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2026 Kia Carnival EX

Minivan · 242–287 hp · 21–32 mpg combined

Sticker from

$41,590Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$42,530Median across 2,780 listings

Above sticker

$940The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

242–287 hp21–32 mpg combinedFWD

Good

8-passenger seating
EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined
3,500-lb max towing
12.3-inch infotainment display

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
Hybrid output: 242 hp

The 2026 Kia Carnival EX is a front-wheel-drive minivan with seating for 8 and 40.2 cu ft of cargo space.

Its MSRP is $41,590 with the 3.5L 6-cylinder engine or $43,190 with the 1.6L turbo gas/electric hybrid.

The 3.5L engine produces 287 hp, uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission and returns an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. It also carries a 3,500-lb maximum towing rating. The hybrid produces 242 hp, uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and returns an EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined.

Standard cabin features include a 12.3-inch infotainment display, wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, wireless charging, three-zone climate control, heated front seats and power adjustment for both front seats. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, rear cross-traffic alert, front and rear parking sensors, and a rearview camera are also standard.

Factory coverage includes a 120-month/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, plus 60-month/60,000-mile basic and roadside coverage. Two NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $940 over sticker.

That is the median across 2,780 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 106 days.

Sticker$41,590

Dealers ask$42,530

2,780 listings106 days median on the lot

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13 factory options, from $45 to $750.

Tow Hitch$750

Cross Bars$400

Auto-Dimming Mirror w/HomeLink$400

Illuminated Rear Cargo Panel$395

All Weather Floor Mats, 8-Passenger$315

Carpeted Floor Mats, 8-Passenger$285

Mud Guards$160

Cargo Tray$130

Cargo Mat$120

Wheel Locks$80

Roadside Assistance Kit$75

Cargo Net$65

First Aid Kit, Small$45

Which Carnival is right for you?

Five trims, $37,390 to $51,490. Tap one to open it.

$37,390−$4,200LX287 hp $39,390−$2,200LXS287 hp $41,590This trimEX242 hp $46,490+$4,900SX287 hp $51,490+$9,900SX Prestige287 hp

Bar heights follow the price. The widest step is $5,000, from SX to SX Prestige.

The numbers.

Two configurations: front-wheel drive, 8-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic.

242–287hp3.5L six-cylinder / 1.6L four-cylinder turbo hybrid

260–271lb-ftTorque

21–32mpgCombined · 18–34 city · 25–31 highway

FWD8-speed shiftable automatic / 6-speed automatic

8Seats

40.2 cu ftCargo volume

4,725–4,852 lbsCurb weight

6,283–6,504 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

132 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

5 interiors

Off-Black/Taupe
Deep Navy/Misty Gray
Tuscan Umber/Off-Black
Off-Black/Tuscan Umber
Deep Navy/Misty Gray

Leatherette or leather.

7 factory paints

Flare Red
Aurora Black Pearl
Ceramic Silver
Ivory Silver
Panthera Metal
Deep Chroma Blue
Snow White Pearl

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

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Overall—Not rated

Frontal—Not rated

Side—Not rated

Rollover—Not rated

NHTSA has not published ratings for the 2026 Carnival. A model year is often unrated for a year or more after it goes on sale.

NHTSA NCAP · checked Oct 2026

Factory coverage.

It runs from the first sale date, not the model year.

Basic

5 yr / 60,000 mi

Powertrain

10 yr / 100,000 mi

Rust

5 yr / 100,000 mi

Roadside

5 yr / 60,000 mi

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