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) | $37,490 | $39,490 |
| Overall height | 68.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 8 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 115V inverter (cargo), 115V inverter (center console), 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, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 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), Acoustic glass (windshield), Auto light control, Black high gloss crashpad garnish, 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, Digital rearview mirror, Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection, 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), Heated front seats (3-level), Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), Illuminated glove box, Integrated Memory System (IMS) for driver's seat and outside mirror position, LED cargo lamp, LED fog lamps, LED map lamp, LED rear combination lamps, LED room lamp, Matte Chrome trim on Radiator Grille, Matte chrome skid plates, Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Forward, Reverse, and Side (PDW-F/R/S), Power windows (1st and 2nd row) with auto-up/down and safety, Pure leather seat trim
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 | 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) | $39,490 |
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 | P235/65R17 |
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 kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- 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
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Parking Collision Avoidance - Reverse (PCA-R)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F/R)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward, Reverse, and Side (PDW-F/R/S)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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 · 2 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)
- Bose 12-speaker premium audio system with external amplifier and sub-woofer
- Floor console media port with 1 USB port
- Quiet Mode (disconnects rear speakers and plays audio only through front speakers)
- Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- 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 (cargo)
- 115V inverter (center console)
- 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)
- Power windows (1st and 2nd row) with auto-up/down and safety
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control
Seating13 std · 2 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 side seat outer armrests
- 2nd-row sliding side seats
- 3rd-row 60/40 split-folding seats with double recline
- 3rd-row seatback hooks
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat with power switch for Driver to adjust front passenger seat
- Height adjustable driver's seat
- Pure leather seat trim
- Rear walk-in device
Interior31 std · 1 opt
- Digital rearview mirror
- Heated steering wheel
- 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 crashpad garnish
- Black high gloss door garnish
- 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
- Illuminated glove box
- LED map lamp
- LED room lamp
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- 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
- Day/night interior rear view mirror
- Illuminated sunvisor with extendable visor vanity mirrors
- LED cargo lamp
- Trip computer
- Carpet Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat
Exterior41 std · 1 opt
- Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection
- Electric folding outside mirrors
- 17-inch Alloy wheels
- Acoustic glass (Front Doors)
- Acoustic glass (windshield)
- Black DLO surround molding
- Black side sill garnish
- Black with satin chrome side sill garnish
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Dual Power Tilting and Sliding Sunroof
- 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
- LED rear combination lamps
- Matte Chrome trim on Radiator Grille
- Matte chrome skid plates
- Rain sensing wipers
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler
- Satin chrome C-Pillar garnish
- Satin chrome tailgate garnish
- Shark fin antenna
- Silver Paint trim on Radiator Grille
- 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)
- Tire Mobility Kit
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (aero)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers (conventional)
- Acoustic glass (2nd-row Doors) optional
- 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
Powertrain2 std · 0 opt
- 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 2027 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 2027 Kia Carnival LXS?
The manufacturer lists $39,490 for the 2027 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 2027 Kia Carnival LXS add over the LX?
Against the LX, 53 features become standard that the LX does not and 4 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.