MSRP$43,680
-$1,092
KFA Dealer Choice Program: $1000 discount and 5.25% APR for 36 months. $30.08 per $1000 financed. Available to well qualified buyers who finance through Kia Finance America. 506
KFA Dealer Choice Program: $1000 discount and 5.25% APR for 36 months. $30.08 per $1000 financed. Available to well qualified buyers who finance through Kia Finance America. 506 (Expires 3/2/2026)
$41,588
$2,092
DESCRIPTION
Price includes: $1000 - KFA Dealer Choice Program: $1000 discount and 5.25% APR for 36 months. $30.08 per $1000 financed. Available to well qualified buyers who finance through Kia Finance America. 506. Exp. 03/02/2026 2026 Kia Carnival EX is the next evolution of the modern minivan, delivering SUV-inspired styling, best-in-class interior space, and cutting-edge safety and connectivity. Finished in stunning Ivory Silver with an Off-Black interior featuring Taupe accents, this Carnival EX blends sophistication and utility in one of the most versatile family vehicles on the road. Designed for those who want comfort, capability, and smart technology in a bold, refined package, the Carnival EX is engineered to move people and possibilities with ease.This one-owner 2026 Kia Carnival EX has been maintained with care and includes a complete service history. With its sought-after color combination, dealer-installed all-weather floor mats, and fully equipped trim, it stands out among full-size people movers for families or professionals who value comfort, reliability, and elevated design. Its practical 8-passenger layout and premium interior finishes make it an ideal vehicle for growing households and travel enthusiasts alike.Under the hood, the Carnival EX is powered by a 3.5L GDI + MPI V6 engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission and Drive Mode Select. This drivetrain delivers confident acceleration and refined ride quality, complemented by front-wheel drive, a multi-link rear suspension, gas-pressurized shock absorbers, and front and rear anti-roll bars. With a 19-gallon fuel tank and 3.51 axle ratio, the Carnival balances efficiency and performance, offering up to 26 MPG highway.Safety is at the forefront with a comprehensive suite of advanced features including Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection (FCA-JT), Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Parking Distance Warning sensors front and rear, Driver Monitoring Alert, and Collision Mitigation systems. The Carnival also includes a full airbag array, including curtain airbags for all three rows and a driver knee airbag, plus seatbelt pretensioners and low tire pressure monitoring.Inside, the Carnival EX offers a welcoming and functional cabin with leatherette-wrapped surfaces, a leather steering wheel, and piano black trim with wood-look accents. A large digital driver information display, integrated navigation with voice activation, and navigation-based Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go and machine learning keep drivers connected and confident. Passengers enjoy tri-zone HVAC, removable second-row seats, a folding third row, and ample USB and power outlets including 12V DC ports throughout. Comfort is further enhanced with an 8-way power passenger seat and a conversation mirror to keep everyone connected on the go.Exterior features include sleek 19" machine-finished alloy wheels, LED projector beam headlamps with auto-leveling and high-beam assist, laminated glass for cabin quietness, deep-tinted windows, proximity power sliding rear doors, and a lip spoiler. Black and chrome accents give it a refined, upscale appearance while roof rails and a compact underbody spare add utility. The Ivory Silver finish brings a crisp, modern look that complements the Carnivals bold profile.With its complete service history, stylish exterior, flexible seating, and powerful V6 performance, this 2026 Kia Carnival EX offers a premium experience for buyers seeking a full-featured minivan with advanced safety and comfort.We are a Dobbs Automotive Company with over 100 years of experience. Kia of East Hartford is the source for all makes and models. www.kiaeast.com.
BASIC INFO
Detailed Specifications
COMFORT
- Air conditioning Yes
- Armrests front center Front seat center armrest
- Armrests rear mounted Second-row seat mounted armrests
- Bench seats Third-row split-bench seat
- Cabin air filter
- Climate control Automatic climate control
- Console insert material Piano black console insert
- Door panel insert Piano black door panel insert
- Driver lumbar Driver seat with 4-way power lumbar
- Driver seat direction Driver seat with 12-way directional controls
- Dual-zone front climate control
- Floor coverage Full floor coverage
- Floor covering Full carpet floor covering
- Folding second-row seats 40-20-40 folding second-row seats
- Fore and aft second-row seat Second-row seats with manual fore and aft
- Front head restraint control Manual front seat head restraint control
- Front head restraints Height adjustable front seat head restraints
- Front passenger seat redundant control
- Front seat upholstery Leatherette front seat upholstery
- Front seatback upholstery Plastic front seatback upholstery
- Gearshifter material Leather and metal-look gear shifter material
- Headliner coverage Full headliner coverage
- Headliner material Cloth headliner material
- Heated front seats Heated driver and front passenger seats
- Interior accents Piano black and chrome interior accents
- Laminated window Laminated side window glass
- Number of memory settings 2 memory settings
- Panel insert Simulated wood instrument panel insert
- Passenger seat direction Front passenger seat with 8-way directional controls
- Passenger side rear seat easy entry Power passenger side rear seat easy entry
- Power driver seat controls Driver seat power reclining, lumbar support, seatback side bolster support, cushion tilt, cushion side bolster support, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Power passenger seat controls Passenger seat power reclining, cushion tilt, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
- Rear climate control Rear climate control system with separate controls
- Rear head restraint control 3 rear seat head restraints
- Rear head restraint control Manual rear seat head restraint control
- Rear head restraints Height adjustable rear seat head restraints
- Rear headliner/pillar ducts Rear headliner/pillar climate control ducts
- Rear seat upholstery Leatherette rear seat upholstery
- Rear seatback upholstery Plastic rear seatback upholstery
- Rear sun blinds Manual rear side window sunblinds
- Rear under seat ducts Rear under seat climate control ducts
- Reclining second-row seats Manual reclining second-row seats
- Seating capacity 8
- Second-row seat folding position Tumble forward second-row seat
- Second-row seats fixed or removable Removable second-row seats
- Second-row seats Split-bench second-row seat
- Split front seats Bucket front seats
- Steering wheel material Leather steering wheel
- Steering wheel telescopic Manual telescopic steering wheel
- Steering wheel tilt Manual tilting steering wheel
- Third-row head restraint control Manual third-row head restraint control
- Third-row head restraint number 3 third-row head restraints
- Third-row head restraints Height adjustable third-row head restraints
- Third-row seat facing Front facing third-row seat
- Third-row seat fixed or removable Fixed third-row seats
- Third-row seat upholstery Leatherette rear seat upholstery
- Third-row seatback upholstery Carpet third-row seatback upholstery
- Third-row seats folding 60-40 folding third-row passenger seat
- Third-row seats reclining Third-row manual reclining seats
- Tinted windows Deep tinted windows
CONVENIENCE
- 12V power outlets 2 12V power outlets
- Accessory power Retained accessory power
- Adaptive cruise control Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) & Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- All-in-one key All-in-one remote fob and ignition key
- Auto door locks Auto-locking doors
- Automatic curve slowdown cruise control Highway Driving Assist (HDA) Automatic curve slowdown cruise control
- Battery charge warning
- Beverage holders Front beverage holders
- Beverage holders rear Rear beverage holders
- Cabin camera
- Cargo access Smart Power Liftgate proximity cargo area access release
- Cargo floor type Carpet cargo area floor
- Cargo light Cargo area light
- Cargo tie downs Cargo area tie downs
- Clock Digital clock
- Compass
- Conversation mirror
- Cruise control Cruise control with steering wheel mounted controls
- Day/Night rearview mirror
- Door ajar warning Rear cargo area ajar warning
- Door bins front Driver and passenger door bins
- Door bins rear Rear door bins
- Door locks Power door locks with 2 stage unlocking
- Door mirrors Power door mirrors
- Driver foot rest
- Driver information center
- Engine temperature warning
- Engine/electric motor temperature gauge
- First-row windows Power first-row windows
- Floor console Full floor console
- Floor console storage Covered floor console storage
- Fob engine controls Smart Key with hands-free access and push button start
- Folding door mirrors Power folding door mirrors
- Front reading lights
- Fuel door Power fuel door release
- Glove box Locking glove box
- Headlights on reminder
- Heated door mirrors Heated driver and passenger side door mirrors
- Ignition type Push-button
- Key in vehicle warning
- Keyfob cargo controls Keyfob trunk control
- Keyfob keyless entry
- Keyfob remote start
- Low level warnings Low level warning for fuel, washer fluid and brake fluid
- Maximum roof rack load 165 lbs. maximum roof rack load
- Memory settings Memory settings include: door mirrors
- Number of beverage holders 13 beverage holders
- Oil pressure warning
- One-touch down window Front and rear one-touch down windows
- One-touch up window Front and rear one-touch up windows
- Over the air updates
- Overhead console Mini overhead console
- Passenger doors rear left Proximity operated power sliding left rear passenger door
- Passenger doors rear right Proximity operated power sliding right rear passenger door
- Rear cargo door Smart Power Liftgate power liftgate rear cargo door
- Rear reading lights
- Rear seat check warning Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) rear seat check warning
- Rear seat direction Front facing rear seat
- Rear window defroster
- Rear windshield Fixed rear windshield
- Rear windshield wipers
- Seatback storage pockets 2 seatback storage pockets
- Second-row windows Power second-row windows
- Service interval warning Service interval indicator
- Shifter boot Leather shifter boot
- Steering mounted audio control Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Tachometer
- Tailgate control Tailgate/power door lock
- Temperature display Exterior temperature display
- Third-row fold into floor seats Manual fold into floor third-row seat
- Third-row side sunblinds Manualthird-row side sunblinds
- Third-row windows Fixed third-row windows
- Trip computer
- Trip odometer
- Trunk hatch Trunk/hatch auto-latching
- Trunk lid trim Plastic trunk lid trim
- Variable panel light Variable instrument panel light
- Visor driver expandable coverage Driver visor with expandable coverage
- Visor driver mirror Driver visor mirror
- Visor illuminated driver mirror Illuminated driver visor mirror
- Visor illuminated passenger mirror Illuminated passenger visor mirror
- Visor passenger expandable coverage Passenger visor with expandable coverage
- Visor passenger mirror Passenger visor mirror
- Wipers Variable intermittent front windshield wipers
- Wireless device charging Front wireless smart device charging
EXTERIOR
- Rear Spoiler
EXTERIOR AND APPEARANCE
- Body panels Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams
- Bodyside insert Metal-look bodyside insert
- Bumper insert Black front and rear bumper inserts
- Bumper rub strip front Metal-look front bumper rub strip
- Bumper rub strip rear Metal-look rear bumper rub strip
- Bumpers front Body-colored front bumper
- Bumpers rear Body-colored rear bumper
- Door handle material Chrome door handles
- Door mirror style Body-colored door mirrors
- Door mirror type Standard style side mirrors
- Grille style Chrome grille with metal-look surround
- Number of doors 4 doors
- Paint Pearlcoat paint
- Roof rails
- Skid plate 2 underbody skid plates
- Spare tire Compact spare tire with steel wheel
- Spare tire location Crank-down spare tire
- Special paint Monotone paint
- Spoiler Rear lip spoiler
- Tires P235/55TR19 AS BSW front and rear tires
- Wheels 19 x 7.5-inch front and rear machined w/painted accents aluminum wheels
- Window Trim Black side window trim
FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS
- Emissions LEV3-ULEV50 emissions
- Emissions tiers Tier 3 Bin 50 emissions
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT
- Antenna Integrated roof audio antenna
- Aux input jack Auxiliary input jack
- External memory External memory control
- Intercom Intercom for communication with rear passengers
- Number of first-row screens 2 total number of 1st row displays
- Primary display size 12.3 inch primary display
- Primary display touchscreen Primary monitor touchscreen
- Radio AM/FM/digital/SiriusXMsatellite
- Satellite trial 3 month satellite trial subscription
- Seek scan
- Speakers number 8 speakers
- Speakers Standard grade speakers
- Speed sensitive volume
- Voice activated audio Voice activated audio controls
- Wireless streaming Bluetooth wireless audio streaming
INTERIOR
- Dual Climate Control
- Heated Seats
- Memory Seat
- Power Driver Seat
- Rear Air Conditioning Controls
- Third Row Seating
OPTIONAL
- All Weather Floor Mats (8-Passenger)
- Carpeted Floor Mats (8-Passenger)
- Navy/Gray
- Snow White Pearl
ORIGINAL WARRANTY
- Basic warranty 60 month/60,000 miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty 60 month/100,000 miles
- Powertrain warranty 120 month/100,000 miles
- Roadside warranty 60 month/60,000 miles
POWERTRAIN AND MECHANICAL
- ABS Brakes Four channel ABS brakes
- Alternator Type Alternator
- Battery run down protection
- Battery type Lead acid battery
- Cylinder head material Aluminum cylinder head
- Drive type Front-wheel drive
- Driver selectable steering effort Drive Mode Select System driver selectable steering effort
- Drivetrain selectable Drive Mode Select w/Active ECO driver selectable drivetrain mode
- Eco Feedback ECO feedback display gauge
- Electronic parking brake
- Engine 3.5L V-6 port/direct injection, DOHC, CVVT variable valve control, regular unleaded, engine with 287.1HP
- Engine block material Aluminum engine block
- Engine Configuration V6
- Engine Location Front mounted engine
- Engine Mounting direction Transverse mounted engine
- Engine Short 3.5L V-6 DOHC
- Front anti-roll Front anti-roll bar
- Fuel Type Regular unleaded
- Ignition Spark ignition system
- Lock-up transmission
- Overdrive transmission
- Powertrain type ICE
- Radiator
- Rear anti-roll Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear Springs Regular grade rear springs
- Selectable mode transmission Drive Mode Select w/Active ECO selectable mode transmission
- Sequential shift control Sportmatic Sequential shift control
- Shock absorbers Gas-pressurized shock absorbers
- Speed sensitive steering Speed sensitive power steering
- Springs front Front coil springs
- Springs rear Rear coil springs
- Steering Electric power-assist steering system
- Steering type Rack-pinion steering
- Suspension ride type front Independent front suspension
- Suspension ride type rear Independent rear suspension
- Suspension Standard ride suspension
- Suspension type front Strut front suspension
- Suspension type rear Multi-link rear suspension
- Tailpipe Stainless steel single exhaust with black tailpipe finisher
- Traction control All-speed ABS and driveline traction control
- Transmission 8-speed automatic
- Transmission electronic control
- Transmission Type Automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Ventilated brakes Front ventilated disc brakes
SAFETY
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Automatic Emergency Braking
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Brake Assist
- Lane Departure Warning
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert
- Stability Control
- Traction Control
SAFETY AND SECURITY
- 3-point seatbelt Rear seat center 3-point seatbelt
- ABS Brakes 4-wheel antilock (ABS) brakes
- Auto headlights Auto on/off headlight control
- Auto high-beam headlights High Beam Assist (HBA) auto high-beam headlights
- Auto levelling headlights Auto-leveling headlights
- Automatic brake hold
- Autonomous cruise control Lane Following Assist (LFA) hands-on cruise control
- Blind spot Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active blind spot system
- Brake assist system
- Brake type 4-wheel disc brakes
- Child door locks Manual rear child safety door locks
- Convex spotter Passenger convex spotter mirror
- Delay off headlights Delay-off headlights
- Distance alert Following distance alert
- Driver attention monitor Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Electronic stability control Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) electronic stability control system
- Exit warning Safe Exit Assist (SEA) external exit warning system
- Forward collision warning Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT: Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning)
- Front impact airbag driver Driver front impact airbag
- Front impact airbag passenger Passenger front impact airbag
- Front side impact airbag driver Seat mounted side impact driver airbag
- Front side impact airbag passenger Seat mounted side impact front passenger airbag
- Gauge cluster display size (inches) Gauge cluster display size: 4.20
- Headlight type Reflector headlights
- Headlights LED low and high beam headlights
- Height adjustable seatbelts Front height adjustable seatbelts
- High mount stop light High mounted center stop light
- Hill start assist Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Illuminated entry
- Immobilizer
- Instrumentation display Supervision digital/analog instrumentation display
- Interior courtesy lights Fade interior courtesy lights
- Knee airbag Driver side knee airbag
- Lane departure Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Low tire pressure warning
- Multiple headlights Multiple enclosed headlights
- Number of airbags 7 airbags
- Number of door entry light(s) 4 door entry light(s)
- Occupancy sensor Airbag occupancy sensor
- Overhead airbags Curtain first, second and third-row overhead airbags
- Parking sensors Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) front and rear parking sensors
- Pedestrian detection Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT: Cyc/Ped/Junction Turning) pedestrian impact prevention
- Rear camera Rear mounted camera
- Rear collision warning Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA)
- Remote panic alarm
- Running lights LED daytime running lights
- SAE Autonomy Level 2 - partial automation SAE Autonomy
- Seatbelt pretensioners Front seatbelt pretensioners
- Seatbelt pretensioners number 2 seatbelt pre-tensioners
- Security system
- Traffic sign information Highway Driving Assist (HDA) traffic sign recognition with automatic speed limit assist
- Turn signal in door mirrors Turn signal indicator in door mirrors
STANDARD
- 3.51 Axle Ratio
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- 8 Speakers
- ABS brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy wheels
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Artificial Leather Seat Trim
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Automatic temperature control
- Brake assist
- Bumpers: body-color
- Delay-off headlights
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic Stability Control
- Emergency communication system
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Front dual zone A/C
- Fully automatic headlights
- Heated door mirrors
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Knee airbag
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Memory seat
- Navigation System
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead airbag
- Overhead console
- Panic alarm
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power door mirrors
- Power driver seat
- Power Liftgate
- Power passenger seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear anti-roll bar
- Rear window wiper
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Speed-sensing steering
- Split folding rear seat
- Spoiler
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Traction control
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Variably intermittent wipers
- Wheels: 7.5J x 19in Machine-Finished Alloy
TECHNOLOGY
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Backup Camera
- Keyless Entry
- Keyless Start
- Navigation System
- USB Port
- WIFI Hotspot
TECHNOLOGY AND TELEMATICS
- Emergency SOS Capable Vehicle integrated emergency SOS system
- Handsfree Bluetooth handsfree wireless device connectivity
- Integrated navigation Integrated navigation system with voice activation
- Internet access Mobile hotspot internet access
- Smart device integration Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smart device wireless mirroring
- USB ports 7 USB ports
Detailed Specifications
COMFORT
CONVENIENCE
EXTERIOR
EXTERIOR AND APPEARANCE
FUEL ECONOMY AND EMISSIONS
IN-CAR ENTERTAINMENT
INTERIOR
OPTIONAL
ORIGINAL WARRANTY
POWERTRAIN AND MECHANICAL
SAFETY
SAFETY AND SECURITY
STANDARD
TECHNOLOGY
TECHNOLOGY AND TELEMATICS