How much does the 2026 Kia Carnival cost in Canada?
The 2026 Kia Carnival starts at $42,445 MSRP (LX), before sales tax. Checked prices run from $42,445 to $58,395 across 10 configurations.
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2026 Kia Carnival – Price in Canada, Specs & Trims
MSRP from$42,445freight and tax extra
- Combined
- 7.2 L/100 km
- City 6.9 · Hwy 7.5
- Power
- 288 hp
- up to
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Seats
- 8
The 2026 Kia Carnival is in the Natural Resources Canada fuel-consumption ratings for new light-duty vehicles sold in Canada. 2 configurations are listed, with official L/100 km or electric range. MSRP is shown only when a separate published Canadian price has been checked.
Updated Sources: kia.ca, Natural Resources Canada (fuel consumption ratings)
Kia Carnival: quick answers
Sources: NRCan, Transport Canada, checked MSRPWhat is the fuel consumption of the 2026 Kia Carnival?
According to Natural Resources Canada, the most efficient configuration (HEV LX+) uses 7.2 L/100 km combined (6.9 city, 7.5 highway). The 10 rated configurations range from 7.2 to 11.3 L/100 km.
Is the 2026 Kia Carnival available with all-wheel drive?
No. Every configuration NRCan rates is FWD.
How many seats does the 2026 Kia Carnival have?
7 to 8 seats depending on the configuration, based on the rated configurations.
Are there any recalls on the 2026 Kia Carnival?
Yes. Transport Canada has published 1 safety recall covering the 2026 or newer Kia Carnival. The list, with what to do, is in the Recalls section of this page.
Is the Kia Carnival fuel efficient?
Its Vehonix efficiency score is 7.7/10. It ranks #2 of 5 minivan models for fuel use.
What are the main rivals of the Kia Carnival?
The closest matches by body style and price are the Toyota Sienna, Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Grand Caravan and Honda Odyssey. The Rivals section compares price, fuel use and power.
Canadian buyer checklist
NRCan 2026 dataDrivetrain for winter
Not available
Front- or rear-wheel drive only. Plan on good winter tires.
Combined fuel use (NRCan)
7.2–11.3 L/100 km
Price and fees
MSRP $42,445–$58,395
Freight and PDI extra.
Source: Natural Resources Canada 2026 Fuel Consumption Guide open data, for every rated configuration.
Quick Specifications
City fuel economy6.9 L/100 km
Highway fuel economy7.5 L/100 km
Combined fuel economy7.2 L/100 km
Vehonix efficiency score7.7/10
Dimensions, capacity and EnerGuide
Metric units- Length
- Not verified
- Width
- Not verified
- Height
- Not verified
- Wheelbase
- Not verified
- Ground clearance
- Not verified
- Curb weight
- Not verified
- Max towing
- Not verified
- Cargo, seats up
- 1,139 L40.2 cu ft
- Cargo, seats folded
- 4,110 L145.1 cu ft
- Seating
- 7–8
EnerGuide label
- CO2 (EnerGuide)
- Not verified
- CO2 rating
- Not verified
- Smog rating
- Not verified
- Annual fuel cost (EnerGuide)
- Not verified
Source ↗ · Verified
Compare 2026 trims
Tap a trim for full details and province pricing| Trim | LX | LX+ | EX | EX+ | SX | SX+ | HEV LX+ | HEV EX | HEV SX | HEV SX+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Gasoline | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Transmission | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AS8) | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AM6) | Automatic (AM6) |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Horsepower | 288 hp | 288 hp | 288 hp | 288 hp | 288 hp | 288 hp | — | — | — | — |
| City (NRCan) | 13 L/100 km | 13 L/100 km | 13 L/100 km | 13 L/100 km | 13 L/100 km | 13 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km | 6.9 L/100 km |
| Highway (NRCan) | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 9.3 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km | 7.5 L/100 km |
| Combined (NRCan) | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 11.3 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km | 7.2 L/100 km |
| CO2 | 266 g/km | — | — | — | — | — | 169 g/km | — | — | — |
| MSRP | $42,445 | $45,945 | $48,845 | $50,845 | $53,845 | $55,845 | $48,395 | $51,295 | $56,395 | $58,395 |
Prices shown are verified MSRP. Learn how we verify prices.
Canadian price and payments
Sales tax by province| MSRP | $42,445 |
|---|---|
| Freight and PDI | $0 |
| Dealer fees | $0 |
| Before tax | $42,445 |
| HST (13 %) | $5,517.85 |
| Estimated total, Ontario | $47,963 |
General sales tax rates. Some provinces use different rates for vehicles (for example higher BC PST tiers above $55,000). This is not a dealer quote.
Estimated monthly payment
$949.50
60 payments · financed $47,963 · interest $9,007 · tax 13 % (ON)
Estimate only. The 6.99% rate is an example; use your lender’s rate. Leases assume tax on each payment and exclude acquisition, excess-kilometre and end-of-lease fees. This is not a credit offer.
Features and driver assistance
No checked equipment list has been added yet. The ratings above come from the NRCan file.
What will fuel cost?
Based on your kilometres and pricesCheapest to run: HEV LX+, $2,223/yr · $11,114 over 5 years
Estimate from NRCan city and highway ratings, your split and your prices. Plug-in hybrids are calculated on gasoline unless comparison is on. Real-world use varies, especially in winter.
Kia warranty in Canada
Years / km, whichever comes first- Basic (bumper to bumper)
- Not verified
- Powertrain
- Not verified
- Corrosion perforation
- Not verified
- Roadside assistance
- Not verified
- Hybrid / EV battery
- Not verified
The manufacturer’s Canadian warranty has not been verified for this model yet. Terms apply to whichever comes first, years or km.
Safety and recalls
Transport Canada · updated 2026-10-191 safety recall on file for the 2026 Kia Carnival.
Lights And InstrumentsA software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving.
Issue
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the instrument cluster display to go blank while driving. As a result, you may not be able to see certain information about the vehicle, including the speedometer, fuel gauge, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), warning lights and malfunction tell-tales.
Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 12.3-inch instrument cluster display. For the Sorento model, this recall only affects hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models. For the Carnival model, both gas and hybrid models are affected. For the Sportage model, gas, hybrid and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models are affected.
Safety Risk
Warnings, tell-tales and gauges that don't display could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and send a wireless over-the-air software update to eligible vehicles to update the instrument cluster software. Alternatively, you may schedule an appointment to have the update performed at a Kia dealership.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Earlier model years · 2025: 2 · 2024: 3
Fuel SystemThe nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened. As a result, fuel could leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the nuts or replace the high-pressure crossover fuel pipe, as necessary.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Fuel SystemThe nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the nuts for the crossover fuel pipe may not have been properly tightened. As a result, fuel could leak.
Safety Risk
A fuel leak can create the risk of a fire.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and tighten the nuts or replace the high-pressure crossover fuel pipe, as necessary.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
LabelThe compliance label may be missing information in French.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the compliance label may be missing information in French. The words listed on the label for "Tires", "Rims", "Front" and "Rear" appear in English only, when they should be listed as "Tires/Pneus", "Rims/Jantes", "Front/Avant" and "Rear/Arriere". Canadian regulations require this information to be listed on the label in both English and French.
Safety Risk
These small errors do not affect vehicle safety.
Corrective Actions
This is not a recall. Kia has corrected the compliance label for all new vehicles.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
StructureThe roof trim may not be properly attached.
Issue
On certain vehicles, the roof trim may not be properly attached. As a result, the roof trim could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Safety Risk
Roof trim that detaches from the vehicle could create a road hazard for others and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions
Kia will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, secure or replace the roof trim.
Filed under Carnival · Official Transport Canada notice ↗
Recalls Transport Canada has filed under this model name. A recall may cover only some versions or build dates, so check your VIN with the manufacturer or a dealer. Transport Canada says manufacturers almost always make these repairs free of charge. How to check your vehicle →
Owner and visitor ratings
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Against the competition
Carnival vs rivals
The Kia Carnival (from $42,445) leads in 2 of 4 categories against 4 direct rivals.
- Starting MSRPCarnival$42,445Carnival: #1 of 2
- Combined fuel useSienna6.6 L/100 kmCarnival: #2 of 5
- Max powerCarnival288 hpCarnival: #1 of 2
- Vehonix efficiency scoreSienna10/10Carnival: #2 of 5
Toyota · 2026
Sienna
From $49,370+$6,925 vs the Carnival
- Combined
- 6.6 L−0.6 vs the Carnival
- Power
- 245 hp−43 vs the Carnival
- Seats
- —
Where it beats the Carnival
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less
- AWD available
- Better efficiency score (10/10)
Where the Carnival wins
- Starts $6,925 lower
- 43 hp more power
Chrysler · 2026
Pacifica
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 8 L+0.8 vs the Carnival
- Power
- —
- Seats
- —
Where it beats the Carnival
- AWD available
Where the Carnival wins
- Uses 0.8 L/100 km less
- Better efficiency score (7.7/10)
- Fewer 2026 recalls (1 vs 3)
Chrysler · 2026
Grand Caravan
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 10.6 L+3.4 vs the Carnival
- Power
- —
- Seats
- —
Where the Carnival wins
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less
- Better efficiency score (7.7/10)
- Fewer 2026 recalls (1 vs 3)
Honda · 2026
Odyssey
MSRP not checked yet
- Combined
- 10.6 L+3.4 vs the Carnival
- Power
- —
- Seats
- —
Where the Carnival wins
- Uses 3.4 L/100 km less
- Better efficiency score (7.7/10)
| Spec | KiaCarnivalThis car | ToyotaSienna | ChryslerPacifica | ChryslerGrand Caravan | HondaOdyssey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP | $42,445 | $49,370 | — | — | — |
| Combined fuel use | 7.2 L/100 km | 6.6 L/100 km | 8 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km |
| City / highway (L/100 km) | 6.9 / 7.5 | 6.6 / 6.5 | 8 / 7.9 | 12.4 / 8.4 | 12.2 / 8.5 |
| Max power | 288 hp | 245 hp | — | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score | 7.7/10 | 10/10 | 5.5/10 | 2.1/10 | 2.1/10 |
| Fuel type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Plug-in hybrid | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drivetrain | No | AWD available | AWD available | No | No |
| Drivetrains | FWD | AWD, FWD | AWD | — | — |
| Rated configurations | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Recalls this model year | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Compare | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → | Head-to-head → |
Compare the Carnival with 3 rivals side by side →
Rivals matched automatically: same body style, other brands, closest starting price (or fuel use when the price is missing). Fuel and ratings: NRCan 2026. Prices: manufacturer MSRP before freight and tax. “Best” only reflects the figures shown.
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Chrysler
Grand Caravan
Combined10.6 L/100 km
Chrysler
Pacifica
Combined8 L/100 km
Honda
Odyssey
Combined10.6 L/100 km
Toyota
Sienna
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