders, I was really disappointed that engine choices were so limited in India. They only had one diesel engine option in India while the USA got, petrol, diesel and hybrid versions.

I tried looking for information on if and when the hybrid engine would be available in India but couldn't find anything. Does anyone have any information on the availability of more engine choices for Carnival in India?