2025 Kia Carnival MPV Trims | LX vs. EX vs. SX
If a large people-mover capable of seating seven or eight passengers strikes your fancy, consider the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV. Filled with parent-friendly amenities and elegant finishes, this Kia vehicle is ready to take on the world with you. For features standard with each Kia Carnival MPV trim, keep reading this comparison curated by the Kia of East Hartford team.
Explore the Carnival MPV further through our review, which extrapolates on engine specs and exterior colors, among other features.
If you think the new Kia Carnival MPV would suit your family, come see it for yourself in East Hartford, CT! Find your favorite model in our inventory, then reach out to our team by phone at (860) 291-7000 or through our online form to discuss it further.
2025 Kia Carnival MPV LX
The 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LX is packed with family-friendly features and modern upgrades.
Key Features:
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 287 HP and 260 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- 17-in. matte black finish alloy wheels
- LED multi-reflector headlights with auto headlight control
- High beam assist
- LED daytime running lights
- Black paint and dark chrome front grille with a vertical pattern
- Silver finish exterior accents
- Rear spoiler
- Power windows with driver one-touch auto-up/down
- Hidden rear windshield wiper
- Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors with LED turn signals
- Solar control and sound-absorbing glass for the windshield
- Privacy glass
- Power-sliding rear doors
- Woven cloth seat upholstery
- Six-way manual driver's seat
- Four-way manual front passenger's seat
- Sliding and removable second-row seats
- 60/40 split-folding third-row seats
- Metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Smart Key
- Push-button start
- Remote start
- Kia Connect
- Tri-zone auto climate control with auto defog system
- Pre-cooling and heating through Kia Access App
- Six-speaker audio system
- 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen display with navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio capability
- Wi-Fi® hotspot
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with multi-device connectivity
- USB-C charging ports
- 12V power ports
- 4.2-in. instrument display
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Front and rear park distance warning
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane following assist
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go
- Highway driving assist
- Intelligent speed limit assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Safe exit assist
- Rear occupant alert with ultrasonic sensors
2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS
Enhance your driving experience in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV LXS with heated front seats and a driver’s seat with lumbar support.
Key Features:
Includes LX features, plus:
- SynTex seat upholstery
- Eight-way power driver's seat with four-way power lumbar adjustment
- Heated front seats
- Second-row slide-flex seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
2025 Kia Carnival MPV EX
Monitor the kids and keep everyone engaged in conversation with the Passenger View and Passenger Talk features included with the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV EX.
Key Features:
Includes LXS features, plus:
- 19-in. machined and gloss black finish alloy wheels
- Power windows with one-touch auto-up/down
- Power-folding side view mirrors
- Solar control glass front door windows
- Sound-absorbing front door window glass
- Silver finish roof rails
- Smart power liftgate with auto close
- Eight-way power front passenger's seat
- Driver's seat integrated memory system
- Second- and third-row integrated window sunshades
- Hydro graphic wood grain interior accent trim
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Passenger View in-cabin camera
- Passenger Talk in-cabin intercom
2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX
Driver assistance advancements, increased comfort, and added luxuries draw you inside the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX.
Key Features:
Includes EX features, plus:
- 19-in. matte black finish alloy wheels
- LED fog lights
- Black paint and dark chrome front grille with a horizontal pattern
- Matte chrome exterior accents
- Dual sunroofs
- Auto rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Ventilated front seats
- Digital Key 2
- LED interior lighting
- 12.3-in. curved instrument display
- 115V power outlets
- Blind spot view monitor
- Surround view monitor
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, junction turning, junction crossing, direct oncoming, lane change oncoming, lane change side, and evasive steering assist detection
- Side park distance warning
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Smart cruise control with machine learning
- Highway Driving Assist 2
2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige
Bring music to the whole family with the 12-speaker Bose® premium audio system included in the 2025 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige.
Key Features:
Includes SX features, plus:
- 19-in. gloss black finish alloy wheels
- LED projector headlights and taillights
- Dark silver finish front bumper trim
- Dark chrome exterior accents and roof rails
- Leather seat upholstery
- Heated steering wheel
- Satin metal paint finish interior accent trim
- Full Display Mirror® with HomeLink®
- 12-speaker Bose premium audio system
- 11-in. head-up display
2025 Kia Carnival MPV Package Options
The available 2025 Kia Carnival MPV packages upgrade aesthetics, functionality, and convenience. There are three package options available — the Rear Seat Entertainment Package, VIP Lounge Seat Package, and Dark Edition Package. Packages are only available on the SX and SX Prestige trims.
2024 Kia Carnival Configurations Explained
The 2024 Kia Carnival is a full-size SUV that boasts handsome exterior styling, a spacious and cozy interior, and includes a plethora of standard technologies that keep you and your family protected on the road. There are five unique trim levels available — which one is right for you? Our team at Kia of East Hartford put together the following 2024 Kia Carnival trim levels guide to help you discover the key specifications of each model available. See our Carnival review guide for more information.
Like what you see? Check out our Carnival inventory to find your favorite trim, then schedule a test drive at our Kia dealership in East Hartford, CT. If you have any questions, give us a call at (860) 291-7000 or send us a message online.
2024 Kia Carnival LX
Kicking off the lineup is the 2024 Kia Carnival LX, a generously appointed base trim that includes a myriad of creature comforts and modern technology to elevate each drive.
Key Features:
- Seven-passenger seating
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 290 HP and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Max. towing capacity: 3,500 lbs.
- 17-in. silver alloy wheels
- Silver grille and front bumper trim
- Black side sill trim
- Heated, power-adjustable side view mirrors
- Power sliding rear doors
- LED multi reflector headlights with auto headlight control
- LED daytime running lights
- High beam assist
- Woven cloth seat trim
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Four-way manual front passenger’s seat
- Sliding and removable second-row seats
- 60/40 split-folding third-row seats
- Metal finish interior door handles and accent trim
- 4.2-in. driver information display
- 8-in. infotainment touchscreen display
- Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
- Bluetooth®
- Voice recognition
- Six-speaker audio system
- Smart key with push-button start and remote start
- Kia Drive Wise
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist - parallel exit
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keeping assist
- Lane-following assist
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Rear cross-traffic collision avoidance assist
- Rearview monitor
- Rear park distance warning
- Rear occupant alert
- Safe exit assist
2024 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package
Are you intrigued by the amenities within the LX, but need seating for eight passengers? Check out the 2024 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package! In addition to the upgraded seating amenities, the LX Seat Package includes two more exterior paint options — Aurora Black Pearl and Flare Red — as well as an available two-tone interior color.
Key Features:
Includes most LX features, plus:
- Eight-passenger seating
- SynTex seat trim
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Second-row slide-flex seating
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
2024 Kia Carnival EX
Find even more comfort and convenience features within the 2024 Kia Carnival EX, including upgraded infotainment and driver assistance technologies.
Key Features:
Includes most LX Seat Package features, plus:
- 19-in. machined finish alloy wheels
- Smart power tailgate
- Tri-zone automatic climate control
- Kia Connect with navigation
- 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen display
- HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Wi-Fi® hotspot
- Rear seat voice recognition
- Passenger view in-cabin camera
- Passenger talk in-cabin intercom
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Second and third row integrated window sunshades
- Half chrome interior door handles
- Open pore wood graphics interior accent trim
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction turning detection
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go
- Highway Driving Assist
- Front park distance warning
2024 Kia Carnival SX
Sleek black accenting paired with satin chrome interior trim give the 2024 Kia Carnival SX a rugged yet luxurious aesthetic. Within, you’ll find enhanced comfort features to up the ante.
Key Features:
Includes most EX features, plus:
- 19-in. gloss black alloy wheels
- Matte chrome grille
- Satin chrome skid plates, tailgate trim, and front bumper trim
- Black with satin chrome side sill trim
- Roof rails
- Heated, power-folding, power-adjustable side view mirrors
- LED fog lights
- 12.3-in. driver information display
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar support and memory system
- Eight-way power front passenger’s seat
- Ventilated front seats
- Satin chrome and 3D embossed interior accent trim
- Blind spot view monitor
- Parking collision avoidance assist - reverse
- Surround view monitor
- Available dual-screen rear seat entertainment system
2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige
The 2024 Kia Carnival SX Prestige gathers the greatest amenities from each trim to create an all-encompassing trim level that delivers a prestigious driving experience.
Key Features:
Includes most SX features, plus:
- Eight-passenger seating
- Available seven-passenger seating
- Dual sunroofs
- LED projector headlights and tail lights
- Bose® premium 12-speaker audio system
- Auto-dimming rearview mirror
- HomeLink® universal transceiver
- LED interior lighting
- Genuine leather seat trim
- Heated steering wheel
- Available dual-screen rear seat entertainment system
- Available second-row VIP lounge seats with comfort headrest and leg extension
2023 Kia Carnival MPV Configurations | East Hartford, CT
The 2023 Kia Carnival MPV is an incredible option for those looking for a family-friendly minivan that also has an adventurous spirit. This unique vehicle combines the practicality and versatility of a minivan with the handsome good looks and handling of an SUV to create an unparalleled driving experience. There are four distinct trim levels available, each with a set of comfort, convenience, tech, and safety features — so, which one is right for you? Our team at Kia of East Hartford put together the following 2023 Kia Carnival MPV trims guide together to help you choose. For further research, take a look at our Carnival review page.
Ready to get behind the wheel of the new Kia Carnival MPV? Head over to our Carnival inventory to locate your desired trim. If you have any questions or would like to schedule a test drive, give us a call at (860) 291-7000 or send us a message.
2023 Kia Carnival MPV LX
The 2023 Kia Carnival MPV LX trim sets the bar high, as it includes a plethora of creature comforts, modern conveniences, and technology that drivers desire. The LX trim is exclusively equipped with seven-passenger seating.
Key Features:
- 3.5L V6 engine
- 290 HP and 262 lb.-ft. of torque
- Eight-speed automatic transmission
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian detection
- Lane following assist
- Lane keeping assist
- Lane departure warning
- Driver attention warning with leading vehicle departure alert
- Blind spot collision avoidance assist — parallel exit
- Rear cross traffic collision avoidance assist
- Rear view monitor with dynamic parking guidance
- Rear park distance warning
- Silver finish front grille
- Heated side mirrors with LED turn signals
- Power sliding rear doors
- LED multi-reflector headlights
- High beam assist
- 17-in. silver finish wheels
- 4.2-in. driver information display
- 8-in. infotainment touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto™ / Bluetooth®
- Six-speaker audio system
- Smart key with push-button start and remote start
- Woven cloth seat trim
- Six-way manual driver’s seat
- Seven-passenger seating with second-row sliding, removable, and reversible seats
- Third-row folding seats
- Metal finish and 3D pattern interior accent trim
2023 Kia Carnival MPV LX Seat Package
Interested in what the LX has to offer, but want more seats and greater comfort? Choose the 2023 Kia Carnival LX Seat Package! From here on out, each trim is equipped with eight-passenger seating.
Key Features:
Most LX features, plus:
- SynTex seating trim
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with two-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats
- Eight-passenger seating with second-row slide-flex seats
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
2023 Kia Carnival MPV EX
Up the ante with the 2023 Kia Carnival MPV EX. You’ll find a host of upgraded amenities, from the large infotainment touchscreen to the intuitive driver assistance amenities.
Key Features:
Most LX Seat Package features, plus:
- Forward collision avoidance assist with pedestrian, cyclist, and junction-turning detection
- Navigation-based smart cruise control with stop and go
- Highway Driving Assist
- Front and rear park distance warning
- Smart power tailgate
- 19-in. machined-finish alloy wheels
- 12.3-in. infotainment touchscreen with navigation and Kia Connect
- HD Radio™
- SiriusXM® Satellite Radio
- Wi-Fi® hotspot
- In-cabin camera and intercom
- Eight-speaker audio system
- Wireless phone charger
- Tri-zone auto climate control with auto defog system
- Second- and third-row sunshades
- Open pore wood graphics interior accent trim
2023 Kia Carnival MPV SX
Elevate your daily drive with the 2023 Kia Carnival MPV SX, as it includes matte chrome exterior styling and satin chrome interior accenting to make this trim stand out.
Key Features:
Most EX features, plus:
- Blind spot view monitor
- Reverse parking collision avoidance assist
- Surround view monitor
- Matte chrome front grille
- Skid plates
- Roof rails
- LED fog lights
- 19-in. gloss black alloy wheels
- 12.3-in. driver information display
- Eight-way power driver’s seat with four-way power lumbar support
- Ventilated front seats
- Driver’s seat memory
- Satin chrome and 3D-embossed interior accent trim
- Available dual-screen rear seat entertainment system
2023 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige
As the name suggests, the 2023 Kia Carnival MPV SX Prestige offers a prestigious in-cabin experience for each passenger, thanks to an array of desirable amenities. The SX Prestige is standard with eight-passenger seating, but it can also be equipped with seven-passenger seating.
Key Features:
Most SX features, plus:
- Dual sunroofs
- LED projector headlights
- LED tail lights
- Bose® premium audio system with 12 speakers
- Auto-dimming rear view mirror with HomeLink® garage door opener
- LED interior lighting
- Genuine leather seating trim
- Available second-row VIP lounge seats with comfort headrest and leg extension
New Kia Carnival MPV for Sale in East Hartford, CT
Discover your favorite new Kia Carnival MPV for sale at Kia of East Hartford in our inventory, then get in touch with our team in East Hartford, CT, by phone at (860) 291-7000 or through our online form.