Kia carnival
The lineup

carnival Trims & Pricing

Compare every trim, price, and fuel-economy figure — and find the one that fits you.

The lineup

How the trims step up

Prices step up from the gas value trims, through the hybrids, to the premium flagship.

Gas value trims
  1. Gas$37,490LXStarting point
  2. Gas$39,490LXS+$2,000 over LX
  3. Gas$41,690EX+$4,200 over LX
  4. Gas$46,590SX+$9,100 over LX
  5. Gas$51,590SX Prestige+$14,100 over LX
Hybrid trims
  1. Hybrid$41,490LXS Hybrid+$4,000 over LX
  2. Hybrid$43,690EX Hybrid+$6,200 over LX
  3. Hybrid$48,590SX Hybrid+$11,100 over LX
  4. Premium$53,590SX Prestige Hybrid+$16,100 over LX
Trims

Choose your trim

LX
Gas

LX

From $37,490
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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LXS
Gas

LXS

From $39,490
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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LXS Hybrid
Hybrid

LXS Hybrid

From $41,490
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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EX
Gas

EX

From $41,690
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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EX Hybrid
Hybrid

EX Hybrid

From $43,690
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX
Gas

SX

From $46,590
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Hybrid
Hybrid

SX Hybrid

From $48,590
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Prestige
Gas

SX Prestige

From $51,590
21 mpg combined
Regular gasoline v-6 · Front Wheel Drive
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SX Prestige Hybrid
Hybrid

SX Prestige Hybrid

From $53,590
33 mpg combined
Intercooled turbo gas/electric i-4 · Front Wheel Drive
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Features

What each trim adds

Step up one trim at a time — here's exactly what you gain, and what it costs.

LX LXS

+$2,000

Adds 8 features

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Removable 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material
  • Artificial Leather Seat Trim
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (8-PASSENGER) (PIO)
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (8-PASSENGER) (PIO)
  • TAUPE/OFF-BLACK, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM
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Comfort 3
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (8-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (8-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Interior 5
  • Removable 40-20-40 Folding Split-Bench Front Facing Manual Reclining Tumble Forward Rear Seat w/Manual Fore/Aft now standard
  • Front Center Armrest and Rear Seat Mounted Armrest now standard
  • Leather/Metal-Look Gear Shifter Material now standard
  • Artificial Leather Seat Trim now standard
  • TAUPE/OFF-BLACK, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional

LXS LXS Hybrid

+$2,000

Adds 14 features

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM
  • Wheels: 17'' Alloy
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Gauges
  • Cargo Features
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • Hybrid Starter Generator
  • 6,504 lb GVWR

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Comfort 1
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 1
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM now standard
Exterior 2
  • Wheels: 17'' Alloy now standard
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
Interior 2
  • Gauges now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Hybrid Starter Generator now standard
  • 6,504 lb GVWR now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.49 kWh battery now standard

LXS Hybrid EX

+$200

Adds 31 features

  • Memory Settings
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • 8 Speakers
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
  • Tires: P235/55R19 Low Rolling Resistance
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Smart Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access
  • Laminated Glass
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
  • Wheels: 7.5J x 19'' Machine-Finished Alloy
  • Passenger Seat

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Comfort 5
  • Memory Settings now standard
  • CROSS BARS (PIO) optional
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 2
  • 8 Speakers now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System now standard
Exterior 10
  • Tires: P235/55R19 Low Rolling Resistance now standard
  • Body-Colored Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator now standard
  • Smart Power Liftgate Rear Cargo Access now standard
  • Laminated Glass now standard
  • ICEBERG GREEN optional
  • IVORY SILVER optional
  • Steel Spare Wheel now standard
  • Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown now standard
  • Wheels: 7.5J x 19'' Machine-Finished Alloy now standard
  • WHEELS: 7.5J X 19'' ALLOY DARK EDITION optional
Interior 7
  • Passenger Seat now standard
  • Power Rear Windows, Fixed 3rd Row Windows and w/Manual 2nd Row Sun Blinds now standard
  • Remote Releases now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • Power 1st Row Windows w/Front And Rear 1-Touch Up/Down now standard
  • OFF-BLACK, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • Gauges now standard
Performance 7
  • 90-Amp/Hr 850CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection now standard
  • Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI V6 24V DOHC now standard
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift now standard
  • 3.51 Axle Ratio now standard
  • GVWR: 6,283 lbs (2,850 kg) now standard
  • 180 Amp Alternator now standard
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard

EX EX Hybrid

+$2,000

Adds 16 features

  • Heated Front Bucket Seats
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Wheels: 19'' Black Alloy
  • Gauges
  • Cargo Features
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • Hybrid Starter Generator
  • 6,504 lb GVWR

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Comfort 3
  • Heated Front Bucket Seats now standard
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW* optional
  • WHEELS: 19'' DARK EDITION BLACK optional
Connectivity 1
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM now standard
Exterior 2
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
  • Wheels: 19'' Black Alloy now standard
Interior 2
  • Gauges now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Hybrid Starter Generator now standard
  • 6,504 lb GVWR now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.49 kWh battery now standard

EX Hybrid SX

+$2,900

Adds 36 features

  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Regular Power 1-Touch Sliding Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade
  • Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
  • Front Fog Lamps
  • Steel Spare Wheel
  • Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
  • Wheels: 7.5J x 19'' Black Alloy
  • Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R)
  • Illuminated Glove Box

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Comfort 3
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) optional
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 2
  • Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start And Smart Device now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System now standard
Exterior 10
  • Power 1-Touch Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st Row Sunroof w/Sunshade now standard
  • Regular Power 1-Touch Sliding Glass 2nd Row Sunroof w/Sunshade now standard
  • Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers now standard
  • Front Fog Lamps now standard
  • AURORA BLACK PEARL optional
  • ASTRA BLUE optional
  • Steel Spare Wheel now standard
  • Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown now standard
  • WHEELS: 7.5J X 19'' ALLOY DARK EDITION optional
  • Wheels: 7.5J x 19'' Black Alloy now standard
Interior 8
  • Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) now standard
  • Illuminated Glove Box now standard
  • Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console, 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 Interior 120V AC now standard
  • Digital Appearance now standard
  • 2 12V DC Power Outlets and 2 Interior 120V AC now standard
  • NAVY/GRAY, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • TUSCAN UMBER/OFF-BLACK, ARTIFICIAL LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • Gauges now standard
Performance 6
  • Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI V6 24V DOHC now standard
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift now standard
  • 3.51 Axle Ratio now standard
  • GVWR: 6,283 lbs (2,850 kg) now standard
  • 180 Amp Alternator now standard
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
Safety 7
  • Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) Front And Rear Parking Sensors w/Rear Camera now standard
  • Junction Crossing now standard
  • Aerial View Camera System now standard
  • Evasion Assist now standard
  • Front Camera now standard
  • Left Side Camera now standard
  • Right Side Camera now standard

SX SX Hybrid

+$2,000

Adds 16 features

  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Wheels: 19'' Black Alloy
  • Gauges
  • Cargo Features
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • Hybrid Starter Generator
  • 6,504 lb GVWR

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Comfort 3
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW* optional
  • WHEELS: 19'' DARK EDITION BLACK optional
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 1
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM now standard
Exterior 2
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
  • Wheels: 19'' Black Alloy now standard
Interior 2
  • Gauges now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Hybrid Starter Generator now standard
  • 6,504 lb GVWR now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.49 kWh battery now standard

SX Hybrid SX Prestige

+$3,000

Adds 33 features

  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
  • 12 Speakers
  • Wireless Phone Connectivity
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Accents
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
  • LED Brakelights
  • Steel Spare Wheel

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Comfort 4
  • Heated Leather Steering Wheel now standard
  • LUXURY CARPETED FLOOR MATS (PIO) optional
  • LUXURY ALL WEATHER FLOOR MATS (PIO) optional
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 3
  • 12 Speakers now standard
  • Wireless Phone Connectivity now standard
  • Radio: AM/FM/HD Audio System now standard
Exterior 9
  • Body-Colored Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert now standard
  • Body-Colored Rear Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent and Black Bumper Insert now standard
  • Black Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Power Folding and Turn Signal Indicator now standard
  • Black Grille w/Chrome Accents now standard
  • Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto-Leveling Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off now standard
  • LED Brakelights now standard
  • Steel Spare Wheel now standard
  • Compact Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown now standard
  • WHEELS: 7.5J X 19'' ALLOY DARK EDITION now standard
Interior 10
  • HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter now standard
  • Interior Trim now standard
  • Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror now standard
  • Head-Up Display now standard
  • Seats w/Leatherette Back Material now standard
  • Gauges now standard
  • Pure Leather Seat Trim now standard
  • OFF-BLACK, PURE LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • DEEP NAVY/MISTY GRAY, PURE LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • TUSCAN UMBER/OFF-BLACK, PURE LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
Performance 6
  • Engine: 3.5L GDI + MPI V6 24V DOHC now standard
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift now standard
  • 3.51 Axle Ratio now standard
  • GVWR: 6,283 lbs (2,850 kg) now standard
  • 180 Amp Alternator now standard
  • 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
Technology 1
  • Digital Signal Processor now standard

SX Prestige SX Prestige Hybrid

+$2,000

Adds 19 features

  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM
  • Tire Mobility Kit
  • Wheels: 19'' Black D-Cut Customizing
  • Gauges
  • Cargo Features
  • Leather Seat Trim
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio
  • Hybrid Starter Generator

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Comfort 2
  • CARPETED FLOOR MATS (7-PASSENGER) (PIO) *PRICE TO FOLLOW* optional
  • Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats now standard
Connectivity 1
  • Radio: Navigation System w/SiriusXM now standard
Exterior 2
  • Tire Mobility Kit now standard
  • Wheels: 19'' Black D-Cut Customizing now standard
Interior 6
  • Gauges now standard
  • Cargo Features now standard
  • Leather Seat Trim now standard
  • OFF-BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • NAVY/GRAY, LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
  • TUSCAN UMBER/OFF-BLACK, LEATHER SEAT TRIM optional
Performance 8
  • Engine: 1.6L Turbocharged GDI now standard
  • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic now standard
  • Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature now standard
  • 3.65 Axle Ratio now standard
  • Hybrid Starter Generator now standard
  • 6,504 lb GVWR now standard
  • Regenerative 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake now standard
  • 1.49 kWh battery now standard
Compare

Trim-by-trim comparison

Every trim side by side — pricing, powertrain, and the numbers that matter.

SpecLXLXSLXS HybridEXEX HybridSXSX HybridSX PrestigeSX Prestige Hybrid
Starting MSRP$37,490$39,490$41,490$41,690$43,690$46,590$48,590$51,590$53,590
EngineRegular Gasoline V-6Regular Gasoline V-6Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Regular Gasoline V-6Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Regular Gasoline V-6Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4Regular Gasoline V-6Intercooled Turbo Gas/Electric I-4
Horsepower287 hp287 hp242 hp287 hp242 hp287 hp242 hp287 hp242 hp
Torque260 lb-ft260 lb-ft270 lb-ft260 lb-ft270 lb-ft260 lb-ft270 lb-ft260 lb-ft270 lb-ft
DrivetrainFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel DriveFront Wheel Drive
Transmission8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift6-Speed Automatic8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift6-Speed Automatic8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift6-Speed Automatic8-Speed Auto w/H-Matic Shift6-Speed Automatic
Combined MPG21 MPG21 MPG33 MPG21 MPG33 MPG21 MPG33 MPG21 MPG33 MPG
FuelGasolineGasolineHybridGasolineHybridGasolineHybridGasolineHybrid
Seating788888888
Cargo volume145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft145.1 cu ft
Best trim for…

Which trim fits you

Every trim's role in the lineup — the strongest picks plus where each remaining trim fits. All grounded in the verified numbers.

Lowest price
LX

The lowest starting price in the lineup (from $37,490).

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Most power
LXS

The most power in the lineup at 287 hp.

View the LXS →
Best on fuel
LXS Hybrid

The highest combined economy in the lineup at 33 MPG (hybrid).

View the LXS Hybrid →
Most space
EX

Seats 8 with 145.1 cu-ft of cargo.

View the EX →
Best value
EX Hybrid

The most efficiency per dollar — 33 MPG from $43,690.

View the EX Hybrid →
Gas step-up
SX

A step above the LX for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $46,590).

View the SX →
Hybrid trim
SX Hybrid

A hybrid trim a step above the LXS Hybrid (from $48,590).

View the SX Hybrid →
Gas step-up
SX Prestige

A step above the LX for buyers who want to stay gas-only (from $51,590).

View the SX Prestige →
Premium pick
SX Prestige Hybrid

The top of the lineup — the highest-priced trim (from $53,590).

View the SX Prestige Hybrid →
Hybrid vs gas

Should you choose the hybrid?

Same car, two powertrains — here's how to choose.

Gas
LX
21 MPG combined
From $37,490
Hybrid
LXS Hybrid
33 MPG combined
From $41,490

The verdict

  • Drive a lot? Choosing the LXS Hybrid over the LX saves about $909 per year in fuel (assumes annual mileage 15,000 mi, fuel $3.50/gal, ownership 5 yr).
  • Want the lowest price up front? The hybrid premium is $4,000 (the LXS Hybrid over the cheapest gas LX).
Packages

Option packages by trim

Option packages and which trims offer them.

CAPTAIN'S CHAIRS PACKAGE

2nd Row Captain Chairs, Replaces 3-seat 2nd-row from 8 passenger version

EXEX HybridSXSX Hybrid

DARK EDITION PACKAGE $950

Unique Interior Accents, satin metal paint crashpad garnish, Wheels: 19'' Dark Edition Black, Unique Exterior Accents, dark edition front and rear skid plates, C-pillar and tailgate finish, Dark Edition Front Grille Trim, Dark Edition Roof Rails, Dark Edition Mirror Caps

EX HybridSX Hybrid

REAR SEAT ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGE $2,500

Dual Screen Rear Seat Entertainment System

SX Prestige Hybrid

SX PRESTIGE SEAT PACKAGE

Heated/Ventilated 2nd Row Power VIP Lounge Seats, Replaces 3-seat 2nd-row from 8 passenger version, wing-out headrests and leg support, Glossy Interior Trim, Replaces satin metal paint for mood lamp to work, 2nd Row Laminated Windows, Ambient Lighting

SX Prestige Hybrid

DARK EDITION PACKAGE $950

Dark Edition Interior Design, satin metal paint crashpad garnish, Wheels: 7.5J x 19'' Alloy Dark Edition, Black customizing, Unique Exterior Accents, dark edition skid plates and C-pillar, Dark Edition Front Grille Trim, Dark Edition Mirror Caps

EXSX

SX PRESTIGE SEAT PACKAGE

Delete: 2nd row multi-function free mode seat, Heated/Ventilated 2nd Row Power Seats, wing-out headrests and leg support, Glossy Interior Trim, Replaces satin metal paint for mood lamp to work, 2nd Row Laminated Windows, Ambient Lighting

SX Prestige
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Gasoline trims (LX through SX Prestige) use a 3.5L V-6 with 287 hp and an 8-speed automatic, returning 21 mpg combined. Hybrid trims (LXS Hybrid through SX Prestige Hybrid) swap in a turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder paired with an electric motor for 242 hp but a much more efficient 33 mpg combined — a 57% improvement in city driving alone. If you do a lot of stop-and-go miles, the hybrid's 34 mpg city rating is where the fuel savings really add up.

The LXS at $39,490 is the sweet spot for most buyers — it adds the eighth seat that the LX lacks and costs $2,000 less than the EX while sharing the same V-6 powertrain. If fuel costs matter more than features, the LXS Hybrid at $41,490 is only $2,000 more than the LXS and delivers 33 mpg combined versus 21 mpg, a gap that pays back quickly for high-mileage families.

Almost every trim seats 8, but the base LX is the exception at 7 passengers. If a full eight-seat configuration is important, step up to the LXS or any trim above it.

No — every Carnival configuration is front-wheel drive only, across both gasoline and hybrid powertrains.

Every trim in the lineup offers 145.1 cu ft of total cargo volume, which is consistent whether you choose a gasoline or hybrid model.

The hybrid's turbocharged 1.6L four-cylinder produces 242 hp and 270 lb-ft of torque, while the V-6 makes 287 hp but only 260 lb-ft of torque. The hybrid actually has more torque, which is what you feel most in everyday acceleration, so it won't feel sluggish despite the smaller displacement.
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