2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid Lineup · Best Value Pick
Carnival Hybrid EX
Starting at $43,590 MSRP* · Hands-Free Liftgate · Wireless Charging Included
Step up to the best value in the lineup: a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, a bigger center display, and a rear-seat camera/intercom that lets you check on sleeping kids or referee backseat squabbles.
$43,590MSRP* — best value
Hands-freepower liftgate standard
Wirelessdevice charging standard
Camera+ intercom, rear seat monitor
242 hphybrid system · 34 MPG city
No RSEon LXS or EX
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Carnival Hybrid
The Best-Value Step Up
Everything you get on the LXS, plus genuine convenience upgrades built for family life.
Convenience
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Walk up with your arms full of groceries and the liftgate swings open on its own — standard equipment on EX and every trim that sits above it.
Technology
Wireless Charging & Larger Display
A wireless charging pad and a bigger center touchscreen than the LXS make quick family errands that much easier.
Family Watch
Rear Camera & Intercom
Watch and listen in on the back rows — handy for peeking at a sleeping toddler or breaking up a squabble.
Safety
Additional Driver Assists
Additional driver-assist tech builds on the LXS’s core suite, adding confidence for the longer drives.
The EX Cabin
This is the value sweet spot of the whole Carnival Hybrid lineup.
Seating & Comfort
UpholsterySynTex Leatherette
Seating CapacityUp to 8
Driver AssistAdaptive Cruise Control
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Technology & Convenience
DisplayLarger Center Touchscreen
ChargingWireless, Standard
Rear MonitorCamera + Intercom
Rear Seat EntertainmentNot Available
Where Does EX Fit?
Sitting right between the value and premium trims, this is the middle-of-the-lineup pick.
LXS
MSRP*$41,390
LiftgateManual
EX
MSRP*$43,590
LiftgateHands-Free Power
SX
MSRP*$48,490
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Choose LXS or SX Instead If…
You’d rather have the lowest price point (LXS), or you want dual sunroofs, a digital instrument cluster, and Surround View (SX).
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Carnival Hybrid EX FAQs
What Does a 2026 Carnival Hybrid EX Cost?⌄
Pricing on the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX opens at $43,590 MSRP, before the $1,545 destination charge. Check live EX inventory for today’s actual price with current offers applied.
What Extra Do You Get With EX Over the LXS?⌄
You gain a bigger center display, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, and a rear-seat camera/intercom for keeping tabs on passengers, plus extra driver-assist features.
Is Rear Seat Entertainment Offered on the Carnival Hybrid EX?⌄
No — it isn’t offered on LXS or EX. You’ll find Rear Seat Entertainment on SX (via the Dark Edition package) and SX Prestige (via VIP Lounge Seats). Compare all trims.
What’s the Towing Capacity of the Carnival Hybrid EX?⌄
Properly equipped, it’s rated by Kia at 2,500 pounds — a figure that holds steady across every Carnival Hybrid trim.
Where’s the Closest Place to Buy a Carnival Hybrid EX Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg, at 7124 US Hwy 98, keeps EX Carnival Hybrids on the lot for the entire Pine Belt — families drive in easily from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, and Columbia along the very highways that converge right here. Every new Carnival Hybrid we sell comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty included.
A Carnival Hybrid EX Is Ready For You
Browse the EX units we have in stock now, or send a question to a product specialist.
*MSRP does not include the $1,545 destination and handling charge, taxes, title, license, or dealer fees. Pricing and current offers are subject to change — confirm with the dealer for today’s numbers.
Shop the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX Near Hattiesburg, MS
Dean McCrary Kia is located on US Hwy 98 in Hattiesburg, right at the convergence of I-59, US-49, and US-11 — the very crossroads that gave the city its Hub City nickname. It’s an easy drive in from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Columbia, and the rest of the Pine Belt for the 2026 Carnival Hybrid EX. Priced from $43,590 MSRP, it builds on the LXS with a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and a rear-seat camera/intercom.