Compare 2022 Kia Carnival specifications by trim levels
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Carnival is a 7-seat Minivan from Kia, which first hit the market back in 2022.
With the price tag ranging from $32,100 to $46,100, the Kia Carnival faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chrysler Grand Voyager.
The Kia Carnival has a maximum towing capacity of 3000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Kia Carnival boasts the average fuel economy anywhere of 26 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 78.50mm x 203.00mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2022 Kia Carnival
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Fuel Tank: 19 gal
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Wheelbase: 121.7 in
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MPG: 19 city/26 hwy
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0-60 mph: 7.5 sec
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Ground clearance: 6.8 in
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Engine: 3.5L V-6
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Towing capacity: 3000 lbs
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Curb: 4376 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 7 - 8
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 203 x 78.5 x 68.5
2022 Kia Carnival Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Kia Carnival is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Kia Carnival safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Kia Carnival specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Minivan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Engine 3.5L V-6 DOHC
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Horsepower 290 hp @ 1934
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Torque 262 lb-ft. @ 5,000
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Transmission 8-spd w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 7.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.7 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 203 in
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Width 78.5 in
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Height 68.5 in
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Wheelbase 121.7 in
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Curb Weight 4376 lbs
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GVWR 5710 lbs
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Towing capacity 3000 lbs
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Ground clearance 6.8 in
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Turning radius 18.8 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 40.2 ft
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Cargo capacity 145.1 cu.ft
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Seats 7
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 19 gal
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City 19 mpg
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Combined 23 mpg
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Highway 26 mpg
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Highway range 494 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 60/60,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Exterior length | |||
| 203.0 in | 203.0 in | 203.0 in | 203.0 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in | 78.5 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 68.5 in | 68.5 in | 68.5 in | 69.9 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp | 290 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 262 lb-ft. | 262 lb-ft. | 262 lb-ft. | 262 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 4376 lbs | 4411 lbs | 4535 lbs | 4601 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 5710 lbs | 5864 lbs | 6041 lbs | 6041 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 121.7 in | 121.7 in | 121.7 in | 121.7 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 18.8 '' | 18.8 '' | 18.8 '' | 18.8 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 6.8 in | 6.8 in | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 41.1 in | 41.1 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in | 40.5 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 41 in | 41 in | 41 in | 41 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 60 in | 60 in | 60 in | 60 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 66 in | 66 in | 66 in | 66 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 64 in | 64 in | 64 in | 64 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 63 in | 63 in | 63 in | 63 in |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. | 19.0 gal. |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Exterior length |
| 203.0 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 78.5 in |
| Exterior height |
| 69.9 in |
| Horsepower |
| 290 hp |
| Torque |
| 262 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
| 4727 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 6041 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
| 121.7 in |
| Turning radius |
| 18.8 '' |
| Ground clearance |
| 6.8 in |
| Front legroom |
| 41.1 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 40.5 in |
| Front headroom |
| 39 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 37 in |
| Front hip room |
| 60 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 66 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 64 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 63 in |
| Fuel tank |
| 19.0 gal. |
Interior Features
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | dual zone automatic | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | leather | leather | leather |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear | carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver | driver | front and rear | front and rear |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | front and rear | front and rear |
| Instrumentation | |||
| digital/analog | digital/analog | digital/analog | digital/analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | day-night |
| Fuel door release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| proximity | proximity | – | – |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | leather | leather | leather |
| Air conditioning, rear | |||
| with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls | with separate controls |
| Auxiliary visors | |||
| dual | dual | dual | dual |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Air conditioning, front |
| dual zone automatic |
| Clock |
| in-dash |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| leather |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 3 |
| Overhead console |
| mini with storage |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| carpeted front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| front and rear |
| 1-touch window down |
| front and rear |
| Instrumentation |
| digital/analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release |
| power |
| Remote trunk release |
| proximity |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather |
| Air conditioning, rear |
| with separate controls |
| Auxiliary visors |
| dual |
Exterior Features
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Antenna | |||
| integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof | integrated roof |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| silver | silver | silver | chrome |
| Fog/driving lights | |||
| front | – | – | – |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| liftgate | liftgate | power liftgate | power liftgate |
| Tinted windows | |||
| deep | deep | deep | deep |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote | dual power remote |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | |||
| 17 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum | 19 machined w/painted accents aluminum | 19 black aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | compact steel |
| Rear window wipers | |||
| fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval | fixed interval |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| metal-look | metal-look | metal-look | metal-look |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Antenna |
| integrated roof |
| Body material |
| fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| chrome |
| Fog/driving lights |
| front |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| power liftgate |
| Tinted windows |
| deep |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote |
| Sunroof |
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Wheels |
| 19 black aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
| compact steel |
| Rear window wipers |
| fixed interval |
| 2nd row sunroof |
| regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass with sunshade |
| Bodyside insert |
| metal-look |
Seats
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 8-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 4-way | 4-way | 4-way | 8-way power |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | driver | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – |
| Memory | |||
| driver | – | – | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench | 40-20-40 split-bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 2 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| cloth | leatherette | leatherette | leatherette |
| 3rd row seats | |||
| 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench | 60-40 split-bench |
| 3rd row fold into floor | |||
| manual | manual | manual | manual |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | – | – | – |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 7 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 8-way power |
| Lumbar support |
| driver |
| Front armrests |
| center |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Memory |
| driver |
| Rear seats |
| captain |
| Rear head restraints |
| 2 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| leather |
| 3rd row seats |
| 60-40 split-bench |
| 3rd row fold into floor |
| manual |
| Cooled front seats |
| driver and passenger |
Entertainment System
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Radio | |||
| AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | AM/FM stereo, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Navigation system | |||
| UVO eServices with voice activation | UVO eServices with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Entertainment system | |||
| with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media | with DVD and digital media |
| 2nd row LCD screen | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| Speakers |
| 12 Bose |
| Navigation system |
| UVO eServices with voice activation |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 2 |
| Entertainment system |
| with DVD and digital media |
| 2nd row LCD screen |
| 2 |
Safety and Security Features
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row | curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam | LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control | |||
| auto on/off | auto on/off | auto on/off | auto on/off |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist | |||
| Parking Distance Warning | Parking Distance Warning | Parking Distance Warning | Parking Distance Warning |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| Lane departure warning | |||
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) | Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| UVO eServices | UVO eServices | – | – |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| curtain 1st, 2nd and 3rd row |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front |
| Headlights |
| LED low/high beam |
| Exterior light control |
| auto on/off |
| Door curb lights |
| 4 |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
| Parking assist |
| Parking Distance Warning |
| Airbags, knee protection |
| driver |
| Lane departure warning |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
| UVO eServices |
Mechanical Features
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Engine | |||
| 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 | 3.5L V-6 |
| Recommended fuel | |||
| regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Electronic stability system | |||
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic | Sportmatic |
| Transmission | |||
| 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD | 8-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 | 3.51 |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Engine |
| 3.5L V-6 |
| Recommended fuel |
| regular unleaded |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning |
| regular |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Electronic stability system |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) |
| Sequential shift control |
| Sportmatic |
| Transmission |
| 8-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 3.51 |
Other Specs
LX Passenger Van |
LXS Passenger Van |
EX Passenger Van |
SX Passenger Van |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. | 40.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. | 145.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 3.5 liters | 3.5 liters | 3.5 liters | 3.5 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| V-6 | V-6 | V-6 | V-6 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 | 6,400 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 19 City / 26 Hwy | 19 City / 26 Hwy | 19 City / 26 Hwy | 19 City / 26 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 | 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Tires | |||
| P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P235/65TR17.0 BSW AS | P235/55TR19.0 BSW AS | P235/55TR19.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 3,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. | 3,500 lbs. |
SX Prestige Passenger Van |
| Luggage capacity |
| 40.2 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
| 145.1 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
| 3.5 liters |
| Base engine type |
| V-6 |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 6,400 |
| Torque rpm |
| 5,000 |
| EPA mileage estimates |
| 19 City / 26 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
| front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
| 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
| 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
| 60/100,000 |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
| 60/60,000 |
| Tires |
| P235/55TR19.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 3,500 lbs. |