This 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX combines efficiency and practicality for families who demand both capability and thoughtful design.
- 1.6L I4 DGI Hybrid Turbocharged engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
- 34 city MPG and 31 highway MPG for hybrid efficiency
- Navigation System with SiriusXM satellite radio
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto smartphone integration
- 8-passenger seating configuration with heated front bucket seats
- Power driver and passenger seats with memory settings
- Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air conditioning
- 19-inch black alloy wheels
- Rear backup camera with parking assistance
- Electronic Stability Control and traction control
- Leather steering wheel with steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- Split-folding rear seat for flexible cargo management
- Comprehensive airbag system including dual front impact and side impact airbags
- Power liftgate for convenient rear access
The hybrid powertrain delivers the efficiency you need for regular driving without sacrificing the performance expected from a modern minivan. With 34 city MPG, you'll appreciate fewer trips to the pump while managing daily commutes and family transportation. The turbocharged design ensures responsive acceleration when you need it.
Comfort is prioritized throughout the cabin. Heated front seats provide warmth during colder months, while the dual-zone automatic temperature control allows both driver and passenger to set preferred temperatures independently. The power driver seat with memory settings remembers your preferred position, making each drive feel customized to your needs.
Technology integrates seamlessly into your daily routine. The navigation system paired with SiriusXM satellite radio keeps you informed and entertained whether you're exploring new routes or enjoying premium audio content. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity means your smartphone becomes an extension of the vehicle's interface.
Safety features work together to protect your passengers. The electronic stability control system actively manages traction, while the comprehensive airbag arrayâ"including knee airbags and overhead airbagsâ"provides multi-stage protection. The rear backup camera helps you navigate parking situations with confidence.
Practicality extends to every detail. The split-folding rear seat adapts to your cargo needs, transforming from passenger seating to additional storage capacity. The power liftgate opens and closes at the press of a button, making loading and unloading convenient regardless of your hands' availability.
This 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX represents a practical choice for those seeking efficiency, connectivity, and reliability in a vehicle designed for modern family living. We invite you to experience it firsthand and discover how it can serve your transportation needs.
New 2026 KiaCarnival Hybrid EXfor sale in Las Cruces, NM
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- Exterior Color
- Deep Chroma Blue
- Interior Color
- Tuscan Umber/Off-Black
- Body/Seating
- Van Passenger Van/8 seats
- Combined Fuel Economy
- 32
- Battery Warranty
- 120 months / 100,000 miles
- Transmission
- 6-Speed Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- VIN
- KNDNC5KA3T6166658
- Stock Number
- K1459
- Horsepower
- 178
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
- Memory seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Navigation System
- 8 Speakers
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Radio: : Navigation System with SiriusXM
- Air Conditioning
- Automatic temperature control
- Front dual zone A/C
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear window defroster
- Memory seat
- Power driver seat
- Power steering
- Power windows
- Remote keyless entry
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Cross Bars
- 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
- Power Liftgate
- 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
- All Weather Floor Mats (8-Passenger)
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 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
- Power passenger seat
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Split folding rear seat
- Passenger door bin
- Alloy wheels
- Wheels: 19" Black Alloy
- Rear window wiper
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 3.648 Axle Ratio
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Acoustic pedestrian protection
- 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
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Power/regen
- 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
- Traction battery level
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 235/55HR19.0
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 235/55HR19.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 19"
- 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: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless Phone Charger: front
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
- High voltage electrical system warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
- Powertrain warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- Traction battery warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
- 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
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: tumble forward
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leatherette
- Split folding rear seat
- Alternator hybrid electric motor
- Compressor: intercooled turbo
- Cylinder configuration: I-4
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: 224 lb.-ft.
- Electric motor horsepower: 74hp @ 1,700RPM
- Engine liters: 1.6L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 34mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 32mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 31mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
- Horsepower: 178hp @ 5,500RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: HEV (hybrid electric vehicle)
- Hybrid system combined power torque: 271 lb.-ft.
- Hybrid system net power: 242hp @ RPM
- Hybrid traction battery capacity (Ah): 5.5
- Hybrid traction battery gross capacity (kWh): 1
- Hybrid traction battery peak discharge rate (kW): 64
- Hybrid traction battery type: lithium ion (Li-ion)
- Hybrid traction battery voltage: 270
- Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 16
- Powertrain number of motors: 1
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Starter hybrid electric motor
- Torque: 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
- Transmission: 6 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
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power 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: 10.50 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,201kg (4,852lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 75.6mm x 89.0mm (2.98" x 3.50")
- Engine displacement: 1.6 L
- Engine horsepower: 242hp @ 5,500RPM
- Engine torque: 195 lb.-ft. @ 1,500RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,994mm (78.5")
- Exterior height: 1,775mm (69.9")
- 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): 6
- 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: 1,134kg (2,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 3,091mm (121.7")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- 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
- Brakes regenerative
- 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!
