SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$9,100)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4555 lbs | 4810 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.9 in | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.5 in | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 38.6 in | 36.5 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,800 | $45,900 |
| 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: 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged (GDI) Hybrid, 115V inverter, 12.3-inch TFT LCD panoramic center display with meter cluster, 12.3-inch audio display unit with navigation, wireless Android Auto, wireless Apple CarPlay, HD Radio, SiriusXM, Bluetooth with Voice Recognition and integrated modem, 19-inch Alloy wheels, 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds, 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting, 8-passenger seating, 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround), 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, Acoustic glass (Front Doors), Artificial leather seat trim, Black high gloss door garnish, Black with satin chrome side sill garnish, Black-painted & Matte chrome radiator grille (horizontal design pattern), Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), 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 Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof, Electric folding outside mirrors, Floor console media port with 1 USB port, Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) w/F+ Package - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist, FCA-JX (Forward Collision Avoidance-Junction Crossing) & FCA-LO (Lane Overlap), Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) w/F+ Package - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist, FCA-JX (Forward Collision Avoidance-Junction Crossing) & FCA-LO (Lane Overlap), Half chrome coating inside door handles, Heated front seats (3-level), Height adjustable rear headrests - 8 seats, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Hydro graphic wood grain crashpad garnish, Illuminated glove box, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED cargo lamp, LED map lamp, LED room lamp, Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, Luggage 115V inverter, Multi-function free mode seat with long sliding rail (forward/backward sliding, fold (table mode, including tray area and cup holders), Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Forward, Reverse, and Side (PDW-F/R/S)
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 | 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 | 39.7 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.6 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.5 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 40.5 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,900 |
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 (minimum) | 4810 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 6283 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety41 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist (Fusion-type with Sensor)
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (N-SCC with S&G)
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) w/F+ Package - Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist, FCA-JX (Forward Collision Avoidance-Junction Crossing) & FCA-LO (Lane Overlap)
- 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)
- Rear view monitor with dynamic parking guidance
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F/R)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward, Reverse, and Side (PDW-F/R/S)
- 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 rear headrests - 8 seats
- 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)
- 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 · 3 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)
- 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround)
- Cabin intercom (projects voice of front seat occupants through rear speakers)
- Floor console media port with 1 USB port
- 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 port (part of dual-screen entertainment monitors) optional
- Dual-screen rear seat entertainment (RSE) with device mirroring capability and streaming media (embedded apps) optional
- Rear Seat Entertainment Package optional
Convenience9 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
- 115V inverter
- Luggage 115V inverter
- 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
Seating14 std · 0 opt
- Artificial leather seat trim
- Heated front seats (3-level)
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat with 4-way power lumbar support
- 2nd-row removable seats
- 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)
- Rear walk-in device
Interior27 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- 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
- 2nd-row side seat armrests
- 2nd-row sliding doors
- 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
- Hydro graphic wood grain crashpad garnish
- Illuminated glove box
- LED map lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Matte silver sliding inside door handle
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day/night interior rear view mirror
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- LED cargo lamp
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior32 std · 0 opt
- Electric folding outside mirrors
- 19-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Black with satin chrome side sill garnish
- Black-painted & Matte chrome radiator grille (horizontal design pattern)
- Body-color outside mirrors
- 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 Multi-Focus Reflector headlights (MFR)
- Matte Chrome trim on Radiator Grille
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Roof rails
- Satin chrome C-Pillar garnish
- Satin chrome skid plates
- Satin chrome tailgate garnish
- Shark fin antenna
- Single exhaust with black finish
- Solar glass (windshield)
- Tinted glass (Delta Fixed)
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (aero)
- 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
Powertrain3 std · 0 opt
- 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged (GDI) Hybrid
- 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting
- 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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Carnival SX?
The manufacturer lists $45,900 for the 2025 Kia Carnival SX. That is $9,100 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 54 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.