SX Prestige FWD
What the SX Prestige adds over the LX (+$13,100)
| Spec | LX | SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4513 lbs | 4727 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4431 lbs | 4581 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5952 lbs | 6140 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $33,600 | $46,700 |
| Overall height | 68.5 in | 69.9 in |
| 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: 115V inverter, 12.3-inch TFT LCD panoramic center display with meter cluster, 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 black finish, 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds, 2nd-row leg extension ottoman, 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 4-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar support, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with power switch for Driver to adjust front passenger seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with power switch for Driver to adjust front passenger seat, Acoustic glass (Front Doors), Black high gloss door garnish, Black with satin chrome side sill garnish, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Bose 12-speaker premium audio system with external amplifier and sub-woofer, 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), Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection, Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof, EC rear-view mirror with HomeLink®, Electric folding outside mirrors, Half chrome coating inside door handles, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated glove box, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA), LED cargo lamp, LED fog lamps, LED map lamp, LED rear combination lamps, LED room lamp, Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, Luggage 115V inverter, Matte chrome coating radiator grille, Multi-function free mode seat with long sliding rail (forward/backward sliding, fold (table mode, including tray area and cup holders)
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 | 69.9 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) | $46,700 |
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) | 4727 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 kitSafety37 std · 1 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)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCTA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- 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)
- Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R)
- 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)
- Wing-out adjustable front headrests optional
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment14 std · 2 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)
- 6-speakers (including tweeters)
- 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround)
- Bose 12-speaker premium audio system with external amplifier and sub-woofer
- 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)
- 2nd-row USB ports (part of dual-screen entertainment monitors) optional
- Dual-screen rear seat entertainment (RSE) with device mirroring capability and streaming media (embedded apps) optional
Convenience10 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
- Luggage 115V inverter
- 115V inverter
- 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
Seating16 std · 4 opt
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position
- 2nd-row heated seats (3-level) optional
- 2nd-row ventilated seats (3-level) optional
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar support
- 2nd-row leg extension ottoman
- 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 passenger seat with power switch for Driver to adjust front passenger seat
- 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)
- Pure leather seat trim
- Rear walk-in device
- 2nd-row VIP lounge seats with power one-touch relaxation mode (sliding, and reclining) optional
- 7-passenger seating optional
Interior25 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- EC rear-view mirror with HomeLink®
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD panoramic center display with 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
- 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
- Illuminated glove box
- LED map lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Matte silver sliding inside door handle
- Satin chrome with 3D emboss crashpad garnish
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- LED cargo lamp
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior34 std · 0 opt
- Electric folding outside mirrors
- 19-inch Alloy wheels with black finish
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Black with satin chrome side sill garnish
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection
- Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof
- Electric adjustable outside mirrors
- Half chrome coating outside door handles
- Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals
- Heated tailgate glass
- LED Daytime Running Light (DRL)
- LED fog lamps
- LED rear combination lamps
- Matte chrome coating radiator grille
- Privacy glass (2nd-row Sliding Door, Tailgate, Quarter Fixed Glass, Rear Door, Backlite)
- Rear spoiler
- Roof rails
- Satin chrome C-Pillar garnish
- Satin chrome bumper garnish
- Satin chrome bumper molding
- Satin chrome skid plates
- Satin chrome tailgate garnish
- Shark fin antenna
- Single exhaust with black finish
- Solar glass (Front Doors)
- Solar glass (windshield)
- Tinted glass (Delta Fixed)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (aero)
- Auto light control
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- 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
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Common questions about the SX Prestige
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige?
The manufacturer lists $46,700 for the 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige. That is $13,100 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige add over the LX?
Against the LX, 61 features become standard that the LX does not and 9 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.