
This SUV-styled multiple purpose vehicle offers ample cargo room and class-leading passenger space. It is available in both hybrid and gas powertrains. Reviewers claim the Carnival is so spacious that it feels like a minivan in terms of comfortable space. The Carnival is FWD, and is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 to produce 287 horsepower.
Available at Frank Boucher Kia of Racine, this iteration of the Carnival boasts many noteworthy technology features, such as Kia’s ccNC navigation system with OTA capability, an available 12.3-inch curved panoramic touchscreen display, digital key, 18 standard driver-assistance and safety features, and up to nine USB-C ports, spread throughout all three rows.
The gas-powered Carnival is available in five trims: LX, LXS, EX, SX and SX Prestige, with the hybrid engine coming in four trims: LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. The front seat area and dashboard are accommodating and modern, and the third row offers ample room, even for adults. The second row can be either a bench or two captain’s chairs.
The 2027 Kia Carnival has earned some noteworthy industry awards, including being named the Best Car for Families
by U.S. News & World Report within the minivan category. It was also highly ranked by J.D. Power in their Initial Quality Study. In addition, it earned the “Lifetime Achievement Award” by Drive Car of the Year for its comfort and function.
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1Best-in-class passenger volume: Comparison based on publicly available data regarding passenger volume in 2026 and 2027 Mid-Size MPVs as of March 2026. Mid-Size MPV class as defined by Kia segmentation. Best-in-class cargo space: Comparison based on publicly available data regarding cargo room behind the 1st-row seats in 2026 and 2027 Mid-Size MPVs as of March 2026. Mid-Size MPV class as defined by Kia segmentation.
2*Driver assistance technologies are not substitutes for safe driving and may not detect all objects around the vehicle. No system, no matter how advanced, can compensate for all driver error and/or driving conditions. Always drive safely and use caution.