EX FWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$6,000)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3814 lbs | 3975 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3814 lbs | 3898 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 281 hp |
| Torque | 195.2 lb-ft | 311.6 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) | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,990 | $37,990 |
| 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, 115V Inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 14-way power driver's seat, including 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power thigh extension, 2-way power lumbar support, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 4-way power lumbar support, 8-way adjustable passenger's seat, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose Premium Audio, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated steering wheel, Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night), Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink, Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver seat, LED rear combination lamps, Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob, Paddle Shifters, Parking Collision Avoidance - Rear (PCA-R), Parking Distance Warning - Front and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch, Perforated Leather seating material, Power Side-folding, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Rear door sun shades, retractable, Satin Chrome interior door handles, Surround View Monitor (SVM), Ventilated front seats with 3 settings, Wireless phone charger, X-Line bumper design with Molded-In Skid Plates
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
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in |
| Overall height | 66.7 in |
| Overall length | 189.6 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 | 311.6 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 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) | $37,990 |
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) | 3975 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3898 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 kitSafety39 std · 0 opt
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) Fusion Type, Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Junction Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Blind View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance - Junction Turning (FCA JT): Fusion type, car, pedestrian and cyclist detection
- 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
- Lane Departure Warning System (LDWS)
- 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
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Front and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch
- Parking Distance Warning - Reverse (PDW-R) with off switch
- Rear Side Airbags
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (BCA-R) with Parallel Exit
- Driver's knee airbag
- 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
- 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters)
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Bose Premium Audio
- Paddle Shifters
- Standard Sound System
- Steering wheel mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Height adjustable Smart Power Tailgate
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- 115V Inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics)
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
- 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
Seating11 std · 0 opt
- 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
- Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver seat
- 4-way power lumbar support
- 14-way power driver's seat, including 4-way power lumbar and 2-way power thigh extension
- 2-way power lumbar support
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 8-way adjustable passenger's seat
- Perforated Leather seating material
Interior17 std · 1 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night)
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and gear shift knob
- Metal paint interior door handles
- Overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Rear door sun shades, retractable
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
- Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder
Exterior23 std · 1 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade optional
- LED projector headlamps
- Power Side-folding
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs)
- LED fog lights
- LED rear combination lamps
- LED side mirror repeater lamps
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish
- Satin Chrome DLO surround
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- X-Line bumper design with Molded-In Skid Plates
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain5 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Front Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 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
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage area: net hook
Ranked by what shoppers ask about first; standard equipment before options.
Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2024 Sorento. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.
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Common questions about the EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2024 Kia Sorento EX?
The manufacturer lists $37,990 for the 2024 Kia Sorento EX. That is $6,000 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2024 Kia Sorento EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 33 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.