HEV SX-Prestige AWD
What the HEV SX-Prestige adds over the LX (+$12,100)
| Spec | LX | HEV SX-Prestige |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3794 lbs | 4140 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3715 lbs | 4140 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 227 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 258 lb-ft |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | Swing Arm Type |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs | 5688 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in | 40.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 24 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 29 mpg | 33 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $30,390 | $42,490 |
| Overall length | 189 in | 189.4 in |
| Parking brake type | Manual foot-activated | epb |
| Steering type | C-MDPS | R-MDPS |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
Standard here, not on the base trim: 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 14 way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 6-speed automatic transmission, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Assist Grips (x4), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose surround sound audio system, Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night) with HomeLink, Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, Front and rear powered windows, Front seat-belt pretensioners, GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Illuminated vanity mirrors, Impact sensing door unlock, Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 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 Collision Avoidance - Rear (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch
Specifications
Source: manufacturer press kitBrakes
| Front brake diameter | 325.1 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc |
| Rear brake diameter | 325.1 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 | 6.8 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 189.4 in |
| Overall width | 74.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.8 in |
Engine Basics
| Aspiration | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1598 cc |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi |
| Engine type (full description) | 1.6L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid engine |
| Valve configuration | Swing Arm Type |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 227 hp |
| Torque | 258 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 35 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 33 mpg |
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 | 40.7 in |
| Third-row legroom | 29.6 in |
Pricing
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $42,490 |
Shoulder Room
| Front shoulder room | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 58.1 in |
| Third-row shoulder room | 53 in |
Steering
| Steering type | R-MDPS |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 19.0 ft |
Suspension
| Front suspension type | McPherson Strut |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-Link |
Tires
| Tire size | 235/65R17 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4140 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4140 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5688 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 17 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety37 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist; Fusion Type: Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist
- Blind View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist
- Lane Following Assist (LFA)
- Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
- Surround View Monitor (SVM)
- 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)
- Parking Collision Avoidance - Rear (PCA-R)
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch
- 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) and Parallel Exit
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- 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
Infotainment8 std · 0 opt
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Bose surround sound audio system
- Paddle Shifters
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience8 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics)
- 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
- Front and rear powered windows
- Power windows with Passenger and 2nd row auto up/down and safety
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Power windows with driver's one-touch auto up/down and safety
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Seating8 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
- Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver
- 14 way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension
- 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- Perforated Leather seat trim with embossed bolsters
Interior18 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night) with HomeLink
- 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Luggage area: net hook
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Premium front seatback pockets
- Rear door sun shades, retractable
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Front and rear side door pockets
Exterior28 std · 1 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
- Power side-folding outside mirrors
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- 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
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- 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
- Auto light control
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart, Snow Modes)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2023 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the HEV SX-Prestige
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige?
The manufacturer lists $42,490 for the 2023 Kia Sorento HEV SX-Prestige. That is $12,100 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 HEV SX-Prestige add over the LX?
Against the LX, 59 features become standard that the LX does not and 21 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.