2027 Kia Carnival

Explore the Kia Carnival at Peltier Kia Longview

The Carnival set out to make minivans feel less like minivans, wrapping genuine passenger-hauling practicality in SUV-inspired styling. It's worked well enough that the formula barely needed touching for 2027, with Kia instead focused on making the seating layout even more flexible. Peltier Kia Longview carries the Carnival for East Texas families who want class-leading passenger space without the compromise-heavy shape of a traditional minivan.

Second-Row Captain's Chairs Now Available on EX and SX

New for 2027, the Carnival's EX and SX trims now offer available second-row Captain's Chairs, a configuration previously limited to higher trims. That gives families greater flexibility and meaningfully improved access between the second and third rows, a detail that matters every time someone's climbing back to buckle in a child.

A 287-Horsepower V6 With Genuinely Useful Cargo Room

Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6 producing 287 horsepower and 260 lb-ft of torque. Behind the third row, the Carnival offers 40.2 cubic feet of cargo space, expanding to a class-leading 145.1 cubic feet with all available seating folded, genuinely competitive figures against both minivan and three-row SUV rivals.

Class-Leading Passenger Room, Front to Back

The Carnival's 203-inch overall length translates into 40.5 inches of second-row legroom and 35.6 inches in the third row, genuinely generous figures that let adults sit comfortably in any row rather than just the front two. That's a meaningful differentiator against three-row SUVs that treat the third row as a last resort.

Updated Exterior Color Options for 2027

Alongside the new seating flexibility, the 2027 Carnival adds updated exterior color options across the lineup. It's a smaller change than the Captain's Chair update, but it gives returning shoppers a few new ways to personalize the SUV-inspired design.

A 12.3-Inch Touchscreen Across Higher Trims

A navigation-equipped 12.3-inch touchscreen anchors the Carnival's interior, paired with a matching 12.3-inch digital instrument display on SX models, while more accessible trims use a 4.2-inch instrument display. That gives shoppers a genuine reason to consider the step up to SX beyond just trim level badging.

Five Trim Levels to Match Different Family Needs

The gas-powered Carnival spans five trim levels, giving shoppers a wide range between an accessible entry point and a fully loaded family hauler. The EX trim in particular strikes a strong balance of equipment and value, often the trim where the Carnival stops feeling sparsely equipped.

Find the Right Carnival Configuration at Peltier Kia Longview

With new second-row seating flexibility and a genuinely spacious cabin, the 2027 Carnival gives Longview-area families a real alternative to both minivans and three-row SUVs. Our team can walk you through the five trims and the new Captain's Chair option on EX and SX.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About the 2027 Kia Carnival