Multiple reports have indicated that Kia is poised to revolutionize the interior with a pair of 12-inch screens, an advanced head-up display, fingerprint recognition technology, and even massaging seats borrowed from the EV9 electric SUV. The 2025 Carnival is also expected to receive a more advanced semi-autonomous driving system and, intriguingly, a hybrid powertrain that may be borrowed from the Sorento. In the Sorento, this powertrain combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter gasoline engine with an electric motor, delivering an impressive total output of 227 horsepower and 258 pound-feet (350 Newton meters) of torque.
The official debut of the updated 2025 Carnival is anticipated in the coming weeks, possibly beginning in South Korea before spreading to equivalent U.S.-spec models. The facelift promises not only a fresh appearance but also a significant technological and hybrid powertrain boost for this modern minivan.
