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2027 Kia EV3

Wind (AWD) AWD

Electric AWD MSRP $38,690Compare this trim against anything →

What the Wind (AWD) adds over the Light (+$8,800)

Spec	Light	Wind (AWD)
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	4332 lbs
Horsepower	201 hp	261 hp
Torque	209 lb-ft	284 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor	Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor + Induction Motor
Gross vehicle weight rating	4982 lbs	5423 lbs
MPG (city)	127 mpg	110 mpg
MPG (combined)	115 MPGe	103 MPGe
MPG (highway)	103 mpg	96 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)	$29,890	$38,690
Wheel diameter	17 in	19 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: 19‑inch Alloy Wheels, 81.4 kWh Battery, AWD, Auto pop-out aero flush outside front door handles, Battery Heater, Driver 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar, Driver Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric, Driver Power Lumbar Support (Air-Cell Type), Heat Pump, Heated Front Seats (3-Step), Heated steering wheel, Sound-Absorbing Foam Tires

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

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	5.9 in
Overall height	62 in
Overall length	169.3 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	261 hp
Torque	284 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)	110 mpg
MPG (combined)	103 MPGe
MPG (highway)	96 mpg

Headroom

Front headroom	40 in
Third-row headroom	37.6 in

Legroom

Front legroom	41.7 in
Third-row legroom	37.4 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)

$38,690

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)	4332 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating	5423 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter	19 in
Wheel material	forged alloy

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety34 std · 0 opt

Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
Forward Collision Avoidance (FCA) with Car/ Pedestrian / Cyclist detection - Junction Turning
Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2)
Rear Cross‑Traffic Collision‑Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
Dual front advanced airbags
Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
Full-length side curtain airbags
Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
Rear View Monitor (RVM) with switch
DBC (Downhill Brake Control)
Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
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)
Steering-Wheel Mounted Cruise Controls
Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
Tire-Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) - high line

Infotainment7 std · 0 opt

12.3-inch navigation (ccNC) display unit with Navigation, HD Radio and SiriusXM
Bluetooth® Hands‑Free Connectivity
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)

Seating14 std · 0 opt

Heated Front Seats (3-Step)
Driver Power Lumbar Support (Air-Cell Type)
60/40 Split-Folding Rear Seat
Driver 10-Way Power Adjustable Front Seats with Lumbar
Driver Height-Adjustable Front Seats, electric
Front Headrests (Up and Down, Fore and Aft)
Passenger Height-Adjustable Front Seats, pumping type
Rear Center Armrest with Cup Holders
Rear Center Headrest (Fixed)
Rear Headrests (Outboard, Up and Down)
Reclining Rear Seatbacks
Regular Seat Type
Seat Belt Color, black
Standard Front Seatback Material

Interior14 std · 1 opt

Heated steering wheel
Bottle holders, 2 front and 2 rear lower door panel
Cupholders, 2 front lower center console and 2 rear center arm rest
Fabric trim roof
Floor console arm rest
Glove box with damper
LED Luggage Compartment Lamp
LED Map and Room Lamps
Passenger Seatback Pockets
Two-spoke, SynTex (two-tone) steering wheel
Cloth trim roof optional
Day/Night Inside Rearview Mirror
Illuminated extendable sunvisor vanity mirrors with ticket holder
Manual tilt and telescoping steering column
Carpeted Floor Mats

Exterior26 std · 5 opt

19‑inch Alloy Wheels
Acoustic windshield
Auto pop-out aero flush outside front door handles
Black beltline
Black wheel arches
Body Color rear-view mirror cap
Conventional windshield wiper blade
Daytime Running LED Lights (DRL)
EV3 (left lower tailgate)
Gloss black roof rails, flush type
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)
LED and bulb Rear Combination lamps
Power Adjustable Heated Outside Mirrors
Roof spoiler (Integrated HMSL)
Satin chrome matte bumper
Satin chrome matte lower door garnish
Sound-Absorbing Foam Tires
Tire Mobility Kit (TMK)
Gloss black beltline optional
Gloss black bumper optional
Gloss black lower door garnish optional
Gloss black outside rear-view mirror cap optional
Gloss black roof rails, bridge type optional
Auto light control headlights
Privacy rear side glass
LED High Mounted Stop lamp (HSML)
Mud Guards

Powertrain7 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
On‑Board Charger (11.5 kW)
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 Wind (AWD)

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2027 Kia EV3 Wind (AWD)?

The manufacturer lists $38,690 for the 2027 Kia EV3 Wind (AWD). That is $8,800 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 Wind (AWD) add over the Light?

Against the Light, 12 features become standard that the Light does not and 13 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.