3-Row MPV Hybrid · 33 MPG Combined · Now the ONLY Carnival With Rear Seat Entertainment
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid
Starting at $41,490 MSRP* · Confirmed 2027 Pricing · Same 242-HP Hybrid System
Kia has locked in its 2027 Carnival Hybrid pricing, and the increase is modest — roughly $100 per trim over last year. The big news: available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs join EX and SX, while Rear Seat Entertainment narrows down to a single configuration, this Hybrid’s SX Prestige, and disappears from the gas Carnival entirely. The rest carries over as-is — the trusted 242-hp hybrid powertrain, 34-mpg city rating, and room for up to eight. Buy any new Carnival Hybrid at Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg and it comes with upfront pricing plus factory warranty.
What Changed for 2027
This year’s update pushes Captain’s Chairs further into the lineup, and puts Rear Seat Entertainment nowhere else but here.
Seating
Captain’s Chairs, Now on EX & SX
Available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs weren’t offered on the Hybrid at all before; now EX and SX buyers can add them for a smoother path back to the third row.
Headline Change
RSE Now Exclusive to Hybrid SX Prestige
Rear Seat Entertainment used to show up on this SX Prestige (via VIP Lounge Seats) and separately on the gas SX (via Dark Edition). Now there’s just one path to it: Hybrid SX Prestige with VIP Lounge Seats.
Powertrain
Same Proven 242-hp Hybrid System
The 1.6L turbo-hybrid engine, 6-speed automatic, and 34-mpg city figure all return untouched — nothing new to worry about under the hood.
Pricing
Just $100 More Per Trim
Kia’s confirmed 2027 MSRP lands about $100 higher per trim versus last year — among the smallest bumps the Carnival Hybrid has seen.
⚠ Being straight with you: dropping the Dark Edition-based Rear Seat Entertainment option is a genuine loss if you wanted it on a mid-tier trim — we’re flagging it, not just listing the upside. On the safety front: the Carnival Hybrid still rides on the gas Carnival’s body structure, unchanged for 2027; IIHS hasn’t retested it, and no minivan picked up a 2026 Top Safety Pick.
See The Whole Lineup
Every Trim, Every Live Offer.
Choose a trim below to see exactly what it adds — plus this month’s current offers, pulled straight from our own inventory.
The Complete Price Ladder
Every 2027 Carnival Hybrid trim next to its confirmed starting MSRP, from LXS up through the flagship SX Prestige.
2027 Carnival Hybrid — MSRP*
LXS$41,490
EX$43,690
SX$48,590
SX Prestige$53,590
Destination of $1,545 is extra. The Hybrid skips an LX trim entirely. Kia’s confirmed 2027 pricing runs about $100 higher per trim than last year, keeping the same four-trim structure.
All the Comfort of a Carnival
Cabin, tech, and up-to-8-passenger seating match the gas Carnival move for move; you’re paying roughly $3,900–$4,100 more upfront in exchange for noticeably stronger city fuel economy — worth it if your days are full of stop-and-go carpool runs.
Hybrid Muscle, Built for City Driving
A turbo four working alongside an electric motor, same as last year — solid low-end punch and noticeably better city mileage than the V6, exactly what you want in the stop-and-go where I-59 meets US-98 downtown.
1.6L Turbo Hybrid — Standard & Only Powertrain
System Power242 hp
System Torque270 lb-ft
Battery1.49 kWh Li-ion
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG34 / 31 / 33
Max Towing2,500 lb (est.)
Every 2027 Carnival Hybrid runs this same 242-hp setup, identical to MY2026 — better city economy than the gas V6’s 18/25/21, though its Kia-estimated tow rating of 2,500 lb trails the gas model’s 3,500 lb, something to weigh against fuel savings on the commute in from Sumrall or Columbia.
Flagship Comfort — Exclusive for 2027
SX Prestige & Rear Seat Entertainment
This is the top of the Carnival Hybrid range — and in 2027, the sole way to get back-seat screens anywhere in the Carnival family, a detail worth the drive in from Purvis or Petal.
Standard on SX Prestige
Leather & Premium Tech
- Leather seating throughout the cabin
- Bose premium audio system
- Head-Up Display and dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays
- Available VIP Lounge Seats with power recline, leg rests, heating & ventilation
New for 2027 — Exclusive to This Trim
Rear Seat Entertainment
- Available on Hybrid SX Prestige only, when equipped with VIP Lounge Seats
- ⚠ No longer available on SX with Dark Edition (removed for 2027)
- ⚠ No longer available on the gas Carnival at any trim (moved here exclusively)
- Dual displays with device mirroring and streaming apps
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.
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Why Hattiesburg Families Buy Their Carnival Hybrid at Dean McCrary Kia
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2027 Carnival Hybrid FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid Cost?⌄
Kia has confirmed its 2027 Carnival Hybrid pricing: the LXS opens at $41,490 MSRP, and the flagship SX Prestige starts at $53,590, both before a $1,545 destination charge — roughly $100 more per trim than last year. Check live Carnival Hybrid inventory for today’s actual transaction price once offers are applied.
What’s New on the 2027 Carnival Hybrid?⌄
Second-row Captain’s Chairs, once entirely unavailable on the Hybrid, now show up as an option on EX and SX. The bigger story is Rear Seat Entertainment — it used to be split between this Hybrid SX Prestige (via VIP Lounge Seats) and the gas SX (via Dark Edition), but for 2027 it belongs solely to the Hybrid SX Prestige. Neither SX trim (gas or Hybrid) nor the gas SX Prestige offers it anymore.
How Many MPG Does the Carnival Hybrid Get?⌄
EPA figures put the Carnival Hybrid at 34 city / 31 highway / 33 combined MPG, the same as 2026 — a clear step up over the gas V6’s 18/25/21 in city driving, courtesy of the hybrid system’s electric assist during stop-and-go.
Which Carnival Hybrid Trim Gets Rear Seat Entertainment in 2027?⌄
Just the SX Prestige, and it requires the available VIP Lounge Seats. It’s a fresh, exclusive combination for 2027 — Kia pulled the Dark Edition route to Rear Seat Entertainment that SX used to offer, and the gas Carnival no longer has RSE in any form.
Is the 2027 Carnival Hybrid a Top Safety Pick?⌄
It isn’t, and we’d rather tell you directly. The Carnival Hybrid uses the same body structure as the gas Carnival, unchanged for 2027 — IIHS hasn’t issued a new test cycle for it, and no minivan received a 2026 Top Safety Pick.
Where Can I Buy a 2027 Carnival Hybrid 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 will keep the 2027 Carnival Hybrid lineup in stock as it arrives 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 2027 Carnival Hybrid Is On Its Way
From LXS to the flagship SX Prestige — browse current inventory now, or send a product specialist any question about the 2027 lineup.
*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing. No minivan, including the Carnival Hybrid, has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation.
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid For Sale Near Hattiesburg, MS — Dean McCrary Kia
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 Kia Carnival Hybrid in stock for buyers across the Pine Belt — from Petal and Oak Grove to Purvis and points beyond. It combines a 242-hp turbo-hybrid system with up to 34 mpg city and room for up to 8 passengers, carried over from MY2026.
2027 Carnival Hybrid Trims & Pricing
LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige make up the lineup. Kia’s confirmed 2027 MSRP spans $41,490 to $53,590 before destination — about $100 more per trim than MY2026. The Hybrid doesn’t offer an LX trim.
What’s New for 2027
Available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs land on EX and SX, a nice touch for the family run out to Petal or Sumrall. The headline change is Rear Seat Entertainment, now exclusive to the Hybrid SX Prestige (with VIP Lounge Seats) after being pulled from SX’s Dark Edition option and dropped from the gas Carnival altogether.