LXS
The Essential
Smart 191-hp 2.5L starting point with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.
Five trims. One reference. Skim the quick-glance chart, dig into each trim's personality, or expand the full spec sheet — your call.
QUICK GLANCE
The Essential
Smart 191-hp 2.5L starting point with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.
The Sporty
GT-Line body styling, 18-inch alloys, SynTex sport seats, flat-bottom steering wheel, and 12.3-inch navigation — the everyday upgrade.
The All-Weather
All the GT-Line attitude, plus standard all-wheel drive, heated steering wheel, and Drive Mode Select with Snow Mode.
The Performance
Turbocharged 290-hp 2.5L, 8-speed wet DCT, sport-tuned suspension, 19-inch wheels, paddle shifters, and neon-green GT calipers.
The Premium
Ventilated front seats, Bose 12-speaker premium audio, 12.3-inch curved cluster, Digital Key 2.0, and Surround View Monitor.
Smart 191-hp 2.5L starting point with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, and Kia's full Drive Wise safety suite.
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The Full Spec Sheet
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L I-4 DOHC | 2.5L I-4 DOHC | 2.5L I-4 DOHC | Turbo 2.5L I-4 DOHC | 2.5L I-4 DOHC |
| Displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm | 290 hp @ 5,800 rpm | 191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm | 311 lb-ft @ 1,650–4,000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 13.0:1 | 10.5:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Fuel delivery | GDI | GDI | GDI | GDI + MPI | GDI |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed wet DCT | 8-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Drive Mode Select | Yes | Yes | Yes (w/ Snow) | Yes | Yes |
| Sport-Tuned Suspension | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Paddle shifters | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Steering | Column MDPS | Column MDPS | Column MDPS | Rack-mounted MDPS | Column MDPS |
| Suspension (F/R) | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link |
| Front brake disc | 12.0 in. | 12.0 in. | 12.0 in. | 13.6 in. | 12.0 in. |
| Rear brake disc | 11.2 in. | 11.2 in. | 11.2 in. | 12.8 in. | 11.2 in. |
| GT neon-green calipers | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA MPG (city/hwy/comb) | 26/37/30 | 25/36/29 | 24/33/27 | 23/33/27 | 25/36/29 |
| Fuel tank (gal) | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 |
| Fuel requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 16-in alloy, gloss black | 18-in alloy, gloss black/machined | 18-in alloy, gloss black/machined | 19-in alloy, gloss black/machined | 18-in alloy, gloss black/machined |
| Tires | 205/65 R16 | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 | 245/40 R19 | 235/45 R18 |
| Spare | Compact spare | Compact spare | Compact spare | Compact spare | Compact spare |
| Headlights | Multi-reflector LED | Multi-reflector LED | Multi-reflector LED | Multi-reflector LED | Multi-reflector LED |
| LED Fog Lights | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| LED taillights | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Amber LED DRL | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Heated mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mirrors w/ LED turn signals | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smart Trunk | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GT-Line / GT body styling | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Front grille | Hyper Silver | Hyper Silver | Hyper Silver | Hyper Silver | Hyper Silver |
| Dual exhaust | No | Yes | Yes | Quad-tip | No |
| Side mirror finish | Body-color | Gloss black | Gloss black | Gloss black | Body-color |
| Illuminated door handles | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Solar control glass | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Sound-absorbing front door glass | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Seat material | Cloth | SynTex w/ GT-Line logo | SynTex w/ GT-Line logo | SynTex w/ GT logo | SynTex |
| Driver seat | 6-way manual | 10-way power w/ lumbar | 10-way power w/ lumbar | 10-way power w/ lumbar | 10-way power w/ lumbar |
| Passenger seat | 6-way manual | 6-way manual | 6-way manual | 10-way power (opt) | 10-way power w/ lumbar |
| Driver memory seat/mirrors | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Heated front seats | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Heated steering wheel | No | No | Yes | Optional | Yes |
| Steering wheel | Urethane | GT-Line flat-bottom sport (leather) | GT-Line flat-bottom sport (leather) | GT flat-bottom sport (leather) | Leather-wrapped |
| Leather-wrapped shift knob | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Interior accent trim | Metallic paint | Pad print | Pad print | Pad print | Wood graphics |
| LED interior lighting | No | Optional | Optional | Yes | Yes |
| LED illuminated visor mirrors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 12.3-in | 12.3-in w/ Nav | 12.3-in w/ Nav | 12.3-in w/ Nav | 12.3-in w/ Nav |
| Instrument cluster | 4.2-in TFT | 4.2-in TFT | 4.2-in TFT | 4.2-in TFT (12.3-in curved opt) | 12.3-in curved digital |
| Audio | 6-speaker | 6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt) | 6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt) | 6-spk (Bose 12-spk opt) | Bose 12-speaker premium |
| Active Sound Design | No | Optional | Optional | Optional | Yes |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Key 2.0 | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Kia Connect | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Start | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SiriusXM Satellite Radio | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear USB-C charging ports | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Center console USB-C | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance (Ped/Cyclist/Junction) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Keeping & Following Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| NSCC w/ Stop & Go – Curve | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Highway Driving Assist | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Attention Warning | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Front / Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Side Parking Sensors | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance (Rev) | No | No | No | Optional | Yes |
| Safe Exit Assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Occupant Alert | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rearview Monitor | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee | Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee | Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee | Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee | Dual front + front/rear side + full-length curtain + driver knee |
| Spec | LXS | GT-Line FWD | GT-Line AWD | GT | EX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.2 | 112.2 |
| Length (in) | 193.1 | 193.1 | 193.1 | 193.1 | 193.1 |
| Width (in) | 73.2 | 73.2 | 73.2 | 73.2 | 73.2 |
| Height (in) | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 | 56.9 |
| Track F/R (in) | 64.3 / 64.6 | 63.7 / 64.0 | 63.7 / 64.0 | 63.4 / 63.7 | 63.7 / 64.0 |
| Headroom F/R (in) | 40.2 / 37.8 | 40.2 / 37.8 (38.4 / 37.4 w/ sunroof) | 40.2 / 37.8 (38.4 / 37.4 w/ sunroof) | 38.4 / 37.4 | 38.4 / 37.4 |
| Shoulder room F/R (in) | 58.0 / 56.1 | 58.0 / 56.1 | 58.0 / 56.1 | 58.0 / 56.1 | 58.0 / 56.1 |
| Hip room F/R (in) | 56.6 / 56.6 | 56.6 / 56.6 | 56.6 / 56.6 | 56.6 / 56.6 | 56.6 / 56.6 |
| Leg room F/R (in) | 46.1 / 35.2 | 46.1 / 35.2 | 46.1 / 35.2 | 46.1 / 35.2 | 46.1 / 35.2 |
| Total interior (cu ft) | 121.3 | 121.3 | 121.3 | 121.3 | 121.3 |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Curb weight (lb) | 3,230 | 3,291 | 3,463 | 3,596 | 3,395 |
| Gross weight (lb) | 4,365 | 4,365 | 4,519 | 4,608 | 4,365 |
| Turning circle (ft) | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 | 36.0 |