The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid Is The 32 MPG Un-Minivan We've Been Waiting For!

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024

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  • @FLGA_gator
    @FLGA_gator 3 месяца назад +42

    As a Sorento owner with a growing family, this is the Kia I’ve been waiting for.

  • @adityaveera3055
    @adityaveera3055 3 месяца назад +25

    I really like the white and blue interior. It has a low-key Lincoln vibe and differentiates it from the boring beige and black interior in other minivans.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 месяца назад +1

      @@adityaveera3055 the white and blue interior reminds me of the new enclave and that’s a good thing

  • @rightlanehog3151
    @rightlanehog3151 3 месяца назад +55

    Alex, Toyota can't be bothered to build Siennas fast enough to keep up with demand so this can serve as an alternative for some buyers.

    • @JD-yx7be
      @JD-yx7be 3 месяца назад +2

      There new battery factory opens early next year which will bring enough supply to keep up with demand. Kia also has a new factory in Georgia opening soon

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 месяца назад +9

      But the sienna is overrated. It’s just not terribly competitive

    • @dwadd7528
      @dwadd7528 3 месяца назад +4

      HUGE mistake.
      my brother got brand new KIA , and its already burning oil, less than 20k miles.
      and dealer said its not uncommon issue. WHAT????!!!
      thats the KIA quality.

    • @villagelife7591
      @villagelife7591 2 месяца назад

      @@dwadd7528bullshit

    • @Set592
      @Set592 2 месяца назад +3

      I have Kia, 40K miles and had no issues. If you maintain your car well, Kia is pretty reliable.

  • @JayRoxStreaming
    @JayRoxStreaming 2 месяца назад +3

    Wow I didn't expect to find such a detailed video that was straight forward, great audio and camera work. Any thanks for the overview and great production.

  • @stephenj4937
    @stephenj4937 3 месяца назад +7

    Fun fact about the climate/audio buttons: you can set one of them as a default so that after a few seconds it switches back to whichever you prefer.

  • @vernonbennettiii3646
    @vernonbennettiii3646 3 месяца назад +6

    Excellent video, as usual, Alex. You cram more useful content into your videos than anyone else! 👍

  • @Mgoblagulkablong
    @Mgoblagulkablong 3 месяца назад +13

    Finally another hybrid van!

  • @JeftaFastForward
    @JeftaFastForward 3 месяца назад +14

    For the practicality, feature set, and price this is very compelling. Just wish another manufacturer would throw in a plug-in minivan. For small town families with kids (and friends of kids) the utility:driving cost ratio would be game changing.

    • @plemieux84
      @plemieux84 3 месяца назад +1

      @@JeftaFastForward Mitsubishi bringing a plug-in hybrid minivan to the US in 2026. Look up their 2030 plan and look up the D:X concept.

    • @JeftaFastForward
      @JeftaFastForward 3 месяца назад

      @@plemieux84 Will keep this on my radar. Thanks!

    • @ayushmalpeddi2793
      @ayushmalpeddi2793 3 месяца назад

      Nah I just want KIA to throw in a 125kwh battery and 400hp in a EGMP AWD 800V architecture minivan and sell it to me for 65K lol. Should easily get around 350 miles in the city and close to 300 on the highway. No maintenance and 350kwh charging would be nice. Also should be much nicer to drive than these puny hybrid systems with loud 4 cylinder and weak acceleration (when loaded up).

  • @DarwinChaug
    @DarwinChaug 3 месяца назад +18

    This thing needs a plug and it's got my busines. For someone like me with excess solar, it only makes sense to be able to drive using my solar energy.

  • @BryanSeigneur0
    @BryanSeigneur0 3 месяца назад +7

    7:35 That 12V warning is a pain in my non-hybrid Sorento when I want to hang out in my car and not run the engine. That's a big plus on hybrid models: no worries hanging out in the car with ignition on "idling" because it won't idle much when on and parked, only very occasionally.

  • @danl1575
    @danl1575 3 месяца назад +3

    I have a 2022 Carnival SX and can't wait for this one.

  • @cz85
    @cz85 3 месяца назад +5

    As a mini van owner I actually think the sliding doors are the best part about the minivan. I am also driving a model that barely gets 16 mpg as most of the tasks I use for it are stop and go (picking up kids). AWD is a non issue for me as I don't do anything risky with my family car carrying my most precious cargo. I also live in a state that barely snows so the aerated seats, lighter interior tone are a bigger plus than AWD for me unlike if I still lived in the north east. 40k for the hybrid entry is also reasonable. I bought my current minivan for 34k out the door 10 years ago. My only requirement is leather seats for easier cleaning and power sliding doors. Anything else is gravy.

  • @StarShippCaptain
    @StarShippCaptain 3 месяца назад +1

    Much of the design, including the Interior, the same as the 2025 KIA Sorento Hybrid. Both Great Cars! (Great Review as usual.)

  • @Michael-pg6lj
    @Michael-pg6lj 3 месяца назад +5

    KIA USA has released the price for Carnival HEV last month:
    Carnival LX
    $36,500
    Carnival LXS
    $38,500
    Carnival EX
    $40,700
    Carnival SX
    $45,600
    Carnival SX Prestige
    $50,600
    Carnival Hybrid LXS
    $40,500
    Carnival Hybrid EX
    $42,700
    Carnival Hybrid SX
    $47,600
    Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige
    $52,600

  • @cranfktubner7677
    @cranfktubner7677 3 месяца назад +6

    The Kia lineup is very good. And this new Carnival is really attractive.
    Direct competition to the Chrysler Pacifica from my point of view.

    • @us1fedvet
      @us1fedvet 3 месяца назад

      @@cranfktubner7677 Pacifica has priced itself out of the market. Stellantis is destroying the Chrysler and Dodge brands

  • @ooochakalaka
    @ooochakalaka 3 месяца назад +3

    This looks nice and will hopefully provide some competition in the hybrid minivan market to possibly bring prices down from the MSRP and markups ... but with KIA, you always kind of half expect a notice in the mail after a year or so of owning it, informing you to not park your KIA inside the garage because something in the vehicle may catch fire.

  • @haze1123
    @haze1123 2 месяца назад +1

    Looks great with no chrome on the exterior.
    If this was AWD, it would be the dream van.

  • @paulg9484
    @paulg9484 3 месяца назад +1

    We rented Pacifica for a week. Third row seats can fit only 2 adults vs 3 in 2019 Odyssey (used to own). Luggage capability for Pacifica is also low although numbers suggest different. Based on my experience except Pacifica all other minivans are same capacity and comfort.

  • @dsilber4
    @dsilber4 3 месяца назад +1

    I rented a sienna hybrid and got 34 MPG lover 8 days and 2000 miles

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 3 месяца назад +4

    If you’re following the dealer or manufacturer recommended intervals that’s a mistake anyway. Toyota says 10,000 mile oil changes that’s not good.

  • @danhall3450
    @danhall3450 3 месяца назад +1

    As the owner of a 1st & 2nd generation Kia Niro HEVs I'm a fan of most things Kia. Although the concept of the "dual touch climate / entertainment interface zone" control $@8:19) seems OK (real buttons are still preferable), Kia's execution of it has a serious flaw -- at least on the Niro. When switched from entertainment control to HEV control, it automatically goes back to audio in about 5 seconds. That is too fast, should be at least 10-15 seconds to make desired climate control adjustments. As it it requires too much fiddling resulting in more time with eyes off the road.

  • @StephenByersJ
    @StephenByersJ 3 месяца назад +8

    I know I must not be the target demographic, but really wish they had an AWD version.
    Something between Telluride and Carnival: 3 row AWD, sliding doors, roof rails and a slight lift. It’s SO CLOSE to that, but my current Sorento is FWD and I regret not getting the AWD during snow storms and other inclement weather. So the lack of AWD is dealbreaker.

    • @ayushmalpeddi2793
      @ayushmalpeddi2793 3 месяца назад +5

      Have you ever tried winter tires? I seriously hate when people complain about not offering AWD. I daily drive a 400hp+ rwd all year round with winter tires and I have never had ANY issues with snow up to 4-5inches living in the Midwest. I easily get better safety and stability than someone with AWD with all season which likely is what you and many other would end up running. Yes AWD can be amazing if paired with winter tires which a small percentage of people living in the Midwest do. I've never EVER heard a FWD owner complain about snow with some blizzaks or nice winter tires....
      Now if you live in very north Canada or somewhere it snows over 1ft every other week I'd understand but I'm 99% sure the latter isn't your case 😂

    • @StephenByersJ
      @StephenByersJ 3 месяца назад +2

      @@ayushmalpeddi2793I live in the PNW so we get more rain, wintery mix, ice, and wet melty snow. We don’t get hard frozen snow, and our cities don’t have much in the way dedicated snow equipment for plowing/sanding/deicing since we don’t get it often. We also have more hills and geography to deal with.
      Really I’ve had trouble tires spinning on just wet roads and FWD with good all seasons trying to pull into traffic. AWD has noticeably more traction and safer to drive.

    • @ayushmalpeddi2793
      @ayushmalpeddi2793 3 месяца назад

      @@StephenByersJ Try winter tires. Not even the best all season tires come close to a set of good winter tires. AWD with all seasons is worse than FWD with winter tires. AWD with all seasons might give you more traction when accelerating, but FWD with winters tires will still be better at braking and cornering in snow. Now AWD with winter tires trumps everything else but it's obvious most don't run that.
      I live in Michigan and experience a lot of the weather you've described. AWD is better but only if you put the right tires on it. Otherwise fwd with the right tires will be better. Hills and deep snow is the only reason why I'd ever even consider 4x4 or AWD vehicles for winter driving.
      Try winter tires!! Game changing!!

  • @BoLiuMD
    @BoLiuMD Месяц назад

    Can't wait for the PHEV version!

  • @gusdavos8158
    @gusdavos8158 3 месяца назад +2

    I have the carnival now. I get 32mpg on the highway now

  • @zteburner5882
    @zteburner5882 3 месяца назад +3

    1:12 Agreed... Hate black wheels

    • @100M2B
      @100M2B 3 месяца назад +2

      The black wheel trend must go asap. I also don't like the black window trims and all black grills.

  • @CF-wj5hc
    @CF-wj5hc 3 месяца назад +2

    We have a 2024, love it though it has some annoying things like the Tach is on the right and every other vehicle the Speedometer is on the right. Digital display but no option to change.
    Some of "safety" things are annoying like can't change the user profile after vehicle out of park. It gets over 26mpg, I think we have seen as high as 29 in eco mode for a gasoline only setup.
    I wouldn't bother with the hybrid with the additional maintenance and less power/capacity and only a few mpg gained.
    2024 large screen prestige trim doesn't have wireless android auto which is unfortunate. Hopefully they got it figured out for the new year.

  • @TalismanPHX
    @TalismanPHX 3 месяца назад +4

    Buy great snow ❄️ tires, and forget about the AWD. The interior looks nice, but I wonder how much abuse the plastics and panels will handle. Fuel ⛽️ economy sounds good...

  • @zdzislawmeglicki2262
    @zdzislawmeglicki2262 3 месяца назад +5

    Yes, regarding the AWD… I think KIA's take on this is that if you need AWD you should go for the Telluride. It is basically the same as the Carnival, merely differently packaged. Those tiny back windows in the Carnival are no good. The visibility is seriously affected. I drive the 2007 model with large rear windows (that open) and the all round visibility is excellent.

    • @almassengale
      @almassengale 2 месяца назад

      They aren't basically the same. A Carnival has so much more space. It has 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space behind the third row. A Telluride has 21.

    • @zdzislawmeglicki2262
      @zdzislawmeglicki2262 2 месяца назад

      @@almassengale Well, yes, the Telluride is a little shorter than the full size Carnival, more like the short version of the Sedona, that we used to get many years ago.

  • @phillm156
    @phillm156 3 месяца назад +1

    The best looking minivan.

  • @Luma_29
    @Luma_29 3 месяца назад +3

    Now imagine this with Toyota reliability. It would actually be unstoppable

  • @us1fedvet
    @us1fedvet 3 месяца назад +9

    Might be a really good alternative to a world of few station wagons, space inefficient SUVs, and “small” trucks.

    • @future62
      @future62 3 месяца назад +3

      Most mainstream crossovers are pretty space efficient

    • @feistyfinn9365
      @feistyfinn9365 3 месяца назад

      @@future62Yes, a lot of them are essentially minivan without sliding doors. The body on frame SUVs on the other hand is not even close.

  • @kallumama8938
    @kallumama8938 2 месяца назад

    If you live in mountainous or hilly areas, you’ll need a larger battery to store all the potential energy. The Pacifica PHEV comes with a massive 16 kWh battery, compared to the Sienna's 1.9 kWh battery, which allows for more consistent MPG across a wider range of terrains. Typically, the Sienna can achieve over 34 MPG if you keep your speed below 60 mph. In my experience, the Sienna delivers better MPG than the Pacifica during uphill drives. However, the Sienna’s smaller battery can't store all the regenerative energy on downhill slopes, while the Pacifica's PHEV have its EV-only range increased from 0 to 15 miles, boosting its overall MPG.

  • @hieuluu2
    @hieuluu2 3 месяца назад +1

    I like the 2025 Kia Carnival, but Kia needs to figure out their 2nd row seating arrangement. I have the captain's chairs in my Honda Oddesey, it moves forward and back, reclines, side to side, etc... but Honda also offered the removable center seat, clicks right in and out, and you can fold it down as a center console with cup holders for both captain's chairs. Works great for us, when I need that extra seat in the 2nd row, driving the little soccer team around, or when we're just traveling with both kids and they are reclining in their captain's chairs and easy access to the back with no center seat. I was on the Kia website, it seems to offered manual seats 3 seats 2nd row, or 2nd row captain's chairs for 2 only, you can't get both.

  • @MoCarey
    @MoCarey 3 месяца назад

    A creative thumbnail with the circus and bear used reference to its nameplate.

  • @AlbertYvlog
    @AlbertYvlog 3 месяца назад

    I like this rotary style shifter. hope KIA can have it on V6 one

  • @SeaWhiz
    @SeaWhiz 3 месяца назад +1

    Kia's latest minivan offers the largest cargo area, a spacious third row, and advanced tech. The new hybrid drivetrain, estimated at 32 MPG, competes well, though it lacks AWD. The turbo engine may perform better in hilly areas. I hope to see more plug-in hybrid options soon for added efficiency and versatility.

  • @hongwong4680
    @hongwong4680 3 месяца назад

    Turbo makes more low rev torque, good. But no AWD, I still prefer my Sienna ,I use my van for heavy loaded often

  • @Jallelab99141
    @Jallelab99141 Месяц назад +3

    Be mindful of a few things before you buy. There is a known battery drain issue affecting 2025 Kia Carnivals, Kia has yet to admit/address. Kia Carnival side test crash ratings are poor. Carnival - Poor, Sienna - Good, Odyssey - Good, Pacifica - Average.
    If you buy the package with VIP lounge seats there is no easy way to tilt/collapse them forward for rear 3rd row access, even harder once you have car seats loaded onto the lounge seats, they are also not removable. If you add in the rear entertainment package, the screens stick out so when you try to scoot past them, along with a car seat to get to the 3rd row via middle aisle, it becomes a big PIA. Just a warning. Oh, and also no AWD option.

  • @nikidelvalle
    @nikidelvalle 3 месяца назад +3

    If only any vehicle in this class was available at a normal person price within a decade of it releasing lol

  • @jd5179
    @jd5179 3 месяца назад +4

    Is about effin time- but knowing kia/hyundai are not at par with honda and toyota with regards to reliability of their hybrids - ill wait for honda odyssey to release their hybrid van

    • @sociopathmercenary
      @sociopathmercenary 3 месяца назад +2

      No shade on Honda and Toyota but I think that a lot of the perceived quality of those brands is that they have buyers that are willing to pay the premium cost. Those buyers are also more willing to spend the money on preventative maintenance than people that are shopping purely for the lowest sticker price.
      I've had mostly GM cars in my lifetime because my dad retired from GM and I got the employee discount. Aside from a 1996 Firebird that I sold as soon as the warranty ran out, I've never had an issue with any of my vehicles. Of course, I perform all the maintenance on them and they're only getting 10 or 12,000 miles per year.
      A lot of people have this perception that these vehicles aren't going to last much beyond 100,000 miles so they stop doing the expensive maintenance and just drive them until they die.

    • @Uluhbek97
      @Uluhbek97 3 месяца назад +1

      Toyota reliability going down with those new v6 engines

    • @Uluhbek97
      @Uluhbek97 3 месяца назад

      Honda hybrid vehicles have sub par reliability

  • @Jonathan-bk3dq
    @Jonathan-bk3dq 3 месяца назад +1

    I honestly do not see a lot of these on the road in New England. I see the previous Sedona more. The Carnival is probably more popular in other parts of the country.

  • @Rioichi4
    @Rioichi4 3 месяца назад +1

    Hybrid + AWD! Gimme!

  • @stevenjump8234
    @stevenjump8234 3 месяца назад +4

    Count me in on not liking the all black wheel trend. It looks cheap and tacky to me. Also not found of the black trim on top models. This minivan needs awd.

  • @almassengale
    @almassengale 2 месяца назад

    I can't imagine trusting a 1.6l turbo hybrid Kia to last. I also wish they'd stressed substance over style in the front. The Honda and Toyota models have far more front storage space for small items and use real buttons instead of a touch climate/radio control that you have to toggle back and forth between.

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 3 месяца назад +2

    looks like a luxury private jet inside. I wonder if they make a simpler model.

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад

      The SX prestige trim level has either 8 seater package or luxury seating package. Same price.

  • @rayleung7668
    @rayleung7668 3 месяца назад +6

    Why people say AWD is a must or deal breaker? If you don't go off road and don't drive in the snow condition, FWD is less expensive to buy, maintain and more fuel efficient. I did buy a FWD Sienna and I have absolutely no problem with FWD at all.

    • @StephenByersJ
      @StephenByersJ 3 месяца назад +1

      It’s possible other people have different needs than you.

    • @rayleung7668
      @rayleung7668 3 месяца назад

      @@StephenByersJ it could be. But who uses a mini van to go off-road? The city department shovels the snow on the road so it is not a big deal either.

    • @PTLUX15
      @PTLUX15 3 месяца назад

      For my use I enjoy the performance of AWD and I never go off road. I drive a lot and when I’m up north in ice and snow AWD is amazing - importantly with a great set of winter tires! Also once when I was in Florida in a serious downpour AWD helped me in avoiding another car that ran a red light - the AWD paid for itself with that one incident. With that said I have no use for 4WD since I only drive on pavement. I’ve had many 2WD vehicles and they were fine, but if given the option I’ll spend the money for AWD.

    • @rayleung7668
      @rayleung7668 3 месяца назад

      @@PTLUX15 it makes sense if you live in the north. What I am trying to say is, for most of the buyers of a minivan, AWD should not be a deal breaker

    • @PTLUX15
      @PTLUX15 3 месяца назад

      @@rayleung7668 I agree with you 👍

  • @ahbrian
    @ahbrian 18 дней назад

    Alex, please make comparison video betwin Carnival and Sienna hybrid. I am wondering which Hybrid minivan is better.

  • @luperon
    @luperon 3 месяца назад

    No go!!! 100watt outlet... 1500w on sienna. GAME CHANGER! Toyota here i come. Please get safety sense 3 0

  • @edwardgh57
    @edwardgh57 3 месяца назад +1

    Want a plus IIHS Safety pick rating on my next minivan . Someday a PHEV with 100 miles EV range … that’s the dream.

  • @danymanchster1759
    @danymanchster1759 3 месяца назад

    if the put the handle for sliding door in the back and hide the sliding slit, it would look 100% like suv

  • @ChristianBehnke
    @ChristianBehnke 3 месяца назад +1

    I'd love this in a pure BEV.

    • @us1fedvet
      @us1fedvet 3 месяца назад

      @@ChristianBehnke why? Don’t drive much?

    • @ChristianBehnke
      @ChristianBehnke 3 месяца назад +2

      @@us1fedvet I mean as an alternative to the EV9; it’s a great vehicle but I like this form-factor better. The old ICE Carnival is also a decent drive, so why not?

  • @garrettw99
    @garrettw99 3 месяца назад

    Best thumbnail so far😂😂

  • @Jallelab99141
    @Jallelab99141 Месяц назад

    How come none of the Hybrids showing up at dealers have the blacked out badging despite being a Dark Edition? How do you get the black badging?

  • @ruffmadman
    @ruffmadman 3 месяца назад

    Im very curious how these drive. I rented a V6 Carnival a while back, but I recall it being significantly more firm than the non-sport version of the Sienna, and thw V6 felt underpowered compared to the Sienna's hybrid. Especially when accelerating out of a corner.

  • @DaRazorback
    @DaRazorback 3 месяца назад

    Shockingly in Thailand, it is also sold as a diesel.

  • @jimmykhokhar9092
    @jimmykhokhar9092 3 месяца назад +1

    Really nice and great competitor to Sienna as that is ugly and Pacifica is not so much in the same segment even though it does have plug in. Please KIA its 2024!!! AWD!!!!!!!!!! You would have lots of people getting this over Sienna.....

  • @TheBMurda
    @TheBMurda 3 месяца назад +3

    It has a nice appearance. It's too bad I absolutely do not trust a turbo hybrid setup from Kia. I have a 2025 Odyssey Elite with the bulletproof V6 and 10 speed on order. At least the screens are a bit better for this year. My 2023 Odyssey only depreciated $4k in 2 years of ownership.

    • @arunmaroli
      @arunmaroli 2 месяца назад

      Are you aware of transmission problems with Odysseys?

    • @TheBMurda
      @TheBMurda 2 месяца назад

      @@arunmaroli None of significance since they switched to 10 speed Honda transmission

  • @outthereJCH
    @outthereJCH 3 месяца назад

    I would have liked them to have taken more risk and designed an all electric hybrid. I think this will sell well and hopefully push Chrysler to do a major redesign of the Pacifica PHEV.

    • @Jallelab99141
      @Jallelab99141 Месяц назад

      if a vehicle is all electric, then how is it a hybrid?

    • @outthereJCH
      @outthereJCH Месяц назад

      @@Jallelab99141 Haha! Indeed, that's a typo. I meant all electric.

  • @kenziekyle1235
    @kenziekyle1235 3 месяца назад +3

    No way is 35 mpg, unless u driving by yourself in a family car. Pack a family with luggage and bags u be hitting 25-30 mpg top and only if you're driving conservatively 😅

  • @cechoi
    @cechoi 2 месяца назад

    When is this car going to be available? All the dealerships around where I live does not know when they will start getting this car.

  • @vincentlopez9944
    @vincentlopez9944 3 месяца назад +1

    But is it safe? If the IIHS scores are piss poor at 37 mph id rather have the ascent.

  • @greenne
    @greenne Месяц назад

    I wonder if a plug in hybrid is in the works.

  • @mulleygraves
    @mulleygraves 3 месяца назад

    Any idea when you'll be able to release first drive impressions? Waiting on those to choose between the hybrid and the v6.

  • @mountainhobo
    @mountainhobo Месяц назад

    What about the second row? Does it fold flat?

  • @Stetrain
    @Stetrain 3 месяца назад +2

    Is a plug-in model coming as well?

  • @BryanSeigneur0
    @BryanSeigneur0 3 месяца назад +7

    8:45 Why won't more OEMs move the gear shifter to the dash or behind the wheel, like on grandma's car, and give me some more cupholders, or *something useful* in that space?

    • @100M2B
      @100M2B 3 месяца назад

      The Carnival is targeting SUV buyers and those buyers don't like to drive a grandma's minivan.

  • @oi32df
    @oi32df 3 месяца назад +1

    Always this big front central console which requires you to get out to go to the rear = bad design

  • @shamanthjilla
    @shamanthjilla 3 месяца назад +1

    Hard to imagine a kid version of Alex

  • @greenne
    @greenne Месяц назад

    I am seeing that if you get the "top of the line" 2nd row reclining seats they are NOT removeable. Other versions(non-ottoman) are removable for max cargo capacity. That is the one deal breaker with the Sienna. I don't know why anyone would design a minivan where y can't remove the 2nd seats..or at least have that option...

    • @Jallelab99141
      @Jallelab99141 Месяц назад

      The VIP seats have a lot of electronics and are heated and cooled so they are basically mounted in place. 7 Seater has non-removable seats. 8-seater has removable seats.

  • @reserva120
    @reserva120 3 месяца назад

    So to Save gas “ as you put it - they don’t charge extra for the hybrid???

  • @JohnSnowNW
    @JohnSnowNW 3 месяца назад +1

    I've been waiting for a PHEV or EV minivan, so not quite (for me).

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад

      I believe Chrysler has a phev van but they definitely get up there in price.
      Kia has some concepts for electric vans. Look up PV1, PV3, PV5 and PV7

  • @badgambit7332
    @badgambit7332 6 дней назад

    I'm still not sure how much you saved for a hybrid with turbocharged engine that required premium gas, while the V6 used regular gas.

  • @shamanthjilla
    @shamanthjilla 3 месяца назад +3

    Can someone tell me what's so bad about a minivan looking like a minivan and why people want it to look like an SUV?

    • @chibbyylol
      @chibbyylol 3 месяца назад +2

      It’ll sell more if it looks like an SUV in the US

    • @talea9593
      @talea9593 2 месяца назад

      Vans are really nice, but they are super ugly. So you get this that is not super ugly and has all the features of a van. It's a win.

    • @almassengale
      @almassengale 2 месяца назад +1

      I think the Carnival is the ugliest in class. It should embrace what it is.

    • @talea9593
      @talea9593 2 месяца назад

      @@almassengale lolol

  • @kimle01
    @kimle01 3 месяца назад

    hmm how hard is it for manufacturer to put a 50kwh battery for plugin hybrid with a rear motor as well? Generator style.

  • @bhaskarparam9711
    @bhaskarparam9711 Месяц назад

    Wow

  • @trash_miner
    @trash_miner 3 месяца назад

    Are the seats removable? The sienna fails as a good delivery van because the middle seats are not removable.

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад +1

      You would want to get one of the lower trim level carnivals that has the eight-seater configuration. The middle seat in the second row can be easier removed and then the other two can probably be unbolted

    • @trash_miner
      @trash_miner 3 месяца назад

      @@fattygamer94 thanks!

  • @ouch1011
    @ouch1011 3 месяца назад +1

    I don't know why we need a "un-minivan." What's wrong with a minivan? Only reason they largely fell out of favor is because automakers couldn't successfully charge as much as they wanted to for them initially, so they put out propaganda saying they were for soccer moms and that SUVs were "a man's vehicle" and charged more for the SUVs. Minivans are better for basically everyone actually uses an SUV for, since like 0.00000001% of SUVs ever go off-road.
    Personally, if Kia made a full EV version of this, I'd take it over my EV9. Although, I'm curious why they chose to use the poorly thought out screen "buttons" of the EV6 rather than the physical buttons and switches of the EV9

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад

      The whole minivan market has seen a massive decline in sales because the average car buyer has gone over to the SUV market.
      I talk to customers all the time who list off their requirements and needs in their vehicle and I mentioned the carnival but they're apprehensive because they don't want to be seen in a minivan. They're more concerned about how they'll be perceived in one over its practicality.
      Look up Kia's PBV concept.

  • @sunbow45
    @sunbow45 3 месяца назад

    Alex, does it have a GDI + MPI engine? OR just a GDI engine?

  • @818tommyt
    @818tommyt 2 месяца назад

    What color is this one?

  • @badkid73
    @badkid73 Месяц назад

    Toyota would rather build Highlanders at higher mark-ups than Siennas which are sold out and in demand. It might help the bottom line but is probably not helping Toyota’s public perception.

  • @naveenbalajiviswanathan5389
    @naveenbalajiviswanathan5389 3 месяца назад

    Is it launching in India?

  • @jpmackin
    @jpmackin 3 месяца назад +1

    They should have added awd….

  • @user-ss3ud7pp7f
    @user-ss3ud7pp7f 3 месяца назад +2

    Nah. These things are great. Toyota has started pricing their stuff like they were gold plated.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 месяца назад

      Gold plated but you get cheap plastic 😂

  • @WhenItsHalfPastFive
    @WhenItsHalfPastFive 3 месяца назад +1

    black wheels are perfect, idk why you and others hate them. There's a reason why the entire industry has kind of accepted people prefer the blacked out wheels

  • @robp3431
    @robp3431 3 месяца назад

    I looked at a Carnival 2024 and the dash with fake-metal accents looked really cheap, this looks waaaaaaay better !

  • @RicardoLandinginJr
    @RicardoLandinginJr 2 месяца назад

    Does the hybrid have 8 seat option ?

  • @bradyb9929
    @bradyb9929 3 месяца назад

    Problem with mini vans is they are just as expensive as a 3 row crossover. Why would I buy this over an Atlas or Telluride?

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад

      Depending on trim level on features, the carnival is actually cheaper compared to the all-wheel drive Telluride. And if you want to maximize space, the carnival has a way more interior space than the Telluride

    • @almassengale
      @almassengale 2 месяца назад

      Because you'll have far more passenger and cargo space.

  • @100M2B
    @100M2B 3 месяца назад +5

    Gold for Kia, Silver for Toyota, and Bronze for Honda.

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 месяца назад +4

      I’d say Hondas silver and Toyota doesn’t even deserve a medal 😂. It deserves a plastic medal 😂.

  • @temaus
    @temaus 3 месяца назад

    Give me AWD option goddammit!

  • @Wasabi9111
    @Wasabi9111 3 месяца назад

    Did Kia greatly improve the crash performance of this family hauler?!

    • @Jallelab99141
      @Jallelab99141 Месяц назад

      no, its the only one that failed side crash test

  • @dthatcher7
    @dthatcher7 Месяц назад

    Why would you put a turbocharged engine in a hybrid? That’s what the electric motor is for. Would have preferred a 2.0 naturally aspirated engine instead.

    • @Rockybalboa541
      @Rockybalboa541 Месяц назад

      More performance to stay competitive for the asking price

  • @vasleygreen1346
    @vasleygreen1346 3 месяца назад +1

    why no AWD?? no make sense ,we need AWD

  • @thebusinessend1
    @thebusinessend1 3 месяца назад +1

    only if it was AWD...

  • @jermainec2462
    @jermainec2462 3 месяца назад

    i think kia should offer a electric version of this ... to go alone with the hybrid and reg models

    • @fattygamer94
      @fattygamer94 3 месяца назад

      Their EV lineup is going to be its own thing. They're moving away from having babies share the same model as a gas or hybrid car like the Niro or Soul. Currently they have the ev6 and ev9 which are their own platforms. Next year we'll see the eb3 and then down the line. They have PV concepts which are electric vans that maximize space

    • @jermainec2462
      @jermainec2462 3 месяца назад

      @fattygamer94 i dont see why they should share names ... a lot of ppl can't keep up with these new models and names, lol ...

  • @SpecialEdition00
    @SpecialEdition00 2 месяца назад

    The can’t even have room to drive these size cars where they’re from let that sink in, sell them to you

  • @plemieux84
    @plemieux84 3 месяца назад +55

    I hate that Kia hybrids have more maintenance costs that Toyota hybrids. Your gas savings go right back into the increased maintenance costs. None of the reviewers talk about this.

    • @nevco8774
      @nevco8774 3 месяца назад +15

      I believe that dual electric motors sandwiched between engine and the wheels is a brilliant electric CVT with no failure points developed by Toyota. The automatic transmission used by Hyundai is an annoying design.

    • @yankeesusa1
      @yankeesusa1 3 месяца назад +32

      What exactly do you mean? Can you be specific or provide links to data you are basing this off of?

    • @plemieux84
      @plemieux84 3 месяца назад +41

      @@yankeesusa1 yeah if you compare the maintenance schedules of a Sportage hybrid for example and a RAV4 hybrid you will see that Kia hybrids have shorter intervals and additional items the RAV4 doesn’t. Specially oil changes are 8000mi vs 10000mi. Spark plugs on Kia hybrids are 48000mi instead of 120k on Toyota hybrids. The Kia plugin hybrids have an inverter coolant that needs changing at 36k miles the Toyota plugin hybrids don’t have it. The Kia hybrids need a hsg belt change at 64k the Toyota hybrids don’t have it. If the Kia hybrid has AWD like the Sorento hybrid, it has to have rear diff fluid changed, the Toyota hybrids don’t have it because their AWD is electric motor drive rather than mechanical driveshaft like in the Kia AWD hybrids. There’s other stuff I’m not remembering.

    • @plemieux84
      @plemieux84 3 месяца назад +4

      @@nevco8774 agreed

    • @nevco8774
      @nevco8774 3 месяца назад

      @@yankeesusa1 Just watch Tucson hybrid 2022 video on this very channel...

  • @aabrantes1999
    @aabrantes1999 2 месяца назад

    1.6 Turbo - not good for a vehicle with that size and weight.(reliability-wise).

  • @davidshi5539
    @davidshi5539 3 месяца назад +2

    Need 40 mpg

    • @ALMX5DP
      @ALMX5DP 3 месяца назад +4

      Why?

    • @naveenthemachine
      @naveenthemachine 3 месяца назад +2

      30 is impressive for what it is.

    • @AAutoBuyersGuide
      @AAutoBuyersGuide  3 месяца назад +9

      40 MPG would be close to impossible for a vehicle the size and shape of a minivan. Something like a Grand Highlander is actually a bit more aerodynamic than the average minivan and it's 36 MPG is pretty darn impressive.

    • @emoney1231
      @emoney1231 3 месяца назад +3

      @@AAutoBuyersGuide 155 width tires! Like an i3 ;)

    • @future62
      @future62 3 месяца назад +2

      Maybe as an EV

  • @darkivaz-aaa1145
    @darkivaz-aaa1145 3 месяца назад +2

    KIA. YOU TOOK TOO DAMN LONG TO OFFER ON THE PRE FACELIFT Carnival. WTH.

  • @OpinionatedOG184
    @OpinionatedOG184 3 месяца назад +2

    The direct issue I always have with plug-in hybrids is big oil has paid these automakers a lot of money to not offer customers these vehicles with a minimum of 100 miles of electric range. They tell customers they should be excited going into 2025 in a large hybrid vehicle that is clearly big enough to accommodate a 100 mile range battery pack but you only get less than 50. But hey we should be grateful for the “35 miles per gallon combined “. 🤦🏾 They really do be playing in our faces! (Not you Alex, I’m talking about the carmakers) People don’t actually plug them in because they don’t see the incentive to do so.

    • @sociopathmercenary
      @sociopathmercenary 3 месяца назад +2

      At some point, there is a balancing act between hauling around a huge battery that is bigger than most people need for their daily commute and electric range.
      The average driver in the United States puts about 40 mi per day on their car. I think that's why the target is 50 mi.

    • @johncaruana6406
      @johncaruana6406 3 месяца назад

      No storage under console is a big miss.

    • @OpinionatedOG184
      @OpinionatedOG184 3 месяца назад

      @@sociopathmercenary your point clearly advocates for pure battery electric. The case you just made is that the gasoline portion is clearly a waste and by far the least economically speaking if you’re on driving 49 miles per day, especially if you’re able to charge at home.

    • @FordEnthusiast413
      @FordEnthusiast413 Месяц назад

      @@OpinionatedOG184 big oil has not paid any of the automakers money to make hybrids that have low range of electric power. LOL 😂 . I would love to know your source for that info.