Kia has secured two 2025 PARENTS Best Family Cars Awards, with the 2025 Carnival named Best Hybrid Minivan and the Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) winning Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System. Evaluated against 180 vehicles, Kia stood out for its blend of style and family-friendly functionality.
“With the addition of a hybrid variant, the Carnival now meets the needs of even more families, offering space, comfort, and efficiency,” said Steven Center, COO & EVP, Kia America. “Our next-generation infotainment system enhances the driving experience, and we’re proud it’s resonating so well.”
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The expert panel at PARENTS assessed vehicles based on factors like third-row seating, LATCH systems, and ease of car seat installation.
The 2025 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid impressed with seating for up to eight passengers and 145.1 cubic feet of cargo space. Thoughtful features include Slide-Flex seating, a Rear Occupant Alert, and Safe Exit Assist, designed to enhance safety for families.
Beyond practicality, the ccNC infotainment system offers Quick Controls for easy access and over-the-air updates to improve functionality over time. Already available in models like the K4, K5, EV6, Sorento, and EV9, Kia plans to expand ccNC across more vehicles.
For more information, visit www.kiamedia.com.
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