Why the 2025 Kia Carnival Is Becoming Every Parent’s Dream Ride

Jun 16, 2025

Family-Friendly Excellence – 2025 Kia Carnival Wins Big with Parents Magazine

At Destination Kia in Albany, NY, we’ve always known the Kia Carnival is more than just a minivan—it’s a mobile command center for modern families. Now, it’s official: Kia has been honored with not one, but two 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards, spotlighting the Carnival and Kia’s next-generation infotainment technology as top picks for family travel.

These awards are no popularity contest. More than 180 vehicles were evaluated by industry experts—and parents—who tested for real-life functionality, safety, tech, and kid-friendly convenience. Only 24 vehicles made the final cut.

What Makes the 2025 Kia Carnival a Family Favorite?

The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid was named Best Hybrid Minivan for good reason. It checks all the boxes for busy families in Albany, Schenectady, and beyond:

Up to 145.1 cubic feet of cargo space behind the front row—room for strollers, sports gear, and everything in between.
Seating for up to eight with available Slide-Flex seating, including a sliding second-row center seat—making it easier to reach a child in the back without climbing over everything.
Standard Rear Occupant Alert and Safe Exit Assist help keep kids safe with intelligent reminders and door-lock systems that detect approaching traffic.
And with hybrid efficiency, you can stretch every mile without sacrificing performance.

Tech That Works for You, Not Against You

Kia’s new Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) also took home the award for Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System. And if you’ve ever struggled to adjust the volume or find your route while dealing with backseat negotiations, you’ll appreciate just how smooth and intuitive this system is.

Quick Controls bring frequently used functions to your fingertips with a swipe.
Over-the-air updates ensure your infotainment system stays current without a trip to the service center.
And it’s not just in the Carnival—ccNC is now featured across models like the K5, EV6, and Sorento, with more on the way.

Come See What All the Buzz Is About

At Destination Kia, located at 760 Central Ave in Albany, NY, we’re proud to carry a vehicle that’s built with real families in mind. Whether you’re headed to a soccer tournament in Colonie or taking a weekend trip through the Catskills, the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid is the partner you can count on—loaded with space, smarts, and safety.

Visit us today to experience the award-winning Carnival in person. Your family deserves a vehicle that’s as capable and thoughtful as you are.