2023 Kia Carnival towing capacity
Max tow rating
3,500lb
- LX FWD, 3.5L 6cyl.
- Base trim: 3,500 lb.
- Rank 3 of 5 minivans (2023).
Trailer check
Yes. 2,800 lb is within 80% of the rating.
- Tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% rule
- Up to 2,800 lb
- Margin
- 700 lb (20%)
- Hitch class needed
- II, up to 3,500 lb
- Share of curb weight
- Curb weight not listed
Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.
What it can pull
Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.
- Max tow rating
- 3,500 lb
- 80% of the rating
- 2,800 lb
- Hitch class at max
- II, up to 3,500 lb
| Trailer | Loaded weight | Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Teardrop camper | 1,000 to 2,500 lb | Yes |
| Utility trailer | 1,000 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Pop-up camper | 1,500 to 3,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Boat on a trailer | 2,000 to 6,000 lb | Some, up to 2,800 lb |
| Small travel trailer | 3,000 to 5,000 lb | No |
| Mid-size travel trailer | 5,000 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Car on a car hauler | 5,500 to 7,500 lb | No |
| Large travel trailer | 7,500 to 10,000 lb | No |
| Fifth wheel | 10,000 to 16,000 lb | No |
Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.
Tow rating by trim
Cheapest at 3,500 lb: LX FWD, $33,100.
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Tow rating | Curb weight | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,376 lb to 4,495 lb | $33,100 |
| LX w/Seat Pkg FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,411 lb | $35,100 |
| EX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,535 lb | $38,600 |
| SX FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,495 lb to 4,601 lb | $41,800 |
| SX Prestige FWD | 3.5L 6cyl | FWD | 3,500 lb | 4,495 lb to 4,727 lb | $46,200 |
No rating listed: 1 trim.
Max rating by year
Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 3,500 lb.
Rivals: max tow rating
| Model | Max tow rating | Cheapest trim at max | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Telluride | 5,500 lb | SX X-Pro AWD | $50,085 |
| Chrysler Pacifica | 3,600 lb | Touring FWD | $38,020 |
| Chrysler Voyager | 3,600 lb | LX FWD | $35,495 |
| Kia Carnival (this car) | 3,500 lb | LX FWD | $33,100 |
| Honda Odyssey | 3,500 lb | EX FWD | $37,490 |
| Toyota Sienna | 3,500 lb | LE FWD | $36,825 |
Lists by trailer weight
Other models rated for these weights.
- What can tow 1,500 lb? 173 models (2026)
- What can tow 2,000 lb? 155 models (2026)
- What can tow 3,500 lb? 135 models (2026)
What this cannot tell you
Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.
Passengers and cargo count against the payload.
- 2 or more sources
- 1 source
- Model-level, rule or estimate
- Sources disagree