3-Row MPV Hybrid · 33 MPG Combined · Now the ONLY Carnival With Rear Seat Entertainment
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid
From $41,490 MSRP* · Officially Confirmed Pricing · Same 242-HP Hybrid System
Kia has officially confirmed 2027 Carnival Hybrid pricing — just a $100-per-trim bump over MY2026. New this year: available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs on EX and SX, and a headline change — Rear Seat Entertainment becomes exclusive to this Hybrid’s SX Prestige, no longer offered on the gas Carnival at all. The proven 242-hp hybrid system, 34-mpg-city efficiency, and up to eight-passenger seating carry over unchanged. Every new Carnival Hybrid at Dean McCrary Kia includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
What’s New for 2027
A light annual update spreads Captain’s Chairs further down the lineup — and makes this Hybrid the only Carnival with Rear Seat Entertainment.
Seating
Captain’s Chairs, Now on EX & SX
Available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs, previously not offered on the Hybrid at all, are now available on EX and SX for easier 2nd/3rd-row access.
Headline Change
RSE Now Exclusive to Hybrid SX Prestige
Rear Seat Entertainment — previously available on this SX Prestige (with VIP Lounge Seats) and on the gas SX (with Dark Edition) — is now offered on exactly one configuration: Hybrid SX Prestige with VIP Lounge Seats.
Powertrain
Same Proven 242-hp Hybrid System
The 1.6L turbo-hybrid, 6-speed automatic, and 34-mpg-city rating carry over unchanged — no new powertrain to second-guess.
Pricing
Just $100 More Per Trim
Kia’s officially announced 2027 MSRP runs about $100 higher per trim than MY2026 — the smallest increase in recent Carnival Hybrid history.
⚠ Straight talk: losing the SX Dark Edition’s Rear Seat Entertainment option is a real reduction for shoppers who wanted it on a mid-tier trim — we call it out here rather than only touting the additions. On safety: the Carnival Hybrid shares its body structure with the gas Carnival, and that platform is unchanged for 2027; IIHS has not run a fresh test cycle, and no minivan earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick.
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Every Trim. Every Offer.
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The Full Price Ladder
Every 2027 Carnival Hybrid trim and its officially confirmed starting MSRP — LXS through the flagship SX Prestige.
2027 Carnival Hybrid — MSRP*
LXS$41,490
EX$43,690
SX$48,590
SX Prestige$53,590
Excludes $1,545 destination. There is no LX trim on the Hybrid. Kia officially announced 2027 pricing about $100 higher per trim than MY2026 — the same 4-trim ladder shape carries over.
Every Bit of Carnival Comfort
The Hybrid shares the gas Carnival’s cabin, tech, and up-to-8-passenger seating, trading roughly $3,900–$4,100 more upfront for meaningfully better city fuel economy — a real consideration for stop-and-go school runs.
Hybrid Power, City-Friendly Efficiency
A turbocharged four-cylinder plus electric assist, unchanged for 2027 — strong low-end response with meaningfully better city mileage than the V6.
1.6L Turbo Hybrid — Standard & Only Powertrain
System Power242 hp
System Torque270 lb-ft
Battery1.49 kWh Li-ion
Transmission6-Speed Automatic
EPA MPG34 / 31 / 33
Max Towing2,500 lb (est.)
Every 2027 Carnival Hybrid shares this 242-hp system, unchanged from MY2026 — better city mpg than the gas V6’s 18/25/21, with a lower Kia-estimated towing rating of 2,500 lb versus the gas model’s 3,500 lb.
Flagship Comfort — Exclusive for 2027
SX Prestige & Rear Seat Entertainment
The Carnival Hybrid’s most luxurious trim — and, for 2027, the only way to get screens for the back seat anywhere in the Carnival lineup.
Standard on SX Prestige
Leather & Premium Tech
- Leather seating throughout the cabin
- Bose premium audio system
- Head-Up Display and dual 12.3-inch panoramic displays
- Available VIP Lounge Seats with power recline, leg rests, heating & ventilation
New for 2027 — Exclusive to This Trim
Rear Seat Entertainment
- Available on Hybrid SX Prestige only, when equipped with VIP Lounge Seats
- ⚠ No longer available on SX with Dark Edition (removed for 2027)
- ⚠ No longer available on the gas Carnival at any trim (moved here exclusively)
- Dual displays with device mirroring and streaming apps
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Why Buy Your Carnival Hybrid at Dean McCrary Kia
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2027 Carnival Hybrid FAQs
How Much Does the 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid Cost?⌄
Kia has officially announced 2027 Carnival Hybrid pricing: the LXS starts at $41,490 MSRP and the flagship SX Prestige starts at $53,590, excluding $1,545 destination — about $100 more per trim than MY2026. See live Carnival Hybrid inventory for today’s transaction pricing with current offers applied.
What’s New on the 2027 Carnival Hybrid?⌄
Second-row Captain’s Chairs, previously unavailable on the Hybrid, are now available on EX and SX. The most significant change: Rear Seat Entertainment — previously shared between this Hybrid SX Prestige (with VIP Lounge Seats) and the gas SX (with Dark Edition) — moves exclusively to the Hybrid SX Prestige for 2027. It is no longer offered on SX (either powertrain) or on the gas SX Prestige.
How Many MPG Does the Carnival Hybrid Get?⌄
The EPA rates the Carnival Hybrid at 34 city / 31 highway / 33 combined MPG, unchanged for 2027 — notably better in city driving than the gas V6’s 18/25/21, thanks to the hybrid system’s electric-assist stop-and-go efficiency.
Which Carnival Hybrid Trim Gets Rear Seat Entertainment in 2027?⌄
Only the SX Prestige, and only when equipped with the available VIP Lounge Seats. This is new and exclusive for 2027 — Kia has removed the Dark-Edition-based Rear Seat Entertainment option that was previously available on SX, and Rear Seat Entertainment is no longer offered on the gas Carnival at all.
Is the 2027 Carnival Hybrid a Top Safety Pick?⌄
No, and we want to be upfront about that. The Carnival Hybrid shares its body structure with the gas Carnival, and that platform carries over unchanged for 2027 — IIHS has not run a fresh test cycle on it, and no minivan earned a 2026 Top Safety Pick.
Where Can I Buy a 2027 Carnival Hybrid Near Mobile, AL?⌄
Dean McCrary Kia at 1733 E I-65 Service Rd S in Mobile will stock the 2027 Carnival Hybrid lineup as it arrives — convenient to Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Alabama Gulf Coast. Every new Carnival Hybrid includes upfront pricing and Warranty Forever.
Your 2027 Carnival Hybrid Is Coming
LXS through the flagship SX Prestige — see current 2026 inventory now, or ask a product specialist anything about the 2027 lineup.
*MSRP excludes $1,545 destination and handling, taxes, title, license, and dealer fees. Pricing and offers subject to change — see dealer for current pricing. No minivan, including the Carnival Hybrid, has earned an IIHS Top Safety Pick or Top Safety Pick+ designation.
2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid For Sale Near Mobile, AL — Dean McCrary Kia
Dean McCrary Kia in Mobile, Alabama will stock the 2027 Kia Carnival Hybrid, serving Daphne, Spanish Fort, Saraland, Fairhope, and the Gulf Coast. The Carnival Hybrid pairs a 242-hp turbo-hybrid system with up to 34 mpg city and seating for up to 8, unchanged from MY2026.
2027 Carnival Hybrid Trims & Pricing
LXS, EX, SX, and SX Prestige. Kia has officially announced 2027 MSRP ranging from $41,490 to $53,590 excluding destination — about $100 more per trim than MY2026. There is no LX trim on the Hybrid.
What’s New for 2027
Available 2nd-row Captain’s Chairs arrive on EX and SX. Most notably, Rear Seat Entertainment becomes exclusive to the Hybrid SX Prestige (with VIP Lounge Seats) — removed from SX’s Dark Edition option and from the gas Carnival entirely.