Kia Carnival KA4
Fourth generation · 2022–present · 6 model years · 5 trims
Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX, front right, 10-12-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2022 Kia Carnival LX in Silky Silver, front left (cropped) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: 2022 Kia Carnival LX in Silky Silver, rear left (cropped) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Kia Carnival KA4 PE Taupe (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX, front right, 10-12-2025 by MercurySable99, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Kia Carnival LX in Silky Silver, front left (cropped) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: KIA CARNIVAL (KA4) China (6) by Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2022 Kia Carnival LX in Silky Silver, rear left (cropped) by Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Kia Carnival KA4 PE Taupe (6) by Damian B Oh, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MPG city/hwy (comb) | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine, naturally aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $37,490 |
| LXS · Minivan | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine, naturally aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $39,490 |
| EX · Minivan | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine, naturally aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,690 |
| SX · Minivan | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine, naturally aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $46,590 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 3.5-liter V6 Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Lambda III Engine, naturally aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $51,590 |
| 2026 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | V6, 3.5L Lambda III DOHC 24-valve GDI+MPI | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $37,390 |
| LXS · Minivan | V6, 3.5L Lambda III DOHC 24-valve GDI+MPI | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $39,390 |
| EX · Minivan | V6, 3.5L Lambda III DOHC 24-valve GDI+MPI | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,590 |
| SX · Minivan | V6, 3.5L Lambda III DOHC 24-valve GDI+MPI | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $46,490 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | V6, 3.5L Lambda III DOHC 24-valve GDI+MPI | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic with SHIFTRONIC | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $51,490 |
| 2025 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $36,800 |
| LXS · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $38,800 |
| EX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $41,000 |
| SX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $45,900 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 287 | 260 lb-ft | 8-speed Automatic | FWD | 18/26 (21) | $50,900 |
| 2024 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $33,600 |
| EX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $39,100 |
| SX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $42,300 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $46,700 |
| 2023 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $33,100 |
| EX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $38,600 |
| SX · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $41,800 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 3.5L V6 GDI Lambda III DOHC 24-valve Naturally Aspirated | 290 | 262 lb-ft | 8-Speed Automatic Transmission (8AT) | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $46,200 |
| 2022 | |||||||
| LX · Minivan | 3.5L GDI V6 | — | — | 8-Speed Automatic | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $32,300 |
| EX · Minivan | 3.5L GDI V6 | — | — | 8-Speed Automatic | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $37,800 |
| SX · Minivan | 3.5L GDI V6 | — | — | 8-Speed Automatic | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $41,300 |
| SX Prestige · Minivan | 3.5L GDI V6 | — | — | 8-Speed Automatic | FWD | 19/26 (22) | $46,300 |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | — | — |
| 2026 | 2 | — |
| 2025 | 1 | Not rated |
| 2024 | 2 | ★★★★★ |
| 2023 | 4 | Not rated |
| 2022 | 6 | Not rated |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.