EX 2.5T AWD
What the EX 2.5T adds over the LX 2.5
| Spec | LX 2.5 | EX 2.5T |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs | 5468 lbs |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 | 4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd) |
| Transmission type | automatic | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide), 2-way power lumbar support, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 2nd row captain's chairs, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), All Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Black Chrome DLO surround, Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R), Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), LED fog lights, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R), Premium Leatherette seat trim, Premium front seatback pockets, Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish, Safe Exit Assist (SEA), Shark fin antenna, Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Smart Power Tailgate, Wireless phone charger
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm |
| Rear brake type | ventilated disc |
Cargo
| Cargo volume behind 1st row | 75.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 38.5 cu-ft |
| Cargo volume behind 3rd row | 12.6 cu-ft |
Dimensions Exterior
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 189 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 281 hp |
| Torque | 311 lb-ft |
Fuel System
| Fuel tank capacity | 17.7 gal |
Headroom
| Front headroom | 40.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 39.1 in |
| Third-row headroom | 36.8 in |
Legroom
| Front legroom | 41.4 in |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.6 in |
Seating
| Passenger seating capacity | 6 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53 in |
Steering
| Steering type | C-MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/60R18 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd) |
| Transmission speeds | 8 |
| Transmission type | dct |
Weights
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5468 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety38 std · 0 opt
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist
- 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
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Rear view camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R)
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- Height-adjustable front seat-belt anchors
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Impact sensing door unlock
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Park range door unlock
- Rear Occupant Alert with sensor (ROA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Vehicle Stability Management (VSM)
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition (AVN 5.0 Wide)
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- Front and rear powered windows
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
- Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- Automatic defog system
Seating10 std · 0 opt
- 2nd row captain's chairs
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- 2-way power lumbar support
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 4-way adjustable passenger's seat
- Premium Leatherette seat trim
- Up/down adjustable 2nd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable 3rd-row headrest
- Up/down adjustable front-row headrest
Interior19 std · 1 opt
- 4.2-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- 2nd-row arm rest with cup holder
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Door pocket bottle holder
- ECOMINDER indicator
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Metal paint interior door handles
- Premium front seatback pockets
- Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Trip computer
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
Exterior27 std · 4 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Black Chrome DLO surround
- Body-color outside door handles
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents
- Gloss Black radiator grille frame
- Gloss Black roof rails
- Gloss Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment
- Gloss black outside mirrors
- Gloss black radiator grille mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED fog lights
- LED multi-reflection headlamps with LED Low Beams and Halogen High Beams
- LED positioning headlamps
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- 20-inch alloy wheels optional
- Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish and wheel arch molding treatment optional
- Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack optional
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Hidden black single exhaust
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
- Low washer fluid warning system
Powertrain7 std · 1 opt
- All Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes) optional
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Cargo net hook
- Dual-level cargo floor
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
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Common questions about the EX 2.5T
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2022 Kia Sorento EX 2.5T add over the LX 2.5?
Against the LX 2.5, 37 features become standard that the LX 2.5 does not and 11 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.