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2026 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Levels | Palatine, IL
The 2026 Kia Carnival MPV is a spacious three-row multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) equipped with a V6 engine, flexible interior seating, and intuitive technology. You’ll find a variety of innovative and family-friendly features available throughout the lineup, including a cabin intercom and rear-seat camera.. To help you explore the five Carnival MPV trim levels, their standard features, and the available packages, the team at McGrath Arlington Kia has put together this trims comparison for your research.
If you’re interested in a more detailed look at specific features, engine specs, and exterior color options, you can also take a look at our companion review.
Intrigued? Locate the new Kia Carnival MPV in our inventory, then schedule a test drive at our Kia dealership in Palatine, IL. If you have any questions for our Kia experts, you can give us a call at (847) 202-3900 or send us a message.
2026 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Options
2026 Kia Carnival MPV LX
The stylish and capable 2026 Kia Carnival MPV LX is ready to take on your family adventures — it offers a sliding and removable second row, wireless smartphone connectivity, and advanced tech.
Key Features:
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 287 HP and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Eco drive mode
- 17-in. alloy wheels with matte black finish
- Compact spare tire
- Power sliding rear doors
- LED multi-reflector headlights with auto headlight control
- LED daytime running lights
- High beam assist
- Black-painted and dark chrome front grille with a vertical pattern
- Half chrome exterior door handles
- Silver finish front bumper trim
- Rear spoiler
- Power windows with driver one-touch auto-up/down
- Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors with LED turn signals
- Solar control glass front windshield
- Sound-absorbing windshield glass
- Privacy glass
- Woven cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way manual driver's seat
- Four-way manual front passenger's seat
- Sliding and removable second-row seats
- 60/40 split-folding third-row seats
- Metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Illuminated sun visor vanity mirrors
- Smart key
- Push-button start
- Remote start
- Tri-zone auto climate control with auto de-fog system
- Six-speaker audio system
- 12.3-in. touchscreen display with navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Over-the-air system updates
- Voice recognition
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with multi-device connectivity
- Kia Connect capability
- 4.2-in. instrument display
- USB-C ports in first, second, and third rows
- Two 12V power outlets in the floor console and rear cargo
- Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Front and rear park distance warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go
- Highway Driving Assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit assist
- Height-adjustable front seat belt anchors
- Rollover sensor
- Electronic stability control
- Downhill brake control
2026 Kia Carnival MPV LXS
Settle in and relax thanks to the impressive creature comforts offered with the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV LXS.
Key Features:
Most LX features, plus:
- SynTex seat upholstery
- Eight-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Second-row slide-flex seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
2026 Kia Carnival MPV EX
Sophisticated style pairs with parent-friendly intercom and interior camera systems in the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV EX.
Key Features:
Most LXS features, plus:
- 19-in. alloy wheels with gloss black and machined finish
- Silver finish roof rails
- Smart power liftgate with auto close
- Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down
- Power-folding side view mirrors
- Solar control glass front door windows
- Sound-absorbing front door window glass
- Eight-way power front passenger's seat
- Memory settings for the driver’s seat, steering wheel, and outside side view mirrors
- Second and third-row integrated window sunshades
- Hydro Graphic wood grain interior accent trim
- Half chrome interior door handles
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Passenger View (in-cabin camera)
- Passenger Talk (in-cabin intercom)
- Rear seat voice recognition
2026 Kia Carnival MPV SX
The 2026 Kia Carnival MPV SX is a sleek and standout vehicle paired with enhanced driver assistance systems.
Key Features:
Most EX features, plus:
- 19-in. alloy wheels with black finish
- LED fog lights
- Black painted and dark chrome front grille with a horizontal pattern
- Matte chrome front and rear skid plate
- Auto rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Dual sunroofs
- Ventilated front seats
- LED interior lighting
- Digital Key 2
- 12.3-in. curved instrument display
- Two 115V power outlets in the floor console and rear cargo area
- 360-degree surround view monitor
- Blind-spot view monitor
- Forward collision avoidance assist with junction crossing, direct oncoming, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
- Side park distance warning
- Parking collision avoidance assist-reverse
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go-curve
- Smart cruise control with stop and go and machine learning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
2026 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige
Luxurious leather, elegant style, and progressive technologies are designed to draw you inside the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige.
Key Features:
Most SX features, plus:
- 19-in. alloy wheels with gloss black finish
- LED taillights
- Dark chrome roof rails
- LED projector headlights
- Dark chrome side view mirrors
- Dark silver finish front bumper trim
- Dark chrome front and rear skid plate
- Leather seat upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Satin metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Full Display Mirror® digital rearview mirror
- HomeLink® garage door opener
- 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system
- 11-in. head-up display
2026 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Package Options
To upgrade your 2026 Kia Carnival MPV further, turn to the premium available package options. Both optional packages are exclusive to the SX Prestige trim. The VIP Lounge Seat Package transforms the second row by removing one seat and changing the second-row seats to lounge seats complete with heating, ventilation, power adjustability, and comfort headrests. Or, if you’re looking for ways to keep the family engaged, you may want to consider the Rear Seat Entertainment Package, which adds a dual-screen rear entertainment system.
Available packages include:
VIP Lounge Seat Package
- Available on SX Prestige
- Seven-passenger seat configuration
- Second-row heated and ventilated power lounge seats with comfort headrests and leg extension
- Ambient lighting
- Sound-absorbing second-row door window glass
Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- Available on SX Prestige
- Dual-screen rear entertainment system
2025 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Levels | Palatine, IL
Take control of the open road with the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV — a family-friendly minivan that boasts impressive versatility, upscale features, and seating for up to eight passengers. Select the right trim for your family with this 2025 Kia Carnival MPV trims guide curated by the team at McGrath Arlington Kia.
Explore the vast inventory at our Palatine, IL, dealership, and book a test drive with your favorite trim to experience it firsthand. Be sure to browse our lease offers to secure an attractive rate. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us online or by phone at (847) 202-3900.
2025 Kia Carnival MPV LX
Journey ahead in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LX that’s packed with modern essentials, advanced technologies, and a multitude of safety features.
Key Features:
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 287 HP and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 17-in. matte black finish alloy wheels
- LED multi-reflector headlights with auto headlight control
- High beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- Black paint and dark chrome front grille with a vertical pattern
- Silver finish exterior accents
- Rear spoiler
- Power windows with driver one-touch auto-up/down
- Hidden rear windshield wiper
- Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors with LED turn signals
- Solar control and sound-absorbing glass for the windshield
- Privacy glass
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Woven cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way manual driver's seat
- Four-way manual front passenger's seat
- Sliding and removable second-row seats
- 60/40 split-folding third-row seats
- Metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Kia Connect
- Tri-zone auto climate control with auto defog system
- Pre-cooling and heating through Kia Access App
- Six-speaker audio system
- 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen display with navigation
- 4.2-in. instrument display
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot capability
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with multi-device connectivity
- USB-C charging ports
- 12V power ports
- Smart Key
- Push-button start
- Remote start
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Front and rear park distance warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go
- Highway driving assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Safe exit assist
- Rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors
2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS
Roam comfortably in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS with its premium amenities, including heated front seats and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Key Features:
Includes LX features, plus:
- SynTex seat upholstery
- Eight-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Second-row slide-flex seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
2025 Kia Carnival MPV EX
Delight in the upgraded technology features of the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV EX, including an in-cabin camera and intercom and a wireless phone charger.
Key Features:
Includes LXS features, plus:
- 19-in. machined and gloss black finish alloy wheels
- Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down
- Power-folding side view mirrors
- Solar control glass front door windows
- Sound-absorbing front door window glass
- Silver finish roof rails
- Smart power liftgate with auto close
- Eight-way power front passenger's seat
- Driver's seat integrated memory system
- Second- and third-row integrated window sunshades
- Hydro graphic wood grain interior accent trim
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Passenger View in-cabin camera
- Passenger Talk in-cabin intercom
2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX
Journey confidently and boldly behind the wheel of the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX with its enhanced driver assistance systems.
Key Features:
Includes EX features, plus:
- 19-in. matte black finish alloy wheels
- LED fog lights
- Black paint and dark chrome front grille with a horizontal pattern
- Matte chrome exterior accents
- Dual sunroofs
- Auto rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Ventilated front seats
- Digital Key 2
- LED interior lighting
- 12.3-in. curved instrument display
- 115V power outlets
- Blind spot view monitor
- Surround view monitor
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning, junction crossing, direct oncoming, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
- Side park distance warning
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Smart cruise control with machine learning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige
Cruise in ultimate luxury in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige with its leather seat upholstery, dark chrome exterior accents, and premium audio system.
Key Features:
Includes SX features, plus:
- 19-in. gloss black finish alloy wheels
- LED projector headlights and taillights
- Dark silver finish front bumper trim
- Dark chrome exterior accents and roof rails
- Leather seat upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Satin metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Full Display Mirror® with HomeLink®
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- 11-in. head-up display
2025 Kia Carnival MPV Package Options
Make the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV your own by adding an available package to your new minivan. Whether you wish to enhance its style, technology features, or creature comforts, you’re sure to find the right package for your needs. Some package options include:
Dark Edition Package
- Available on: SX
- 19-in. dark alloy wheels
- Dark accent exterior trim on front grille, side, and mirrors
- Off-black two-tone interior color
- LED headlights
- Dual power sunroofs
- Blind spot view monitor
- 24-in. combined panoramic display with navigation
- 360-degree surround view monitor with 3D view
- A myriad of driver assistance and collision avoidance features
VIP Lounge Seat Package
- Available on: SX Prestige
- Seven-passenger seat configuration
- Heated and ventilated second-row seats
- Ambient interior lighting
- Sound-absorbing second-row door window glass
Rear Seat Entertainment Package
- Available on: SX Prestige
- Dual-screen rear entertainment system
2026 Kia Carnival MPV for Sale Near Me
Discover the new Kia Carnival MPV and all it offers at McGrath Arlington Kia in Palatine, IL. You can find your ideal vehicle in our inventory, and arrange a test drive with a member of our team. Have questions? Message us online or give us a call at (847) 202-3900.
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