2023 Kia Carnival Towing Capacity

The new Carnival would look great in any Elk River driveway, but can it handle towing your jet skis? How much can the Kia Carnival tow? The 2023 Kia Carnival towing capacity is an impressive 3,500 pounds. Let’s talk about that in more detail, as well as discuss the other important specs.

2023 Kia Carnival Towing Capacity and Other Specs

As we said, the 2023 Kia Carnival towing capacity is 3,500 pounds, which is a 500-pound improvement over the previous model year. Here are the engine specs:

2023 Kia Carnival Performance Specs

• Kia Carnival towing capacity – 3,500 pounds
• Horsepower – 290 hp @ 6,400 rpm
• Torque – 262 lb.-ft. @ 5,000 rpm
• EPA-estimated gas mileage – 19/26/22 (city/highway/combined) miles per gallon

What and How Much Can the Kia Carnival Tow?

So, let’s get to the important question that’s burning on the minds of a lot of Minneapolis drivers – what and how much can the Kia Carnival tow? This SUV can indeed tow a bass boat, jon boat, canoe, kayak, and some campers. Of course, you’ll want to check the exact weight of whatever you plan to tow before hitching it up to your vehicle. Here’s a partial list of what the 2023 Kia Carnival towing capacity can handle:

What You Can Tow with the Kia Carnival Towing Capacity

• Bass boat
• Jon boat
• Canoe
• Kayak
• Jet ski
• Motorcycle
• ATV
• Some teardrop trailers
• Some a-frame trailers
• Small Enclosed Utility Trailer
• Pop Up Camper

Kia Carnival Safety Features

Experienced drivers who do a lot of towing along our Maple Grove roads will tell you that the right features can make towing much safer and easier. The Carnival comes packed with those kinds of driver assistance features. Here are just a few:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist w/ Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Following Assist
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Lane Departure Warning
• Driver Attention Warning w/ Leading Vehicle Departure Alert
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist-Parallel Exit
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist

Check Out the New Kia Carnival at Cornerstone Kia

Come take a test drive of this impressive MVP so you can experience its performance for yourself. We’d love to put you behind the wheel of your own Kia Carnival. And, if you’d like to learn more about this remarkable automobile, check out our posts on its trim levels and beautiful interior. We’re conveniently located near Andover, so drop by or contact us today!