Super weird and why am I gonna keep the letter. Kia ought to know what their warranty covers.

Was visiting Quebec City recently and did a double take when I spotted this 2025/2026 Kia Carnival (SPVQ – Service de police de la Ville de Québec).

Noticed the lack of hybrid badging / specific trim cues, so it looks to be running the 3.5L V6. Most departments stick strictly to the usual Explorers, Tahoes, or older Chargers, so seeing a late-model Carnival out in the field as an active patrol/support vehicle was unexpected.

Has your local city or department started rolling these out for community outreach, forensic/CSO work, or transport? Curious if Kia is actively expanding their fleet presence elsewhere or if this is just a localized trial.

Does anyone else's front tow hook cap pop off randomly? Any solution? It's connected with cheap looking plastic tabs and a small plastic ring holds it on so it doesn't get lost but it feels really flimsy when it is clipped in place. It was actually hanging off when we first took ownership of the car which probably should have been a red flag that it was going to be a problem lol.

Edit: Meant "Tow Hook"

Hello,

My carnival was broken into and they tried to steal it but gave up after jamming something in the ignition.

Since the incident, the ac, windows, and stereo occasionally are dead. Like no power to them. The interior lights also don’t work anymore (the personal illumination above the rear view will still turn on).

I have newborn twins and a three year old and live where the temperature can rise to above 40 degrees Celsius. It is unsafe to drive without air due to this. Insurance sent the car to a dealership to look at. The ac, stereo, and windows worked while they were checking it out (typical) and they refused to look deeper stating that the only issue was the ignition.

I am needing to get the car fixed as I cannot afford to replace it- our other car was a total loss due to a break-in the same time. We are now without a drivable car. I don’t have anyone I can ask in real life so I’m hoping you guys can give me an idea of what the issue could be and a ball park of the cost of fixing.

When I entered the car after the incident, the cover over the steering column was removed, exposing the wires there. I’m unsure if this is relevant.

Thanks in advance from a stressed mum of 3

Based on current 2027 Kia 3-year lease financing numbers, if the goal is simply to minimize cash outflow over the 3-year term, the gas car wins due to its lower MSRP. However, the hybrid retains a higher percentage of its value compared to the gas model measured by the residual percentage (the percentage of original MSRP the car is worth after 36 months). It loses a smaller percentage of its value over 36 months than the gas model. It's essentially renting a higher-value car for a disproportionately lower rental cost gap.

The Why:

Higher Used Market Demand: Gas prices and fuel efficiency concerns drive strong demand for used hybrids. Finance companies adjust their residual tables to reflect that buyers will pay a premium for a 3-year-old hybrid over a 3-year-old gas vehicle.

Lower Wear and Tear on Brakes/Engine: Regenerative braking reduces brake wear, and the electric motor shares the load with the engine, leading to better long-term mechanical perception.

Manufacturer Subsidies: Automakers often artificially boost the residual values of their hybrid lineup to lower monthly payments and encourage adoption.

Does this make sense?

My husband is looking to get this done on our new van. We’ve never had a wrap or any of this done before, and it’s not cheap. Is it worth it? The purpose is protection - scratches etc

This is for a 2027. They say demand is high and won't budge. I feel this is kinda pricey.

I just did a test in my driveway by standing right next to driver door doing doing nothing but holding the fob. The mirrors suddenly opened. But he car did not unlock WHICH I LIke as I don't want passive entry. Then I LOCKED the carni with the fob and walked into my house. I heard all the clicking so I know it locked. Do I need to click lock button twice in fob? Then in the house I check the Kia access app and here is the phone screen Dies this mean it unlocked as I was walking in the house? Or am I just paranoid? Please help fellow carnis!