Kia Carnival hybrid minivan debuts for just above $40,000

Kia’s all-purpose Carnival MPV, which arrives this month with a number of cosmetic and technology refinements, adds a new turbo hybrid motor to the mix. Prices for the hybrid models range from $41,895 to top level trim of $53,995, both including the $1,395 destination charge. The refreshed non-hybrid 2025 model starts at $37,895 for the Carnival LX, bumps up to $39,895 for the LXS, and tops out at $51,995 for the SX Prestige. Also in the line is the EX ($2,095) and SX ($46,995).

The added Carnival Hybrid gets a 1.6-liter turbo-hybrid engine paired with a 54kW motor and a six-speed automatic transmission — the only tranny offered — that powers the front wheels. There’s a combined output of 242 horsepower, 271 lb.-ft. of torque. Fuel economy numbers haven’t yet been released.

Other features exclusive to the Carnival Hybrid include 17-inch aerodynamic wheels (standard on the LXS trim), standard Active Air Flaps integrated in the front fascia, and paddle regenerative braking.