SX Prestige FWD
What the SX Prestige adds over the LX (+$14,100)
| Spec | LX | SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4555 lbs | 4720 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) | $37,390 | $51,490 |
| 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, 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds, 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting, 8-passenger seating, 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, 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), Dark Edition C-pillar garnish, Dark Edition roof rails, Dark Edition side sill garnish, Dark Edition tailgate garnish, Dark Edition trim on Radiator Grille, Dark Edition trim on skid plates, Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof, Electric folding outside mirrors, Floor console media port with 1 USB port, Heated front seats (3-level), Heated steering wheel, Height adjustable rear headrests - 8 seats, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED cargo lamp, LED map lamp, LED rear combination lamps, 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), 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, Roof rails, Satin Metal Paint crashpad garnish
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) | $51,490 |
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) | 4720 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 kitSafety34 std · 2 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)
- 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)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- 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 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)
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) with Ultrasonic Sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Height adjustable rear headrests - 7 seats optional
- Wing-out adjustable front headrests optional
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment11 std · 3 opt
- Wi-fi hotspot
- Digital Key optional
- 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)
- 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
Convenience11 std · 0 opt
- Smart power tailgate with hands-free open and auto-closing
- Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, immobilizer and panic
- 115V inverter
- 2nd-row sliding doors
- 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 Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, escort headlamp, immobilizer and panic
- Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free)
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control
Seating14 std · 5 opt
- 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 removable seats (Excluding VIP 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
- Artificial leather seat trim
- 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
- 2nd-row VIP lounge seats with power one-touch relaxation mode (sliding, and reclining) optional
- 2nd-row leg extension ottoman optional
- 7-passenger seating optional
Interior22 std · 3 opt
- 12.3-inch TFT LCD panoramic center display with meter cluster
- Heated steering wheel
- 2nd and 3rd row sunshade blinds
- 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook
- 2nd-row puddle lamps
- 2nd-row side seat armrests
- 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders
- Coat hooks (x2)
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Door scuff plates
- Floor console with center armrest, cupholders, storage and power outlet
- Front door courtesy reflector
- LED map lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Matte silver sliding inside door handle
- Satin Metal Paint crashpad garnish
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Ambient Lighting optional
- Black high gloss crashpad garnish optional
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- LED cargo lamp
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior28 std · 4 opt
- Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof
- Electric folding outside mirrors
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Dark Edition C-pillar garnish
- Dark Edition roof rails
- Dark Edition side sill garnish
- Dark Edition tailgate garnish
- Dark Edition trim on Radiator Grille
- Dark Edition trim on skid plates
- 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 rear combination lamps
- Privacy glass (2nd-row Sliding Door, Tailgate, Quarter Fixed Glass, Rear Door, Backlite)
- Rear spoiler
- Roof rails
- Shark fin antenna
- Single exhaust with black finish
- Solar glass (windshield)
- Tinted glass (Delta Fixed)
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (aero)
- 19-inch Alloy wheels with black Dark Edition design optional
- Acoustic glass (2nd-row Doors) optional
- Dark edition outside mirrors optional
- Laminated 2nd-row Windows optional
- Auto light control
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged (GDI) Hybrid
- 6-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 2026 Carnival. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the SX Prestige
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige?
The manufacturer lists $51,490 for the 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige. That is $14,100 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia Carnival SX Prestige add over the LX?
Against the LX, 46 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.