New 2026 KiaCarnival EX
- Exterior Color
- Deep Chroma Blue
- Interior Color
- Brown
- Body/Seating
- Passenger Van/8 seats
- Transmission
- 8-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- V6, 3.5L
- VIN
- KNDNC5K35T6551981
- Stock Number
- KL6356
Kia
Carnival
Highlighted Features
- 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
Included Packages & Accessories
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT: Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning) pedestrian impact prevention
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
- Mobile hotspot internet access
- Rear mounted camera
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot system
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) & Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Brake assist system
- Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Smart Power Liftgate power liftgate rear cargo door
- Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Keyfob remote engine start
- Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Leatherette front seat upholstery
- Primary monitor touchscreen
- Fixed third-row seats
- Driver seat power reclining
- lumbar support
- seatback side bolster support
- cushion tilt
- cushion side bolster support
- fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- 3.5L V-6 port/direct injection
- DOHC
- CVVT variable valve control
- regular unleaded
- engine with 287.1HP
- Front wireless smart device charging
- Cabin camera
- Forward Collison-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT: Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning) forward collision mitigation with left turn assist
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA) traffic sign recognition with speed limiter feature
- Smart Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Automatic brake hold
- Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
- Smart Power Liftgate proximity cargo area access release
- Following distance alert
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) external exit warning system
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Rear climate control system with separate controls
- High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- Immobilizer
- Proximity operated power sliding left rear passenger door
- Proximity operated power sliding right rear passenger door
- Vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- External memory control
- 7 USB ports
- Supervision digital/analog instrumentation display
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) electronic stability control system
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Automatic climate control
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) rear seat check warning
- Manual rear side window sunblinds
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) front and rear parking sensors
Detailed Specifications
- 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: 235/55TR19.0
- Power steering
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear tires: 235/55TR19.0
- 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
- Engine liters: 3.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 18mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 26mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
- Horsepower: 287hp @ 6,400RPM
- 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: 2,143kg (4,725lbs)
- 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: 2,850kg (6,283lbs)
- 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 Collison-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
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
This 2026 Kia Carnival offers Android Auto for seamless smartphone integration. See what's behind you with the back up camera on this unit. The leather seats in it are a must for buyers looking for comfort, durability, and style. This vehicle employs advanced tech for collision avoidance, enhancing safety on the road. Apple CarPlay: Seamless smartphone integration for the Kia Carnival - stay connected and entertained on the go! The state of the art park assist system will guide you easily into any spot. You'll never again be lost in a crowded city or a country region with the navigation system on the vehicle. The vehicle features a hands-free Bluetooth phone system. The vehicle keeps you comfortable with Auto Climate. Front wheel drive on this unit gives you better traction and better fuel economy. Impresses the most discerning driver with the deep polished blue exterior on the Kia Carnival. Set the temperature exactly where you are most comfortable in the Kia Carnival. The fan speed and temperature will automatically adjust to maintain your preferred zone climate.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews

Overall4.4Out of 5
- 5.0
I LOVE this car
By Phylicia | on Friday, February 04, 2022
This car was not my first choice, in fact it wasn't a choice of mine at all, it was my husband's. We went to see it last just so he can shut up and boy do I love him for bugging me. I love everything about this car. I have the beautiful blue with the black rims GORGEOUS. People are always asking about it. Its spacious, comfortable, nice display screen and the TRUNK SPACE is a bonus.… - 5.0
Best Unicorn Car
By Christina | on Saturday, July 03, 2021
So glad we found this vehicle. Super spacious, comfortable, loaded with features! In cabin camera let's you view your passengers aka kids. Park assist and lane assist are very helpful. Many safety features. Surround View monitor let's you see all around the vehicle. This car helps you avoid accidents. Very safe for families. I absolutely love this car.… - 4.0
Stylish and Comfy!
By SnowMoon | on Friday, November 05, 2021
Okay so I have the prestige version so it is TOP LINE. With that being said, all the features are great! The car is a great alt to a regular minivan if you aren’t ready to cross the minivan road yet. The carnival is stylish, clean looking, comfortable, and great for road trips! Only con is NO AWD! If it had that, it would be the BEST right now.…
Based on 20 consumer ratings for 2022–2025 models. | Privacy
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- MSRP
- $42,890
- Combo APR Offer: 5.50% APR for 48 months on select 2026 Kia Carnival
- -$500
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