Is the 2025 Kia Carnival a BETTER new minivan to BUY than a Honda Odyssey?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- The Carnival is getting some big changes for 2025 from Kia. On the outside you will notice all new LED lighting, grill, wheels and front fascia. On the inside you will be greeted by (2) 12.3in screens and mid-row bench seat. Under the hood is a 3.5L V6 mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Is the 2025 Kia Carnival a BETTER new minivan to BUY than a Honda Odyssey?
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This is actually a good blend of suv and mini van. Almost looks like a bigger explorer with a sliding door
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Looks way better than an odyssey or sienna in my opinion
Depends on trims XSE Sienna looks good though
Wow the seating mechanism is brilliant! The 2nd row recline and middle seat adjustments/removal turning the left and right into captain chairs so neat. Also the 3rd row being able to recline and also fold away into the floor. Super cool
Kia did really well with this one. Odyssey is slightly stuck in the 90’s.
Only thing is I liked the 90s one better lol
Thanks for sharing your honest opinion
been scouring reviews of the carnival all day, setup an appointment at a dealer for wednesday....then boom i see this dropped 2 hours ago. it's meant to be!!!
You’ll love it. I own a fully loaded Sedona and it’s a great rig! Reliable, big, safe, and fun! And quick for it’s size.
Ask Deadpool which van to buy, he knows 😂
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From watching the movie I think Deadpool world take the Carnival 😂😂
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I live on a military base and these MVPs are EVERYWHERE!
Same! I saw two today back to back which led me to watch some videos because we are on a car search!
It wins in the looks category as far as mini vans go. Seems to be a good value. Thorough review as usual Joe. Thank you.
I know someone with this -- great vehicle. Looks like an SUV with the interior of a minivan and the build is pretty solid.
Just make an AWD version already, Kia! Jeez! This thing would sell so much better in the US!
I agree, however I think they don't want to lose sales with the Sorrento or telluride. Id rather this in awd over those other 2 I mentioned
Minivan review and Joe went full Dad mode giving parenting advice.
Spending the last 12 years with a Jaguar XF, I wanted to upgrade to a SUV, after doing my homework and watching this channel, minivans (MPV Kia is trying to reinvent the wheel) made more sense. I just got this Kia Carnival 2025 EX, I'm happy with it. Pretty good in gas, got tech, a lot of space, smooth ride. It was Justified. Thank you Sir.
Wow! Thank you so much for sharing your experience! You are so very welcome and Congrats!
Mazda needs to bring back the real MPV
Not a bad car for around 40k. I think if you can added ventilated seats, moonroof, additional usb-c ports, and get it under 50k, I think a lot of people might buy it. I really think the lay flat backseats is really innovative too (never seen that before) Overall, good job Kia
I totally I agree!! You brought good points!!
I recently test drove both. The Kia definitely ahead on cabin tech but the Honda has a more thoughtfully designed interior. For instance the Honda has a lot of space for small items up front with the open console layout and has more useful door panels. They also do a better job with controls. For instance not putting both infotainment and climate control on a touchscreen that you have to toggle back and forth between like Kia does. Honda also drives better. Those Kia cameras are pretty awesome though. Looks are subjective but I've always found the Carnival to look dumpy.
This is the best mini-Van on the US market by far. It’s boxy, upscale, practical, had the most options, is fairly priced… better than an suv if you’re a family with small kids. Easier to get into than a Chevy Tahoe for soccer moms and dads. Great family hauler overall.
2:51 It actually does look like teeth! I guess you’re not alone, Joe.
One the reason I love watching your review Joe it’s because you make it really fun.
Bring back station wagons!
YES !
Just rented one for about a week. It was a very pleasant experience. The side sliding doors are handy in tight parking spots.
Now only if the reliability was there. 😢
Period!! YOU ARE REALLLLLY GOIN TO COMPARE A SIENNA AND A HONDA, COME ON!!
This van makes an appearance in Dead Pool 3...
You are so very right!
No question Joe I would go with the New Kia Carnival.
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Don't have any kids....looking at an SUV....I'd totally get this. I think it looks great!
I don’t either. I’m looking for a vehicle to travel with our 4 rescues. We have a Belgian Malinois, a Staffy, an English Foxhound and a Lab. And two cats to make it interesting! 😊
Absolutely love your videos and this one especially since I have a 2022 carnival. Not much has changed in this redesign but that's a good thing. Only thing I was hoping you were gonna mention is how hard it is to put that middle seat back in place after you removed it because I KNOW it made you sweat trying to align it back onto those hooks and into the rails.
Continue making great videos :)
Wait, that's a combination of TAHOE and CHEVROLET TRAVERSE. I like it, I prefer this one, it's bigger and it's a bus, thanks brother
The size of these Kia's is impressive, fits the purpose well.
Shame about the stocking rear suspension.
The KIA Carnival people put some thought into what would work for the seats.
Does anyone think Mazda ahould beong back the MPV or Ford reviving the Freestar, or even Nissan with the Quest. That should spice up the segment.
Add AWD, and towing at 5000 pounds and I’m sold. Maybe throw in some type of stow and go second row and Kia would have a true MPV.
"if you're paying for them to go make out, we gotta question that." 😂😂😂
This might be the king of all minivans. It's getting great reviews for being family friendly and an overall a fantastic ride.
If this could get AWD, it would be top dog of the minivans.
I’m actually leaning strong towards Pacifica or Sienna. But if I met this guy, I may very well go with Kia. I bet his sales blow everyone else’s out of the water
I'd still get the Odyssey but my experience with Honda has been generally good.
Thanks for posting this video! I love the new design
You are so very welcome!
You are so very welcome!
This is the only vehicle I’ve seen with a Twinkie pool 🧐
Awesome and fun review!!! I want one of these Carnivals so bad 😊now!
The tiger nose grill look like Flavor Flav's grill! The interior is more of a modern day station wagon rather than a mini wagon. This is a cool ride!
Awesome review as always. Did kia fix the oil consumption issue ? Also any word on future awd versions?
Best looking van in and out by far. Just took a 1200 mile trip in a Pacifica and I would never buy one of those piles of junk over one of these. The only thing they have that I like is the stow and go. That’s it. Build quality is bad, seats are uncomfortable, not enough power, terrible drivers assist, infotainment is bad. This is better in every aspect. I would also rather tow our small camper in this over the hybrid Sienna, which also has a terrible interior in comparison, and the Honda is the closest, but looks terrible. It would be between the Honda and Kia for me, but this would win because it just looks and feels better in and out. It’s more modern, has more features, better drivers assistance like highway driving assist. Once I had highway driving assist, I won’t have a car without it.
I'm looking at a new minivan.
Test drove the Pacifica, which was nice, but not paying 55K for Chrysler.
Sienna has the Toyota reliability and honestly looks.
Carnival is great. We currently have the Sedona and is great. But we want the hybrid model. Not sure when it will come out.
Honda is old. Even with the new model, it just looks old. I would have hoped for a hybrid model. I love the feature of the middle seat being able to move in and out and not only front to rear.
Not sure which one to choose from.
Carnival comes in hybrid also for 2025.
Wade Wilson tells me the Honda Odyssey F$&ks hard. Logan seemed to really like it too.
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I love what you did there
I got tired of waiting for the last year model carnival, got the pilot instead. But this is the ultimate Twinkie hauler!!
It looks like when you order an Escalade from Temu. LOL
I would definitely go with the Odyssey because of the reliability AND also i have a 2023 Odyssey.
We also get it in diesel, gets over 30 mpg, drives amazing too.
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We looked at a Carnival before we picked a Traverse.
We liked the Carnival except the 3rd row. There was no headroom. In 3rd row. Sitting in 3rd row, my head touched the top.
And the Traverse does??
Thank you so much for the detailed review, I think you have definitely helped us decide on our next vehicle.
Negative on decorative trim better in body color
the old 2018 carnival has more space inside for things than the new one
Need a night version of this like they did with the palisade
Once they fix the dreaded battery drain issue on the SX-P I’ll consider buying. But right now owners of the SX-P are being stranded with dead cars.
Love the new carnival in the tan and blue interior!!❤❤ On a side note how does a top trim in 2025 like the Honda Odyssey elite not have a 360 degree camera system????? Like What???? 😮😮 are we back in 2015????
Too bad for the removable middle seat. That’s sunk
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Heiio, I'm looking for adventure van. It will eventually have a modular bed system with storage under the bed. All behind the front seats. How level or close to flat does the Carnival get behine the front seat. Looks like from your great demo the 3rd row rides up a little fron the front of the vehicle? How close to flat after seat removal does the 2nd row get to flat?
Thanks so much
I had a Kia Sedona for years until it was wrecked. Bought a Odyssey and could not stand it! I was shocked and wondering why people would rank it so high? Got rid of it after only 9 months.
All-wheel drive or forget about it.
Front LED Lights, Quadruple stacked.
The silver accents on the grill do resemble teeth
Really good video! Loved it
I bought one but i still cant find all weather floor mats for the car since the 2024 version says it wont fit for 2025
Kia Sedona here in Mejico
Yes of course and I can't wait to buy this van.
If it was lifted and had larger wheels it would be a great Traverse competitor
Joe and Lori and Steve keep up the good work real true and I love the video 👍
Lol the Honda Odyssey reference. Awesome review like always!
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Mong có 1 e carnival diesel
Hi 👋☺️ Joe Excellent Review 👍😊 Kia Did A Excellent job with The Carnival they found a nitch were Ford gave up on The Flex and Market share. Its nice to have a choice of not everyone wants or needs a SUV .
Can you remove that big front and rear KIA badge or are there holes underneath?
It looks so elegant and gorgeous that it will be an impossible task for the competition to make better than this.
Looks like and old school Station Wagon from the late 60's and 70's.
Yet another minivan review that should have shown the van with the second-row seats out to show the full cargo space.
Stay tuned for more
Wait…where is the switch for the power doors? Is there no controls for the driver?
You already make dad jokes, you’re just missing the minivan now 😅
I don't see too many Kia Carnival here in the SF bayarea, California.
most of them are Toyota Sienna and Honda Odyssey
Oh man this would look great in a snow bunny color. Just needs to be AWD. Get some air bags to raise it up for snow.
Can't wait for the hybrid model.
That engine is lower than on previous models in that bay. I understand the bruha with SUV's but this Carnival is a better vehicle for any family transport needs.
Kia is impressive in all areas except under the hood and places you can’t see. Flashy and fun where you can see. Total junk cost savings where you can’t.
Not true at all. Are you a rep for Honda or Toyota? Completely baseless comment.
@@Pedro-0839 I’m a mechanic and am under these vehicles all day so yeah Kias skimp where you can’t see
@@CarsTechWoodwhere is that exactly? Are you saying you would not recommend this vehicle?
What makes do you think have the best reliability and make quality?
So I guess the rounded designs are being replaced by the revived box or brick designs? This design might take a bit of getting used to. How is it when it comes to moving through high wind? On other subjects, I just ate at Pancho's buffet for the first time in about 4 years, and I might have some chocolate Twinkies for dessert. The minivan's name "Carnival" reminds me of an early R.E.M. song, "Carnival Of Sorts". You mentioned Papa John's. People may laugh at me, but imo, Cici's Pizza beats Papa John's any day.
Many people are having issues with their 2025 Carnivals having excess battery drain. No clear solution/explanation/fix yet
Ahh yes. Gotta do one for the soccer moms😂
Can you remove the back seats for camping and cargo?
Yes you can.
Look at that grill. Nice.
Price isn't bad. Never would I buy a top shelf anything in a kid hauler. Base only for the "wrecking crew in the back"! 😂
Literally did this. We are in the process of buying one and when selecting the trim, we chose EX. More passenger space, second row is removable, more family friendly.
@@skmo7105 Many, many safe and happy voyages for all of you!!!👍
Deadpool answered this debate Raiti
Kia needs to fix the 12V battery drain issue with the new model, trim SX and SXP. This issue is well known internally, but Kia won’t take any action on the recall in this early stage.
carnival is very good car but if kia wants to make a carnival really strong competitor they must add the awd option and pano-roof option and plugin option and also would be great cng option as well. (cng-natural gas fuel. prices of fuel is really bad) and they must add the cross country option as well more hardcore version with higher clearance awd and some other light off-roading features. also the built-in car vacuum cleaners like some other vans have.
Wade Wilson would like to add some details, sir. 😂 build quality been tested by Deadpool and Wolverine.
Happy to drive Kia Sedona 2015,
Great review!!! 👍🏻 Thx