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2023 Kia Sorento

X-Line EX AWD

Gas AWD MSRP $39,990Compare this trim against anything →

What the X-Line EX adds over the LX (+$9,600)

SpecLXX-Line EX
Curb weight (maximum)3794 lbs4120 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3715 lbs3931 lbs
Aspirationnaturally aspiratedtwin turbo
Horsepower191 hp281 hp
Torque181 lb-ft311 lb-ft
Engine type (full description)2.5L 4-cylinder Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
Gross vehicle weight rating5357 lbs5468 lbs
MPG (city)24 mpg21 mpg
MPG (combined)26 mpg24 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg28 mpg
Base MSRP (excludes destination)$30,390$39,990
Parking brake typeManual foot-activatedepb
Passenger seating capacity76
Tire size235/65R17235/60R18
Final drive ratio3.798:14.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd)
Transmission typeautomatic hybriddct
Wheel diameter17 in18 in
Wheel width7 in7.5 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, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), 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

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter325.1 mm
Front brake typeventilated disc
Rear brake diameter304.8 mm
Rear brake typeventilated disc
Parking brake typeepb

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row75.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row38.5 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 3rd row12.6 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Ground clearance6.9 in
Overall height66.7 in
Overall length189 in
Overall width74.8 in
Wheelbase110.8 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count4
Engine displacement2497 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)2.5L 4-cylinder turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) engine
Valve configurationDOHC 16-Valve

Engine Output

Horsepower281 hp
Torque311 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)21 mpg
MPG (combined)24 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg

Fuel System

Fuel tank capacity17.7 gal

Headroom

Front headroom40.3 in
Second-row headroom39.1 in
Third-row headroom36.8 in

Legroom

Front legroom41.4 in
Second-row legroom41.7 in
Third-row legroom29.6 in

Pricing

Base MSRP (excludes destination)$39,990

Seating

Passenger seating capacity6

Shoulder Room

Front shoulder room59.1 in
Second-row shoulder room58.1 in
Third-row shoulder room53 in

Steering

Steering typeC-MDPS
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)19.0 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMcPherson Strut
Rear suspension typeMulti-Link

Tires

Tire size235/60R18

Transmission

Final drive ratio4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd)
Transmission speeds8
Transmission typedct

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)4120 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3931 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating5468 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter18 in
Wheel materialforged alloy
Wheel width7.5 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Safety36 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

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

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)

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

Powertrain5 std · 1 opt

  • All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
  • 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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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 X-Line EX

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

How much is the 2023 Kia Sorento X-Line EX?

The manufacturer lists $39,990 for the 2023 Kia Sorento X-Line EX. That is $9,600 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 X-Line EX add over the LX?

Against the LX, 48 features become standard that the LX does not and 18 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.