2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid · The Flagship
Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige
From $53,590 MSRP* · Only Trim With Rear Seat Entertainment · VIP Lounge Seats Available
The most luxurious Carnival, and for 2027 the only one of any kind — gas or Hybrid — that can be equipped with Rear Seat Entertainment. Leather seating, a 12-speaker Bose audio system, a Head-Up Display, and available VIP Lounge Seats deliver first-class comfort for every passenger, backed by the 242-hp hybrid system’s 34-mpg-city efficiency.
$53,590MSRP* — flagship
ExclusiveRear Seat Entertainment
VIP Lounge2nd-row seats available
Bose12-speaker premium audio
HUDHead-Up Display
242 hphybrid system · 34 MPG city
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The Only Way to Rear Seat Entertainment
For 2027, Kia consolidated its most-requested comfort feature onto exactly one configuration — this one.
Exclusive for 2027
Rear Seat Entertainment
Available only on SX Prestige, only with VIP Lounge Seats. No longer offered on SX (Dark Edition) or on any gas Carnival trim.
Comfort
VIP Lounge Seats
Heated & ventilated power lounge seats with a comfort headrest, leg extension, and one-touch relaxation mode — a 7-passenger, airplane-style layout.
Materials
Leather Throughout
Genuine leather seating replaces SynTex across the cabin, standard on SX Prestige.
Audio & Display
Bose Premium Audio + Head-Up Display
A 12-speaker Bose system and a windshield Head-Up Display join dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays.
The SX Prestige Cabin
Every comfort and convenience feature the Carnival Hybrid lineup offers.
Seating & Comfort
UpholsteryLeather
2nd RowVIP Lounge Seats Available
Steering WheelHeated
Home IntegrationHomeLink Garage-Door
Rear Seat EntertainmentAvailable w/ VIP Lounge Seats
Technology & Audio
Audio12-Speaker Bose Premium
Head-Up DisplayWindshield HUD
DisplaysDual 12.3" Panoramic
SmartphoneWireless CarPlay & Android Auto
CamerasSurround View / Blind-Spot View
SX Prestige vs. SX
The gap between these two trims widened for 2027 — and Rear Seat Entertainment is the headline reason why.
SX
MSRP*$48,590
UpholsterySynTex
AudioStandard System
Rear Seat Entertainment⚠ Not offered for 2027
SX Prestige
MSRP*$53,590
UpholsteryLeather
Audio12-Speaker Bose
Rear Seat EntertainmentAvailable w/ VIP Lounge Seats
Choose SX Prestige If…
Rear Seat Entertainment, leather, Bose audio, or VIP Lounge Seats matter to your family — the extra $5,000 over SX buys the complete flagship experience, including the one feature no other Carnival offers.
Choose SX Instead If…
You want dual sunroofs and the digital instrument cluster without paying flagship price, and Rear Seat Entertainment isn’t a priority.
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Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige Cost?⌄
The 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige starts at $53,590 MSRP excluding $1,545 destination — officially confirmed by Kia, about $100 more than MY2026. See live SX Prestige inventory for today’s price with current offers applied.
Is the SX Prestige the Only Carnival With Rear Seat Entertainment?⌄
Yes — as of MY2027, Rear Seat Entertainment (available with VIP Lounge Seats) is exclusive to this Hybrid SX Prestige. It is no longer available on SX with Dark Edition, and it’s no longer offered on the gas Carnival at any trim.
What Does SX Prestige Add Over the SX?⌄
Leather seating throughout, a 12-speaker Bose premium audio system, a Head-Up Display, wireless phone connectivity, a heated steering wheel, HomeLink garage-door integration, and available VIP Lounge Seats with the exclusive Rear Seat Entertainment.
What Are VIP Lounge Seats?⌄
An available 2nd-row upgrade that trades the middle seat for two airplane-style lounge chairs with power recline, leg rests, and heating/ventilation — and, for 2027, the only path to Rear Seat Entertainment anywhere in the Carnival lineup. Compare all trims.
Where Can I Buy a Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile will stock SX Prestige Carnival Hybrids for the Gulf Coast — Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, and Fairhope. Every new Carnival Hybrid includes upfront pricing and factory warranty.
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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 SX Prestige For Sale Near Mobile, AL
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama will stock the flagship 2027 Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. Starting at $53,590 MSRP, it combines leather seating, Bose premium audio, and a Head-Up Display with available VIP Lounge Seats and Rear Seat Entertainment — the only configuration in the entire Carnival lineup with RSE for 2027.