Kia Carnival Transmission Specifications
The 2027 Kia Carnival uses Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S8) transmissions, depending on engine and trim.
Latest model year (2027):
The Kia Carnival comes with Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S8) depending on engine and trim.
Kia Carnival Transmission — All Years
| Year | Trim | Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG Comb. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2027 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2026 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 32 |
| 2026 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2025 | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 4 1.6L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-Wheel Drive | 33 |
| 2025 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 21 |
| 2024 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2023 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 22 |
| 2022 | Auto (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 6 3.5L | Automatic (S8) | Front-Wheel Drive | 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 Transmission FAQ
What transmission does the Kia Carnival have?
The Kia Carnival is offered with Automatic (AM-S6), Automatic (S8) (2027 and earlier model years). Availability depends on engine and trim — see the year-by-year table above.
Does the Kia Carnival come with a manual transmission?
No manual transmission is listed for the Kia Carnival in the EPA data we track; all listed configurations are automatic or CVT.