EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LXS (+$3,900)
| Spec | LXS | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3148 lbs | 3228 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3148 lbs | 3228 lbs |
| Front headroom | 40.2 in | 38.4 in |
| Third-row headroom | 37.8 in | 37.4 in |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $25,290 | $29,190 |
| 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: 10.25-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 Voice Recognition and integrated modem) (AVN 5.0), 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machine Finish), 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster, Acoustic laminated front door windows, Front center console USB charging port (x1), Gloss black power window switch panel, Gloss black side garnish armrest trim, Gloss black windshield molding, door pillar and frame cover, Heated front seats, IMG skin lower dash pad, LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps, Leather wrapped center door trim, Leather-wrapped steering wheel, Leatherette seat trim, 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, Satin Chrome inside door handles, Satin chrome center fascia panel, Ventilated front seats, Wireless charger, Wood (hydrographic) dash pad and door trim accents
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 engine |
| 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 |
| Third-row headroom | 37.4 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 46.1 in |
| Third-row legroom | 35.2 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $29,190 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 58 in |
| Third-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 | McPherson 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 |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3228 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3228 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4354 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 7 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Vehicle/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) with Stop and Go optional
- Parking Collision Assistance-Reverse (PCA-R) optional
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Dual rear seat-mounted side airbags
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- Parking Distance Warning-Forward (PDW-F) optional
- Anti-lock Brakes System (ABS)
- Auto door lock AT position
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA)
- Driver seat-belt warning system
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with auto-hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Emergency internal trunk release
- Front and rear 3-point seat belts
- Front seat-belt pretensioners and load limiter
- 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
- Leading Vehicle Departure Alert (LVDA)
- Parking brake warning system
- Rear Occupant Alert (ROA) (door logic based)
- Rear child-safety door locks (manual)
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
- Traction Control System (TCS)
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
Infotainment6 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 Voice Recognition and integrated modem) (AVN 5.0)
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Bluetooth® wireless technology
- Shark fin antenna
- Steering wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls
- Wireless charger
- Active Sound Design (ASD) optional
- Bose Premium Audio with 12 speakers including additional center speaker, subwoofer and external amplifier optional
Convenience11 std · 1 opt
- Smart key with Push-Button Start, Remote Engine Start, Climate and Smart trunk (open)
- Auto Engine Control (Vehicle Automatic Shut-Off)
- Central door lock switch
- Cruise control
- Front and rear power windows
- Front center console USB charging port (x1)
- Front console tray with 12V power outlet (x1), USB (x2 - 1 data and 1 charge port)
- Power passenger window with auto-up/down
- Second row USB charge ports (x2)
- Two-turn driver door unlock
- Power front and rear window with auto-up/down optional
- Power driver window with auto-up/down
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- Dual Zone - Full Automatic Temperature Control (D-FATC)
- Rear Climate vents
Seating8 std · 2 opt
- 60/40 split-folding rear seat
- Heated front seats
- Ventilated front seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster optional
- Integrated Memory System (IMS) with 2-position memory for driver's seat and outside mirrors optional
- 6-way manual adjustable passenger seat including double recline, sliding and height adjuster
- 8-way power adjustable driver's seat including 2-way power lumbar support and height adjuster
- Leatherette seat trim
- Rear outboard adjustable headrests, up/down
- Rear center arm rest with cup holder
Interior32 std · 2 opt
- Heated steering wheel optional
- 4.2-inch Color TFT LCD Color 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 with armrest, storage and cup holders
- Gloss black power window switch panel
- Gloss black side garnish armrest trim
- IMG skin front upper door trim
- IMG skin lower dash pad
- Illuminated ignition key cylinder
- Illuminated sun visor
- LED rear room lamp with 2 LED personal lamps
- Leather wrapped center door trim
- Leather wrapped door upper armrest trim
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Low density Tricoat Cloth head liner
- Overhead LED front map lamp with LED pin lamp
- Plastic A,B,C Pillar trim
- Plastic cover door side armrest trim
- Plastic rear upper door trim
- Polyurethane wrapped gearshift knob
- Satin Chrome inside door handles
- Satin chrome center fascia panel
- Sun visor with vanity mirror ticket holder and extension
- Upper crash pad with in-mold artificial stitch
- Wood (hydrographic) dash pad and door trim accents
- Day & night rear-view mirror
- Manual tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front seatback pockets with back panel
- Carpeted Floor Mats optional
- Rheostat (Dimmer Switch)
Exterior24 std · 5 opt
- LED Projector Head Lights optional
- Power folding outside mirrors optional
- 18-inch alloy wheels (Gray, Machine Finish)
- Acoustic laminated front door windows
- 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
- Variable intermittent windshield wipers
- LED rear combination lamps optional
- Outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators optional
- Auto light control
- Rear-window defroster
- Solar control glass (windshield, doors, back window, backlite)
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
- Mud Guards optional
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain4 std · 0 opt
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 1.6L Turbo Gasoline Direct Injection (T-GDI) with Continuously Variable Valve Duration (CVVD) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- Column Mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS)
- 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 2023 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 2023 Kia K5 EX?
The manufacturer lists $29,190 for the 2023 Kia K5 EX. That is $3,900 above the LXS, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Kia K5 EX add over the LXS?
Against the LXS, 25 features become standard that the LXS does not and 8 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.