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2026 Kia Carnival EX specs & colors

MSRP
LX FWD
$37,390
LXS FWD
$39,390
EX FWD
$41,590
SX FWD
$46,490
SX Prestige FWD
$51,490
$41,590
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2026 Kia Carnival EX

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Navy
Taupe / Off-Black
Tucsan Umber

Packages

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
287 hp
Horsepower
8
Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Electrical

850
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Regular Gasoline V-6
Engine Type
3.5 L/212
Displacement
260 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
287 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity

Entertainment

Optional
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®

Measurements

41 in
Second Leg Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
64 in
Front Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
63 in
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
N/A
Liftover Height
8
Passenger Capacity
41 in
Front Head Room
50 in
Third Hip Room
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
40 in
Second Head Room
36 in
Third Leg Room
66 in
Second Hip Room
203 in
Length, Overall
145 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
60 in
Front Hip Room
70 in
Height, Overall
N/A
Trunk Volume
168 ft³
Passenger Volume
N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
7 in
Min Ground Clearance
87 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
69 in
Track Width, Front
122 in
Wheelbase
60 in
Third Shoulder Room
40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
39 in
Third Head Room
69 in
Track Width, Rear
N/A
Rear Door Opening Width

Safety

Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera

Steering

N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Suspension

Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
19 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Size
P235/55HR19
Front Tire Size
Compact
Spare Tire Size
19 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,852 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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