Kia Carnival Drivetrain & Drive Type
The 2027 Kia Carnival is available in Front-Wheel Drive drivetrain configuration.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Carnival is offered in Front-Wheel Drive configuration.
Kia Carnival Drivetrain — All Years
| Year | Trim | Drive | Transmission | Engine | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 33 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 32 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AM-S6) | 4 1.6L | 33 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Front-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 6 3.5L | 22 |
Data sourced from fueleconomy.gov (U.S. Department of Energy). MPG figures are EPA-tested. Fuel costs are estimates based on average fuel prices and 15,000 miles/year.
Kia Carnival Drivetrain FAQ
Is the Kia Carnival front-wheel, rear-wheel, or all-wheel drive?
The Kia Carnival is available in Front-Wheel Drive. Drivetrain availability changes by model year and trim — the table above shows every combination.
Does the Kia Carnival come with AWD or 4WD?
The Kia Carnival is not listed with all-wheel or four-wheel drive in the EPA data we track.