2026 Kia Carnival SX Specs & Features

Starting MSRP

$46,090

Overview

Gas Engine

Drive Type	front wheel drive
Total Seating	8
Cargo Capacity	40.2 cu.ft.
Curb Weight	4,810 lbs.
Country of final assembly	South Korea

Fuel & MPG

Fuel type	Regular unleaded
Range in miles (city/hwy)	0/0 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	19.0 gal.

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Engine

Base engine size	3.5 L
Cylinders	V6
Base engine type	Gas

Horsepower	287 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Torque	260 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
Valves	24
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable
Dual fuel injection	Standard

Towing & Hauling

Max Towing Capacity	3,500 lbs.

Drivetrain

Transmission	8-speed shiftable automatic
Drive type	Front wheel drive
Descent control	Standard

Suspension

Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard
Front and rear stabilizer bar	Standard

Dimensions

Length	203.0 in.
Overall width with mirrors	89.2 in.
Overall width without mirrors	78.5 in.

Height	69.9 in.
Wheelbase	121.7 in.
Cargo capacity, all seats in place	40.2 cu.ft.
Maximum cargo capacity	145.1 cu.ft.
Ground clearance	6.8 in.
Angle of approach	15.4 degrees
Angle of departure	20.0 degrees
Curb weight	4,810 lbs.
Maximum towing capacity	3,500 lbs.
Gross weight	6,283 lbs.
Country of final assembly	South Korea

Colors

Exterior Colors	Ivory Silver Aurora Black Pearl Snow White Pearl Astra Blue Panthera Metal Flare Red Ceramic Silver
Interior Colors	Tuscan Umber/Off-Black, leatherette Off-Black/Taupe, leatherette Deep Navy/Misty Gray, leatherette Off-Black, leatherette

Front Seat Dimensions

Front head room	39.7 in.
Front leg room	41.1 in.
Front shoulder room	64.2 in.

Front hip room	59.8 in.
Leatherette	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
8-way power driver seat	Standard
Height adjustable driver seat	Standard
Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support	Standard
2 memorized driver seat settings	Standard
8-way power passenger seat	Standard
Height adjustable passenger seat	Standard
Multi-level heated driver seat	Standard
Multi-level heated passenger seat	Standard
Ventilated driver seat	Standard
Ventilated passenger seat	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions

Rear head room	37.6 in.
Rear leg room	40.5 in.
Rear shoulder room	63.2 in.

Rear hip room	66.4 in.
Split-folding rear seatback	Standard
Reclining rear seats	Standard
Manual folding split-bench third row seats	Standard

Safety

Blind spot and lane departure warnings accident avoidance system	Standard
Lane keep assist	Standard
Front and rear cross traffic alert	Standard

Driver attention alert	Standard
Pre-collision safety system	Standard
Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front, rear and third row head airbags	Standard
Passenger airbag occupant sensing deactivation	Standard
Stability control	Standard
Traction control	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Tire pressure monitoring	Standard
Dusk sensing headlamps	Standard
Auto delay off headlamps	Standard
LED headlamp	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
Turn signal mirrors	Standard
2 front headrests	Standard
Front height adjustable headrests	Standard
3 rear headrests	Standard
Rear height adjustable headrests	Standard
Rear center 3-point belt	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard
Engine immobilizer	Standard

In-Car Entertainment

12.3" infotainment display size	Standard
AM/FM stereo	Standard
8 total speakers	Standard

Wireless Android Auto/Apple CarPlay	Standard
USB connection	Standard
USB with external media control	Standard
Satellite radio satellite radio	Standard
3 months of provided satellite radio service	Standard

Power Feature

4 one-touch power windows	Standard
1st row power glass moonroof	Standard
2nd row power glass moonroof	Standard

Hands-free entry	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience

Keyless ignition	Standard
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard

Electric power steering	Standard
Front, side, and rear view camera	Standard
Front and rear parking sensors w/side sensing	Standard
Wireless charging	Standard
Adaptive cruise control	Standard
Front, rear and 3rd row cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Power rear seat easy entry	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Three zone climate control	Standard
Rear ventilation ducts with fan control	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Extended cabin heating/cooling	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Turn signal in mirrors	Standard

Instrumentation

Trip computer	Standard
Compass	Standard
External temperature display	Standard

Tachometer	Standard
Clock	Standard

Tires & Wheels

Painted alloy wheels	Standard
19 x 7.5 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard

P235/55R H tires	Standard
Temporary spare tire	Standard
Underbody mounted spare tire	Standard

Safety & Security Options

Roadside Assistance Kit	+$70

Interior Options

Carpeted Floor Mats, 8-Passenger	+$265
Cargo Tray	+$125
Cargo Net	+$65

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink	+$375
All Weather Floor Mats, 8-Passenger	+$295
First Aid Kit, Small	+$40
Cargo Mat	+$110
SX Dark Edition Package	+$1,000
Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel	+$375

Exterior Options

Cross Bars	+$400
Tow Hitch	+$700
Mud Guards	+$150

Wheel Locks	+$75

2026 Kia Carnival SX - Specs & Features

Overview

Fuel & MPG

Engine

Towing & Hauling

Drivetrain

Suspension

Dimensions

Colors

Front Seat Dimensions

Rear Seat Dimensions

Safety

In-Car Entertainment

Power Feature

Comfort & Convenience

Instrumentation

Tires & Wheels

Safety & Security Options

Interior Options

Exterior Options

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