2026 Kia Carnival for Sale in Highland Park, IL
2026 Kia Carnival with available options (left) shown above.
Are you familiar with the term multi-purpose vehicle, or what is commonly referred to as an MPV? If not, it’s simply a name given to cars with large seating capacities that are meant to be supremely comfortable and practical. They’re appealing to those who will, more often than not, be hauling many passengers. The 2026 Kia Carnival is a shining example of this classification, and we McGrath Kia of Highland Park have some in stock for you to check out. We operate within the McGrath Imports umbrella, which serves customers from Highland Park, Chicago, Westmont, and plenty of other local areas. Before you stop by, read ahead!
Cabin
Everyone is welcome in the 2026 Kia Carnival, a vehicle that is spacious enough to fit up to eight passengers within its cabin. If you have less need for occupants but will often have riders sat in the middle, the optional 2nd-row VIP Lounge Seats offer a handful of perks. A press of a button allows them to fully recline1 and follows that motion up by kicking up raised powerfoot rests1. The optional luxuries don’t end there, as you can also opt for dual sunroofs that will heighten the mood of first- and- second row passengers by providing them with a healthy dose of vitamin D on sunny days. Don’t be too discouraged once it’s twilight, since the available ambient lighting feature is able to liven up the mood while making your way through Skokie Highway during golden hours.
Performance
While the 2026 Kia Carnival is plenty spacious, you may want to consider using its 3,500-lb. maximum towing capacity2 to haul a camper with you if you’re planning on spending a weekend outdoors. Leave it up to the MPV’s standard 3.5L V6 engine to do the heavy lifting, which displaces 287 horsepower and 260 lb.-ft. of torque. This powertrain has a standard 8-speed automatic transmission by its side to make the Carnival’s overall driving characteristics feel receptive to even the lightest tap of the accelerator pedal. When you want to focus on fuel preservation during those moments where gas stations are far and few in between, the standard Eco Drive Mode is able to help you by shifting the engine’s focus to less consumption and more towards conservation efforts.
Technology
The technology within the Kia Carnival makes checking up on your second and third row occupants as simple as toggling a setting on your standard 12.3-inch infotainment display3 and activating the optional Passenger View Camera with Night Vision feature. On a similar note, the optional Full Display Digital Rearview Mirror4 can change your view of the passengers in the back seat to the surroundings directly behind the Carnival with the toggle of a small switch. If your little ones are a bit too warm on the way to The Preserve of Highland Park, use the standard Voice Recognition3 feature to activate the air conditioning. This function is a big hit among those who would prefer using vocal commands over physical switches when they’re fully focused on driving. We’ve also been quite the success among our customer base, which shows through our glowing reviews!
How Many Passengers Can Fit Within a 2026 Kia Carnival?
- The 2026 Kia Carnival can fit a maximum of eight passengers within its cabin!
Current Inventory
Crash-Test Ratings
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Dealership Information
Testimonials
They don't mess around
Professional and welcoming
“ Very professional and welcoming!! Also very easy and understanding to work with, definitely recommend! ”
Highly qualified staff
“ BMW Elmhurst is a very professional car dealership. Highly qualified staff and excellent service. Michael Banach and Sam Herrera are extremely professional Managers and did the sale of our new BMW 228I in a smooth way. All done in one week. Great job accomplishment. ”
Easy to work with
“ Been looking to upgrade to a newer vehicle for a long time. Would be first time buying something this new along with financing. Tom Hong helped me just about every step of the way into getting my new (to me) 4runner. Any questions I had I’d send an email to him and I’d get a response within minutes. Kept me up to date on price changes, appointments. Took the extra step of letting me inspect the underside of the vehicle to make sure it was clean which a lot of places I’ve been to didn’t let me do. Overall everyone is very friendly and easy to work with. thank you Tom for getting me into my new 4runner! ”
Friendly and helpful
“ Friendly and helpful folks. We bought an absolutely beautiful Certified vehicle that will serve us well for many years. Excellent experience overall. MORE ”
Pleasant shopping experience
“ Was in the market for 2 new vehicles Had pleasant shopping experience with Adrian Chaidez. His knowledge was second to none. Both the and I are happy with our purchase ansd highly recommended Adrian. Thanks for all your help Adrian Angel & Claudia ”
Honest, kind and efficient
“ Honest, efficient, friendly, professional----problem caused by another kia dealer was fixed by McGrath Kia-- Tom in service determined it was under warranty ”
Definitely recommend any first-time buyers
“ Recently purchased a brand new 2024 kia seltos s here. When I contacted McGrath Arlington. Isaac basurto asked me to come and have a look at the car and test drive it he said he will definitely get me deal and I will leave the store with a car. As said he gave me best deal within my budget and the car I desired. He made the whole process went smooth and make sure I was happy with the purchase I made. He tried very hard to get me a car within my budget. He used to check with me even after purchase the how the things are going with car. I would definitely recommend anyone and definitely those who are purchasing car for the first time this is the place. ”
Great experience
“ Great experience purchasing a used Lexus here! Juan was patient and attentive to all my requests and helped me along the process with the many steps. The price of the vehicle was fair relative to what was available elsewhere. Would recommend this dealership! Like ”
Recommends McGrath Acura of Westmont.
“ Bill is a great salesperson. He knows his products and is up front with every aspect of the sales. It was a joy Dealing with Bill. ”
Easiest car buying experience
“ Easiest car buying experiences ever. Our sales specialist, Kevin Jovaisas, was awesome. He was very friendly, transparent with the price and rebates/discounts, very knowledgeable about the car and helped my wife with the Genesis app, asked us what we wanted in the deal, and made everything work for both parties. I would highly recommend Kevin and his team and would definitely refer them to my friends and family for future Hyundai or Genesis purchases. ”
Highly recommend
“ I went with my dad because he was in the market for a new car. He had a Mercedes Benz. He ended up getting a genesis gv 70 and the car is insanely beautiful. Much better quality and a cooler looking car compared to Mercedes. My man Kevin took the time to help us and go over the car. Buying a car is a stressful experience but Kevin made it a very relaxed environment. He called me the next day to see how everything was going which I certainly appreciated. He made it a very personable experience. The only downside in my opinion is the location of the dealer. It’s on a very busy street. And I initially didn’t know where I was able to park my car. Overall, I recommend going to this location and asking for Kevin if you are in the market for a new car. Thanks guys! ”
Friendly staff
“ Very friendly staff, got response within minutes to schedule an appointment to see the vehicle ”
Pleasant service personnel
“ I always bring my car back to McGrath Westmont for service. They are courteous and fair. The service advisors and desk personnel are always pleasant to deal with. ”
Amazing staff
“ McGrath Lexus of Westmont has an amazing staff. From the very beginning to the end the end of the purchase process, they made me feel safe and secure about my purchase. They made sure that I knew all the details and made provided the vehicles that only fits my needs. Thanks again Alan Stern and Linda Serpico for your help and amazing customer service! ”
I am very happy
“ I am very happy with the purchase of my new Forrester! We looked at and test drove a lot of vehicles. The Suburu won out, but more importantly, Herbie, our sales guy, was a big reason we purchased it! He was great to work with! Very informative, but not overbearing, which is key to me! ”
Great experience overall!
“ We bought a new Mazda and we're extremely happy with both the car and the help that we recieved. Our salesman Chris was a huge help, provided us with all of the information that we needed, and was flexible in helping us find a car that met our budget. Great experience overall! ”
I highly recommend
“ Vince and John were great. They were super helpful and flexible. They listened and helped me get a great deal on a used Kia Sorento. They went above and beyond by checking up on my purchase and when a week later I got a nail in my tire they fixed it! Amazing! I highly recommend the professional and caring sales people at McGrath. ”
Great experience with Thomas!
“ Great experience with Thomas! Never pushed us and was very knowledgeable. The finance team was efficient and they got us out of there as fast as they could. Buying a new car is never fun, but they made it easy and effortless on our side. Would 1000% go back for our next purchase. ”
This is my place now
“ Came in on a whim and worked with Ryan Lewin. If not for the courtesy and professionalism I would have waited, shopped around, or just plain missed an awesome opportunity! Dealership was clean and well prepared for my visit. The process was smooth easy and most importantly quick and efficient! I’m leaving here without a complaint in the world and happy to own an Acura. This is my place now, this is where I’ll be coming for vehicles. Thanks McGrath Acura and thanks Ryan Lewin! ”
1. Reclining seat and/or elevating footrest can reduce the effectiveness of the safety restraint system and may lead to additional injury in an accident.
2. Towing requires additional equipment. See Owner’s Manual for towing instructions. Always use caution while towing.
3. Distracted driving can result in a loss of vehicle control. When operating a vehicle, never use a vehicle system that takes your focus away from safe vehicle operation. Navigation is for information purposes only, and Kia does not make any warranties about the accuracy of the information.
4. Full Display Mirror® is a registered trademark of Gentex. Failure to pay attention to travel conditions and vehicle operation could result in loss of vehicle control. Always drive safely and use caution.
“ This would be my 2nd purchase at this location. When I tell you they don't mess around.... they don't mess around. Each time, I came in with what I wanted to spend and they pointed me right in that direction. No waiting around for them to get my hopes up for hours and then slam an amount down I didn't want to spend. THEY ARE THE BEST AROUND. I can not wait to see the new location. I WILL never go to another place to purchase a vehicle. ”