2026 Kia Carnival MPV Interior Design

A sophisticated and spacious interior welcomes you when you step inside the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV. Journey comfortably in available second-row VIP lounge seats complete with a relaxation mode that offers reclining, heating, and ventilation functionality, as well as headrests and raised power footrests. Enjoy blue skies or dazzling city lights at night from the cabin with the available dual sunroofs. You can also set your preferred mood for every trip with the available color-selectable ambient lighting.

Available interior features include:

• Woven cloth, SynTex, or leather seat upholstery
• Eight-way power front seats
• Heated and ventilated front and second-row seats
• Second-row bench seat or power lounge seats
• 60/40 split-folding third-row bench seat
• Driver's seat and steering wheel memory
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Tri-zone auto climate control
• LED interior lighting
• Dual sunroofs
• Full Display Mirror®

2026 Kia Carnival MPV Engine Specs

Fuel your daily commutes and weekend trips with the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV and its 287-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine. This powertrain is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission and can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Additionally, front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on all Carnival MPV trims.

See engine specifications in the following chart:

• Engine: 3.5L V6
• Horsepower: 287 HP
• Torque: 260 lb.-ft.
• Transmission: Eight-speed automatic
• Drivetrain: FWD
• Max. Towing Capacity: 3,500 lbs.

2026 Kia Carnival MPV Safety & Technology Specs

Journey confidently in the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV with its wide range of advanced safety features. Lane keeping assist, forward collision avoidance assist, a blind spot view monitor, and more help keep you in control and centered on the road. What’s more, Highway Driving Assist 2 and smart cruise control — available on higher trims — can help make highway drives less taxing.

Innovative technology is within easy reach when you're behind the wheel of the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV. Access your favorite apps with the 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, which can seamlessly connect to your smartphone via standard wireless Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay®. Easily communicate with passengers in the second and third rows with the available Passenger Talk in-cabin intercom. Additionally, delight your ears with the 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system, which is available on the SX Prestige.

2026 Kia Carnival MPV Cargo Space & Seating Capacity

Tote your crew around in the 2026 Carnival MPV, which offers seating for up to eight passengers. The available slide-flex seating system lets you slide the second-row middle seat forward, backward, or down into a table. With all seats in use, you have access to 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space. Fold down the second and third rows to reveal a maximum of 145.1 cubic feet of space to stow larger items.

View interior specifications in the accompanying table:

• Passenger Capacity: Seven or eight
• Headroom (Front/Second/Rear Row): 40.9 / 39.5 / 38.6 in.
• Legroom (Front/Second/Rear Row): 41.1 / 40.5 / 35.6 in.
• Minimum Cargo Volume: 40.2 cu.-ft.
• Maximum Cargo Volume: 145.1 cu.-ft.

2026 Kia Carnival MPV Color Options Available

• Panthera Metal
• Snow White Pearl
• Deep Chroma Blue
• Aurora Black Pearl
• Flare Red
• Ivory Silver
• Ceramic Silver
• Astra Blue

2026 Kia Carnival MPV Trim Levels

• LX $36,990*
• LXS $38,990*
• EX $41,190*
• SX $46,090*
• SX Prestige $51,090*

2026 Kia Carnival MPV for Sale at McGrath Arlington Kia

Explore the inventory at McGrath Arlington Kia in Palatine, IL, to find your ideal 2026 Carnival MPV trim. Our Kia experts can help you with your vehicle-buying journey. If you need assistance or have any inquiries, send us a message online or call us at (847) 202-3900.