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Feb 11, 2024

If you’re in the market for a minivan that comfortably seats up to eight passengers, consider the 2024 Kia Carnival. In addition to generous safety and tech features, it boasts class-leading passenger and cargo space. Get to know the five trims of this highly rated, family-friendly vehicle, then head to your neighborhood Kia dealership for a test drive.

2024 Kia Carnival Trims to Check Out at Your Kia Dealership

1. Kia Carnival LX

The Carnival comes with a 290-hp four-cylinder engine across the lineup. It’s combined with an eight-speed automatic transmission and front-wheel drive, delivering up to 26 highway miles per gallon and the ability to tow up to 3,500 pounds. The base LX trim seats seven and offers an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, six-speaker audio, integrated voice commands, and seven USB ports throughout the cabin.

Kia has equipped the Carnival LX with plenty of driver assistance tech. Standard safety equipment includes auto high beams, rear parking sensors, rear seat alert, lane-departure warning with lane keep assist, pedestrian detection, forward collision warning with auto emergency braking, and a rearview camera. This trim also features remote keyless entry and push-button start.

2. Kia Carnival LX Seat Package

You can upgrade the seven-seater base model to an eight-passenger minivan with this trim. ​It ​adds the second-row slide-flex seating, which can fold into a table for third-row use.

3. Kia Carnival EX

With the Carnival EX, you get an added second-row seat, expanding cabin capacity to eight. This trim also includes a hands-free power liftgate, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, front parking sensors, cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control, an intercom, a rear passenger-view camera, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, three-zone automatic climate control, and an eight-speaker stereo with satellite and HD radio.

You’ll enjoy heated front seats, synthetic leather upholstery, and upgraded 19-inch alloy wheels. The Carnival EX trim incorporates a 12.3-inch touchscreen with integrated navigation, along with a wireless hotspot. 

4. Kia Carnival SX

Step up to the SX trim for a few extra safety features, including a surround-view camera system, a blind-spot camera, and reverse collision warning with low-speed automatic emergency braking. This model also adds two household-style power outlets, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, ventilated front seats, driver’s seat memory settings, and a power-adjustable passenger seat. It has a distinct rugged exterior look as well as LED fog lights and roof rails.

5. Kia Carnival SX Prestige

For a luxurious experience, consider the Carnival SX Prestige. It has two sunroofs, a heated steering wheel, leather upholstery, a garage door opener, LED projector headlights, ambient cabin LEDs, and a 12-speaker Bose stereo system.

Experience any of these four feature-packed trims in person to find your favorite. Call Coughlin Kia of Newark today to schedule your test drive in Newark, Dublin, Lewis Center, or Lancaster, OH.