2026 Kia Carnival MPV EX – 287 HP Minivan
Specifications
Specification |
Details |
Model |
Carnival MPV EX |
Vehicle Category |
Minivan |
Fuel Type |
Gasoline |
Application |
Minivan, family transport, urban driving |
Starting Price (2025) |
$41,190, excludes destination and handling charges |
Color Options |
Exterior: Panthera Metal, Snow White Pearl, Ceramic Silver, Silky Silver, Aurora Black Pearl, Astra Blue, Deep Chroma Blue; Interior: Taupe/Off-Black SynTex Seat Trim, Navy/Misty Gray SynTex Seat Trim |
Frame & Drivetrain
Specification |
Details |
Engine |
3.5L V6 (287 HP, 260 lb-ft) |
Gross Horsepower |
287 HP @ 6,400 RPM |
Torque |
260 lb-ft @ 5,000 RPM |
Transmission Type |
8-speed automatic |
Suspension & Brakes
Specification |
Details |
Front Suspension |
MacPherson Struts, Gas Shock Absorbers, Stabilizer Bar |
Rear Suspension |
Multi-link |
Brakes |
4-wheel disc with ABS, 12.8 in. front rotors, 12.8 in. rear rotors |
Interior & Exterior
Specification |
Details |
Seating |
8 passengers (2nd-row Slide-Flex seating) |
Interior Features |
4.2-inch instrument cluster display, 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, Kia Connect, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 8-speaker audio, Bluetooth, USB-C ports (6), wireless phone charger, Smart Key with push-button start, remote start, SynTex seating trim, 8-way power driver’s seat with 4-way lumbar support, 8-way power passenger’s seat, heated front seats, memory driver’s seat and side view mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, leather-wrapped gearshift knob, 60/40 split-folding 2nd-row Slide-Flex seating, 60/40 split-folding 3rd-row seats, 2nd and 3rd-row integrated window sunshades, tri-zone automatic climate control with auto de-fog system, rear ventilation ducts, sound-absorbing front door window glass, Passenger View In-Cabin Camera, Passenger Talk In-Cabin Intercom, Auto Emergency Braking with Pedestrian, Cyclist, and Junction Turning Detection, Blind-Spot Detection, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Lane Following Assist, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Driver Attention Warning, Rear Occupant Alert, Front and Rear Parking Sensors, Safe Exit Assist, 9 airbags, rearview camera, auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Exterior Features |
19-inch alloy wheels with gloss black and machined finish, 235/55R19 tires, LED headlights, auto headlight control, amber LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, power sliding rear doors, power-folding side view mirrors, smart power liftgate, roof rails, rear spoiler, shark fin antenna, temporary spare tire |
Cargo Capacity |
40.2 cu.ft. (behind 3rd row), 86.9 cu.ft. (behind 2nd row), 145.1 cu.ft. (behind 1st row) |
Fuel Tank |
19.0 gal |
Weight |
4725 lbs |
Width |
78.5 in. (1995 mm) |
Length |
203.0 in. (5155 mm) |
Max Height |
69.9 in. (1775 mm, with roof rails) |
Ground Clearance |
6.8 in. |