The 2026 Kia Carnival LXS in Red represents a practical and capable choice for families and group travel, combining spacious seating with essential comfort and convenience features.
- 6 Speakers with AM/FM/HD Audio and SiriusXM
- Navigation System
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Automatic temperature control with front dual zone A/C and rear air conditioning
- Heated front bucket seats
- Power driver seat with telescoping and tilt steering wheel
- Leather steering wheel and shift knob
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Rear window defroster and rear window wiper
- Auto high-beam headlights with delay-off function
- Remote keyless entry with illuminated entry
- 3rd row split-bench seat with reclining capability
- Split folding rear seat
- 17" alloy wheels
- Electronic Stability Control with traction control
The Carnival LXS accommodates eight passengers across three rows with front bucket seats and a spacious 3rd row that reclines for added comfort. The split folding rear seat provides flexible cargo configurations, making it easy to adapt the interior to your needs. Whether you're transporting a full family or managing larger items, the layout supports both passenger comfort and practical versatility.
Climate control extends throughout the cabin with automatic temperature management, separate front dual zone settings, and dedicated rear air conditioning. Heated front seats add comfort during colder months, while the rear window defroster improves visibility. The V6 engine with 8-speed automatic transmission delivers 18 city and 25 highway mpg, offering reasonable efficiency for a vehicle of this size and capability.
Inside, you'll find thoughtful details that enhance daily usability. The navigation system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration, and SiriusXM satellite radio keep you connected and informed. Illuminated entry, vanity mirrors in both front and rear, and an overhead console with compass and trip computer reflect a focus on practical convenience. Leather accents on the steering wheel and shift knob add a touch of refinement to the interior experience.
Safety features include dual front impact airbags with side-impact protection, knee airbags, and overhead airbags positioned throughout the cabin. The emergency communication system provides an extra layer of security. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS, electronic stability control, traction control, and speed-sensing steering work together to support confident handling. Low tire pressure warning alerts you to maintenance needs before they become significant issues.
The exterior presents a clean appearance with body-color bumpers, heated power mirrors with turn signal indicators, and a rear spoiler. The 17" alloy wheels provide both visual appeal and practical durability. This combination of features, safety technology, and space-conscious design makes the 2026 Kia Carnival LXS a sensible option for those seeking a capable family vehicle. Contact us to schedule a test drive and see how this minivan fits your transportation needs. Price includes: $1500 - KFA Dealer Choice Program: $1500 discount and 5.50% APR for 36 months. $30.20 per $1000 financed. Available to well qualified buyers who finance through Kia Finance America. 506. Exp. 08/31/2026
New 2026 KiaCarnival LXS
- Exterior Color
- Red
- Interior Color
- Taupe/Off-Black
- Body/Seating
- Minivan/Van/8 seats
- Seats
- 8 seats
- Transmission
- 8-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Engine
- V6
- VIN
- KNDNB5K3XT6628816
- Stock Number
- T6628816
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- 6 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Speed-sensing steering
- Traction control
- 4-Wheel Disc Brakes
- ABS brakes
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Emergency communication system
- Front anti-roll bar
- Knee airbag
- Low tire pressure warning
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Brake assist
- Electronic Stability Control
- Exterior Parking Camera Rear
- Auto High-beam Headlights
- Delay-off headlights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Panic alarm
- Security system
- Speed control
- Bumpers: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Spoiler
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink
- Carpeted Floor Mats (8-Passenger)
- Compass
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Front reading lights
- Illuminated entry
- Leather Shift Knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Outside temperature display
- Overhead console
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Rear reading lights
- Tachometer
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trip computer
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Artificial Leather Seat Trim
- Front Bucket Seats
- Front Center Armrest
- Heated Front Bucket Seats
- Heated front seats
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- 6.5J x 17" Alloy Wheels
- Alloy wheels
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.51 Axle Ratio
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) & Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Air conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Illuminated entry
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 235/65HR17.0
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 235/65HR17.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 17"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 12.3"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Speakers: 6
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
- Powertrain warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 8
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: tumble forward
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leatherette
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 3.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 18mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 25mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
- Horsepower: 287hp @ 6,400RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 15 deg
- Departure angle: 20 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 173mm (6.8")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Rear cargo: liftgate
- Skid plates
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: black
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 980mm (38.6")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,280mm (50.4")
- 3rd row legroom: 904mm (35.6")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,511mm (59.5")
- Compression ratio: 12.30 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,201kg (4,852lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 92.0mm x 87.0mm (3.62" x 3.43")
- Engine displacement: 3.5 L
- Engine torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,994mm (78.5")
- Exterior height: 1,740mm (68.5")
- Exterior length: 5,156mm (203.0")
- Front headroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front hiproom: 1,519mm (59.8")
- Front legroom: 1,044mm (41.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,631mm (64.2")
- GVWR: 2,950kg (6,504lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 4
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 4,109 L (145 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 1,138 L (40 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,763L (168.2 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,003mm (39.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,687mm (66.4")
- Rear legroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,605mm (63.2")
- Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 3,091mm (121.7")
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) front and rear
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) mitigation
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
I love it
By JackN on 3/1/2026 9:10:43 AM
Very stylish design and a smooth transmission. I enjoy everything about it. My next suv will be the Carnival again - 5.0
Wonderful family hauler
By BigFamCarnival on 9/3/2025 1:33:27 PM
Having a family of 8 I went with the gasoline EX version, knowing I would have a pretty heavy payload every day with all seats occupied. There is plenty of room for everyone, lots of usb charge ports, and after coming from a vehicle with zero safety assist features, they are actually really nice. I haven't noticed any weird glitches after the first 5,000 miles so far. Interior and exterior are extremely sharp, I get tons of attention at kids school or out shopping or stuff like that. Gas MPG isn't so great but if I'm really careful I can hold about 27-30mpg on the highway. All the seats are comfortable and spacious including for rear and front facing car seats. - 5.0
The greatest looking van on the planet!
By El Chileno on 5/21/2024 4:59:19 PM
We owned our fantastic Oldsmobile van for 23 1/2 years. It was time to let her go. My wife insisted on another van, but nothing caught her fancy until I spotted this Kia Carnival van. She immediately fell in love with it. She loved the handling and commented how she did not need a break in period. The driving of it was very natural for her. We bought the highest model and trim. Very luxurious. I call it the James Bond Van. Absolutely love it!