2026 Kia Carnival EX
2026 Kia Carnival EX
Pricing
Base MSRP$41,590
Destination Fee$1,545
Powertrain & Performance
Engine3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III engine, 24-valve DOHC w/ HLA
Displacement3.5 (3,470 cc)
Cylinder ConfigurationV6
Horsepower287.1 hp
Horsepower Peak RPM6,400 rpm
Torque260.4 lb-ft
Torque Peak RPM5,000 rpm
Valvetrain24-valve DOHC w/ HLA
Fuel InjectionGDI + MPI
Forced InductionNaturally aspirated
Recommended FuelRegular Unleaded (87 or higher)
Fuel Tank Capacity19 gal
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission8-speed Automatic
Transmission Speeds8
Gear Ratios1st 4.808/2nd 2.901/3rd 1.864/4th 1.424/5th 1.219/6th 1.000/7th 0.799/8th 0.648/Rev 3.425 (:1)
Final Drive Ratio3.510:1
Drive TypeFWD only (no AWD offered)
Electrified Powertrain
Powertrain TypeICE
Fuel Economy
City18 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Combined21 mpg
Capability & Weights
Towing Capacity3,500 (braked) / 1,000 (unbraked)
Payload1,558 (8-pass)
Curb Weight4,725 (8-pass, min)
GVWR6,283 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length203 in
Exterior Width89.2 (with mirrors) / 78.5 (without mirrors)
Exterior Height68.5 (without roof rails) / None (with roof rails)
Wheelbase121.7 in
Front Track68.5 in
Rear Track68.5 in
Ground Clearance6.8 in
Interior Room
Cargo Volume (behind last row)40.2 (SAE, minimum, behind 3rd row)
Maximum Cargo Volume145.1 (SAE, maximum, all seats folded)
Seating Capacity8
Front Headroom40.9 in
Rear Headroom39.5 (2nd row)
Third Row Headroom38.6 in
Front Legroom41.1 in
Rear Legroom40.5 in
Third Row Legroom35.6 in
Front Shoulder Room64.2 in
Rear Shoulder Room63.2 in
Front Hip Room59.8 in
Rear Hip Room66.4 in
Chassis & Suspension
Front SuspensionMacPherson strut
Rear SuspensionMulti-link
SteeringColumn-mounted electric power steering, 14.23:1 ratio, 3.0 turns lock-to-lock
BrakesVentilated disc front / solid disc rear (12.8in); Tandem booster
Wheels7.5J x 19 alloy
TiresP235/55R19
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialArtificial leather
Driver Seat8-way power w/ 4-way power lumbar + IMS
Front Passenger Seat8-way power
2nd Row SeatingSliding, removable 2nd-row seats (captain's chairs or VIP lounge seats optional/standard by trim)
3rd Row SeatingStandard (60/40 split-folding with double recline)
Heated SeatsStandard (front, 3-level)
Steering WheelTilt & telescopic (leather-wrapped on LXS+)
Climate ControlTri-zone automatic
Remote StartAvailable (dealer/port-installed accessory, not standard factory equipment)
Power Liftgate/TailgateStandard (Smart power tailgate)
Auto-Dimming MirrorStandard (day/night)
12V / USB OutletsFloor console (2 USB) + 2nd-row USB + 3rd-row USB + 115V inverter (SX/SXP only — not EX)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard (15W)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in AVN 5.0 audio display, Navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi hotspot
Screen Size12.3 in
NavigationStandard
Apple CarPlay / Android AutoStandard (wired/wireless per AVN 5.0 system)
Phone ConnectivityStandard — Bluetooth hands-free w/ Voice Recognition, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto
Kia Connect / Connected ServicesStandard, all trims
Audio System8 speakers (incl. tweeters + rear surround)
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display4.2-in TFT LCD cluster
Safety & Driver Assistance (Kia Drive Wise)
AirbagsStandard — 7 total (dual front advanced, dual front side, full-length side curtain, driver's knee, 1st-row side)
ABSStandard
Stability ControlStandard (ESC + Vehicle Stability Management)
Traction ControlStandard (integrated with ESC)
Blind-Spot Collision-AvoidanceStandard (BCA)
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-AvoidanceStandard (RCTA)
Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA)Standard (FCA — car/pedestrian/cyclist, Fusion type)
Automatic Emergency BrakingStandard (via FCA)
Smart Cruise Control (SCC)Standard (Navigation-based SCC with Stop & Go)
Lane Departure WarningStandard (via LKA)
Lane Keeping / Lane Following AssistStandard (LKA + LFA)
Parking Sensors / Remote Smart Parking AssistStandard (PDW, varies by trim); RSPA not offered on Carnival
Backup Camera / Surround View MonitorStandard rearview monitor; SVM/BVM on SX/SX Prestige only
Tire Pressure MonitorStandard (TPMS High-Line)
Rear Child Safety LocksStandard (LATCH)
Security SystemStandard — Smart Key push-button start w/ burglar alarm, panic, immobilizer
Exterior & Lighting
HeadlightsStandard LED MFR
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED)
Brake LightsStandard — LED high-mount stop lamp
MirrorsBody-color, electric-adjustable, heated w/ integrated turn signals, power fold
GrilleSilver Paint, standard (Dark Edition available as option)
Rear SpoilerStandard
AntennaStandard (Shark Fin Antenna)
Body MaterialUnibody
Warranty
Basic5 yr / 60,000 mi
Powertrain10 yr / 100,000 mi
Corrosion5 yr / 100,000 mi
Roadside Assistance5 yr / 60,000 mi
Packages & Options
Package 1Captain's Chairs Package (2027 only; 2026 EX has no packages available)
Package 1 — IncludesN/A for MY2026
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsAurora Black Pearl, Ceramic Silver, Ivory Silver, Snow White Pearl
Interior ColorsBlack (artificial leather)