2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid · The Value Leader
Carnival Hybrid EX
Starting at $43,690 MSRP* · Hands-Free Power Liftgate · New Captain’s Chairs Option
Step up from the base trim without stretching the budget: EX layers in a hands-free power liftgate, wireless phone charging, a bigger center touchscreen, and a rear camera with intercom for keeping tabs on backseat passengers. The real headline is new for this model year — available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs, a layout the Hybrid EX simply never offered before. It’s built for the everyday carpool loop connecting Oak Grove, Petal, and Hattiesburg.
$43,690MSRP* — the value pick
NewCaptain’s Chairs on the options list
Hands-freepower liftgate comes standard
Wirelesscharging built in
242 hphybrid system · 34 MPG city
No RSEsaved for SX Prestige this year
Torn between trims? · A two-minute quiz sorts it out
Three quick questions and we’ll point you to the right Carnival Hybrid.
01 · Who’s usually in the van?
02 · Where does it usually go?
03 · What’s the top priority?
Pick one answer per question and we’ll show your best-fit trim — plus a one-tap price.
We’d suggest
Carnival Hybrid
Same Great Value, Plus Something New
EX carries over everything LXS offers, adds meaningful convenience upgrades for family driving across the Pine Belt, and now throws in a seating option that’s brand new for this model year.
New for 2027
Available 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs
This wasn’t on the menu for the Hybrid EX before — swap the middle seat for two individual captain’s chairs and open up an easier walk-through to row three.
Convenience
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Walk up with both arms full of bags from a Hattiesburg grocery run and the liftgate swings open by itself — included on EX and every trim built above it.
Technology
Wireless Charging & Larger Display
A bigger center touchscreen than LXS gets, plus wireless device charging, for smoother errands around Hattiesburg and the wider Pine Belt.
Family Watch
Rear Camera & Intercom
See and hear what’s happening in the back seats — handy for checking on a napping toddler or refereeing an argument somewhere along US-49.
Inside the EX Cabin
This is where the Carnival Hybrid lineup hits its value sweet spot.
Seating & Comfort
UpholsterySynTex Leatherette
2nd RowBench Standard, Captain’s Chairs Available — New
Seating CapacityUp to 8 (7 w/ Captain’s Chairs)
Driver AssistAdaptive Cruise Control
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Technology & Convenience
DisplayLarger Center Touchscreen
ChargingWireless, Standard
Rear MonitorCamera + Intercom
Rear Seat EntertainmentNot Available
So Where Does EX Land?
Right in the middle — more than the value trim, less than the premium one.
LXS
MSRP*$41,490
LiftgateManual
Captain’s Chairs—
EX
MSRP*$43,690
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Captain’s ChairsAvailable — New for 2027
SX
MSRP*$48,590
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Captain’s ChairsAvailable — New for 2027
EX Makes Sense If…
You want strong value with real everyday conveniences — and you like the idea of the new Captain’s Chairs without paying SX prices for extra tech you may not need.
Look At LXS Or SX If…
You’re after the lowest sticker price (LXS), or you want dual sunroofs, a digital gauge cluster, and Surround View (SX).
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Every Trim, Every Live Offer.
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Carnival Hybrid EX FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Carnival Hybrid EX Cost?⌄
Kia has confirmed the 2027 Carnival Hybrid EX at $43,690 MSRP before a $1,545 destination charge, roughly $100 above the 2026 model. Check current EX inventory to see today’s price once offers are applied.
What Does EX Add Over the LXS?⌄
EX brings a bigger center display, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, and a rear camera with intercom for keeping an eye on passengers. New for this model year, it also picks up an available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs option that simply wasn’t on offer for the Hybrid EX before.
Are Captain’s Chairs New on the Carnival Hybrid EX?⌄
Correct — the available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs are a 2027 debut for the Hybrid EX; the feature used to be limited to pricier trims and wasn’t part of the Hybrid lineup at all. It swaps the center seat for two standalone captain’s chairs, opening a simpler path back to the third row.
Does the Carnival Hybrid EX Have Rear Seat Entertainment?⌄
It doesn’t — for the 2027 model year, Rear Seat Entertainment is reserved for the SX Prestige and its VIP Lounge Seats. You won’t find it on EX, SX, or any gas-powered Carnival trim. Compare all trims.
Where Can I Buy a Carnival Hybrid EX Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia is located at 7124 US Hwy 98 in Hattiesburg, right at the point where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 come together, and keeps EX Carnival Hybrids in stock for shoppers coming from Petal, Oak Grove, and Purvis throughout Forrest and Lamar counties. Every new Carnival Hybrid comes with upfront pricing and factory warranty.
Your Carnival Hybrid EX Is Ready For You
Browse EX units in stock right now, or send a product specialist any question you’ve got.
*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX For Sale Near Hattiesburg, MS
Based right in Hattiesburg’s Hub City, where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 all come together, Dean McCrary Kia keeps the 2027 Carnival Hybrid EX in stock for buyers across the Pine Belt — from Petal and Oak Grove to Purvis and points beyond. Priced from $43,690 MSRP, it builds on the LXS with a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and the new-for-2027 available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs option.