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2026 Kia Carnival LXS

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

Sticker from

$39,390Factory MSRP, base configuration

Dealers ask

$39,935Median across 2,266 listings

Above sticker

$545The median, minus the MSRP

Overview.

At a glance

242–287 hp21–32 mpg combinedFWD

Good

8-passenger seating
40.2 cu ft cargo
3,500-lb max towing
Wireless smartphone integration

Watch for

Front-wheel drive only
4-way manual passenger seat

The 2026 Kia Carnival LXS is an 8-seat minivan with front-wheel drive and a choice of gas or gas/electric hybrid power.

The 3.5L 6-cylinder gas version produces 287 hp, uses an 8-speed shiftable automatic transmission and has an EPA-estimated 21 mpg combined. The 1.6L 4-cylinder turbo hybrid produces 242 hp, uses a 6-speed automatic transmission and reaches an EPA-estimated 32 mpg combined. MSRP is $39,390 for the gas configuration and $40,990 for the hybrid.

Cargo capacity is 40.2 cu ft, while maximum towing is 3,500 lbs for the gas configuration. Standard cabin equipment includes leatherette seating, heated front seats, three-zone climate control and a 12.3-inch infotainment display with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. 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 120 months or 100,000 miles for the powertrain and 60 months or 60,000 miles for the basic warranty. Two NHTSA recall campaigns have been issued for this model year.

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Market

Dealers are asking $545 over sticker.

That is the median across 2,266 listings for this exact trim. The typical one has sat for 100 days.

Sticker$39,390

Dealers ask$39,935

2,266 listings100 days median on the lot

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12 factory options, from $45 to $750.

Tow Hitch$750

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−$2,000LX287 hp $39,390This trimLXS242 hp $41,590+$2,200EX287 hp $46,490+$7,100SX287 hp $51,490+$12,100SX 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

4,630–4,852 lbsCurb weight

6,283–6,504 lbsGVWR

3,500 lbsMax towing

129 standard items.

Five groups, sized by how much is in each.

1 interior

Off-Black/Taupe

Leatherette.

5 factory paints

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

Safety and recalls

2 recall campaigns on file.

Recalls are settled per car, not per model. Check the one you are buying.

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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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