GT AWD
What the GT adds over the Light (+$16,000)
| Spec | Light | GT |
|---|---|---|
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake diameter | 284 mm | 325 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4008 lbs | 4453 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3836 lbs | 4436 lbs |
| Horsepower | 201 hp | 288 hp |
| Torque | 209 lb-ft | 345 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor + Induction Motor |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in | 6 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4982 lbs | 5423 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40 in | 38.5 in |
| MPG (city) | 127 mpg | 112 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 115 MPGe | 103 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 103 mpg | 94 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,890 | $45,890 |
| Overall length | 169.3 in | 169.7 in |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 19‑inch Alloy Wheels, 8 Speakers with Center Speaker & Subwoofer, 81.4 kWh Battery, AWD, Active Sound Design (ASD), Ambient Mood Lighting, Multicolor with Controller, Auto pop-out aero flush outside front door handles, Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®, Battery Heater, Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM), Body color lower door garnish, Cloth trim roof, Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Normal, Sport, My Drive, Snow and GT modes, Driver 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar, Driver Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric, Driver Integrated Memory System (IMS), Driver Premium Relaxation Seat (1-Touch), Driver Seatback Pockets, Dynamic Welcome Light (DWL), Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion Plus-type - Fusion +) - Junction Crossing and Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Vehicle, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (Fusion-Type Sensor) Junction Turning / Direct Oncoming / Junction Crossing / Lane-Change Oncoming / Lane-Change Side, with Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Vehicle, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (Fusion-Type Sensor) Junction Turning / Direct Oncoming / Junction Crossing / Lane-Change Oncoming / Lane-Change Side, with Evasive Steering Assist, GT (right lower tailgate), Gloss black beltline, Gloss black bumper, Gloss black outside rear-view mirror cap, Gloss black wheel arches, Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System, Heat Pump, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2), On‑Board Charger (11.5 kW) with V2L, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side, Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side, Passenger 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar, Passenger Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric, Passenger Power Lumbar Support (Air-Cell Type), Power Folding Outside Mirrors, Premium Front Seatback Material
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 26.1 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 6 in |
| Overall height | 62 in |
| Overall length | 169.7 in |
| Overall width | 72.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.5 in |
Engine Basics
| Engine type (full description) | Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor + Induction Motor |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 288 hp |
| Torque | 345 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 112 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 103 MPGe |
| MPG (highway) | 94 mpg |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.5 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.6 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 37.4 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $45,890 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 56.8 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 55.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and Pinion with C-MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | Macpherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 11.55:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 1 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4453 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4436 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5423 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety41 std · 0 opt
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA 2)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Car/ Pedestrian / Cyclist detection - Junction Turning
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Vehicle, Pedestrian and Cyclist Detection (Fusion-Type Sensor) Junction Turning / Direct Oncoming / Junction Crossing / Lane-Change Oncoming / Lane-Change Side, with Evasive Steering Assist
- Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
- Rear Cross‑Traffic Collision‑Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Forward Collision-Avoidance (FCA) with Car / Pedestrian / Cyclist detection (Fusion Plus-type - Fusion +) - Junction Crossing and Evasive Steering Assist
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Rear View Monitor (RVM) with switch
- Reverse Parking Collision‑Avoidance Assist (PCA‑R)
- DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Parking Distance Warning (PDW) Front / Rear / Side
- Safe Exit Warning (SEW)
- 3-point Front Seat Belts
- Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front Seat Belt Buckle Sensor
- Front Seat Belt Height Adjuster
- Front Seat Belt Pretensioners
- Front Seat Belt Reminder
- Hands On Detection (HOD) steering wheel
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- ISOFIX Child Anchor System
- Integrated Electric Booster (IEB)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Seat Belt Pretensioners (Outboard Seats)
- Rear Seat Belts (3‑Point, Center and Outboard)
- Remote Smart Parking Assist (RSPA)
- Steering-Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 12.3-inch navigation (ccNC) display unit with Navigation, HD Radio and SiriusXM
- 8 Speakers with Center Speaker & Subwoofer
- Active Sound Design (ASD)
- Bluetooth® Hands‑Free Connectivity
- Harman Kardon® Premium Audio System
- Over‑The‑Air Software Updates (OTA)
- Steering‑Wheel Mounted Audio Controls
- Telematics Mobile Unit (TMU)
- USB‑C Ports, 3 Front and 2 Rear
- Voice Recognition
Convenience2 std · 0 opt
- Power passenger window with auto up/down
- Power driver window with auto up/down
Climate5 std · 0 opt
- Automatic Air Conditioner (Auto‑Dry Function)
- Dual‑Zone Automatic Climate Control with Auto Defogging System and 5‑inch Touchscreen Climate Panel
- Heat Pump
- PTC Heater
- Rear Seat Air Vents (Console‑Mounted)
Seating17 std · 0 opt
- Ventilated Front Seats (3-Step)
- Driver Integrated Memory System (IMS)
- 60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
- Driver 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar
- Driver Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric
- Driver Premium Relaxation Seat (1-Touch)
- Front Headrests (Up and Down, Fore and Aft)
- Passenger 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar
- Passenger Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric
- Passenger Power Lumbar Support (Air-Cell Type)
- Premium Front Seatback Material
- Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
- Rear Center Headrest (Fixed)
- Rear Headrests (Outboard, Up and Down)
- Reclining Rear Seatbacks
- Seat Belt Color, neon green
- Sport Bucket Seat Type
Interior16 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Auto-Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror (ECM) with HomeLink®
- Ambient Mood Lighting, Multicolor with Controller
- Bottle holders, 2 front and 2 rear lower door panel
- Cloth trim roof
- Cupholders, 2 front lower center console and 2 rear center arm rest
- Driver Seatback Pockets
- Floor console arm rest
- Glove box with damper
- LED Luggage Compartment Lamp
- LED Map and Room Lamps
- Passenger Seatback Pockets
- Three-spoke, SynTex (GT, neon green accent) steering wheel
- Illuminated extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors with ticket holder
- Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
- Carpeted Floor Mats
Exterior29 std · 0 opt
- Sunroof with power one-touch safety
- Power Folding Outside Mirrors
- 19‑inch Alloy Wheels
- Acoustic windshield
- Auto pop-out aero flush outside front door handles
- Body color lower door garnish
- Conventional windshield wiper blade
- Daytime Running LED Lights (DRL)
- Dynamic Welcome Light (DWL)
- EV3 (left lower tailgate)
- GT (right lower tailgate)
- Gloss black beltline
- Gloss black bumper
- Gloss black outside rear-view mirror cap
- Gloss black roof rails, flush type
- Gloss black wheel arches
- Heated privacy back-lite glass with timer
- Hidden type outside rear door handles
- LED Headlamps
- LED Rear Combination and center lamps
- LED Turn Signal Indicators (Outside Mirrors)
- Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors
- Roof spoiler (Integrated HMSL)
- Sound-Absorbing Foam Tires
- Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
- Auto light control headlights
- Privacy rear side glass
- LED High Mounted Stop lamp (HSML)
- Mud Guards
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- AWD
- 1‑Speed Automatic Transmission
- 81.4 kWh Battery
- Battery Heater
- Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Normal, Sport, My Drive and Snow modes
- Drive Mode Select (DMS) with Eco, Normal, Sport, My Drive, Snow and GT modes
- On‑Board Charger (11.5 kW) with V2L
- Regenerative Braking Paddles
Chassis4 std · 0 opt
- Column-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Hydraulic twin tube Shock Absorber
- MacPherson Strut Front Suspension
- Multi‑Link Rear Suspension
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- 2‑Position Adjustable Cargo Floor
- Cargo Net Hooks
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2027 EV3. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the GT
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2027 Kia EV3 GT?
The manufacturer lists $45,890 for the 2027 Kia EV3 GT. That is $16,000 above the Light, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2027 Kia EV3 GT add over the Light?
Against the Light, 49 features become standard that the Light does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.