EX AWD
What the EX adds over the LX (+$7,600)
| Spec | LX | EX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3814 lbs | 4123 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3814 lbs | 4045 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 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5512 lbs | 5401 lbs |
| MPG (city) | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $32,390 | $39,990 |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 235/60R18 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 (FWD) | 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: 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine, 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support, 10.25-inch Touchscreen Navigation and Radio with integrated Modem, Bluetooth Wireless Android Auto/CarPlay, Voice Recognition and SXM (DA 2.0V), 115V inverter (accommodates laptop power cords, household electronics), 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition, 14-way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension, 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 3-point seat belts, 4 way power lumbar, 6 speakers (including 2 tweeters), 6-speed automatic transmission, Acoustic Front Windshield, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Automatic defog system, Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame, Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose surround sound audio system, Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes), Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing, Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing, Front seat-belt pretensioners, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) Includes Automatic Lane Change and Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Immobilizer, Impact sensing door unlock, Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink, Integrated Memory System (IMS), driver, LED fog lights, LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp, LED rear combination lamps, Matte Black Lower Door Cladding and Wheel Arch Molding, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, Curve Control (NSCC-R) and Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
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 | 189.6 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 lb-ft |
Fuel Economy
| MPG (city) | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 27 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) | $39,990 |
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) | 4123 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4045 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5401 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 18 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 7.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety41 std · 0 opt
- Blind Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Parallel Exit
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist (FCA) Fusion Type, Car, Pedestrian and Cyclist, Junction Assist
- Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) Includes Automatic Lane Change and Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go (SCC)
- Blind View Monitor (BVM)
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Lane Change Oncoming, Lane Change Side and Junction Crossing
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist, Junction Turning (FCA-JT)
- 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
- Forward Collision Avoidance Assist with Evasive Steering Assist
- Full-length side curtain airbags
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Parking Collision Avoidance Assist - Rear (PCA-R)
- Rear view camera with dynamic guidelines
- Downhill Brake Control (DBC)
- Driver Attention Warning, including Lead Vehicle Departure Alert (DAW)
- Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
- Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch & PDW-S
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 3-point seat belts
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW)
- Driver's knee airbag
- 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)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, Curve Control (NSCC-R) and Machine Learning (SCC-ML)
- Park range door unlock
- Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic sensors (ROA)
- Rollover sensor
- Side impact sensor
- Speed sensing door lock
- Immobilizer
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment11 std · 0 opt
- 12.3‑inch ultramodern Connected Car Navigation Cockpit (ccNC) system with Navigation, Radio, Satellite Radio, Wireless Android Auto / Wireless Apple CarPlay, and Bluetooth Voice Recognition
- 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
- Bose surround sound audio system
- Paddle Shifters
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience7 std · 0 opt
- Smart Power Tailgate with Auto Close
- 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)
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
- 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
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
- 4 way power lumbar
- 10-way power adjustable passenger's seat with 2-way power lumbar support
- 14-way power driver's seat, including 4 way power lumbar & 2 way power thigh extension
- SynTex artificial leather seating material
Interior12 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Inside rearview mirror: electrochromic (auto day/night) and Homelink
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Rear door sun shades, retractable
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Illuminated vanity mirrors
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
- Front seatback pockets
- LED overhead console, room lamp and cargo lamp
- Overhead console with sunglass holder
Exterior25 std · 0 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade
- LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
- Power side-folding outside mirrors
- 19-inch alloy, Machine Finished wheels
- Acoustic Front Windshield
- Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Black and chrome coating radiator grille frame
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lamps
- 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
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear spoiler with Gloss black finish
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain7 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes)
- 1.6L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) Hybrid 4-cylinder engine
- 6-speed automatic transmission
- Drive Mode Select (Eco, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes)
- Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
- Idle Stop and Go (ISG)
Chassis2 std · 0 opt
- MacPherson front suspension and Multi-link rear suspension
- Motor Driven Power Steering (MDPS)
Cargo2 std · 0 opt
- Dual-level cargo floor
- Luggage area: net hook
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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2026 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 2026 Kia Sorento EX?
The manufacturer lists $39,990 for the 2026 Kia Sorento EX. That is $7,600 above the LX, the cheapest trim of the same model year. MSRP excludes destination, options, taxes and dealer charges.
What does the 2026 Kia Sorento EX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 59 features become standard that the LX does not and 17 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.