2026 Kia Carnival EX

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$43,420MSRP
$44,119Stokes Kia Price
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    The overview

    Exterior Color
    Flare Red
    Interior Color
    Taupe/Off-Black
    Body/Seating
    Van Passenger Van/8 seats
    Fuel Economy
    18/25 MPG City/Hwy
    Transmission
    8-Speed Automatic
    Drivetrain
    Front-Wheel Drive
    Engine
    V-6 cyl
    VIN
    KNDNC5K33T6650380
    Stock Number
    K01054

      The highlights

      • Navigation system
      • Lane departure
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Emergency communication system
      • Wireless phone connectivity
      • Parking sensors
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Front dual zone A/C
      • Auto high-beam headlights
      • 3rd row seats
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Memory seat

      A closer look at what’s included

      Included Options
      • Navigation System
      • 8 Speakers
      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
      • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
      • Air Conditioning
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Front dual zone A/C
      • Rear air conditioning
      • Rear window defroster
      • Memory seat
      • Power driver seat
      • Power steering
      • Power windows
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Four wheel independent suspension
      • Speed-sensing steering
      • Traction control
      • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
      • ABS brakes
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • Dual front side impact airbags
      • Emergency communication system
      • Front anti-roll bar
      • Knee airbag
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Occupant sensing airbag
      • Overhead airbag
      • Power Liftgate
      • Brake assist
      • Electronic Stability Control
      • Exterior Parking Camera Rear
      • Auto High-beam Headlights
      • Delay-off headlights
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Panic alarm
      • Security system
      • Speed control
      • Bumpers: body-color
      • Heated door mirrors
      • Power door mirrors
      • Spoiler
      • Turn signal indicator mirrors
      • Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
      • Carpeted Floor Mats (8-Passenger)
      • Compass
      • Driver door bin
      • Driver vanity mirror
      • Front reading lights
      • Illuminated entry
      • Leather Shift Knob
      • Leather steering wheel
      • Outside temperature display
      • Overhead console
      • Passenger vanity mirror
      • Rear reading lights
      • Tachometer
      • Telescoping steering wheel
      • Tilt steering wheel
      • Trip computer
      • 3rd row seats: split-bench
      • Artificial Leather Seat Trim
      • Front Bucket Seats
      • Front Center Armrest
      • Heated Front Bucket Seats
      • Heated front seats
      • Power passenger seat
      • Reclining 3rd row seat
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Passenger door bin
      • Alloy wheels
      • Wheels: 7.5J x 19" Machine-Finished Alloy
      • Rear window wiper
      • Variably intermittent wipers
      • 3.51 Axle Ratio
      • HEATED SEATS
      • LEATHER SEATS
      • USB PORT
      • BACKUP CAMERA
      • SATELLITE RADIO
      • BLUETOOTH
      • SYNC
      • NAVIGATION SYSTEM
      • POWER SLIDING DOORS
      • POWER LIFTGATE
      • POWER WINDOWS
      • POWER LOCKS
      • CRUISE CONTROL
      • KEYLESS ENTRY
      • REMOTE START
      • 1-touch down
      • 1-touch up
      • Adaptive Cruise Control: Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) & Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
      • Air conditioning
      • Automatic temperature control
      • Driver door bin
      • Driver vanity mirror
      • Emergency communication system
      • Front beverage holders
      • Front dual zone A/C
      • Illuminated entry
      • Memory seat
      • Navigation system
      • Overhead console
      • Passenger door bin
      • Passenger vanity mirror
      • Power windows
      • Proximity key: doors and push button start
      • Rear air conditioning
      • Rear beverage holders
      • Rear door bins
      • Remote engine start
      • Remote keyless entry
      • Speed control
      • Telescoping steering wheel
      • Tilt steering wheel
      • Trunk/hatch auto-latch
      • Alloy wheels
      • Four wheel independent suspension
      • Front anti-roll bar
      • Front tires: 235/55HR19.0
      • Power steering
      • Rear tires: 235/55HR19.0
      • Speed-sensing steering
      • Wheel size: 19"
      • 1st row LCD monitors: 2
      • AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
      • Primary LCD size: 12.3"
      • Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
      • Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
      • Speakers: 8
      • Steering wheel mounted audio controls
      • Wireless Phone Charger: front
      • Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
      • Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
      • Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
      • Powertrain warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
      • Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
      • 3rd row seats: split-bench
      • Front center armrest
      • Front seats: bucket
      • Heated front seats
      • Leather shift knob
      • Leather steering wheel
      • Max seating capacity: 8
      • Power 4-way driver lumbar support
      • Power driver seat
      • Power passenger seat
      • Rear seats: split-bench
      • Rear seats Folding position: tumble forward
      • Reclining 3rd row seat
      • Seat Upholstery: leatherette
      • Split folding rear seat
      • Compressor: Not Available
      • Cylinder configuration: V-6
      • Drive type: front-wheel
      • Electric motor 1 torque: none
      • Electric motor horsepower: none
      • Engine liters: 3.5L
      • Engine location: front
      • Fuel economy city: 18mpg
      • Fuel economy combined: 21mpg
      • Fuel economy highway: 25mpg
      • Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
      • Horsepower: 287hp @ 6,400RPM
      • Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
      • Hybrid system combined power torque: none
      • Hybrid system net power: none
      • Hybrid traction battery type: none
      • Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
      • Mode select transmission
      • Number of valves: 24
      • Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
      • Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
      • Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
      • Transmission: 8 speed automatic
      • Variable intake manifold
      • Variable valve control
      • Approach angle: 15 deg
      • Departure angle: 20 deg
      • Ground clearance (min): 173mm (6.8")
      • Bumpers: body-color
      • Door mirrors: body-color
      • Heated door mirrors
      • Power door mirrors
      • Power liftgate
      • Rear cargo: power liftgate
      • Skid plates
      • Spoiler
      • Tailpipe finisher: black
      • Turn signal indicator mirrors
      • 3rd row headroom: 980mm (38.6")
      • 3rd row hiproom: 1,280mm (50.4")
      • 3rd row legroom: 904mm (35.6")
      • 3rd row shoulder room: 1,511mm (59.5")
      • Compression ratio: 12.30 to 1
      • Curb weight: 2,201kg (4,852lbs)
      • Engine bore x stroke: 92.0mm x 87.0mm (3.62" x 3.43")
      • Engine displacement: 3.5 L
      • Engine torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
      • Exterior body width: 1,994mm (78.5")
      • Exterior height: 1,775mm (69.9")
      • Exterior length: 5,156mm (203.0")
      • Front headroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
      • Front hiproom: 1,519mm (59.8")
      • Front legroom: 1,044mm (41.1")
      • Front shoulder room: 1,631mm (64.2")
      • GVWR: 2,950kg (6,504lbs)
      • Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 4
      • Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 4,109 L (145 cu.ft.)
      • Interior rear cargo volume: 1,138 L (40 cu.ft.)
      • Passenger volume: 4,763L (168.2 cu.ft.)
      • Rear headroom: 1,003mm (39.5")
      • Rear hiproom: 1,687mm (66.4")
      • Rear legroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
      • Rear shoulder room: 1,605mm (63.2")
      • Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
      • Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
      • Wheelbase: 3,091mm (121.7")
      • 2nd row sun blinds
      • Appearance: digital/analog
      • Auto high-beam headlights
      • Blind spot: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active
      • Compass
      • Delay-off headlights
      • Exterior parking camera rear
      • Front reading lights
      • Fully automatic headlights
      • Lane departure: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active
      • Low tire pressure warning
      • Outside temperature display
      • Parking sensors: Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) front and rear
      • Rear reading lights
      • Rear window defroster
      • Rear window wiper
      • Tachometer
      • Traffic sign information
      • Trip computer
      • Variably intermittent wipers
      • 4 wheel disc brakes
      • ABS brakes
      • Brake assist
      • Dual front impact airbags
      • Dual front side impact airbags
      • Electronic stability
      • Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT
      • Front pedestrian detection: prevention
      • Ignition disable
      • Knee airbag
      • Occupant sensing airbag
      • Overhead airbag
      • Panic alarm
      • Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) mitigation
      • Security system
      • Tracker system
      • Traction control
      Prices do not include, tax, license, and $699 Closing Fee. Price includes: $1500 - KFA Dealer Choice Program: $1500 discount and 5.50% APR for 36 months. $30.20 per $1000 financed. Available to well qualified buyers who finance through Kia Finance America. 506. Exp. 08/03/2026 Meet the 2026 Kia Carnival EX, a sophisticated seven or eight-passenger minivan designed to make family travel more comfortable and convenient.

      - Backup Camera
      - Bluetooth
      - Heated Seats
      - Leather Seats
      - Navigation System
      - Power Liftgate
      - Power Sliding Doors
      - Satellite Radio
      - USB Port
      - Remote Start
      - Keyless Entry
      - Power Locks
      - Cruise Control
      - Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
      - 8 Speakers with SiriusXM

      The Carnival EX combines thoughtful design with practical features that address the needs of today's families. The spacious interior accommodates multiple passengers with genuine leather seating throughout, while heated front seats ensure comfort during colder months. Power sliding doors and a power liftgate simplify entry and exit for passengers of all ages, and the reclining third-row seat provides flexibility for various cargo and seating configurations.

      Technology integration plays a central role in this vehicle's appeal. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity keeps you linked to your digital life, while the integrated navigation system guides you reliably to your destination. Satellite radio delivers your favorite stations uninterrupted, and Bluetooth connectivity ensures hands-free communication and audio streaming throughout your journey.

      Comfort extends beyond seating. Dual-zone automatic temperature control allows front passengers to set independent cabin temperatures, while rear air conditioning ensures everyone stays comfortable regardless of where they sit. The comprehensive speaker system delivers quality audio, and steering wheel-mounted controls let you manage entertainment and communication without distraction.

      Safety and handling are built into every journey. The Carnival EX features a four-wheel independent suspension system that adapts to road conditions, while electronic stability control and traction control work together to maintain vehicle stability. Multiple airbags positioned throughout the cabin, including dual front and side-impact airbags plus an overhead airbag, provide comprehensive occupant protection.

      The exterior presents a striking appearance with body-color bumpers, heated power door mirrors with turn signal indicators, and 19-inch machine-finished alloy wheels. The V6 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission delivers dependable power, achieving 18 miles per gallon in the city and 25 on the highway.

      Visit our showroom to experience the 2026 Kia Carnival EX in Red and discover how it can simplify your family's transportation needs.

      Peace of mind

      Factory warranty

      60 months/60,000miles from the vehicle's original in-service date

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      KBB.com Consumer Reviews

      Kelley Blue Book Logo4.3out of 5 overall
      • 5.0

        I love it

        by JackN on 3/1/2026 9:10:43 AM

        Very stylish design and a smooth transmission. I enjoy everything about it. My next suv will be the Carnival again…
      • 5.0

        Wonderful family hauler

        by BigFamCarnival on 9/3/2025 1:33:27 PM

        Having a family of 8 I went with the gasoline EX version, knowing I would have a pretty heavy payload every day with all seats occupied. There is plenty of room for everyone, lots of usb charge ports, and after coming from a vehicle with zero safety assist features, they are actually really nice. I haven't noticed any weird glitches after the first 5,000 miles so far. Interior and exterior are extremely sharp, I get tons of attention at kids school or out shopping or stuff like that. Gas MPG isn't so great but if I'm really careful I can hold about 27-30mpg on the highway. All the seats are comfortable and spacious including for rear and front facing car seats.…
      • 5.0

        The greatest looking van on the planet!

        by El Chileno on 5/21/2024 4:59:19 PM

        We owned our fantastic Oldsmobile van for 23 1/2 years. It was time to let her go. My wife insisted on another van, but nothing caught her fancy until I spotted this Kia Carnival van. She immediately fell in love with it. She loved the handling and commented how she did not need a break in period. The driving of it was very natural for her. We bought the highest model and trim. Very luxurious. I call it the James Bond Van. Absolutely love it!…
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