2026 Kia Carnival
2026 Kia Carnival MPV in Muncie, IN
MPG
18 City
26 Highway
Best-in-class
Cargo & passenger space
Available Slide-Flex seating system
18
Standard driver assistance features
Make them look twice.
The 2026 Kia Carnival is a feature-rich minivan (or MPV) that balances family comfort with modern tech. It’s powered by a 3.5-L V6 engine offering 287 hp (and there’s an optional 1.6-L turbo-hybrid for added efficiency). Seating is for up to seven or eight depending on trim, and cargo room behind the third row is about 40.2 cubic feet, expanding to 145.1 cu ft when all rear seats are folded. The 2026 Carnival also adds upscale touches, dual panoramic 12.3-inch displays, available VIP Lounge Seats, and hands-free sliding doors, making it feel premium without sacrificing practicality.
Technology
Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays
The available 12.3-in. Dual Panoramic Displays w/ navigation offer over a total combined 24 in. of display for entertainment, convenience, and more.
360° Surround View Monitor
The available 360° Surround View Monitor can help take the guesswork out of parking by providing an aerial view of your surroundings to enhance awareness when maneuvering your vehicle in certain situations.
Full Display Digital Rearview Mirror
The available Full Display Digital Rearview Mirror is designed to help provide a view of the road behind you, even if the vehicle is full of passengers or large objects.
Rear Seat Entertainment
Keep your 2nd-row passengers captivated by their favorite shows with available dual screen 14.6-in. integrated rear seat entertainment.
Connectivity
Remote Start & Climate Control
Start your vehicle remotely and set the cabin temperature before you even step inside.
Find My Car
Conveniently locate and get directions to your car on demand using the Kia Access app.
Kia myQ Connected Garage (Coming Soon)
Kia myQ Connected Garage lets you remotely control, manage, and monitor your garage door through your Kia’s touchscreen display. Plus, with intelligent geofence capabilities, it’s designed to automatically open and close your garage door as you come and go.
Digital Key 2.0
Can’t find your key? No problem. With available Digital Key 2.0, you can use your smartphone to lock, unlock, and start your vehicle. You can even share Digital Key 2.0 access with up to three other people to help ensure your family doesn’t get locked out.
Driver Assistance Technology
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist
If you try to change lanes while an object is detected in your blind spot, standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist can help avoid a collision in certain circumstances by actively moving your vehicle away from the adjacent vehicle.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist
If oncoming obstacles are detected while reversing out of a parking spot, standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist can issue an alert to the driver or, in certain circumstances, apply the brakes to help intervene. Front and rear parking sensors also alert when approaching certain obstacles.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
The available system can help maintain a predetermined distance from the vehicle detected ahead and can bring you to a stop in traffic. Navigation-based information can also adapt to changing speed limits and upcoming curves in certain circumstances.
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Warranties include 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain and 5-year/60,000-mile basic. All warranties and roadside assistance are limited. See retailer for warranty details.