Key Features of the 2026 Kia Carnival MPV

Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays

Front and center, the available Dual 12.3-in. Panoramic Displays provide a total of 24 inches of on-screen clarity for navigation, media, and vehicle information. The widescreen layout minimizes menu-diving, while the crisp resolution and responsive touch controls help drivers keep attention on the road. The integrated design stretches across the dashboard for a cohesive, upscale appearance that complements the rest of the cockpit. This setup supports intuitive toggling between navigation, audio sources, and available features like Passenger View, making it easier to manage everyone’s needs from the driver’s seat. Combined with a streamlined HVAC interface and clean cabin lines, the display system underscores the MPV’s balance of modern tech and everyday usability.

8-Passenger Slide-Flex Seating

Families that maximize every seat will appreciate the available 8-Passenger Slide-Flex Seating system. With an adjustable 2nd-row middle seat that can slide forward to be within easier reach of the front-row passenger—or backward for more space between passengers—it supports flexible car seat placement and quick adjustments as your needs change. The middle seat can also fold into a table for use by 2nd- and 3rd-row passengers, ideal for snacks, coloring, or devices on longer drives. Just as important, the Slide-Flex concept helps preserve third-row access without excessive contortions. When combined with the MPV’s generous cargo area, this cabin layout becomes a family problem-solver for daycare drop-offs, extracurriculars, and vacations.

Passenger View w/ Night Vision

Available Passenger View w/ Night Vision adds real utility for anyone who drives with children or adult passengers in the 2nd and 3rd rows. A discreet camera feeds a live image to the touchscreen so the driver can check in without turning around, and night vision capability enhances visibility in low light—perfect for evening commutes and road trips after dark. This feature reduces distraction and reassures parents, allowing quick visual confirmation that seat belts are buckled, everyone is comfortable, and the back rows are settled. Paired with the available Rear Seat Entertainment and ambient lighting, it becomes part of a calm, controlled environment that keeps longer journeys organized and pleasant.

Highway Driving Assist 2

Available Highway Driving Assist 2 is designed to ease longer drives and heavy-traffic commutes. Using a forward-facing camera, radar sensors, and navigation data, it can help maintain a set speed and distance from the vehicle ahead. It can also assist with steering input and can help with lane changes when activated by the turn signal, adding a thoughtful extra layer of assistance on multi-lane highways. While drivers must remain attentive and keep their hands on the wheel, the system’s smooth interventions help reduce fatigue on extended trips. In a vehicle built for families and frequent travel, Highway Driving Assist 2 contributes to a more composed, less stressful drive.

Blind-Spot View Monitor

The available Blind-Spot View Monitor complements standard Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist by showing a live video feed of your left and right rear blind spots in the digital gauge cluster when you signal. That immediate, real-time visual can make merging and lane changes feel more confident, especially with passengers or cargo that might block a conventional mirror view. It is a thoughtful evolution of blind-spot awareness that pairs naturally with the available 360° Surround View Monitor for parking, giving the driver a richer understanding of surroundings in motion and at low speeds. In everyday use—school pickup lines, grocery outings, or highway ramps—it quickly becomes one of those features you do not want to drive without.