2026 Kia Carnival SX
2026 Kia Carnival SX
Pricing
Base MSRP$46,490
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)
Payload1,473 (8-pass)
Curb Weight4,810 (8-pass, min)
GVWR6,283 lbs
Dimensions
Exterior Length203 in
Exterior Width89.2 (with mirrors) / 78.5 (without mirrors)
Exterior Height69.9 (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 Headroom39.7 in
Rear Headroom37.6 (2nd row)
Third Row Headroom36.5 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 (Dark Edition optional)
TiresP235/55R19
Interior & Comfort
Seating MaterialArtificial leather (leather w/ Dark Edition Package)
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)
Ventilated SeatsStandard (front)
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/3rd-row USB + 115V inverter
Sunroof / MoonroofStandard (dual power tilt/slide sunroof)
Wireless Phone ChargingStandard (15W)
Technology & Entertainment
Infotainment12.3-in AVN 5.0 + optional dual-screen Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE)
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); Bose 12-speaker w/ Dark Edition Package
Steering Wheel Audio ControlsStandard
Driver Display12.3-in TFT LCD panoramic 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 w/ F+ Package — adds Junction Crossing FCA-JX, Lane Overlap FCA-LO)
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 + LED fog lamps
Daytime Running LightsStandard (LED)
Brake LightsStandard — LED high-mount stop lamp
MirrorsBody-color/Dark Edition optional, electric-adjustable, heated w/ integrated turn signals, power fold
GrilleDark Chrome, 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 1SX Dark Edition Package
Package 1 — IncludesFull LED headlamps, LED rear combo lens, leather seats, 11in HUD, 12-speaker Bose audio, heated steering wheel, digital rearview mirror — $1,000
Other Available OptionsNone selected — trim-level row
Available Colors
Exterior ColorsAurora Black Pearl, Ceramic Silver, Astra Blue, Ivory Silver, Snow White Pearl
Interior ColorsBlack; leather w/ Dark Edition Package