As we have enjoyed watching the warm and sunny days become more frequent here at
Jim Butler Kia of St. Louis, it’s hard to believe that nearly an entire month of later sunsets and kids home from school have already passed! 2025 models are now officially on their way, and the
Motor1.com team cranked out a blog about all the awesome facelifts and updates to our models that customers can expect. Before these five exhilarating models arrive on dealer lots over the next few months, here are a few new things to expect with each one.
The 2025 Kia Carnival will enjoy an aggressive redesign with a large rectangular grille, sharp headlights, and cool “Star Map” LED running lights. The back end now has LED taillights, and the interior gets comfier thanks to reclining second-row seats with built-in footrests. There’s a spacious 145.1 cubic feet of cargo space with the second and third rows removed, and rear passengers will also receive a Connected Car Rear Cockpit entertainment suite with multiple 14.6-inch HD screens to help pass the time. The biggest news is the arrival of a new hybrid powertrain, which combines a turbocharged 1.6-liter engine with a 54.0-kilowatt electric motor for a combined output of 242 horsepower and 271 lb-ft of torque. If you opt for the V6, the naturally aspirated 3.5-liter engine offers you 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of useful twist.
The
2025 Kia EV6 is getting a facelift which includes brand-new headlight fixtures, an updated bumper treatment, and fresh 19 and 20-inch wheel options on the
GT-Line and base model trim. This efficient and eco-friendly model also features a new steering wheel design on top of a savvy fingerprint authentication system, a 12.0-inch head-up display, and a digital rearview mirror. There's also a brand-new 84.0-kilowatt-hour battery pack which replaced the outgoing 77.4-kilowatt-hour pack, while also improving a few features that customers have their eyes on most: the range and charging time. The new
EV6 recharges from 10 to 80 percent in 18 minutes with a 350-kilowatt fast charger.
The
2025 Kia K4 now replaces the
Forte in the 2025 lineup, enjoying an all-new design with a very sharp C-pillar and unique vertical lights. The
K4 is about 3 inches longer and two inches wider than the outgoing
Forte. Trim levels will be
LXS,
EX,
LX,
GT-Line, and
GT-Line Turbo, the cabin is distinguished with a gigantic 30-inch screen on the dash, which runs wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with prompt over-the-air updates.
GT-Line models will now see heated front seats, and you can enjoy your tunes from a premium Harmon Kardon audio system. The power source is a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder that cranks out 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque, which is paired with a continuously variable transmission.
The
2025 Kia K5 will receive its mid-cycle refresh for the 2025 year while gaining updated headlights and a brand-new front bumper. This sleek and futuristic sedan went on sale in 2021 to trustily replace the Optima, and it starts the 2025 year off looking much like its outgoing predecessor. The
K5’s base engine is the spry and sporty 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, which cranks out 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. The
GT-Line upgrades to all-wheel drive and sweetens the deal considerably with the turbocharged 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine cranking out 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft that is paired with an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The 2025 Kia Sorento Hybrid now features the same sharp redesign as the pure gas model, with LED running lights and headlights that offer a very watery and lucent aesthetic. The powertrain is a turbocharged 1.6-liter 4-cylinder gas engine and a 1.5-kilowatt-hour battery paired with an electric motor, and good for 227 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. The Sorento Hybrid returns 36 miles per gallon combined on the front-wheel drive model and is also available with all-wheel drive. The Motor Trend review crew was all-in with great feedback regarding the X-Pro treatment, as it brings amazing benefits for drivers who are on the hunt for something a bit more rigid than a humble people-mover.
