2026 Kia Carnival SX specs & colors
Mini-van, Passenger
MSRP
- LX FWD
- $37,390
- LXS FWD
- $39,390
- EX FWD
- $41,590
- SX FWD
- $46,490
- SX Prestige FWD
- $51,490
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Navy
Off-Black
Taupe / Off-Black
Tucsan Umber
Packages
$1,000
Starting MSRP
- Wheels: 7.5J x 19" Alloy Dark Edition
- Black customizing
- Unique Exterior Accents
See more detail $1,000
Starting MSRP
- Wheels: 7.5J x 19" Alloy Dark Edition
- Black customizing
- Unique Exterior Accents
- dark edition skid plates and C-pillar
- Dark Edition Front Grille Trim
- Dark Edition Mirror Caps
Specifications
Highlights
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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287 hp
Horsepower
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8
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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13 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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13 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Electrical
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180
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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850
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Engine
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260 @ 5000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Unleaded V-6
Engine Type
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287 @ 6400
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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3.5 L/212
Displacement
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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18 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Optional
Bluetooth®
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Measurements
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168 ft³
Passenger Volume
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
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8
Passenger Capacity
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60 in
Third Shoulder Room
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145 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 1
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66 in
Second Hip Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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87 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 2
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70 in
Height, Overall
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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69 in
Track Width, Front
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Width
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60 in
Front Hip Room
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7 in
Min Ground Clearance
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64 in
Front Shoulder Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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40 ft³
Cargo Volume to Seat 3
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N/A
Trunk Volume
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37 in
Third Head Room
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69 in
Track Width, Rear
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36 in
Third Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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50 in
Third Hip Room
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41 in
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
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122 in
Wheelbase
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N/A
Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
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203 in
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
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N/A
Rear Door Opening Height
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63 in
Second Shoulder Room
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Safety
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Optional
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Optional
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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38 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Suspension
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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P235/55HR19
Front Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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19 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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P235/55HR19
Rear Tire Size
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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19 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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4,852 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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350 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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350 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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