Kia Carnival

2026 Kia Carnival Overview

2026 Kia Carnival Pricing

The 2026 Kia Carnival starts at $38,425. At the other end of the price spectrum, the range-topping Carnival SX Prestige starts at $52,525.

	MSRP	KBB Fair Purchase Price (national avg.)
LX	$38,425	$38,040
LXS	$40,425	$40,020
EX	$42,625	$42,198
SX	$47,525	$47,049
SX Prestige	$52,525	$51,999

Carnival Consumer Sentiment

Owners give this generation Kia Carnival (2022-current) a 4.4 out of 5 rating, which is higher than most, and 80% recommend it. These figures are based on 20 consumer reviews, like these:

What Owners are Saying About the 2026 Kia Carnival

"I LOVE this car"

"This car was not my first choice, in fact it wasn't a choice of mine at all, it was my husband's. We went to see it last just so he can shut up and boy do I love him for bugging me. I love everything about this car. I have the beautiful blue with the black rims GORGEOUS. People are always asking about it. Its spacious, comfortable, nice display screen and the TRUNK SPACE is a bonus."

"Best Unicorn Car"

"So glad we found this vehicle. Super spacious, comfortable, loaded with features! In cabin camera let's you view your passengers aka kids. Park assist and lane assist are very helpful. Many safety features. Surround View monitor let's you see all around the vehicle. This car helps you avoid accidents. Very safe for families. I absolutely love this car."

"Stylish and Comfy!"

"Okay so I have the prestige version so it is TOP LINE. With that being said, all the features are great! The car is a great alt to a regular minivan if you aren’t ready to cross the minivan road yet. The carnival is stylish, clean looking, comfortable, and great for road trips! Only con is NO AWD! If it had that, it would be the BEST right now."

Overall 2026 Kia Carnival Quality

User sentiment suggests the overall quality of the 2026 Kia Carnival is above average for its class. Owners rated the 2026 Kia Carnival quality a 4.4 out of 5.

2026 Kia Carnival Reliability

The 2026 Kia Carnival receives an average consumer rating of 4.4 overall and a 4.6 for reliability, which means owners consider its reliability to be above average.

Favorite 2026 Carnival Features

According to drivers of the 2026 Carnival, here are some of its best features:

Comfortable and beautiful
Comfort, space, features, heated and cooled seats
Allllll the features you can think of
Great all rounder
Smooth

2026 Carnival Safety

2026 Kia Carnival Safety Features

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability Control
Traction Control
Blind-Spot Alert
Collision Warning System
Driver Knee Airbag
Front Head Curtain Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Lane Departure Warning System
Pedestrian Detection System
Rear Head Curtain Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera

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2026 Kia Carnival Deals and Incentives

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$499 /mo | 24 months | Due at Signing

Lease a new 2026 Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS FWD for $499 a month for 24 Months with $3,999 Due at Lease Signing for Qualified Lessees.

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End Date: 07/07/2025

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2026 Kia Carnival Styles

Style

Price

Horsepower

Seating

Cargo Capacity

Engine

Towing Capacity

Curb Weight

Drivetrain

Style

Price

Horsepower

Seating

Cargo Capacity

Engine

Towing Capacity

Curb Weight

Drivetrain

4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter

4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter

4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter

4-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo, GDI, 1.6 Liter

3500 lbs

4852 lbs

FWD

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Specifications

Comfort & Convenience

	Climate Control Air Conditioning	Available
	Integrated Garage Door Opener	Port Installed

Dimensions, Weights & Capacities

	Curb Weight	4555 lbs.
	Fuel Capacity	19.0 gallons
	Front Head Room	40.9 inches
	Front Leg Room	41.1 inches
	Max Seating Capacity	7
	Minimum Ground Clearance	6.8 inches
	Overall Length	203.0 inches
	Front Shoulder Room	64.2 inches
	Towing Capacity, Maximum	3500 lbs.
	Trunk or Cargo Capacity	145.1 cu.ft.
	Wheel Base	121.7 inches
	Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)	6283 lbs.
	Width with mirrors	89.2 inches

Exterior

	Alloy Wheels	Available
	Number of Doors	4 doors
	Power Sliding Doors	Available
	Privacy Glass	Available
	LED Headlights	Available
	Rear Spoiler	Available

Mechanical

	Drivetrain	FWD
	Transmission Type	Automatic
	8 speed	Available
	Recommended Fuel	Regular
	Hill Start Assist	Available

Performance

	Horsepower	287 @ 6400 RPM
	Torque	260 @ 5000 rpm
	Engine	V6, GDI, 3.5 Liter

Warranty

	Basic	5 years / 60000 miles
	Powertrain	10 years / 100000 miles
	Corrosion	5 years / 100000 miles

Entertainment

Bluetooth Streaming Audio

Interior

Power Windows
Rear Window Defroster
12V Power Outlet
Power Outlet
Steering Wheel Controls
Tilt Steering Wheel
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel

Seating

Third Row Seat
Folding Rear Seat
Cloth Seats

Security

Alarm System

Technology

Bluetooth Wireless Technology
Hands Free Phone
Remote Keyless Entry
Internet Access
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry
Push-Button Engine Start
Smartphone Interface
Touch Screen Monitor
USB Port
Voice Recognition System

2026 Kia Carnival Safety

2026 Kia Carnival Safety Technology

Child Door Locks
Child Seat Anchors
Driver Airbag
Passenger Airbag
Stability Control
Traction Control
Blind-Spot Alert
Collision Warning System
Driver Knee Airbag
Front Head Curtain Airbag
Front Side Airbag
Lane Departure Warning System
Pedestrian Detection System
Rear Head Curtain Airbag
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear View Camera

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