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2026 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
61% of 4,555 lb

Within the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 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, $37,390.

2026 Kia Carnival tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
LX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,728 lb6,283 lb4,555 lb$37,390
LXS FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,653 lb6,283 lb4,630 lb$39,390
Hybrid LXS FWD1.6L 4cylFWD3,500 lb1,652 lb6,504 lb4,852 lb$41,390
EX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,558 lb6,283 lb4,725 lb$41,590
Hybrid EX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD3,500 lb1,652 lb6,504 lb4,852 lb$43,590
SX FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,473 lb6,283 lb4,810 lb$46,490
Hybrid SX FWD1.6L 4cylFWD3,500 lb1,652 lb6,504 lb4,852 lb$48,490
SX Prestige FWD3.5L 6cylFWD3,500 lb1,563 lb6,283 lb4,720 lb$51,490
Hybrid SX Prestige FWD1.6L 4cylFWD3,500 lb1,652 lb6,504 lb4,852 lb$53,490

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

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chrysler Pacifica3,600 lbSelect FWD$44,445
Chrysler Voyager3,600 lbLX FWD$41,395
Kia Carnival (this car)3,500 lbLX FWD$37,390
Honda Odyssey3,500 lbEX-L FWD$42,795
Toyota Sienna3,500 lbLE AWD$40,320

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