2026 Kia Carnival in Victoria, BC

The 2026 Kia Carnival is the perfect modern family-friendly vehicle. It combines the functionality of a minivan with modern features, creating a practical and stylish vehicle that works for the whole family. Continue reading with the product experts at Kia Victoria for more insight on the spacious minivan and why it’s a terrific choice for families of all sizes.

Looking for a full-size or mid-size SUV? Check out the Kia Telluride and the Kia Sorento.

To learn more about the 2026 Kia Carnival, visit Kia.ca.

Exterior

Bold Exterior

The 2026 Kia Carnival offers a stylish exterior that combines sculpted and chiselled lines with its signature star map LED lighting. Its chrome grille, and body coloured mirrors and handles add to its bold presence. The design breathes new life into the traditional minivan and will be sure to turn heads wherever it goes.

 

Exterior Paint Colours

Pick from a variety of exterior colour options on the 2026 Kia Carnival. These options include:

  • Snow White Pearl
  • Thunder Grey
  • Aurora Black Pearl
  • Ceramic Silver
  • Storm Blue
  • Flare Red

Interior

Luxurious Seating

The 2026 Kia Carnival is designed for passenger comfort. Available second-row VIP Lounge seating creates an ideal environment for family travel with heated and ventilated captain chairs with recline function and soothing relaxation mode. With seating for up to 8 passengers, there’s enough room for the whole family.

Passenger View Monitor

Sitting in the front row? Easily keep an eye on the rear seats with available Passenger View Monitor with Passenger Talk. Activate the rear seat camera on the home screen to take a peek at what’s happening in the back. Passenger Talk uses a microphone to communicate with rear passengers. Raising your voice to get a message across will be a thing of the past.

Performance

Engine

The 2026 Kia Carnival uses a 3.5L V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda engine. It offers 288 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. It’s paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. The vehicle offers an estimated fuel economy of 13L / 100km for the city and 9.3L / 100km for the highway. The combined fuel economy is 11.3L / 100km.

Towing

Not only is the 2026 Kia Carnival the perfect family vehicle for everyday life, but it’s also ideal for family getaways. With a towing capacity of 3,500lbs when properly equipped, it’s the perfect vehicle to pull a variety of small trailers and boats, letting you take family adventures almost anywhere.

Specifications 2026 Kia Carnival
Engine Type 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda
Horsepower 288
Torque (lb-ft) 260
Fuel Economy (L/100 km, city/hwy) 13 / 9.3
Maximum Towing Capacity (lb) 3,500
Transmission 8-speed automatic

Technology

Wireless Connectivity

With standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto Connectivity, you can easily access smartphone apps on the 2026 Kia Carnival. Ditch the messy cables and control your favourite apps through the vehicle’s 12.3-inch multimedia display. The screen also provides access to the infotainment system and navigation.

Voice Recognition

The 2026 Kia Carnival provides access to various functions via voice control, including climate settings and seat heating or ventilation. Individualize this control with the available voice recognition feature, which can distinguish the voices of occupants in the first and second row.

Safety & Driver Assistance

Parking Distance Warning

Avoid parking collisions with the Parking Distance Warning feature. Using sensors located on the front and rear of the vehicle, the system will display a warning if any objects come in your way during low-speed parking maneuvers. Expand coverage to all around your vehicle with the available side sensors.

Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist

Avoid collisions with vehicles outside of your line of sight with the Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist feature. It works by detecting traffic on either side of your vehicle and automatically activates when you put the vehicle in reverse. This safety feature is standard across Carnival’s lineup.

2026 Kia Carnival Trim Levels

Exterior of LX trim.

LX

Starting at $44,330
Details:
  • 17-inch Alloy Wheels
  • Individually Removable Second-Row Seating
  • Rear Seat Reminder (Passive)
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Exterior of EX+ trim.

EX+

Starting at $52,730
Details:
  • 8-Passenger Seating
  • Rain Sensing Wipers
  • Passenger View Camera and Communication
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Exterior of SX trim.

SX

Starting at $55,730
Details:
  • 19-inch Black Alloy Wheels
  • Pure Leather Seats
  • Digital Key
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Shop the 2026 Kia Carnival at Kia Victoria

Stop by our showroom, located in Victoria, BC, to test drive the 2026 Kia Carnival. Contact our friendly team at Kia Victoria with your questions. Not sure if this vehicle is the right fit? We have a range of new and used inventory. Our team is ready to help!

To learn more about the 2026 Kia Carnival, visit Kia.ca.

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