EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$4,900)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 15.8 gal |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,790 | $28,690 |
| Tire size | P205/65R16 95H | P235/45R18 94V |
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 10.25-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Satellite Digital Radio, integrated Rear View Camera, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and Embedded Telematics (with integrated modem) (AVN 5.0), 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machined Finish), 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA), Front center console USB charging port (x1), Front seatback pockets with back panel, Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black rear bumper, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, Immobilizer, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Leatherette seat trim, Outside door handle pocket lighting, Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp, Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade, Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R), Power passenger window with auto-up/down, Rear Climate vents, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear center arm rest with cup holder, Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down, Safe Exit Assist (SEA) without Lock, Satin Chrome center console garnish, dash pad bezel, vents, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Second row USB charge ports (x2), Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open), Ventilated front seats, Wireless charging, Drop-in (10-watt), Wood (hydrographic) dash pad
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 284.5 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc |
| Parking brake type | epb |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 16 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 121.3 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 193.1 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 112.2 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L Turbo I-4, Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) GAMMA-II |
| Valve configuration | DOHC |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 180 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 37 mpg |
Fuel System
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.8 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 38.4 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $28,690 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.1 in |
Steering
| Steering type | Rack and pinion, Column Mounted-Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 36 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link |
Tires
| Tire size | P235/45R18 94V |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.367:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety35 std · 9 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection (Camera based)
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC) optional
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Cyclist Detection (includes Car / Pedestrian) / Junction Turning Detection (Car) (Camera and Radar based) optional
- Surround View Monitor (SVM) optional
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Integrated Rear View Camera
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA) optional
- Navigation-based Smart Cruise Control-Curve (NSCC-C) optional
- Parking Collision Assistance-Reverse (PCA-R) optional
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW), including Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) without Lock
- Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F) optional
- Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA)
- Driver seat-belt warning system
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto hold function
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Emergency internal trunk release
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Front seat-belt reminder
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Key operated warning system
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking brake warning system
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based)
- Rear child-safety door locks (manual)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Power Rear Child-safety door locks optional
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) with Power Child Lock optional
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Infotainment7 std · 2 opt
- 10.25-inch color TFT touchscreen navigation display unit with AM/FM/MP3, Satellite Digital Radio, integrated Rear View Camera, Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay compatibility and Embedded Telematics (with integrated modem) (AVN 5.0)
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Front center console USB charging port (x1)
- Second row USB charge ports (x2)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls
- Wireless charging, Drop-in (10-watt)
- Active Sound Design (ASD) optional
- Bose Premium Audio with 12 speakers and including subwoofer and external amplifier optional
Convenience7 std · 1 opt
- Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open)
- Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off)
- Cruise control
- Front and rear power windows
- Power driver window with auto-up/down
- Power passenger window with auto-up/down
- Power front and rear window with auto-up/down optional
- Central door lock switch
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC)
- Rear Climate vents
Seating8 std · 2 opt
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors optional
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Leatherette seat trim
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down
- 10-way power adjustable passenger seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster optional
Interior23 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color 4.2" Super Vision display panel
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Cargo lamp
- Coat hook (x1)
- Door scuff plates with vehicle name logo
- Front and rear door map pockets with bottle holder
- Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port)
- Front console with armrest, storage and cup holders
- Front seatback pockets with back panel
- Gauges (Engine RPM, Temperature Meter, Speedometer, Fuel Meter)
- Gloss black power window switch panel
- LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp
- Sand Head Liner / Pillar / Visor
- Satin Chrome center console garnish, dash pad bezel, vents
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Sun visor with vanity mirror ticket holder and extension
- Wood (hydrographic) dash pad
- Day & night rear-view mirror
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front seatback pockets
- Rheostat (Dimmer Switch)
Exterior24 std · 3 opt
- LED Projector Head Lights optional
- Power folding outside mirrors optional
- 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machined Finish)
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors with black base
- Body-color side sill molding
- Bright chrome DLO front and rear molding
- Gloss black rear bumper
- Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover
- Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights
- Outside door handle pocket lighting
- Panoramic sunroof with power sunshade
- Power adjustable heated outside mirrors
- Rear combination lamps
- Single exhaust with simulated dual muffler
- Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite)
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators optional
- Auto light control
- Rear-window defroster
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Mud Guards
- Temporary spare tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain4 std · 1 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD) optional
- 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) with Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- High Performance Damper (HPD) shock absorbers
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2022 K5. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia K5 EX?
The manufacturer lists $28,690 for the 2022 Kia K5 EX. That is $4,900 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2022 Kia K5 EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 33 features become standard that the LX does not and 10 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.