Kia carnival
In the city

The carnival owns the street

Confident presence and modern design that look right at home on every downtown block.

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Everyday luxury
Pull into the driveway in style

Refinement and comfort that make the carnival a pleasure the moment you arrive home.

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On the move
Engineered for the drive

Responsive power and composed handling turn every mile behind the wheel of the carnival into a pleasure.

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Inside
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A driver-focused interior of premium materials, real space, and intuitive technology.

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Made for real life
The carnival, built around you

Versatile, capable, and ready for whatever the day asks of your minivan.

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$37,490
Starting MSRP
21–33mpg
Combined MPG
242–287hp
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
145.1cu ft
Cargo volume
7–8
Seating
Trims

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LX
Gas

LX

From $37,490
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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LXS
Gas

LXS

From $39,490
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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LXS Hybrid
Hybrid

LXS Hybrid

From $41,490
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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EX
Gas

EX

From $41,690
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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EX Hybrid
Hybrid

EX Hybrid

From $43,690
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX
Gas

SX

From $46,590
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Hybrid
Hybrid

SX Hybrid

From $48,590
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Prestige
Gas

SX Prestige

From $51,590
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Prestige Hybrid
Hybrid

SX Prestige Hybrid

From $53,590
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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Why the Carnival

Why shoppers choose the Carnival

Kia offers the Carnival with a choice of gas or hybrid power, giving families a configuration matched to how they actually drive rather than a single fixed setup.

  • Up to 33 mpg combined
  • 9 trims spanning $37,490 to $53,590
  • Hybrid power on 4 of the 9 trims
  • 145.1 cu ft of cargo space, seats 8
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How the carnival compares

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carnival buyer's guide

EX Hybrid
Which trim

EX Hybrid

EX Hybrid pairs the 33-mpg powertrain with a more complete equipment list than the base LXS Hybrid, at 43690 MSRP — the sweet spot for most family buyers who want efficiency without stepping into SX pricing.

LXS Hybrid
Which trim

LXS Hybrid

At 41490, LXS Hybrid undercuts the gas EX (41690) while delivering far better fuel economy — hybrid efficiency for essentially gas-trim money.

LX
Which trim

LX

LX is the cheapest way into a Carnival at 37490, with the standard 287-hp V-6, though you lose a seat versus every other trim.

SX Prestige Hybrid
Which trim

SX Prestige Hybrid

SX Prestige Hybrid tops the lineup at 53590, combining the hybrid powertrain's efficiency with the most complete feature set Kia offers on the Carnival — not the value pick, but the one to get if you want everything.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gasoline trims (LX through SX Prestige) use a 3.5L V-6 with 287 hp and an 8-speed automatic, returning 21 mpg combined. Hybrid trims (LXS Hybrid through SX Prestige Hybrid) swap in a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder paired with an electric motor for 242 hp but a much more efficient 33 mpg combined — a 57% improvement in city driving alone. If you do a lot of stop-and-go miles, the hybrid's 34 mpg city rating is where the fuel savings really add up.

The LXS at $39,490 is the sweet spot for most buyers — it adds the eighth seat that the LX lacks and costs $2,000 less than the EX while sharing the same V-6 powertrain. If fuel costs matter more than features, the LXS Hybrid at $41,490 is only $2,000 more than the LXS and delivers 33 mpg combined versus 21 mpg, a gap that pays back quickly for high-mileage families.

Almost every trim seats 8, but the base LX is the exception at 7 passengers. If a full eight-seat configuration is important, step up to the LXS or any trim above it.

No — every Carnival configuration is front-wheel drive only, across both gasoline and hybrid powertrains.

Every trim in the lineup offers 145.1 cu ft of total cargo volume, which is consistent whether you choose a gasoline or hybrid model.

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