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
-
4-door -
8 seats -
287.0-hp, 3.5-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel) -
21 combined MPG -
203" length, 68.5" height -
Front Wheel Drive
Color options
Exterior
Ivory Silver
Interior
Navy
Off-Black
Taupe / Off-Black
Tucsan Umber
Packages
- SX Dark Edition Package
$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
- Engine Type
-
Regular Gasoline V-6
- MPG
-
18 City / 25 Hwy
- Horsepower
-
287 hp
- Seating Capacity
-
8
Brakes
- Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
13 in
- Brake ABS System
-
4-Wheel
- Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
13 in
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
N/A
- Brake Type
-
4-Wheel Disc
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Yes
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
N/A
Electrical
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
850
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
180
Engine
- Engine Type
-
Regular Gasoline V-6
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
287 @ 6400
- Displacement
-
3.5 L/212
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
260 @ 5000
- Transmission Options
-
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
- MPG
-
18 City / 25 Hwy
- Total Cooling System Capacity
-
N/A
Entertainment
- Bluetooth®
-
Standard
- Bluetooth®
-
Optional
Measurements
- Cargo Area Width @ Beltline
-
N/A
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 1
-
N/A
- Passenger Capacity
-
8
- Front Shoulder Room
-
64 in
- Height, Overall
-
70 in
- Min Ground Clearance
-
7 in
- Front Head Room
-
40 in
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 2
-
N/A
- Second Head Room
-
38 in
- Front Leg Room
-
41 in
- Trunk Volume
-
N/A
- Length, Overall
-
203 in
- Liftover Height
-
N/A
- Rear Door Opening Height
-
N/A
- Third Head Room
-
37 in
- Track Width, Rear
-
69 in
- Front Hip Room
-
60 in
- Second Shoulder Room
-
63 in
- Cargo Volume to Seat 2
-
87 ft³
- Cargo Volume to Seat 3
-
40 ft³
- Cargo Area Length @ Floor to Seat 3
-
N/A
- Rear Door Opening Width
-
N/A
- Third Hip Room
-
50 in
- Passenger Volume
-
168 ft³
- Third Shoulder Room
-
60 in
- Second Hip Room
-
66 in
- Wheelbase
-
122 in
- Cargo Box (Area) Height
-
N/A
- Second Leg Room
-
41 in
- Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
79 in
- Track Width, Front
-
69 in
- Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
-
N/A
- Cargo Volume to Seat 1
-
145 ft³
- Third Leg Room
-
36 in
Safety
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Optional
- Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
- Stability Control
-
Standard
- Backup Camera
-
Optional
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Standard
- Backup Camera
-
Standard
- Blind Spot Monitor
-
Standard
Steering
- Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
38 ft
- Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
N/A
- Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
N/A
- Steering Type
-
Rack-Pinion
Suspension
- Suspension Type - Rear
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Multi-Link
- Suspension Type - Front
-
Strut
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Strut
Tires & Wheels
- Rear Wheel Size
-
19 X 7.5 in
- Spare Wheel Size
-
Compact in
- Spare Tire Size
-
Compact
- Spare Wheel Material
-
Steel
- Rear Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Wheel Size
-
19 X 7.5 in
- Rear Tire Size
-
P235/55HR19
- Front Wheel Material
-
Aluminum
- Front Tire Size
-
P235/55HR19
Weight & Capacity
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
19 gal
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
350 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
350 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
-
4,852 lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
3,500 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
3,500 lbs
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
N/A
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