EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$5,500)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4513 lbs | 4581 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4431 lbs | 4581 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5952 lbs | 6140 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,100 | $38,600 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
| Tire size | P235/65R17 | P235/55R19 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem (AVN 5.0), 19-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish, 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds, 8-passenger seating, 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, Acoustic glass (Front Doors), Artificial leather seat trim, Black high gloss door garnish, Cabin camera (displays video feed of 2nd and 3rd-row occupants in center display), Cabin intercom (projects voice of front seat occupants through rear speakers), Half chrome coating inside door handles, Heated front seats (3-level), Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Hydro graphic wood grain crashpad garnish, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, Multi-function free mode seat with long sliding rail (forward/backward sliding, fold (table mode, including tray area and cup holders), Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (N-SCC with S&G), Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F/R), Power windows (1st and 2nd row) with auto-up/down and safety, Quiet Mode (disconnects rear speakers and plays audio only through front speakers), Rear Seat Voice Recognition, Smart power tailgate with hands-free open and auto-closing, Solar glass (Front Doors), Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control, Wireless phone charger (15-watt)
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 145.1 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 40.2 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 68.5 in |
| Overall length | 203 in |
| Overall width | 78.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 121.7 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated |
| Cylinder count | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 3470 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 24-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 290 hp |
| Torque | 262 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 26 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 19 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $38,600 |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 8 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 64.2 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 63.2 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 59.5 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Column-Mounted Electric Power Steering |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4581 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4581 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6140 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist (Fusion-type with Sensor)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (N-SCC with S&G)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA)
- Dual front advanced air bags
- Dual front seat-mounted side air bags
- Full-length side curtain air bags
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Rear view monitor with dynamic parking guidance
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F/R)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 1st-row side airbags
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA)
- Cabin camera (displays video feed of 2nd and 3rd-row occupants in center display)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height adjustable front headrests
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment12 std · 0 opt
- Wi-fi hotspot
- Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice Recognition
- 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem (AVN 5.0)
- 2nd-row USB ports (integrated into side of 1st-row seats)
- 3rd-row USB ports (located above arm rests)
- 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround)
- Cabin intercom (projects voice of front seat occupants through rear speakers)
- Floor console media port with 2 USB ports
- Quiet Mode (disconnects rear speakers and plays audio only through front speakers)
- Rear Seat Voice Recognition
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger (15-watt)
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Smart power tailgate with hands-free open and auto-closing
- Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer and panic
- 2nd-row sliding doors
- Luggage power outlet
- Power door locks with driver and passenger control
- Power windows (1st and 2nd row) with auto-up/down and safety
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control
Seating12 std · 0 opt
- Artificial leather seat trim
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- 2nd-row removable seats
- 2nd-row side seat armrests
- 2nd-row sliding side seats
- 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline
- 3rd-row seatback hooks
- 8-passenger seating
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Multi-function free mode seat with long sliding rail (forward/backward sliding, fold (table mode, including tray area and cup holders)
- Rear walk-in device
Interior23 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds
- 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook
- 2nd-row puddle lamps
- 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders
- Black high gloss door garnish
- Cargo lamp
- Coat hooks (x2)
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Door scuff plates
- Floor console with center armrest, cupholders, storage and power outlet
- Front door courtesy reflector
- Half chrome coating inside door handles
- Hydro graphic wood grain crashpad garnish
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Map lamp
- Matte silver sliding inside door handle
- Room lamp
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day/night interior rear view mirror
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior31 std · 0 opt
- 19-inch Alloy wheels with machine finish
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Black side sill garnish
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Folding outside mirrors
- Half chrome coating outside door handles
- Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Heated tailgate glass
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR)
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Shark fin antenna
- Silver painted C-Pillar garnish
- Silver painted bumper garnish
- Silver painted bumper molding
- Silver painted tailgate garnish
- Silver radiator grille
- Single exhaust with black finish
- Solar glass (windshield)
- Tinted glass (Delta Fixed)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (conventional)
- Auto light control
- Privacy glass (2nd-row Sliding Door, Tailgate, Quarter Fixed Glass, Rear Door, Backlite)
- Solar glass (Front Doors)
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Mud Guards
- Temporary Compact Spare Tire (steel)
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- 3.5L Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 6-cylinder engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis3 std · 0 opt
- Gas shock absorber
- MacPherson strut and stabilizer bar front suspension
- Multi-link rear suspension
Cargo1 std · 1 opt
- Towing Trailer Hitch optional
- Cargo net hook
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Carnival. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Carnival EX?
The manufacturer lists $38,600 for the 2023 Kia Carnival EX. That is $5,500 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Kia Carnival EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 28 features become standard that the LX does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.