EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$5,900)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3794 lbs | 3999 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3715 lbs | 3856 lbs |
| 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 |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 25 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $30,390 | $36,290 |
| Parking brake type | Manual foot-activated | epb |
| 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 hybrid | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 18 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 7.5 in |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way adjustable passenger's seat, Assist Grips (x4), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold, Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder, Front seat-belt pretensioners, GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated vanity mirrors, Impact sensing door unlock, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night), LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish, wheel arch molding treatment with satin chrome lower door accent trim, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control: with Stop and Go Curve Control (NSCC-C), Overhead console with sunglass holder, Paddle Shifters, Park range door unlock, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Premium front seatback pockets, Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rear door mounted cup holders, Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler with Gloss black finish, Rollover sensor
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 |
| Parking brake type | epb |
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
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in |
| 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 Economy
| MPG (city) | 22 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 25 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg |
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 |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $36,290 |
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
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3999 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3856 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety36 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist
- 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 (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control: with Stop and Go Curve Control (NSCC-C)
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) with Auto Hold
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- Front seat-belt pretensioners
- 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
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment10 std · 0 opt
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V)
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Paddle Shifters
- Standard sound system
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
- Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- Automatic defog system
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Seating5 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 8-way adjustable passenger's seat
- SynTex artificial leather seating material
Interior18 std · 2 opt
- 4.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night)
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Luggage area: net hook
- Metal paint interior door handles
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Premium front seatback pockets
- Rear door mounted cup holders
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp (HEV/PHEV) optional
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
Exterior27 std · 2 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents
- Gloss black radiator grille mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning headlamps
- LED rear combination lamps
- LED side mirror repeater lamps
- Matte Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding
- Matte Black with Chrome accent lower door garnish, wheel arch molding treatment with satin chrome lower door accent trim
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler with Gloss black finish
- Roof rails - Satin Chrome
- Satin Chrome DLO surround
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- 19-inch alloy wheels optional
- Auto light control
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain4 std · 1 opt
- 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes) optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Sorento EX?
The manufacturer lists $36,290 for the 2023 Kia Sorento EX. That is $5,900 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2023 Kia Sorento EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 47 features become standard that the LX does not and 16 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.