EX
The Efficient Starter
The hybrid entry point: 329 hp combined system, class-leading 35 MPG combined FWD, heated & ventilated front seats, single sunroof, and available AWD.
Five hybrid 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 Efficient Starter
The hybrid entry point: 329 hp combined system, class-leading 35 MPG combined FWD, heated & ventilated front seats, single sunroof, and available AWD.
The Stylish
FWD-only hybrid with Meridian 14-speaker audio, 12.3-in digital cluster, dual sunroofs, HDA2, 360° Surround View, and 20-in wheels.
The Adventurer
SX content plus standard AWD with Terrain Mode, 21-in X-Line wheels, high-utility roof rails, X-Line body styling, and self-leveling rear suspension.
The Premium
Heated/ventilated 2nd row, 12-in Head-Up Display, Digital Key 2.0, Remote Smart Parking Assist, Nappa-suede cabin, and 10-way Ergo Motion driver's seat.
The Luxe Adventurer
Top of the hybrid lineup: full Prestige luxury with X-Line AWD attitude, 21-in wheels, high-utility roof rails, and self-leveling suspension.
The hybrid entry point: 329 hp combined system, class-leading 35 MPG combined FWD, heated & ventilated front seats, single sunroof, and available AWD.
Side by side
The Full Spec Sheet
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Full Parallel Hybrid | 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Full Parallel Hybrid | 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Full Parallel Hybrid | 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Full Parallel Hybrid | 2.5L Turbo I-4 + Full Parallel Hybrid |
| Displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Combined Horsepower | 329 hp | 329 hp | 329 hp | 329 hp | 329 hp |
| Combined Torque | 339 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft | 339 lb-ft |
| Hybrid Battery Energy | 1.65 kWh | 1.65 kWh | 1.65 kWh | 1.65 kWh | 1.65 kWh |
| Valve Train | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel Delivery | GDI | GDI | GDI | GDI | GDI |
| Layout | FWD or AWD | FWD | AWD | AWD | AWD |
| AWD w/ Terrain Mode | Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Mode Select | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Stay Mode | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electric–Active Sound Design (e-ASD) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Electrification – Vehicle Motion Control (e-VMC) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Paddle Shifters | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Self-Leveling Rear Suspension | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Steering | Rack, Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack, Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack, Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack, Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | Rack, Motor-Driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Suspension (F/R) | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link | MacPherson / Multi-link |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EPA MPG (FWD, city/hwy/comb) | 34/36/35 | 32/34/33 | — | — | — |
| EPA MPG (AWD, city/hwy/comb) | 30/32/31 | — | 30/32/31 | 30/32/31 | 30/32/31 |
| Fuel Tank | 18.2 gal | 18.2 gal | 18.2 gal | 18.2 gal | 18.2 gal |
| Fuel Requirement | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane | Regular unleaded, 87 octane |
| Towing Capacity | 4,500 lb | 4,500 lb | 4,500 lb | 4,500 lb | 4,500 lb |
| Tow Hitch | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Tow Mode | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 18-in alloy, black/machined | 20-in alloy, black | 21-in X-Line gloss black | 20-in alloy, black | 21-in X-Line gloss black |
| Tires | 235/65 R18 | 255/50 R20 | 265/45 R21 | 255/50 R20 | 265/45 R21 |
| Spare | Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact | Compact |
| LED Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Amber LED DRL | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| LED Fog Lights | No | Standard | Projector | Standard | Projector |
| LED Taillights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dynamic Welcome / Escort Lighting | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| High Beam Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roof Rails (Gloss Black) | Standard | Standard | High-Utility | Standard | High-Utility |
| Smart Power Liftgate w/ Auto Close | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Sunroof | Single power | Dual | Dual | Dual | Dual |
| Front Grille | Gloss black insert | Body color insert | X-Line matte black | Body color insert | X-Line matte black |
| X-Line Body Styling | — | — | X-Line | — | X-Line |
| Side View Mirrors | Body color | Body color | Gloss black | Body color | Gloss black |
| Black Exterior Badging | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Auto-Extending Door Handles | Standard (body color) | Standard (body color) | Standard (body color) | Standard (body color) | Standard (body color) |
| Privacy Glass | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| X-Line Liftgate Lamp | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seating | Captain's chairs w/ 60/40 3rd row | Captain's chairs w/ 60/40 3rd row | Captain's chairs w/ 60/40 3rd row | Captain's chairs w/ 60/40 3rd row | Captain's chairs w/ 60/40 3rd row |
| Seat Material | SynTex | SynTex | SynTex (X-Line embossed) | SynTex & SynTex Suede | SynTex Suede (X-Line) |
| Driver Seat | 8-way power + lumbar | 10-way power + thigh | 10-way power + thigh | 10-way power, Ergo Motion | 10-way power, Ergo Motion |
| Passenger Seat | 8-way power + lumbar | 8-way power + lumbar | 8-way power + lumbar | 8-way power + lumbar | 8-way power + lumbar |
| 6-Way Power 2nd-row w/ Relaxation Mode | No | No | No | Available | Available |
| Heated Front Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ventilated Front Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Heated 2nd-Row (Outboard) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Ventilated 2nd-Row (Outboard) | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Heated 3rd-Row (Outboard) | No | No | No | Available | Available |
| Heated Steering Wheel | Available | No | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Memory Seat + Mirrors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Power Tilt/Telescopic Wheel w/ Memory | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| 60/40 Split 3rd-Row, Reclining | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2nd-Row Window Sunshades | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Headliner / Pillars | Cloth | Cloth | Cloth | SynTex Suede | SynTex Suede |
| Interior Trim Accents | Hydrographics | Hydrographics | Hydrographics | Engineered Wood | Engineered Wood |
| Alloy Sport Pedals | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stainless-Steel Scuff Plates | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multicolor Ambient Lighting | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touchscreen | 12.3-in w/ Navigation | 12.3-in w/ Navigation | 12.3-in w/ Navigation | 12.3-in w/ Navigation | 12.3-in w/ Navigation |
| Instrument Cluster | 4.2-in TFT | 12.3-in digital | 12.3-in digital | 12.3-in digital | 12.3-in digital |
| 12-in Head-Up Display | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | 8-speaker | Meridian 14-spk | Meridian 14-spk | Meridian 14-spk | Meridian 14-spk |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay / Android Auto | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| SiriusXM | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Dual Wireless Phone Charger | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Kia Connect | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Over-the-Air Updates | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Digital Key 2.0 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Full Display Digital Rearview Mirror w/ HomeLink | No | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Front USB-C Fast Charge (2) + Console (1) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 2nd & 3rd Row USB-C (2 each) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| 115V Power Inverter | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Passenger Talk | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 1.5 | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (Enhanced) | — | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning + Parallel Exit | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Blind-Spot View Monitor | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 360° Surround View Monitor | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Highway Driving Assist | Yes | — | — | — | — |
| Highway Driving Assist 2 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation-Based Smart Cruise w/ Stop & Go - Curve | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Smart Cruise Control 2 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lane Keeping / Following Assist 2 | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| In-Cabin Camera Monitoring | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front/Rear Parking Sensors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Side Parking Sensors | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance (Reverse) | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Avoidance (Warning + Assist) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Occupant Alert (radar) | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Spec | EX | SX | X-Line SX | SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase (in) | 116.9 | 116.9 | 116.9 | 116.9 | 116.9 |
| Length (in) | 199.2 | 199.2 | 199.2 | 199.2 | 199.2 |
| Width (in) | 78.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 | 78.3 |
| Height w/ Roof Rails (in) | 69.9 | 69.9 | 70.5 | 69.9 | 70.5 |
| Ground Clearance (in) | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Track F/R (in) | 67.7 / 68.2 | 67.3 / 67.8 | 67.4 / 67.8 | 67.3 / 67.8 | 67.4 / 67.8 |
| Total Interior Volume (cu ft) | 178.3 | 178.3 | 178.3 | 178.3 | 178.3 |
| Cargo behind 1st / 2nd / 3rd row (cu ft) | 88.3 / 47.7 / 21.3 | 88.3 / 47.7 / 21.3 | 88.3 / 47.7 / 21.3 | 88.3 / 47.7 / 21.3 | 88.3 / 47.7 / 21.3 |
| Curb Weight FWD (lb) | 4,661–4,700 | 4,747–4,786 | — | — | — |
| Curb Weight AWD (lb) | 4,806–4,846 | — | 4,912–5,062 | 4,923–5,042 | 4,912–5,062 |
| Gross Weight FWD (lb) | 6,283 | 6,283 | — | — | — |
| Gross Weight AWD (lb) | 6,504 | — | 6,504 | 6,504 | 6,504 |
| Turning Circle (ft) | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 | 39.2 |