Cars That FitWhich seat takes a car seat, and how it installs.
Lower LATCH anchors are split across the rows — the map below shows exactly which seats have lower anchors, which are top-tether only, and which have no hardware at all.
Lower anchors up to 65 lb combined
Use the lower anchors until the child plus the car seat weighs 65 lb, then switch to the seat belt with the top tether.
| Left | Center | Right | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second row | Lower anchorsTop tether | Dedicated lower anchorsTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
| Third row | Lower anchorsTop tether | No lower anchorsTop tether | Lower anchorsTop tether |
Legend: anchor presenttether only (belt + tether install)none
Owner’s manual → Source
Center-row cells reflect the bench (max-seat) configuration.
Does the 2027 Kia Carnival have LATCH anchors in the third row?
Lower LATCH anchors in the third row are at the left and right positions. Top tether anchors are at all three positions.
Where are the lower LATCH anchors in the 2027 Kia Carnival?
Lower anchors are at: second row left; second row center; second row right; third row left; third row right. Positions without lower anchors take a car seat via the seat belt (with the top tether where available).
Can I install a car seat in the middle (center) seat of the 2027 Kia Carnival?
Yes. The second-row center seat has its own dedicated lower anchors and a top tether.
Is there a weight limit for the LATCH lower anchors in the 2027 Kia Carnival?
Yes. Use the lower anchors until the combined weight of the child plus the car seat reaches 65 lb. Above that, switch to the seat belt with the top tether.
Anchor data from the Kia owner's manual, read 2026-09-16. Source. Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.
Always follow your car seat and vehicle owner's manuals for installation.