The Short Version
- Telluride Hybrid: captain's chairs on every trim (seats 7).
- Telluride: captain's chairs on every trim except the LX and EX, which have an 8-seat bench.
- Sorento: optional on the EX and standard on the SX and up (seats 6).
- Carnival: standard on the LX, optional on the EX and SX, and VIP lounge seats are available on the SX Prestige.
- EV9: optional on the Light Long Range and standard on the Land and GT-Line (seats 6).
Captain's Chairs by Model and Trim
| Model | Captain's Chairs | Seats | Starting MSRP* | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Carnival | Standard on LX; optional on EX and SX; VIP lounge seats optional on SX Prestige | 7 or 8 | $37,490 | View inventory |
| 2027 Telluride | Standard on S, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX and all SX Prestige trims (LX and EX have a bench) | 7 or 8 | $39,190 S $42,090 |
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| 2027 Sorento | Optional on EX; standard on SX and above | 6 or 7 | $32,590 EX $38,690 |
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| 2027 Sorento Hybrid | Optional on EX; standard on X-Line EX and X-Line SX Prestige | 6 or 7 | $39,090 | View inventory |
| 2027 Carnival Hybrid | Optional on EX and SX; VIP lounge seats optional on SX Prestige | 7 or 8 | $41,490 | View inventory |
| 2027 Telluride Hybrid | Standard on every trim | 7 | $46,490 | View inventory |
| 2026 EV9 | Optional on Light Long Range; standard on Land and GT-Line | 6 or 7 | $54,900 | View inventory |
*Starting MSRP on kia.com as of October 2026 for the lowest-priced trim, excluding destination, tax, title, fees and options. Where AWD is an option, it costs extra (on the Seltos LX, S and EX it adds $1,700). Emich Kia's prices may differ; see inventory for current pricing. Seating from kia.com trim specifications as of October 2026. Our inventory's Captain's Chairs filter only tags a few vehicles, so the buttons on this page use model filters. We'll confirm the seating on any vehicle before you visit.
Captain's Chairs or a Bench?
Captain's chairs
A walkway between the seats makes the third row easier to reach, each second-row passenger gets armrests, and kids have their own space. You give up one seat.
Bench seat
One more seat (8 in a Telluride LX or EX, or a Carnival with the 8-passenger setup), handy for carpools and bigger families.
VIP lounge seats
Carnival SX Prestige option: power-adjustable second-row seats that are heated and ventilated, the most comfortable second row Kia offers.
Finding Captain's Chairs at Emich Kia
The Telluride Hybrid, which has captain's chairs on every trim, is our most-stocked model.
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Kias With Captain's Chairs: FAQ
Which Kias have captain's chairs?
Second-row captain's chairs are available on the 2027 Telluride, Telluride Hybrid, Sorento, Sorento Hybrid, Carnival and Carnival Hybrid, and on the 2026 EV9.
Does the Kia Telluride have captain's chairs?
Yes. The 2027 Telluride S, X-Line EX, SX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX and every SX Prestige trim have second-row captain's chairs and seat seven. The LX and EX have a three-person bench and seat eight.
Does the Telluride Hybrid have captain's chairs?
Yes. Every 2027 Telluride Hybrid trim has second-row captain's chairs and seats seven.
Does the Kia Sorento have captain's chairs?
Yes. Captain's chairs are optional on the 2027 Sorento EX and standard on the SX and above, which seat six. On the Sorento Hybrid they are optional on the EX and standard on the X-Line trims.
Which Kia has VIP lounge seats?
The 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige offer optional VIP lounge seats in the second row. They are power adjustable, heated and ventilated.
Which Kias seat eight?
The 2027 Telluride LX and EX with the second-row bench, and the Carnival and Carnival Hybrid in their eight-passenger configuration.
What is the cheapest Kia with captain's chairs?
The 2027 Carnival LX, which has second-row captain's chairs standard at $37,490 MSRP. The cheapest SUV with them standard is the Telluride S at $42,090.
Shop Kias With Captain's Chairs
Every Telluride Hybrid has them, and so do most Tellurides and the Carnival LX.
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