Can the 2026 Kia Carnival tow my trailer?
5,000 lb trailer
No
- 5,000 lb is 1,500 lb over the 3,500 lb rating.
- No 2026 Carnival trim is rated for that.
- Curb weight 4,555 lb. Rated to pull 0.8 times that.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Trim | LX FWD |
| Tow rating | 3,500 lb |
| Curb weight | 4,555 lb |
| Horsepower | 287 hp |
| Torque | 260 lb-ft |
| Drive | FWD |
| MSRP | $37,390 |
| Trailer | 5,000 lb |
| Share of rating | 143% |
| Rating ÷ curb weight | 0.8 |
Max tow rating: lowest of 5 minivans (2026).
What this cannot tell you
A rating needs the right hitch, tow package and axle.
People, cargo and tongue weight use payload. Check the door label.
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