Overview
The Kia Carnival MPV 2026 is likely to be a refined, technologically advanced, and comfortable family vehicle. It will build upon the success of its predecessors while incorporating the latest trends in automotive design and engineering.
Brand |
Kia |
Model |
Carnival MPV 2026 |
Status |
Coming soon |
Release Date |
2025 |
Type |
MPV |
Specifications |
|
Engine Type |
3.5 Liter V6 |
Displacement |
3,470 cc |
Horsepower |
287hp @ 6,400 rpm |
Torque |
260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm |
Height: w/o Roof Rails |
68.5 in. |
Width |
89.2 in |
Length |
203.0 in |
Wheelbase |
121.7 in. |
Track: Front/Rear - 17-inch Wheels |
68.9/68.9 in. |
Ground Clearance |
6.8 in. |
Approach Angle |
15.4° |
Departure Angle |
20.0° |
Head Room w/o Dual Sunroof: 1st / 2nd row / 3rd row |
40.9/39.5/38.6 in |
Shoulder Room: 1st / 2nd row / 3rd row |
64.2/63.2/59.5 in |
Hip Room: 1st / 2nd row / 3rd row |
59.8/66.4/50.4 in. |
Leg Room: 1st / 2nd row / 3rd row |
41.1/40.5/35.6 in |
Cargo Volume (SAE): Minimum/Maximum |
40.2/145.1 cu. Ft |
Curb Weight: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 7-Passenger minimum/maximum |
4555 lbs. / 4555 lbs |
Gross Weight: Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) 7-Passenger |
6283 lbs |
Valve Train |
Double Overhead Camshafts (DOHC), 4 Valves per cylinder |
Engine Valve Gear |
Dual Continuously Variable Valve Timing (CVVT) |
Compression Ratio |
12.3:1 |
Fuel Delivery System |
Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) and Multi-Port Injection (MPI) |
Fuel Requirement |
Regular Unleaded, 87 Octane or higher |
Fuel Tank Capacity |
19.0 gal |
Layout |
Front Engine, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) |
Body Construction |
Steel Unibody, Iso-Structure |
Steering Type |
Electric, Column-Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
Front Suspension Type |
Independent, MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar |
Rear Suspension Type |
Independent, Multi-link, stabilizer bar |
Braking System |
4-Wheel Disc w/ Antilock Brake System (ABS) |
Front Ventilated Brake Disc Diameter |
12.8 in |
Rear Solid Brake Disc Diameter |
12.8 in |
Features |
|
Dual Front Advanced Airbags |
Yes |
Dual Front Side Airbags |
Yes |
Full-Length Side Curtain Airbags |
Yes |
Driver's Knee Airbag |
Yes |
Front Seat-Belt Pretensioners |
Yes |
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH) |
Yes |
2nd & 3rd-Row Seat Belt Reminder |
Yes |
3-Point Seat Belts for All Seating Positions |
Yes |
Height-Adjustable Front Seat Belt Anchors |
Yes |
Rollover Sensor |
Yes |
Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), 4-Wheel Disc Brakes |
Yes |
Vehicle Stability Management |
Yes |
Electronic Stability Control |
Yes |
Hill Start Assist Control |
Yes |
Downhill Brake Control |
Yes |
High Line Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) |
Yes |
7 Passenger |
Yes |
Smart Key |
Yes |
Push Button Start |
Yes |
Power Windows w/ Driver One-Touch Auto-Up/Down |
Yes |
Variable Intermittent Windshield Wipers |
Yes |
Rear Windshield Wiper, Hidden |
Yes |
Day/Night Rearview Mirror |
Yes |
Heated, Power-Adjustable Side View Mirrors w/ LED Turn Signals |
Yes |
Voice Recognition |
Yes |
Tri-Zone Auto Climate Control w/ Auto De-Fog System |
Yes |
Industry-leading Kia 10-year/100,000-mile warranty program |
Yes |
6-Way Manual Driver's Seat |
Yes |
4-Way Manual Passenger's Seat |
Yes |
Sliding & Removable 2nd-Row Seats |
Yes |
60/40 Split-Folding 3rd-Row Seats |
Yes |
Solar Control Glass Front Windshield |
Yes |
Sound-Absorbing Windshield Glass |
Yes |
Privacy Glass |
Yes |
Woven Cloth Seat Trim |
Yes |
Interior Accent Trim, Metal Paint Finish |
Yes |
Interior Door Handles, Metal Paint Finish |
Yes |
Interior Lighting |
Yes |
Illuminated Sun Visor Vanity Mirrors |
Yes |
12.3-inch Touchscreen Display w/ Navigation |
Yes |
4.2-inch Instrument Display |
Yes |
Over-the-Air System Updates (OTA) |
Yes |
6-Speaker Audio System |
Yes |
Wireless Android Auto |
Yes |
Wireless Apple CarPlay |
Yes |
SiriusXM Satellite Radio |
Yes |
Remote Start |
Yes |
Kia Connect |
Yes |
Pre-Cooling & Heating through Kia Access App |
Yes |
USB Data Port, Front Console |
Yes |
Front USB-C Charging Ports: 2 |
Yes |
2nd-Row USB-C Charging Ports: 2 |
Yes |
3rd-Row USB-C Charging Ports: 2 |
Yes |
12V Power Ports, Floor Console and Rear Cargo : 2 |
Yes |
Wi-Fi Hotspot |
Yes |
Schedule Maintenance Reminder through Kia Access App |
Yes |
Bluetooth Wireless Technology w/ Multi-Device Connectivity |
Yes |
Power Sliding Rear Doors |
Yes |
17-inch Alloy Wheels, Matte Black Finish |
Yes |
Tire Size: 235/65R17 |
Yes |
Compact Spare Tire |
Yes |
Auto Headlight Control |
Yes |
LED Multi Reflector Headlights |
Yes |
Tail Lights |
Yes |
LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) |
Yes |
High Beam Assist |
Yes |
Front Grille, Black Paint & Dark Chrome (Vertical Pattern) |
Yes |
Front Bumper Trim, Silver Finish |
Yes |
Window Surrounds, Black |
Yes |
Side Sill Trim, Black |
Yes |
C-Pillar Trim, Silver Finish |
Yes |
Liftgate Trim, Silver Finish |
Yes |
Door Handles, Half Chrome |
Yes |
Side View Mirrors, Body-Color |
Yes |
Rear Spoiler |
Yes |
Shark Fin Antenna |
Yes |
8-Speed Auto Transmission |
Yes |
Eco Drive Mode |
Yes |
Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) |
Yes |
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist |
Yes |
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian, Cyclist, & Junction Turning Detection |
Yes |
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist |
Yes |
Park Distance Warning – Rear |
Yes |
Park Distance Warning – Front |
Yes |
Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
Lane Keeping Assist |
Yes |
Lane Following Assist |
Yes |
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go |
Yes |
Highway Driving Assist |
Yes |
Intelligent Speed Limit Assist |
Yes |
Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert |
Yes |
Rear Occupant Alert w/ Ultrasonic Sensors |
Yes |
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