If you’re a busy parent in Fayetteville, Arkansas, and you’re looking for a new family car, we have exciting news for you. The 2025 Kia Carnival and Kia’s high-tech features just won two major family car awards from PARENTS Magazine! At Crain Kia of Fayetteville, we’re proud to offer this award-winning vehicle right here in Northwest Arkansas.
Let’s take a look at what makes the new Kia Carnival the perfect choice for Fayetteville families.
🏆 Two Major Awards from PARENTS Magazine
- Best Hybrid Minivan
- Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System (Kia’s ccNC)
The editors at PARENTS tested over 180 cars to find the safest, smartest, and most family-friendly vehicles. They looked at important features like third-row seating, child seat installation, car seat LATCH, and more. The Kia Carnival Hybrid stood out in all of these areas.

🚗 Why Fayetteville Families Love the 2025 Kia Carnival
Families in Fayetteville, Springdale, Lowell, and Farmington are always on the go. Whether you’re driving kids to school, heading to the Ozark Mountains for a weekend trip, or loading up gear for soccer practice, the 2025 Carnival Hybrid is ready for it all.
Here’s what local parents love:
- Seats up to 8 people: great for big families or carpools
- 145.1 cubic feet of cargo space: plenty of room for strollers, groceries, sports bags, or camping gear
- Slide-Flex Seating: makes it easier to reach kids in the back
- Rear Occupant Alert: reminds you to check the back seats
- Safe Exit Assist: helps prevent opening doors when cars are approaching from behind
🔋 Great Gas Mileage & Hybrid Power
The 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid gives you the space of a minivan with the fuel savings of a hybrid. With a mix of gas and electric power, it gets up to 33 MPG combined. That means fewer stops at the gas pump, more money in your pocket, and a smaller impact on the environment.
🎮 Smart, Easy-to-Use Infotainment System
Kia also won for its Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system. This is the best in-car multimedia system in 2025, according to PARENTS Magazine.
Here’s what it includes:
- A large, easy-to-use touchscreen
- Quick swipe controls
- Over-the-air (OTA) updates so your system is always current
- Bluetooth, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto
This system is perfect for long trips, daily drives, or even just streaming music on your way to work in Fayetteville.
📍 Available Now at Crain Kia of Fayetteville
At Crain Kia of Fayetteville, we’re proud to offer the new 2025 Kia Carnival and Carnival Hybrid to families across Washington County and Northwest Arkansas. Our dealership is easy to find and close to I-49, just minutes from the University of Arkansas.
We also offer:
- Low APR financing
- Lease deals
- Military discounts
- Certified Kia service and maintenance

👨👩👧 The Perfect Family Vehicle for Northwest Arkansas
If you’re in Fayetteville, Johnson, Elkins, or nearby towns, come see why so many local families are choosing the 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid. It’s safe, smart, spacious, and stylish. And now, it’s also award-winning.
Looking for something fun and functional? Come test drive the 2025 Kia Carnival at Crain Kia of Fayetteville. Our team is here to help you find the perfect ride for your family’s needs.
Your next family car is waiting. Stop by Crain Kia of Fayetteville and drive home in a vehicle built for real life.
Schedule a test drive today.



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