2026 Kia Carnival MPV Model Review | Auburn Hills, MI
For all your commuting needs, count on the family-friendly 2026 Kia Carnival MPV. This multi-purpose vehicle has an expansive interior, plush amenities, and the latest safety innovations to help elevate every drive for you and your passengers. Continue reading this 2026 Kia Carnival MPV review created for you by the team at Summit Place Kia in Auburn Hills, MI, to see key features, exterior colors, and capabilities.
Browse through our available inventory, and find the right Carnival MPV for your driving needs. You can experience the Carnival MPV firsthand by scheduling a test drive. When you’re ready to take the next step, see what lease offers we have for you to choose from.
If you have any questions, you’re welcome to contact us online or over the phone at (248) 682-6002.
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2026 Kia Carnival MPV Interior Design & Cargo Space
Indulge in premium amenities and make use of practical space inside the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV. There are three seat upholstery materials available, including woven cloth, SynTex, and leather. The available heated and ventilated front and second-row seats help keep everyone comfortable year-round. The available second-row slide-flex seat allows you to configure your interior to your needs, allowing the middle section to move forward, backward, or fold down into a table.
Enhance the ambience with natural light and bring fresh air into your cabin with the available dual sunroofs. When you need to gather groceries or road trip essentials, utilize up to 40.2 cubic feet behind the third row, or fold down the second- and third-row seats to create a maximum cargo volume of 145.1 cubic feet.
Available interior features include:
- Woven cloth, SynTex, or leather seat upholstery
- Eight-way power front seats with four-way power lumbar
- Second-row bench seat or power lounge seats
- Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
- 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat
- Driver's seat and steering wheel memory
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Dual sunroofs
- Tri-zone auto climate control
- LED interior lighting
- Full Display Mirror®
- HomeLink® garage door opener
- Push-button start
- Digital Key 2.0
2026 Kia Carnival MPV Engine Specs
Power through your commutes and family getaways with the confident performance of the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV. The 3.5L V6 engine delivers 287 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque, and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Achieve respectable fuel economy with 18 city and 25 highway MPG thanks to standard front-wheel drive (FWD). The Kia Carnival MPV offers additional utility with a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 pounds when properly equipped.
View engine specifications in the following table.
| Engine | 3.5L V6 |
|---|---|
| Horsepower | 287 HP |
| Torque | 260 lb.-ft. |
| Transmission | Eight-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD |
| MPG (City/Hwy) | 18 / 25 |
| Max. Towing Capacity | 3,500 lbs. |
2026 Kia Carnival MPV Safety & Technology Specs
The 2026 Kia Carnival MPV is packed with confidence-boosting safety features and intuitive infotainment technology. When you’re managing your drives on busy streets, there are several key driver assistance features available to help, including forward collision avoidance assist and blind spot collision avoidance assist. Enhance your awareness on the road with the available blind spot view monitor or when you’re backing up with the available 360-degree surround view monitor. Take on highway drives with the available Highway Driving Assist 2, which can maintain lane position and speed on compatible roadways.
With a standard 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, you’ll be able to use wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® to connect to your smartphone. The available 12.3-inch instrument display combines with the touchscreen for an impressive panoramic display. Energize your drives with high-quality sound from the available 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system. Keep tabs on what’s happening in the rear rows with help from the available Passenger View in-cabin camera and Passenger Talk in-cabin intercom. Keep your devices ready with the available wireless phone charger.
Available safety features include:
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist
- Blind spot view monitor
- 360-degree surround view monitor
- Forward collision avoidance assist
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Front, side, and rear park distance warning
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Lane departure earning
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Smart cruise control with stop & go and machine learning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit assist
Available technology features include:
- 4.2- or 12.3-in. instrument display
- Six or eight speakers, or 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- 12.3-in. touchscreen with navigation capabilities
- Dual-screen rear seat entertainment system
- Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Bluetooth®
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Wireless phone charger
- Voice recognition
- Passenger View in-cabin camera
- Passenger Talk in-cabin intercom
- 11-in. head-up display
2026 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Levels
- LX $37,390*
- LXS $39,390*
- EX $41,590*
- SX $46,490*
- SX Prestige $51,490*
2026 Kia Carnival MPV FAQ
What are the color options for the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV?
- Panthera Metal
- Snow White Pearl
- Deep Chroma Blue
- Aurora Black Pearl
- Flare Red
- Ivory Silver
- Ceramic Silver
- Astra Blue
2026 Kia Carnival MPV For Sale Near Me
When you’re ready to find your new Kia Carnival MPV for sale, visit Summit Place Kia. Our dealership is conveniently located in Auburn Hills, MI, and serves Troy, Rochester Hills, Pontiac, MI, and other nearby communities. If you have any questions, you’re more than welcome to reach out to us online or over the phone at (248) 682-6002.