Kia Motors Corporation has revealed the fourth-generation Carnival, and the minivan looks more sophisticated than ever. It comes with bolder and more stylish design cues that can make it a strong contender in its segment. But wait, don't call it a minivan. It's a "Grand Utility Vehicle," as Kia wants to put it.
For the fourth-generation, the 2021 Kia Carnival is designed with a shorter front overhang, with the base of the A-pillar moved backward to provide a longer hood. The wheelbase is also increased, which gives the new Carnival’s interior a larger space.
The fourth-generation of the brand's flagship minivan
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What gives the fourth-generation Carnival that aggressive new look is the new tiger face, which extends across the width of the vehicle. As such, this new feature blends well with Kia’s iconic tiger-nose grille.
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In addition, the all-new Grand Carnival also hosts a unique island-roof design that blacks out the A-pillars and B-pillars which then help support the body-colored roof. The C-pillar is also revamped with a new signature design found in the new Kia Sorento.
At the back, Kia decided to install full-width taillights, a feature that is a likely trend in today’s new car releases. This emphasizes the fourth-generation Carnival’s modern and new overall aesthetics. The back comes with sleek combination lamps that complement the Carnival’s new daytime running lights up front.
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Moreover, the 2021 Kia Carnival is polished off with a metallic lower skid plate that gives it an SUV-inspired visual and also provides a more muscular appearance.
The new fourth-generation Carnival definitely gives a better impression to its “Grand Utility Vehicle” name. Considering its size, versatility, and strong styling, the Carnival is a great and ideal family car.
The new 2021 Kia Carnival is set to be on sale in Korea in the third quarter of 2020. As of now, we would have to wait for Kia Philippines to put out a word regarding the matter. Kia Motors Corporation said that more specifications for the fourth-generation Carnival will be released soon.
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Know more about Kia Carnival 2024
The 2025 Kia Carnival is a seven-seater minivan. It is now in its fourth generation, and it has two different variants for the Philippine market.
These include the Carnival SX AT, and the Carnival EX AT. Its prices range from Php 2,888,000 to Php 3,368,000.
Under the hood of the all-new Carnival is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel mill that can generate up to 200 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. Both variants are front-wheel-drive, and both use an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Size-wise, the new Carnival is 5,115mm long, 1,985mm wide, and 1,740mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 3,060mm.
Locally, the 2025 Kia Carnival rivals the Honda Odyssey, Hyundai Grand Starex, and GAC GN8, among others.
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Kia Carnival Launch
The Kia Carnival’s first-gen model was initially introduced as the Kia Sedona back in 2001. Later on, it reached other markets around the world as the Kia Carnival, Kia Grand Carnival, Hyundai Entourage, and the Sedona.
For the Philippine market in 2022, it was now known as the Kia Carnival. It replaced the old third-gen model, and it came in two different variants.
Kia Carnival Exterior
On the outside, the new Carnival 2025 offers a sophisticated-looking design with SUV-like qualities. It sports the new Kia logo, classy-looking C-pillars, and a pair of sharp-looking headlamps. For the EX, it rides on a set of 18-inch wheels. The SX meanwhile, gets a larger 19-inch set.
Kia Carnival Interior
At most, the 2025 Kia Carnival Philippines can comfortably seat up to seven occupants. It features captain second-row seats with leg rests, a wide bench-type third-row seat, and plenty of cargo space. The front seats for the driver also come with electronic adjustment. All the seats are then clad in leather or leatherette.
Access to the vehicle is also made easy with power sliding doors, and a power tailgate. Other features found inside the new Carnival are a sunroof, and a 3-zone automatic climate control system, among others.
The driver is then provided with cruise control, a push-to-start button, and a digital gauge cluster.
Technology & Safety Features
Safety-wise, the Carnival Philippines gets a total of six airbags, a rear camera, anti-lock braking with electronic brake-force distribution, front and rear parking sensors, stability control, ISOFIX anchors, and hill-start assist, among others.
Those standard safety features are then supported by blind spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, forward collision avoidance, and lane keep assist.
Entertainment is handled by an eight-inch headunit with Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said headunit is linked to a six-piece speaker system. The top-spec SX trim also comes with a wireless smartphone charger.
Platform & Chassis
The all-new 2025 Kia Carnival rides on the N3 platform which it shares with the Kia Sorento. For suspensions, it uses a MacPherson strut for the front, and a multi-link type for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels. It also uses an electronic parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the new 2025 Carnival is a 2.2-liter turbodiesel engine capable of producing up to 200 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to the model’s front wheels through an eight-speed automatic gearbox.
Locally, the 2025 Kia Carnival has a total of three different color options. These include Astra Blue, Snow White Pearl, and Aurora Black Pearl.
The Kia Carnival has shaped up to become one of the more feature-rich and high-tech the Korean brand offers locally. And yes, it also has a very comprehensive safety kit, which rivals other locally available premium models. Power-wise, it also gets a diesel engine, which we all know is used sparingly in other vehicles of its class. Well, at least in the Philippines.
Kia Carnival 2025 Price List
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| Kia Carnival 2.2 EX Diesel AT | ₱2,888,000 |
| Kia Carnival 2.2 SX Diesel AT | ₱3,368,000 |
Kia Carnival Pros & Cons
Pros
- Diesel engine
- Loads of features and on-board tech
- Roomy
- Macho but elegant styling
Cons
- Its size might intimidate new drivers
₱ 2,640,000 - ₱ 3,088,000
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