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2025 Kia Carnival

0-100 Scale
 
Overall Score 79
59 Lowest
Rated
79 Highest
Rated
 
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Road Test Results

Overall

 

83 / 100

Acceleration

 

4 / 5

Transmission

 

5 / 5

Braking

 

5 / 5

Emergency Handling

 

3 / 5

Fuel Economy

 

3 / 5

Ride

 

4 / 5

Noise

 

4 / 5

Usability

 

4 / 5

Owner Reports

Predicted Reliability

 

4 / 5

Predicted Owner Satisfaction

 

3 / 5

Highs

  • Smooth powertrain
  • Braking
  • Interior room

Lows

  • Short on agility
  • Removing second-row seats for cargo space is a chore

Best Version to Get

We’d go for the third-level EX trim, though, to get the power liftgate, wireless charging, larger infotainment screen, dual-zone front climate control, parking sensors, and adaptive cruise control. Buyers seeking the least expensive eight-passenger version should go for the second-tier LX-S (or “LX Seat Package”) trim—the base LX comes in a seven-passenger configuration. 

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