2025 Kia Carnival
LXS FWD
What the LXS adds over the LX (+$2,000)
| Spec | LX | LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4555 lbs | 4630 lbs |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,800 | $38,800 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem, Acoustic glass (Front Doors), Auto Cruise Control, Floor console media port with 1 USB port, LED fog lamps, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
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 | 287.1 hp |
| Torque | 260.4 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 18 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 21 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) | $38,800 |
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 | P235/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4630 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6283 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety31 std · 0 opt
- 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
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 1st-row side airbags
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Auto Cruise Control
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA)
- 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)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Wi-fi hotspot
- Bluetooth Hands-free with Voice Recognition
- 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem
- 2nd-row USB ports (integrated into side of 1st-row seats)
- 3rd-row USB ports (located above arm rests)
- 6-speakers (including tweeters)
- Floor console media port with 1 USB port
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer and panic
- Luggage power outlet
- Manual tailgate
- Power door locks with driver and passenger control
- Power windows (front and rear)
- Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free)
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row removable seats
- 2nd-row sliding side seats
- 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline
- 3rd-row seatback hooks
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Rear walk-in device
Interior21 std · 1 opt
- 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook
- 2nd-row puddle lamps
- 2nd-row side seat armrests
- 2nd-row sliding doors
- 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders
- 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
- Map lamp
- Matte silver inside door handles
- Matte silver sliding inside door handle
- Metal paint crashpad garnish
- Metal paint door garnish
- Room lamp
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior28 std · 0 opt
- 17-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Black side sill garnish
- Black-painted & Matte chrome radiator grille (vertical design pattern)
- 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)
- LED fog lamps
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Shark fin antenna
- Silver-painted C-Pillar garnish
- Silver-painted tailgate garnish
- Single exhaust with black finish
- Solar glass (windshield)
- Tinted glass (Delta Fixed)
- Tinted glass (Front Doors)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (conventional)
- Auto light control
- Privacy glass (2nd-row Sliding Door, Tailgate, Quarter Fixed Glass, Rear Door, Backlite)
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain1 std · 0 opt
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- 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 2025 Carnival. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the LXS
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Carnival LXS?
The manufacturer lists $38,800 for the 2025 Kia Carnival LXS. That is $2,000 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Kia Carnival LXS add over the LX?
Against the LX, 6 features become standard that the LX does not and 3 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.