November 5, 2024

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Refreshed Kia Carnival arrives in PH with two variants, Php 2.888M starting price

A few months after its global reveal in November last year, Kia Philippines, under ACMobility, is introducing the latest version of its longest running nameplate in the local market—the Carnival.

The Kia Carnival first made its global debut in 1998, with every generation becoming available in the Philippines. The current generation was introduced in 2022 with this update aimed at urban families and premium van buyers.

The 2025 Kia Carnival is available in two variants.
PHOTO BY JULIAN PANLILIO.

For 2025, it comes available in two variants which are and priced as follows:

  • 2.2 EX A/T – Php 2,888,000
  • 2.2 SX A/T – Php 3,368,000

While it may look completely different, the 2025 Kia Carnival still measures exactly the same as before at 5,155mm long, 1,995mm wide, and 1,740mm tall. Seating capacity is for seven (including the driver) and there is up to 2,785L of cargo capacity.

Loads of storage is available whether the 3rd row seats are in use or not.
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In front, it wears Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy with its Star Map daytime running lights and vertical headlights, and a revised version of the brand’s signature tiger nose grille which gets a diamond mesh pattern. The side profile is largely the same but with a more futuristic set of alloy wheels, while the rear gets new taillights which mimic the headlights and daytime running lights.

The new front fascia wears Kia’s Opposites United design philosophy.
PHOTO BY JULIAN PANLILIO

Standard features are multi-reflector LED headlights, front and rear fog lights, black and chrome grille finish, dual power sliding doors, and a power tailgate. The EX gets 18-inch alloy wheels while the SX gets 19-inch wheels as well as a walk-away close function for the power tailgate. 

Do you dig the 2025 Kia Carnival’s looks?
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Exterior paint job options are Aurora Black Pearl and Snow White Pearl for both variants, while Ceramic Silver is exclusive to the SX. These are matched to a Taupe and Off Black interior color scheme.

The interior is redesigned to be more modern.
PHOTO BY JULIAN PANLILIO

And speaking of interior, the refreshed Kia Carnival also receives a heavily redesigned interior. It still gets identical sleeker lines as before but with more premium touches, all matched with more technology, taking cues from newer Kia models such as the EV6.

The switchable control panel combines vehicle and climate functions in one area.
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Among its new features is a switchable control center for vehicle functions and climate control settings. This can be toggled by the press of a button.

The driver’s display and infotainment screen are housed in a single panel.
Do you like the steering wheel design?
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Both variants get a 12.3-inch driver’s display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, six-speaker audio system, tri-zone automatic climate control, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.

The EX gets leatherette seats, while the SX gets leather.
Second row passengers will enjoy the Premium Relaxation Seats.
The Kia Carnival can house seven passengers.
Both front and rear seats are heated/ventilated in the SX.
The SX also gets window shades and dual sunroofs.
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The EX gets second row captain seats and leatherette upholstery while the SX gets Premium Relaxation Seats with power recline and leg rests. The SX also gets leather upholstery, ventilated/heated first and second row seats, a wireless phone charger, rear window shades, and dual sunroofs.

The 2025 Kia Carnival still gets the same turbodiesel powertrain.
PHOTO BY JULIAN PANLILIO

Powering both variants of the 2025 Kia Carnival is still the same 2.2-liter Inline 4-cylinder Smartstream-D turbodiesel engine that produces 202 horsepower and 440 Nm of torque, mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. Power is sent to the front wheels.

The SX gets Kia’s Drivewise ADAS suite.
Both variants come with cameras that will help with outside visibility.
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For safety, the 2025 Kia Carnival is equipped with Kia’s Drivewise driver-assistance suite composed of smart (adaptive) cruise control, blind spot detection (both EX and SX), lane keeping assist, lane follow assist, forward collision avoidance assist, and rear cross traffic alert.

It also gets a 360-degree camera and blind spot view camera systems.

Do you like the refreshed Kia Carnival?
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Just like the rest of the Kia Philippines lineup, Carnival buyers will be able to take advantage of a five-year or 150,000 kilometer vehicle warranty, whichever comes first. It also comes with Kia’s 24/7 roadside assistance for emergency towing, minor onsite vehicle repairs, and medical or personal assistance.

With the launch of the updated Kia Carnival, the Korean automaker is strengthening its longest running nameplate in the market. Would you consider this over rival models such as the Hyundai Staria and Custin, or the Toyota Hiace Super Grandia?

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