2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid · Best Value
Carnival Hybrid EX
From $43,690 MSRP* · Hands-Free Liftgate · Captain’s Chairs Available — New
The best-value step up: a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, a larger center display, and a rear-seat camera/intercom — plus a genuine new-for-2027 feature, available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs, previously off the table for the Hybrid EX entirely.
$43,690MSRP* — best value
NewCaptain’s Chairs available
Hands-freepower liftgate standard
Wirelessdevice charging standard
242 hphybrid system · 34 MPG city
No RSEexclusive to SX Prestige for 2027
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Carnival Hybrid
Best Value, Now With a New Option
Everything the LXS offers, plus real convenience upgrades — and a genuinely new-for-2027 seating option.
New for 2027
Available 2nd-Row Captain’s Chairs
Previously not offered on the Hybrid EX at all — individual captain’s chairs replace the middle seat for easier aisle access to the third row.
Convenience
Hands-Free Power Liftgate
Approach with your hands full and the liftgate opens on its own — standard on EX and every trim above it.
Technology
Wireless Charging & Larger Display
Wireless device charging and a larger center touchscreen than the LXS, for streamlined family errands.
Family Watch
Rear Camera & Intercom
Keep an eye and an ear on the back rows — useful for checking on sleeping kids or settling backseat disputes.
The EX Cabin
The value sweet spot in the Carnival Hybrid lineup.
Seating & Comfort
UpholsterySynTex Leatherette
2nd RowBench Standard, Captain’s Chairs Available — New
Seating CapacityUp to 8 (7 w/ Captain’s Chairs)
Driver AssistAdaptive Cruise Control
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Technology & Convenience
DisplayLarger Center Touchscreen
ChargingWireless, Standard
Rear MonitorCamera + Intercom
Rear Seat EntertainmentNot Available
Where Does EX Fit?
The middle-of-the-lineup pick, sandwiched between value and premium.
LXS
MSRP*$41,490
LiftgateManual
Captain’s Chairs—
EX
MSRP*$43,690
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Captain’s ChairsAvailable — New for 2027
SX
MSRP*$48,590
LiftgateHands-Free Power
Captain’s ChairsAvailable — New for 2027
Choose EX If…
You want the best value with real convenience upgrades — and like having the new Captain’s Chairs option without paying for SX’s extra tech.
Choose LXS or SX Instead If…
You want the lowest price point (LXS) or dual sunroofs, a digital instrument cluster, and Surround View (SX).
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Carnival Hybrid EX FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Carnival Hybrid EX Cost?⌄
The 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX starts at $43,690 MSRP excluding $1,545 destination — officially confirmed by Kia, about $100 more than MY2026. See live EX inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
What Does EX Add Over the LXS?⌄
A larger center display, a hands-free power liftgate, wireless device charging, and a rear-seat camera/intercom for checking on passengers — plus, new for 2027, an available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs option that wasn’t offered on the Hybrid EX before.
Are Captain’s Chairs New on the Carnival Hybrid EX?⌄
Yes — available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs are new for 2027 on the Hybrid EX, previously reserved for higher trims (and not offered on the Hybrid at all). They trade the middle seat for two individual captain’s chairs with an easier aisle to the third row.
Does the Carnival Hybrid EX Have Rear Seat Entertainment?⌄
No — for 2027, Rear Seat Entertainment is exclusive to the SX Prestige with VIP Lounge Seats. It is not offered on EX, SX, or any gas Carnival trim. Compare all trims.
Where Can I Buy a Carnival Hybrid EX Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile will stock EX Carnival Hybrids for the Gulf Coast — Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, and Fairhope. Every new Carnival Hybrid includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
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*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing.
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid EX For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama will stock the 2027 Carnival Hybrid EX, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $43,690 MSRP, it adds a hands-free power liftgate, wireless charging, and a new-for-2027 available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs option over the LXS.