LXS FWD
What the LXS adds over the LX (+$1,000)
| Spec | LX | LXS |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel tank capacity | 14.8 gal | 15.8 gal |
| MPG (city) | 29 mpg | 27 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 31 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 37 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $23,790 | $24,790 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 60/40 split-folding rear seat, Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA), Front seatback pockets with back panel, Gloss black rear bumper, Immobilizer, Outside door handle pocket lighting, 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, Second row USB charge ports (x2), Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open)
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 | 40.2 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $24,790 |
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 | P205/65R16 95H |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.367:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian Detection (Camera based)
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Dual front advanced airbags
- Dual front seat-mounted side airbags
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Integrated Rear View Camera
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW), including Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA) without Lock
- 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)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
Infotainment5 std · 0 opt
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- 8-inch color TFT touchscreen audio display unit with HD Radio, AM/FM/MP3, Wireless Android Auto and CarPlay compatibility and integrated Rear View Camera (DA2.0V)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Second row USB charge ports (x2)
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls
Convenience6 std · 0 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
- Central door lock switch
Climate1 std · 0 opt
- Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC)
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 6-way manual adjustable driver seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Cloth seat trim
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
- Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down
Interior21 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color 4.2" Super Vision display panel
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Black paint power window switch panel
- 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)
- Metallic paint center console garnish, dash pad bezel, vents
- Metallic paint dash pad
- Polyurethane-wrapped (Metal Paint finish) steering wheel
- Sand Head Liner / Pillar / Visor
- Silver metallic paint inside door handles
- Sun visor with vanity mirror ticket holder and extension
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel optional
- Day & night rear-view mirror
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front seatback pockets
- Rheostat (Dimmer Switch)
Exterior23 std · 1 opt
- 16-inch alloy wheels (Gray Finish)
- Acoustic laminated windshield
- Black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover
- 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
- Hyper Silver metallic radiator grille
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL)
- LED Multi-Focus Reflector (MFR) Head Lights
- Outside door handle pocket lighting
- 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
- 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machined Finish) optional
- Auto light control
- Rear-window defroster
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Mud Guards
- Temporary spare tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- 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
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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 LXS
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2022 Kia K5 LXS?
The manufacturer lists $24,790 for the 2022 Kia K5 LXS. That is $1,000 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 LXS add over the LX?
Against the LX, 13 features become standard that the LX does not and 5 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.