HEV EX FWD
What the HEV EX adds over the LX (+$6,700)
| Spec | LX | HEV EX |
|---|---|---|
| Rear brake diameter | 304.8 mm | 325.1 mm |
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3814 lbs | 4211 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3814 lbs | 4211 lbs |
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Engine displacement | 2497 cc | 1598 cc |
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 177.5 hp |
| Torque | 195.2 lb-ft | 195 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 | 16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster |
| Ground clearance | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5357 lbs | 5578 lbs |
| Second-row legroom | 41.7 in | 40.7 in |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 36 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $31,990 | $38,690 |
| Steering type | C-MDPS | R-MDPS |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/55R19 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 (FWD) | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 6 |
| Wheel diameter | 17 in | 19 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-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd row captain's chairs, 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS), 4.0-inch color TFT display, 6-speed automatic transmission, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, Acoustic Front Windshield, Assist Grips (x4), Auto light control, Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Black radiator grille mesh, Driver's knee airbag, Dual zone automatic temperature control, Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder, GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated outside mirrors, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Immobilizer, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night), LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED fog lights, Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, 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, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp with Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R), Overhead console with sunglass holder, Paddle shifters, Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch, Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety, Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass, Rear door mounted cup holders
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 |
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 | 189.6 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 | 16-Valve Swing Arms with Hydraulic Lash Adjuster |
Engine Output
| Horsepower | 177.5 hp |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 36 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) | $38,690 |
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 | 235/55R19 |
Transmission
| Final drive ratio | 3.510:1 |
| Transmission speeds | 6 |
| Transmission type | automatic |
Weights
| Curb weight (maximum) | 4211 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5578 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 19 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety30 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA): Fusion type, car, pedestrian and cyclist with Junction Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist –Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- 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 System (LDWS)
- Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS)
- Rear view camera
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning, Including Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning – Forward & Reverse (PDW-F & R) with off switch
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Driver's knee airbag
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- High Beam Assist (HBA)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
- Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control-Ramp with Stop & Go & Curve Control (NSCC-R)
- Rear Occupant Alert with ultrasonic sensors (ROA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment11 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)
- 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, UVO telematics, Android Auto/CarPlay, and Voice Recognition
- 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 mounted audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience6 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate with Auto Close
- Push-button start with Smart Key and remote start button on key fob
- 12V Power outlet (rear floor console, luggage)
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Power windows with Driver's auto up/down and safety
Climate3 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- Automatic defog system
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Seating6 std · 0 opt
- 2nd row captain's chairs
- 10-way power adjustable driver's seat with 2-way power lumbar
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- SynTex artificial leather seating material
- 3rd-row 50/50 split-folding seats
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
Interior18 std · 3 opt
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night)
- 4.0-inch color TFT display
- Assist Grips (x4)
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Front and rear side door pockets with bottle holder
- 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
- Rear door mounted cup holders
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Day and night rear-view mirror
- Floor console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors optional
- Front seatback pockets
- Trip computer
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors and driver's ticket holder optional
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp optional
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Rheostat
Exterior29 std · 3 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade
- LED projector headlamps
- 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame
- Black radiator grille mesh
- Body-color outside door handles
- Body-color outside mirrors
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- GT-Line bumper design with Satin Chrome Accents
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- LED fog lights
- 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
- Rear combination lamps
- Rear 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
- Panoramic Sunroof Package (Full-length one touch panoroof with sliding sunshade; LED interior lighting) optional
- Power Side-folding outside mirrors optional
- Snow White Pearl Paint optional
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain4 std · 2 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
- Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco, Smart Modes) optional
Chassis1 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension
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Common questions about the HEV EX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsHow much is the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV EX?
The manufacturer lists $38,690 for the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV EX. That is $6,700 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2025 Kia Sorento HEV EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 50 features become standard that the LX does not and 22 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.