SX FWD
What the SX adds over the LX (+$8,800)
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | $39,190 |
| Parking brake type | Manual foot-activated | epb |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 255/45R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 | 4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd) |
| Transmission type | automatic hybrid | dct |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 20 in |
| Wheel width | 7 in | 8.5 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), 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Black Chrome DLO surround, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), Electronic Parking Brake (EPB), Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Assist, GT-Line bumper design with Gloss Black Accents, Gloss Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding, Gloss Black radiator grille frame, Gloss Black roof rails, Gloss black outside mirrors, Gloss black radiator grille mesh, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), 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), Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Power side-folding outside mirrors, Premium Leatherette seat trim, Premium front seatback pockets, Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler with Gloss black finish, Satin Chrome interior door handles, Shark fin antenna, 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 |
| 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) | $39,190 |
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 | 255/45R20 |
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 | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety27 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)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind-Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) and Parallel Exit
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Parking Brake (EPB)
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Rear Occupant Alert with sensor (ROA)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment9 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
- Standard sound system
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience5 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)
- 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
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
- Premium Leatherette seat trim
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night)
- 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Luggage area: net hook
- Premium front seatback pockets
- Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Front and rear side door pockets
Exterior32 std · 0 opt
- LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
- Power side-folding outside mirrors
- 20-inch alloy wheels
- 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 Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding
- Gloss Black radiator grille frame
- Gloss Black roof rails
- Gloss black outside mirrors
- Gloss black radiator grille mesh
- Heated outside mirrors
- Hidden black single exhaust
- 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
- 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
- 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
Powertrain6 std · 1 opt
- 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (Comfort, Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
- Emissions: ULEV (50-state compliant)
- 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
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 SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2023 Kia Sorento SX?
The manufacturer lists $39,190 for the 2023 Kia Sorento SX. That is $8,800 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 SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 40 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.