New for the 2027 model year, Carnival EX and SX trims now offer available second-row Captain's Chairs, providing customers with greater flexibility and improved access between the second and third rows.
Additional updates include the introduction of Iceberg Green exterior paint for EX, SX and SX Prestige models, while Flare Red has been discontinued. Rear Seat Entertainment will now be offered exclusively on Hybrid SX Prestige models equipped with VIP Lounge Seats3. The Dark Edition Package has also been expanded to the EX trim, bringing distinctive styling elements to a broader range of customers.
Connectivity and Convenience:
- Standard 12.3" ccNC Navigation System with wireless Android Auto4, wireless5 Apple CarPlay6, and SiriusXM7 & Modem
- Available dual 12.3-inch panoramic curved display with digital instrument cluster
- Wi-Fi hotspot8 and Over-the-Air (OTA)9 update capability
- Up to nine USB-C ports across all three rows, plus two 115V inverters and wireless phone charging10
- Optional dual-screen rear-seat entertainment system with certain embedded streaming apps11 and OTA updates
- Available VIP Lounge Seats3 with one-touch relaxation mode, heat/ventilation12, leg extensions, and available ambient mood lighting
- Hands-free power sliding doors and tailgate with auto-close functionality
- Available Digital Key 2.013 and available head-up display.
Advanced Driver Assistance Features15:
- Standard Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist16 with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
- Available Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist17 and standard Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist18
- Standard Lane Keeping Assist19, Lane Following Assist20, and Driver Attention Warning21
- Standard Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go22 and available Highway Driving Assist 223
- Surround View Monitor24 and Blind-Spot View Monitor25 available on higher trims
- Rear Occupant Alert26 with radar sensor and Safe Exit Assist27
- Parking Distance Warning28 (front, rear, and side) and Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (reverse)
About Kia America:
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia America continues to top automotive quality surveys. Kia is recognized as one of the TIME World's Most Sustainable Companies of 2026. Kia serves as the "Official Automotive Partner" of the NBA and WNBA and offers a range of gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including several SUVs proudly assembled in America*.
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