2027 Carnival towing capacity by trim

From the Towing Capacity rows of the 2027 Carnival MPV specifications on kia.com ("Towing Capacity (w/ Brake)") and the 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid specifications on kia.com ("w/ Trailer Brakes / w/o Trailer Brakes"), read November 4, 2026, with all trims shown. Kia marks these figures with a disclaimer; see kia.com.

Every trim with the same powertrain carries the same rating, so the choice that changes towing is gas or hybrid. Kia also lists a roof rack load capacity of 165 lb. on both. You can see the Carnival at Michigan City Kia or the Carnival Hybrid.

What the 2027 Carnival owner's manual lists

From the Reference weight when towing a trailer and Vehicle load limit topics of the 2027 Carnival owner's manual (KA4) on ownersmanual.kia.com, read November 4, 2026. The manual table covers the Smartstream G3.5 GDi engine; Kia's specifications list 3,500 lb. with trailer brakes for the same V6.

Vehicle capacity weight is the most the occupants and cargo can weigh together. Kia's manual says that when you tow, that combined weight includes the trailer's tongue load, so a loaded van leaves less room for tongue weight. The figures for your own van are on the tire and loading information label on the driver's door sill.

Hitch, trailer sway and Kia's towing rules

Before you hitch up, the 2027 Carnival owner's manual asks you to:

• Check your state's Department of Motor Vehicles for its legal requirements for towing.
• Make sure the total trailer weight, gross combination weight, gross vehicle weight, gross axle weight and trailer tongue load are all within the limits.
• Use the correct equipment: the mounting holes for hitches are on both sides of the underbody behind the rear tires.
• If the load at the trailer coupling pushes the rear tires past their maximum load rating (by no more than 15%), stay at or below 60 mph (100 km/h) and set the rear tires at least 0.2 bar (20 kPa) above the pressure recommended for normal use.

The manual also describes Trailer Stability Assist (TSA). TSA watches for the van and trailer swaying, which can come from high speed, strong crosswinds, improper overloading, sudden steering or uneven roads, and applies the brakes automatically to stabilize them. Kia notes that towing changes handling, durability and fuel economy, and that pulling a trailer improperly can cause damage not covered by the warranty.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From the service department hours in Michigan City Kia's website structured data, November 4, 2026. No Sunday service hours are listed. Holiday hours can differ.