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2024 Kia Carnival towing capacity

Max tow rating

3,500lb

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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
63% of 4,431 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-18 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 2,800 lbRating: 3,500 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 2,800 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

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
What it can pull at 2,800 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 2,800 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbNo
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 3,500 lb: LX FWD, $33,600.

2024 Kia Carnival tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,279 lb5,710 lb4,431 lb$33,600
LX w/Seat Pkg FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,439 lb5,952 lb4,513 lb$35,600
EX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,559 lb6,140 lb4,581 lb$39,100
SX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,559 lb6,140 lb4,581 lb$42,300
SX Prestige FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,559 lb6,140 lb4,581 lb$46,700

No rating listed: 1 trim.

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,00020222023202420252026
Highest rating each year, 2022 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2022 to 2026: 3,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2024 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Kia Telluride5,500 lbSX X-Pro AWD$50,485
Chrysler Pacifica3,600 lbTouring FWD$39,645
Chrysler Voyager3,600 lbLX FWD$37,935
Kia Carnival (this car)3,500 lbLX FWD$33,600
Honda Odyssey3,500 lbEX FWD$38,240
Toyota Sienna3,500 lbLE FWD$37,630

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked