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2027 Kia Carnival

SX Prestige FWD

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What the SX Prestige adds over the LX (+$14,100)

SpecLXSX Prestige
Curb weight (minimum)4555 lbs4720 lbs
Front headroom40.9 in39.7 in
Second-row headroom39.5 in37.6 in
Third-row headroom38.6 in36.5 in
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$37,490$51,590
Overall height68.5 in69.9 in
Passenger seating capacity78
Tire sizeP235/65R17P235/55R19
Wheel diameter17 in19 in
Wheel width6.5 in7.5 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L 4-cylinder Turbocharged (GDI) Hybrid, 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-row heated seats (3-level), 2nd-row ventilated seats (3-level), 6-speed automatic transmission with H-Matic Shifting, 8-passenger seating, 8-speakers (including tweeters and rear surround), Artificial leather seat trim, Black high gloss door garnish, Bose 12-speaker premium audio system with external amplifier and sub-woofer, 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), Digital rearview mirror, Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection, Floor console media port with 1 USB port, Half chrome coating inside door handles, Heated steering wheel, Height adjustable rear headrests - 8 seats, Hydro graphic wood grain crashpad garnish, LED rear combination lamps, Multi-function free mode seat with long sliding rail (forward/backward sliding, fold (table mode, including tray area and cup holders), Pure leather seat trim, Roof rails

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325.1 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter325.1 mm
Rear brake typesolid disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row145.1 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row40.2 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.8 in
Overall height69.9 in
Overall length203 in
Overall width78.5 in
Wheelbase121.7 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationnaturally aspirated
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3470 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine
Valve configurationDOHC 24-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower287.1 hp
Torque260.4 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)18 mpg
MPG (combined)21 mpg
MPG (highway)26 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane87
Fuel tank capacity19 gal

Headroom

Front headroom39.7 in
Second-row headroom37.6 in
Third-row headroom36.5 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.1 in
Second-row legroom40.5 in
Third-row legroom35.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$51,590

Seating

Passenger seating capacity8

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room64.2 in
Second-row shoulder room63.2 in
Third-row shoulder room59.5 in

Steering

Steering typeColumn-Mounted Electric Power steering

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-link

Tires

Tire sizeP235/55R19

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.510:1
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typeautomatic

Weights

Curb weight (minimum)4720 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating6283 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter19 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety31 std · 2 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

Infotainment10 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)

Convenience6 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)
  • Smart power sliding rear doors (hands-free)

Climate1 std · 0 opt

  • Tri-zone automatic climate control with auto defog and rear control

Seating13 std · 5 opt

  • Artificial leather seat trim
  • 2nd-row heated seats (3-level)
  • 2nd-row ventilated seats (3-level)
  • 2nd-row removable seats (Excluding VIP seats)
  • 2nd-row side seat outer armrests
  • 2nd-row sliding side seats

Interior19 std · 3 opt

  • Digital rearview mirror
  • Heated steering wheel
  • 2nd-row (behind 1st-row Passenger Seat) shopping hook
  • 2nd-row puddle lamps
  • 3rd-row center armrest with cupholders
  • Black high gloss door garnish

Exterior19 std · 9 opt

  • Dual LED headlights with High and Low projection
  • 19-inch Alloy wheels
  • Black DLO surround molding
  • Electric adjustable outside mirrors
  • Half chrome coating outside door handles
  • Heated outside mirrors with integrated turn signals

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 2027 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 kits

How much is the 2027 Kia Carnival SX Prestige?

The manufacturer lists $51,590 for the 2027 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 2027 Kia Carnival SX Prestige add over the LX?

Against the LX, 24 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.