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)
$37,490
Seating
Passenger seating capacity
7
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)
4555 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 kit
Safety34 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)
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
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 rear headrests - 7 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
Infotainment8 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)
6-speakers (including tweeters)
Floor console media port with 2 USB ports
Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
Smart Key with push-button start, burglar alarm, immobilizer and panic
12V power outlet (cargo)
2nd-row power sliding doors
Power door locks with driver and passenger control
Power windows (front and rear)
Power windows with driver's one-touch auto-up/down and safety
Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free)
Manual liftgate
Climate1 std · 0 opt
Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control
Seating10 std · 0 opt
2nd-row removable seats (Excluding VIP seats)
2nd-row side seat inner armrests
2nd-row side seat outer armrests
2nd-row sliding side seats
3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline
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 Hitchoptional
Cargo net hook
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 Carnival. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the LX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits
How much is the 2027 Kia Carnival LX?
The manufacturer lists $37,490 for the 2027 Kia Carnival LX. It is the cheapest trim of this model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.