3-Row MPV · Seats 7–8 · Captain’s Chairs Now Reach EX & SX
2027 Kia Carnival
Starting at $37,490 MSRP* · Official 2027 Pricing · Same 287-hp V6
Kia's official 2027 Carnival pricing lands about $100 higher per trim than last year. The headline changes: 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs are now optional on EX and SX (a feature once saved for the flagship), the Dark Edition Package reaches down to EX, and Iceberg Green joins the color lineup. Everything else that matters — the trusted 287-hp V6, 8-speed automatic, and seating for up to eight — stays the same. Buy any new Carnival from Dean McCrary Kia Hattiesburg and you get upfront pricing plus factory warranty.
What’s New for 2027
This year’s update pushes the Carnival’s signature comfort features further down the price ladder — the well-proven V6 powertrain isn’t touched.
Seating
Captain’s Chairs, Now on EX & SX
Optional 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs, formerly an SX Prestige-only feature, can now be added to EX and SX, making 2nd/3rd-row access simpler.
Styling
Dark Edition Package, Now on EX
For 2027 the blacked-out Dark Edition Package becomes available on EX too, bringing that distinctive look to a lower price point.
Colors
Iceberg Green Added, Flare Red Retired
Iceberg Green is new to the EX, SX, and SX Prestige palette this year, while Flare Red has been dropped.
Powertrain
Same Proven 287-hp V6
No changes here — the 3.5L V6 and 8-speed automatic continue on, so there’s no new engine to worry about.
⚠ One thing goes the other way: Rear Seat Entertainment, once an option on this gas SX Prestige, belongs exclusively to the Hybrid SX Prestige for 2027 — it’s no longer offered here. As for safety, the Carnival rides on an unchanged 2027 platform, and IIHS hasn’t put it through a new crash-test cycle; the existing results (Good in small overlap front, Acceptable in the side test, no minivan earning a 2026 Top Safety Pick) still stand.
The Full Price Ladder
Here’s where every 2027 Carnival trim starts, officially confirmed by Kia, from the LX all the way to the flagship SX Prestige.
2027 Carnival — MSRP*
LX$37,490
LXS$39,490
EX$41,690
SX$46,590
SX Prestige$51,590
Destination of $1,545 is extra. Kia's official 2027 numbers run about $100 higher per trim than last year, and every single trim shares the same 287-hp V6 and 8-speed automatic.
Seating That Flexes to Fit
Base LX seats 7; step up to LXS through SX Prestige and you get 8. On EX, SX, and SX Prestige, you can now order optional 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs or VIP Lounge Seats for a first-class, 7-passenger setup instead.
One Strong V6, Every Trim
Every trim in the lineup runs the same well-proven engine, carried over for 2027 — you don’t pay extra for power, and it still handles family duty up and down US-49 and US-98.
3.5L GDI V6 — Standard & Only Engine
Power287 hp
Torque260 lb-ft
Transmission8-Speed Automatic
Max Towing3,500 lb (braked)
EPA MPG18 / 25 / 21
DrivetrainFWD
From LX all the way to SX Prestige, every 2027 Carnival shares the identical 287-hp V6, 8-speed automatic, and 3,500-lb towing rating (properly equipped) that carried over from 2026 — enough for a boat run out to a Forrest County lake.
Flagship Comfort
Carnival SX Prestige
This is the Carnival at its most luxurious, made for Pine Belt families who expect a first-class ride whether they’re headed to Turtle Creek Mall or out on a US-49 road trip.
Included on SX Prestige
Leather & Premium Tech
- Leather seats throughout the cabin
- Bose premium sound system
- Head-Up Display plus dual 12.3-inch panoramic screens
- Surround View and Blind-Spot View camera monitors
VIP Lounge Seats Available
2nd-Row VIP Lounge
- Power lounge seats, heated and ventilated, with comfort headrests and leg extension
- One-touch relaxation mode built into the power controls
- Gives up the middle seat for a 7-passenger, first-class-style 2nd row
- ⚠ For 2027, Rear Seat Entertainment is exclusive to the Hybrid SX Prestige — this gas trim doesn’t offer it
Torn between trims? · Takes about two minutes
Three quick questions and we’ll steer you toward the right Carnival.
01 · Who rides along?
02 · Where does it take you?
03 · What matters most?
Finish all three and we’ll surface your recommended trim — one tap gets you its price.
Your match
Carnival
Why Hattiesburg Families Buy Their Carnival at Dean McCrary Kia
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5-Year / 60,000-Mile Basic Warranty
Every new Kia is also covered by a 5-year/60,000-mile limited basic warranty and 5-year/60,000-mile roadside assistance — bumper-to-bumper peace of mind from the day you drive off.
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2027 Carnival FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Kia Carnival Cost?⌄
Kia's official 2027 numbers put the LX at $37,490 MSRP and the flagship SX Prestige at $51,590, before the $1,545 destination fee — roughly $100 more per trim than the 2026 model. Check live Carnival inventory to see today’s actual transaction pricing once current offers are applied.
What’s New on the 2027 Carnival?⌄
Second-row Captain’s Chairs, once an SX Prestige exclusive, are now available on EX and SX. The Dark Edition Package reaches EX for the first time. Iceberg Green joins the EX, SX, and SX Prestige color palette while Flare Red is gone. Rear Seat Entertainment belongs solely to the Hybrid SX Prestige now — this gas SX Prestige no longer offers it.
How Many People Does the Carnival Seat?⌄
LX holds 7. LXS, EX, and SX hold 8. SX Prestige holds 8 as well, or 7 if you choose the optional 2nd-row VIP Lounge Seats, which swap the middle seat for airplane-style comfort with power recline, leg rests, and heating/ventilation.
How Much Can the 2027 Carnival Tow?⌄
Properly equipped, up to 3,500 pounds braked or 1,000 pounds unbraked — identical to the 2026 rating, with no change for 2027.
Is the 2027 Kia Carnival a Top Safety Pick?⌄
No, and we’d rather tell you that upfront. The platform is a carryover for 2027, and IIHS hasn’t run it through a new test cycle — the existing results (Good in small overlap front, Acceptable in the side test, no minivan earning a 2026 Top Safety Pick) still stand.
Where Can I Buy a 2027 Carnival Near Hattiesburg, MS?⌄
Head to Dean McCrary Kia at 7124 US Hwy 98, right in Hattiesburg’s Hub City where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge. The store will stock the 2027 Carnival lineup as it arrives for shoppers coming from Petal, Oak Grove, and Purvis across Forrest and Lamar counties, and every new Carnival comes with upfront pricing plus factory warranty.
Your 2027 Carnival Is Coming
From LX up to the flagship SX Prestige, browse current 2026 stock right now, or ask a product specialist anything about what’s coming in 2027.
*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, has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation.
2027 Kia Carnival For Sale Near Hattiesburg, MS — Dean McCrary Kia
Based right in Hattiesburg where I-59, US-49, US-98, and US-11 converge, Dean McCrary Kia will stock the 2027 Kia Carnival for shoppers across the Pine Belt, from Petal and Oak Grove to Purvis and beyond. The Carnival pairs a standard 287-hp V6 with seating for 7 to 8 and towing up to 3,500 lb, both carried over from 2026.
2027 Carnival Trims & Pricing
Choose from LX, LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. Kia's official 2027 MSRP spans $37,490 to $51,590 before destination, roughly $100 more per trim than the 2026 lineup.
What’s New for 2027
Optional 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs reach down to EX and SX, the Dark Edition Package becomes available on EX, and Iceberg Green joins the color lineup (Flare Red is retired). Rear Seat Entertainment now belongs exclusively to the Hybrid SX Prestige.