2025 PARENTS Best Family Car Awards

While there are a lot of family-focused models on the market, it can be hard to design a vehicle that meets all your needs. The right family model should be spacious, capable, and above all else: safe. This year, the Kia brand earned two 2025 PARENTS Best Family Car Awards, so you can feel confident when you’re exploring our line-up. If you want to take a closer look at some of our standout models, like the Carnival, then you can stop by Premier Kia of Kenner today.
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What Are The PARENTS Best Family Car Awards?

The engineers behind your favorite models have spent countless hours improving their designs. These awards are aimed at recognizing the hard work that goes into these vehicles while also judging how well-suited they are for the average family. The expert panel is made up of both top auto industry experts and parents so that the judges have a balanced point of view. Winning is no easy feat though, as there are more than 180 trucks, SUVs, and cars competing against one another. Still, the Kia Carnival has managed to earn its place as the “Best Hybrid Minivan,” and the new Kia operating system was recognized as the “Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System.” If you want to see what this operating system is like, and you’re near Baton Rouge, Kenner, or Marrero, then you can visit us at Premier Kia of Kenner.

The Kia Carnival Wins ”Best Hybrid Minivan” Award

Flexibility matters, as you never know what you’re going to end up needing. The Carnival’s well-rounded design ensures that you have a spacious interior, great safety features, and a surprisingly efficient powertrain. While the Carnival already gets great mileage, the new Carnival Hybrid gives drivers the ability to choose a version of this model that’s even more efficient. This model also gives you room to grow, as Slide-Flex seating allows you to accommodate eight passengers. If you need more room for cargo, then you can fold down your rows so that you have access to 145.1 cubic feet of space. This minivan also has smart features like Rear Occupant Alert and Safe Exit Assist, which both come standard. If you’re looking for a model that you can rely on for years to come, then the Kia Carnival is an excellent choice.

Kia Wins Best In-Car Multimedia/Entertainment System

Touchscreens have become mainstream, so almost every new model has some sort of touchscreen in its cabin. The Kia brand has managed to beat them all though, as the new Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) Operating System focuses on improving your experience as a driver. For example, it can be hard to navigate your touchscreen when you’re in a hurry. This operating system understands that, which is why you have access to quick controls that will give you fast access to your favorite features. Since it’s natural for tech to have a bug or two, this system also supports over-the-air updates. These seamless updates will help your touchscreen maintain its fast performance over time. Since this operating system has been such a hit with families, you can expect to find it as an available feature for other 2025 models, like the K4, the EV6, the EV9, the Sorento, and the K5.

You can find the new 2025 Kia Carnival at Premier Kia of Kenner.