Kia Carnival HEV KA4
Fourth generation · 2025–present · 2 model years · 4 trims
Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX, front right, 10-12-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line 2.2 rear by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Carnival KA4 PE Taupe (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX, front right, 10-12-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (7) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival GT-Line 2.2 rear by LuvsMG481, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Carnival KA4 PE Taupe (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | |||||||
| LXS · Minivan | Inline 4-cylinder, 1.6L Turbo GDI + PMSM Parallel Hybrid (TMED) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 34/31 (32) | $41,390 |
| EX · Minivan | Inline 4-cylinder, 1.6L Turbo GDI + PMSM Parallel Hybrid (TMED) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 34/31 (32) | $43,590 |
| SX · Minivan | Inline 4-cylinder, 1.6L Turbo GDI + PMSM Parallel Hybrid (TMED) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 34/31 (32) | $48,490 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | Inline 4-cylinder, 1.6L Turbo GDI + PMSM Parallel Hybrid (TMED) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 34/31 (32) | $53,490 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| LXS · Minivan | 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Parallel Hybrid) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 34/31 (33) | $40,800 |
| EX · Minivan | 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Parallel Hybrid) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 34/31 (33) | $43,000 |
| SX · Minivan | 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Parallel Hybrid) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 34/31 (33) | $47,900 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-valve + Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor (Parallel Hybrid) | 241 | 270 lb-ft | 6-speed Automatic (Hybrid) | FWD | 34/31 (33) | $52,900 |
Safety & recalls by model year
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.