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Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2022–2024 Kia Carnival?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim fits a 2022–2024 Kia Carnival.
The Contender Slim is about 19" wide; the Carnival's usable rear bench is about 55". It fits one rear position comfortably. Three across is tight (57" needed vs 55").

19"Contender Slim width

55"Carnival rear bench

Tightthree across

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What fits this Carnival

One seat, rear position: Yes. The Contender Slim installs in an outboard rear position of a 2022–2024 Kia Carnival with room to spare.
Three across: Tight — three need ~57" against only ~55". A narrower seat is the better bet.
Modes this seat covers: rear-facing → forward-facing.
LATCH: lower anchors up to 55 lb; the Carnival has 3 lower-anchor positions.

ℹ️ Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip. The Contender Slim's width (Graco published spec) and the Carnival's rear-bench width (Typical for minivan — approximate, verify install in your vehicle) are both approximate — confirm with a test-fit before buying.

Common questions

Will the Graco Contender Slim fit in a 2022–2024 Kia Carnival?

Yes — the Graco Contender Slim (19" wide) fits a single rear seating position in a 2022–2024 Kia Carnival. Three across is tight — its rear bench is about 55" and three of these would need 57".

Can you fit three Contender Slims across a Carnival?

Probably not — three Contender Slims need about 57" but the Carnival's usable bench is only about 55". Consider a narrower seat — see our narrowest-seats guide.

Sources: seat ratings & modes — NHTSA (pulled 2026-06-18); dimensions — manufacturer specs and owner measurements. Informational only — built from NHTSA public car-seat ratings and published seat/vehicle dimensions. This is not a safety certification and not a substitute for the seat and vehicle manuals. Always confirm the fit and install yourself before every trip.