2026 Kia Carnival Is Still the Cheapest Minivan on Sale
The
Kia Carnival
is proof that affordable utility isn't dead. America's cheapest minivan returns for 2026, now starting at $38,425 including destination. That's over $2,000 less than the nearest competitor. The Carnival Hybrid, meanwhile, starts at $42,425.
Kia
gave the Carnival a heavy refresh in 2025
, complete with a new fascia and a handful of design changes to make it appear more like an SUV. Buyers can choose between a lovely 3.5-liter V-6 making 287 horsepower or a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-four hybrid powertrain rated at 242 horsepower. In total, there are nine trims available. Here's the full pricing breakdown:
Trim
Price
Carnival LX FWD
$38,425
Carnival LXS FWD
$40,425
Carnival EX FWD
$42,625
Carnival SX FWD
$47,525
Carnival SX Prestige FWD
$52,525
Carnival HEV LXS FWD
$42,425
Carnival HEV EX FWD
$44,625
Carnival HEV SX FWD
$49,525
Carnival HEV SX Prestige
$52,525
The 2026 Carnival comes well-equipped out of the box, with stuff like a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, along with power-sliding doors and a power rear tailgate. There's available onboard Wi-Fi, and up to nine USB-C charging ports. You can even get two 115-volt home wall-style inverters and wireless phone charging.
If you want rear-seat entertainment for your kids, you'll have to go for the SX trim. The two most expensive models, the Prestige trims, come standard with VIP-style lounge seats—a must-have for those who want their occupants to have the most relaxing experience possible.
Kia offers a "Dark Edition" package for those who want to go stealth, painting items like wheels, C-pillar, roof rails, and grille in a dark blue hue. The company says adding this package "further amplifies" the Carnival's SUV-like presence.
Expect the 2026 Kia Carnival to begin arriving at dealerships this summer.
More on the Carnival
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2025 Kia Carnival Gets An Updated Interior And Hybrid Power
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