Kia America announces pricing and model-year updates for the 2027 Carnival MPV. According to Kia’s release dated July 6, 2026, the 2027 Carnival LX FWD has a starting manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP) of $37,490. The update also highlights changes to second-row seating. Kia states that individual “captain’s chairs” for the second row are now available on the EX and SX trims. The release positions the 2027 Carnival as continuing to build on its SUV-inspired design, while adding the new seating configuration across higher trims. The information is presented as part of Kia’s model-year update for the 2027 Carnival lineup, with the LX FWD establishing the entry-level price point and EX and SX offering the revised second-row seating option. No additional trim pricing or specifications beyond the starting MSRP and the seat availability are included in the provided excerpts.