2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid Lineup · Premium Pick
Carnival Hybrid SX
Starting at $48,490 MSRP* · Dual Sunroofs · RSE Available w/ Dark Edition
This is a real comfort upgrade: dual sunroofs, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and Surround View / Blind-Spot View monitors, plus Rear Seat Entertainment for the back rows if you add the Dark Edition package.
$48,490MSRP* — premium hybrid
Dualsunroofs standard
12.3"digital instrument cluster
RSEavailable w/ Dark Edition
Surround View+ Blind-Spot View monitors
242 hphybrid system · 34 MPG city
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Carnival Hybrid
Premium Comfort
Moving up to SX brings genuine tech and comfort gains over the EX, plus an available path to Rear Seat Entertainment.
Comfort
Dual Sunroofs
Sunroofs sit over both rows, opening the cabin up and brightening it for road trips.
Technology
12.3" Digital Instrument Cluster
The gauge cluster goes fully digital to match the center touchscreen — a real step up in perceived quality.
Cameras
Surround View & Blind-Spot View
A 360-degree camera system paired with blind-spot view monitors takes the stress out of tight parking lots and lane changes.
Available Option
Rear Seat Entertainment w/ Dark Edition
Adding the Dark Edition package brings Rear Seat Entertainment to the back rows — one of just two ways to get RSE on the 2026 Carnival Hybrid.
The SX Cabin
Premium tech and comfort sit here, just one notch below the flagship.
Seating & Comfort
SunroofsDual, Standard
Seating CapacityUp to 8
Dark Edition PackageAvailable — Adds RSE
Technology & Convenience
Instrument Cluster12.3" Digital
CameraSurround View / Blind-Spot View
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Rear Seat EntertainmentAvailable w/ Dark Edition
SX or the Flagship SX Prestige?
Both trims can be optioned with Rear Seat Entertainment for MY2026 — here’s how everything else stacks up.
EX
MSRP*$43,590
Sunroofs—
Rear Seat Entertainment—
SX
MSRP*$48,490
SunroofsDual
Rear Seat EntertainmentAvailable w/ Dark Edition
SX Prestige
MSRP*$53,490
SunroofsDual
Rear Seat EntertainmentAvailable w/ VIP Lounge Seats
Choose SX If…
You’re after the tech and comfort upgrade — with Rear Seat Entertainment still available via Dark Edition — for less than the flagship costs.
Choose SX Prestige Instead If…
Leather, Bose audio, and VIP Lounge Seats are just as important to you as the entertainment system itself.
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Carnival Hybrid SX FAQs
What Does a 2026 Carnival Hybrid SX Cost?⌄
Pricing on the 2026 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX opens at $48,490 MSRP, before the $1,545 destination charge. Check live SX inventory for today’s actual price with current offers applied.
What Extra Do You Get With SX Over the EX?⌄
You gain dual sunroofs, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and Surround View / Blind-Spot View monitors.
Is Rear Seat Entertainment Offered on the Carnival Hybrid SX?⌄
Yes, once optioned with the Dark Edition package — SX is one of two trims offering Rear Seat Entertainment for MY2026, the other being SX Prestige with VIP Lounge Seats. Compare all trims.
What’s the Towing Capacity of the Carnival Hybrid SX?⌄
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 SX Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia, at 7124 US Hwy 98, sits right in the Hub City where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — an easy stop for SX shoppers coming from Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Columbia, Laurel, and the rest of the Pine Belt. Every new Carnival Hybrid we sell comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty included.
A Carnival Hybrid SX Is Ready For You
Browse the SX 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 SX Near Hattiesburg, MS
Dean McCrary Kia in Hattiesburg, Mississippi carries the 2026 Carnival Hybrid SX from a store built where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge — serving Forrest, Lamar, Covington, and Perry counties, plus nearby Petal, Oak Grove, Purvis, Columbia, and Laurel across the Pine Belt. Priced from $48,490 MSRP, it builds on the EX with dual sunroofs, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and Surround View / Blind-Spot View monitors, with Rear Seat Entertainment available through the Dark Edition package.