The 2027 Kia Carnival SX Handles Automatic Highway Lane Changes With New HDA 2

The 2027 Kia Carnival SX is the eight-passenger top trim in the Carnival’s ICE lineup, and for Ontario families who spend real time on highways, it will arrive with one standout addition: Highway Driving Assist 2. HDA 2 is new to the Carnival for 2027 and lands as standard equipment on the SX, giving drivers hands-on automated steering and speed management on divided highways. That addition alone separates the SX from every trim below it.

Beyond HDA 2, the SX pairs a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, adds an 11-inch head-up display, Surround View Monitor, Blind-Spot View Monitor, and a Bose premium audio system. With seating for eight and up to 4,110 L of maximum cargo volume, the SX covers both the technology side and the practical family side without asking you to step up to the SX+’s captain’s chair layout.

What the 2027 Carnival SX Includes

The SX sits as the top eight-passenger trim in the 2027 Carnival lineup. It builds on the EX+ with a full technology package aimed at highway confidence and in-cabin awareness.

Key SX features: - Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2): Standard on SX, new for 2027; maintains lane position and following distance on divided highways - 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation - 11-inch head-up display projecting speed and navigation cues onto the windshield - Surround View Monitor and Blind-Spot View Monitor for low-speed manoeuvring and lane changes - Bose premium audio system - Digital Key 2.0 - Eight-passenger seating with removable second-row seats - 19-inch alloy wheels on 235/55R19 tyres - FWD with towing capacity up to 3,500 lbs (1,588 kg) - Maximum cargo volume of 4,110 L

The SX will be offered with the 3.5L V6 paired to an 8-speed automatic, or as the SX HEV, which pairs a 1.6L turbocharged I4 with a 72 hp electric motor and 6-speed automatic. The SX HEV also adds shift-by-wire and Remote Smart Parking Assist.

How the SX Compares Across the 2027 Carnival Trim Ladder

The 2027 Carnival SX Is the Right Call for Highway Family Driving

For Ontario families who need eight seats, full driver-assist capability, and a cabin that can hold 4,110 L of gear, the 2027 Carnival SX is the trim to choose. HDA 2 addresses the real demands of long highway travel, the dual 12.3-inch screens keep navigation and vehicle data clear at a glance, and the Bose audio system makes the cabin worth spending time in.

If second-row comfort is the top priority over third-row capacity, the SX+ trades the bench for VIP captain’s chairs and drops to seven passengers. For eight-passenger families who prioritize technology and cargo versatility, the SX is the stronger fit.

Visit Plaza Kia in Richmond Hill to arrange a test drive of the 2027 Kia Carnival SX and experience HDA 2 on Ontario highways for yourself, when it’ll arrive this summer.

To learn more about the 2026 Kia Carnival, visit Kia.ca