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Jenkins Kia of Ocala located at 2305 SW College Rd. Ocala, FL
- 8 Speakers with AM/FM/HD Audio and SiriusXM
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Navigation System
- Heated Front Bucket Seats with Memory Function
- Power Driver and Passenger Seats
- 3rd Row Split-Bench Seating with Recline
- Power Liftgate
- Dual Zone Front Air Conditioning with Rear A/C
- Auto High-beam Headlights with Delay-off Function
- Exterior Parking Camera with Rear View
- Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control
- Four Wheel Independent Suspension
- Speed-Sensing Steering
- 19" Machine-Finished Alloy Wheels
The 2026 Kia Carnival EX in Silver delivers a commanding presence on the road while offering the practicality your family needs. This V6-powered minivan combines the efficiency of highway-friendly performance with the capability to handle daily responsibilities with ease, achieving 18 city MPG and 25 highway MPG.
Inside, the Carnival EX prioritizes comfort and connectivity for all passengers. The heated front bucket seats with memory settings ensure drivers maintain their preferred seating position, while the power passenger seat adds convenience for adjustments. Heated front seats keep everyone comfortable during cooler months, and the dual-zone automatic climate control allows front-seat passengers to set their preferred temperatures independently. The rear air conditioning extends comfort to second and third-row passengers.
Entertainment and navigation are seamlessly integrated through the AM/FM/HD audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio access and an integrated navigation system. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity keeps you connected to your smartphone's most important features. The steering wheel-mounted audio controls let you manage entertainment without taking your hands off the wheel.
Safety features throughout the Carnival EX include dual front impact airbags, front side impact airbags, knee airbags, and overhead airbags positioned to protect all occupants. The vehicle includes an electronic stability control system, traction control, and four-wheel independent suspension tuned for responsive handling. Four-wheel disc brakes with ABS provide confident stopping power, and the exterior parking camera assists with reversing and maneuvering.
Practicality defines this minivan's design. The power liftgate opens and closes at the touch of a button, making loading and unloading easier. The split-folding rear seat and reclining third-row seating adapt to your cargo and passenger needs. Alloy wheels, heated door mirrors, automatic headlights, and a rear window wiper round out the comprehensive feature set.
The 2026 Kia Carnival EX represents a solid choice for families seeking a well-equipped minivan. We invite you to schedule a test drive and experience the comfort and capability this vehicle offers firsthand.
New 2026 KiaCarnival EX
- Exterior Color
- Ceramic Silver
- Interior Color
- Navy/Gray
- Body/Seating
- Van Passenger Van/8 seats
- Seats
- 8 seats
- Fuel Economy
- 18/25 MPG City/Hwy
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Front-Wheel Drive
- Engine
- V-6 cyl
- VIN
- KNDNC5K3XT6643555
- Stock Number
- K15281
Highlighted Features
- Navigation system
- Lane departure
- Automatic temperature control
- Emergency communication system
- Wireless phone connectivity
- Parking sensors
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front dual zone A/C
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- 3rd row seats
- Split folding rear seat
Included Packages & Accessories
- Option Group 010
- Cargo Mat
- Auto-Dimming Mirror with HomeLink
- Carpeted Floor Mats
Detailed Specifications
- 1-touch down
- 1-touch up
- Adaptive Cruise Control: Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp w/Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R) & Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Air conditioning
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- Automatic temperature control
- Driver door bin
- Driver vanity mirror
- Emergency communication system
- Front beverage holders
- Front dual zone A/C
- Garage door transmitter: HomeLink
- Illuminated entry
- Memory seat
- Navigation system
- Overhead console
- Passenger door bin
- Passenger vanity mirror
- Power windows
- Proximity key: doors and push button start
- Rear air conditioning
- Rear beverage holders
- Rear door bins
- Remote engine start
- Remote keyless entry
- Speed control
- Telescoping steering wheel
- Tilt steering wheel
- Trunk/hatch auto-latch
- Alloy wheels
- Four wheel independent suspension
- Front anti-roll bar
- Front tires: 235/55HR19.0
- Power steering
- Rear tires: 235/55HR19.0
- Speed-sensing steering
- Wheel size: 19"
- 1st row LCD monitors: 2
- AM/FM radio: SiriusXM
- Primary LCD size: 12.3"
- Satellite radio trial duration with new vehicle purchase (months): 3
- Smart device integration: Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- Speakers: 8
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless Phone Charger: front
- Wireless phone connectivity: Bluetooth
- Basic warranty: 60 months/60,000miles
- Corrosion perforation warranty: 60 months/100,000miles
- Powertrain warranty: 120 months/100,000miles
- Roadside assistance coverage: 60 months/60,000miles
- 3rd row seats: split-bench
- Front center armrest
- Front seats: bucket
- Heated front seats
- Leather shift knob
- Leather steering wheel
- Max seating capacity: 8
- Power 4-way driver lumbar support
- Power driver seat
- Power passenger seat
- Rear seats: split-bench
- Rear seats Folding position: tumble forward
- Reclining 3rd row seat
- Seat Upholstery: leatherette
- Split folding rear seat
- Compressor: Not Available
- Cylinder configuration: V-6
- Drive type: front-wheel
- Electric motor 1 torque: none
- Electric motor horsepower: none
- Engine liters: 3.5L
- Engine location: front
- Fuel economy city: 18mpg
- Fuel economy combined: 21mpg
- Fuel economy highway: 25mpg
- Fuel tank capacity: 19.0gal.
- Horsepower: 287hp @ 6,400RPM
- Hybrid electric powertrain type: none
- Hybrid system combined power torque: none
- Hybrid system net power: none
- Hybrid traction battery type: none
- Manual-shift auto: Sportmatic
- Mode select transmission
- Number of valves: 24
- Recommended fuel: Regular Unleaded
- Standard fuel economy fuel type: gasoline
- Torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
- Transmission: 8 speed automatic
- Variable intake manifold
- Variable valve control
- Approach angle: 15 deg
- Departure angle: 20 deg
- Ground clearance (min): 173mm (6.8")
- Bumpers: body-color
- Door mirrors: body-color
- Heated door mirrors
- Power door mirrors
- Power liftgate
- Rear cargo: power liftgate
- Skid plates
- Spoiler
- Tailpipe finisher: black
- Turn signal indicator mirrors
- 3rd row headroom: 980mm (38.6")
- 3rd row hiproom: 1,280mm (50.4")
- 3rd row legroom: 904mm (35.6")
- 3rd row shoulder room: 1,511mm (59.5")
- Compression ratio: 12.30 to 1
- Curb weight: 2,201kg (4,852lbs)
- Engine bore x stroke: 92.0mm x 87.0mm (3.62" x 3.43")
- Engine displacement: 3.5 L
- Engine torque: 260 lb.-ft. @ 5,000RPM
- Exterior body width: 1,994mm (78.5")
- Exterior height: 1,775mm (69.9")
- Exterior length: 5,156mm (203.0")
- Front headroom: 1,039mm (40.9")
- Front hiproom: 1,519mm (59.8")
- Front legroom: 1,044mm (41.1")
- Front shoulder room: 1,631mm (64.2")
- GVWR: 2,950kg (6,504lbs)
- Greenhouse Gas Score (GG): 4
- Interior maximum rear cargo volume: 4,109 L (145 cu.ft.)
- Interior rear cargo volume: 1,138 L (40 cu.ft.)
- Passenger volume: 4,763L (168.2 cu.ft.)
- Rear headroom: 1,003mm (39.5")
- Rear hiproom: 1,687mm (66.4")
- Rear legroom: 1,029mm (40.5")
- Rear shoulder room: 1,605mm (63.2")
- Towing capacity: 1,588kg (3,500lbs)
- Turning radius: 5.7m (18.8')
- Wheelbase: 3,091mm (121.7")
- 2nd row sun blinds
- Appearance: digital/analog
- Auto high-beam headlights
- Blind spot: Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) active
- Compass
- Delay-off headlights
- Exterior parking camera rear
- Front reading lights
- Fully automatic headlights
- Lane departure: Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) active
- Low tire pressure warning
- Outside temperature display
- Parking sensors: Parking Distance Warning - Forward & Reverse (PDW-F&R) front and rear
- Rear reading lights
- Rear window defroster
- Rear window wiper
- Tachometer
- Traffic sign information
- Trip computer
- Variably intermittent wipers
- 4 wheel disc brakes
- ABS brakes
- Brake assist
- Dual front impact airbags
- Dual front side impact airbags
- Electronic stability
- Forward collision: Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA-JT
- Front pedestrian detection: prevention
- Ignition disable
- Knee airbag
- Occupant sensing airbag
- Overhead airbag
- Panic alarm
- Rear collision: Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance (RCCA) mitigation
- Security system
- Tracker system
- Traction control
Dealer Notes
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
- 5.0
I love it
By JackN on 3/1/2026 9:10:43 AM
Very stylish design and a smooth transmission. I enjoy everything about it. My next suv will be the Carnival again - 5.0
Wonderful family hauler
By BigFamCarnival on 9/3/2025 1:33:27 PM
Having a family of 8 I went with the gasoline EX version, knowing I would have a pretty heavy payload every day with all seats occupied. There is plenty of room for everyone, lots of usb charge ports, and after coming from a vehicle with zero safety assist features, they are actually really nice. I haven't noticed any weird glitches after the first 5,000 miles so far. Interior and exterior are extremely sharp, I get tons of attention at kids school or out shopping or stuff like that. Gas MPG isn't so great but if I'm really careful I can hold about 27-30mpg on the highway. All the seats are comfortable and spacious including for rear and front facing car seats. - 5.0
The greatest looking van on the planet!
By El Chileno on 5/21/2024 4:59:19 PM
We owned our fantastic Oldsmobile van for 23 1/2 years. It was time to let her go. My wife insisted on another van, but nothing caught her fancy until I spotted this Kia Carnival van. She immediately fell in love with it. She loved the handling and commented how she did not need a break in period. The driving of it was very natural for her. We bought the highest model and trim. Very luxurious. I call it the James Bond Van. Absolutely love it!
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