The 2027 Kia Carnival MPV brings a modern, SUV-inspired design and a thoughtfully engineered three-row interior to families who want more from their everyday vehicle. From school pick-ups to weekend errands, the Carnival MPV delivers the kind of space, tech, and safety that streamlines life while feeling more premium than you might expect. Shoppers researching locally appreciate tangible advantages like best-in-class passenger volume and cargo space, available Slide-Flex seating for adaptable second-row configurations, and up to 29 available driver assistance and collision avoidance features. If you’re comparing minivans and family movers in the Madison area, the 2027 Carnival MPV belongs at the top of your list for its flexible interior, available panoramic displays, and confidence-inspiring active safety — all backed by Kia’s industry-leading 10-year/100,000-mile Limited Powertrain Warranty.
On the Road
Performance & Capability for Every Mile
The 2027 Kia Carnival MPV is engineered to make every mile feel confident and uncomplicated. A responsive powertrain and composed ride give you the assurance you want in traffic on the Beltline or cruising County Highway M. Available features like Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go and Highway Driving Assist 2 help reduce fatigue on longer drives, using radar, camera, and navigation data to assist with acceleration, braking, steering input, and even certain lane changes when conditions allow. For daily practicality, standard power-sliding rear doors and an available Smart Power Liftgate simplify curbside loading, while best-in-class passenger volume and versatile seating options let you pivot quickly between people and cargo. And for shoppers who want to balance power with efficiency-focused technology, the Carnival MPV is also available as a Hybrid.
Powertrain:
Gas or Hybrid
Seating:
7 or 8
Passenger Volume:
Best-in-class
Assists:
29 available
Inside the Cabin
Interior Comfort & Technology
Dual Panoramic Displays: Available Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays with navigation provide over 24 inches of combined digital real estate.
Wireless Smartphone Integration: Wireless Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto™ keep apps, calls, and playlists at your fingertips.
Passenger View w/ Night Vision: Available interior camera helps you check on the 2nd and 3rd rows — even in low light.
Full Display Mirror: Available digital camera mirror helps maintain rear visibility when the cabin is full.
Slide-Flex Seating: Available 2nd-row middle seat can slide or convert to a handy table for flexible layouts.
VIP Lounge Seats: Available 2nd-row VIP Lounge Seats w/ Relaxation Mode elevate comfort on longer drives.
Smart Power Doors: Standard power-sliding rear doors and available Smart Power Liftgate simplify loading.
Premium Audio: Available Bose Premium Audio enriches the drive with clear, immersive sound.
From the driver’s seat to the third row, the Carnival MPV focuses on ease of use and family-friendly comfort. The available Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays anchor a clean, intuitive cockpit that surfaces navigation, media, vehicle info, and camera feeds on crisp, configurable screens. In back, available Slide-Flex seating helps you adapt quickly — slide the 2nd-row middle seat forward for a closer reach to a child seat or fold it into a convenient table for crafts and snacks. Upgrade to available VIP Lounge Seats w/ Relaxation Mode to add nap-friendly comfort to road trips. With standard fold-in-floor third-row seating and thoughtfully placed power outlets and cupholders, the Carnival MPV makes everyday organization simple.
Driver Confidence
Safety & Driver Assist Features
Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2: Enhanced Auto Emergency Braking Technologies designed to help detect hazards and apply braking in certain scenarios.
Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist: Alerts and can provide steering inputs to help avoid adjacent-vehicle collisions.
Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist: Monitors rear cross-traffic while backing and can apply brakes in certain conditions.
Highway Driving Assist 2: Helps maintain set speed, following distance, lane centering, and can assist with certain lane changes.
Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go: Adapts to posted speeds and curves using navigation data when engaged.
360° Surround View Monitor: Available system offers a top-down view to aid low-speed maneuvering.
Blind-Spot View Monitor: Available live video feed of side blind spots in the gauge cluster.
Full Display Mirror: Available digital rear camera mirror to help with visibility when cargo or passengers block the view.
The Carnival MPV layers active driver assistance with smart visibility tools designed to make daily driving less stressful. When engaged, systems like Forward Collision Avoidance Assist 2, Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist work alongside available 360° Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor to enhance awareness in parking lots, on busy arterials like East Washington Avenue, and during merges onto the Beltline. On longer routes, available Highway Driving Assist 2 and Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go can help reduce the workload by assisting with acceleration, braking, steering input, and certain lane changes when conditions permit.
8-passenger seating w/ 2nd-row Slide-Flex seating, 8-way power driver’s seat, heated front seats (available), SynTex seat trim
EX
19-in. wheels, Smart Power Liftgate, power front seats & driver’s memory seat, Passenger View camera, rear sunshades, roof rails, wireless phone charger (available)
SX
Dual sunroofs, 19-in. black wheels, Blind-Spot & 360° Surround View Monitor (available), Enhanced Auto Emergency Braking Technology (available), ventilated front seats, dual 12.3-in. displays (available)
SX Prestige
Dark Edition styling w/ leather seat trim, Bose Premium Audio (available), heated steering wheel (available), Head-up Display (available), Digital Rearview Mirror (available), LED projector headlights & LED taillights
We’ve Got You Covered
Why Buy from Russ Darrow Kia of Madison in Madison, WI
We are committed to serving Madison drivers with a streamlined, local-focused ownership experience. From a deep selection of 2027 Carnival MPV models to guided financing and convenient service, our team supports you long after the sale. With online tools to value your trade, apply for financing, and browse inventory — plus a knowledgeable staff that knows Madison routes like University Avenue and John Nolen Drive — we help you choose with confidence and maintain your Kia with ease.
Local expertise: A Madison-based team that understands Beltline commutes, campus traffic, and life around Lakes Mendota and Monona.
Extensive selection: One of the area’s largest new Kia inventories to compare trims, colors, and options in one stop.
Guided financing: Clear, supportive financing and leasing guidance with online pre-qualification tools.
Trade-in simplicity: Easy online valuation and onsite appraisal to apply your vehicle’s value toward a new Carnival MPV.
Certified service: Factory-trained technicians, genuine Kia parts, and convenient service hours — including Saturdays.
Customer-first care: A friendly, transparent process from first test drive through long-term maintenance.
Trade-In Tools
Value Your Trade with Russ Darrow Kia of Madison
Upgrading to a 2027 Kia Carnival MPV is even easier when you use our online trade-in resources. Start with our trade-in valuation tool to get a real-world estimate for your current vehicle in minutes. Then, apply your trade-in value directly toward your new Carnival MPV to reduce the amount you finance. Our team can complete a quick in-person appraisal to confirm your vehicle’s condition, answer any questions, and help you time your trade so you spend less time at the dealership and more time enjoying your new Kia.
Best-in-class interior: Class-leading passenger volume and cargo space simplify car seats, strollers, sports gear, and big-box runs.
Cabin flexibility: Available Slide-Flex seating and fold-in-floor third row adapt quickly between people and cargo.
Visibility tech: Available Passenger View w/ Night Vision and Full Display Mirror support safer supervision and clearer rearward views.
Advanced displays: Available Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays with navigation create an intuitive, modern cockpit.
Confidence features: Up to 29 available driver assistance & collision avoidance features for peace of mind.
Luxury touches: Available VIP Lounge Seats w/ Relaxation Mode — rare comfort in this class.
Against other family movers, the 2027 Kia Carnival MPV leans into space, tech, and flexibility. While some competitors limit interior reconfiguration or require bundles to access key visibility tools, the Carnival MPV offers available Slide-Flex seating, a fold-in-floor third row, and smart visibility features like Passenger View w/ Night Vision and a Full Display Mirror. Its available Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays with navigation underline a driver-centric cockpit you won’t find in many rivals, and up to 29 available driver assistance & collision avoidance features set a high bar for confidence. For Madison families juggling after-school drop-offs, youth sports near Reddan Soccer Park, and grocery stops along Mineral Point Road, the best-in-class passenger volume and cargo space — plus available VIP Lounge Seats w/ Relaxation Mode — make the Carnival MPV a standout fit for daily life and weekend getaways alike.
Start Shopping
Next Steps for Your 2027 Kia Carnival MPV Search
Ready to see how the 2027 Kia Carnival MPV fits your routine? Browse our current inventory to compare trims and colors, schedule a test drive to explore seating and tech in person, apply for financing online to save time, and use our trade-in tool to estimate your current vehicle’s value. If you have questions about features, accessories, or service plans, contact our team — we are here to help you drive home in the right Carnival MPV with confidence.
From morning commutes along the West Beltline Highway to weekend loops around Lake Mendota, Madison drivers count on vehicles that prioritize comfort, space, and safety. That is exactly what the 2027 Kia Carnival MPV delivers. Our team at Russ Darrow Kia of Madison is ready to help you compare trims, set up test routes that reflect your real-world driving, and build an ownership plan that includes maintenance with factory-trained technicians and genuine Kia parts. When you are shopping for a 2027 Kia Carnival MPV in Madison, WI, we are your local resource for an easy, informed, and enjoyable experience.
*Vehicle images and features shown are for illustration only and may vary by trim and option.
Contact Us Form Opened
Contact Us
By clicking "Submit", you agree to Russ Darrow Group’s Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. You consent to receive phone calls and SMS messages from Russ Darrow Group to provide updates on your order and/or for marketing purposes. Message frequency depends on your activity. You may opt-out by texting "STOP". Message and data rates may apply.
