SX AWD
What the SX adds over the LX
| Spec | LX | SX |
|---|---|---|
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3814 lbs | 4250 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3814 lbs | 4211 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) | 23 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 26 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 31 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Passenger seating capacity | 7 | 6 |
| Tire size | 235/65R17 | 255/45R20 |
| Final drive ratio | 3.798:1 (FWD) | 4.846:1 (1st) / 3.316:1 (2nd) |
| Transmission type | automatic | 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, 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable, 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, 2-way power lumbar support, 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine, 20-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels, 20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels, 2nd-row 50/50 split-folding captain's chairs, 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT), 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat, All-Wheel Drive (AWD), Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW), Blind View Monitor (BVM), Bose surround sound audio system, Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes), Dual zone automatic temperature control, Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night), 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, Gloss Black roof rails, Heated front seats with 3 settings, Heated steering wheel, Highway Driving Assist (HDA), Highway Driving Assist 2 (HDA2) Includes Automatic Lane Change and Smart Cruise Control with Machine Learning, LED fog lights, LED rear combination lamps, Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control (NSCC-R), Panoramic sunroof with power shade, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch, Parking Distance Warning - Forward and Reverse (PDW-F&R) with off switch, Passenger Seating Capacity 6 Passenger, Power side-folding outside mirrors, Premium Leatherette seat trim, Premium front seatback pockets, Rain-sensing windshield wipers, Rear door sun shades, retractable
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 |
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) | 4250 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 4211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 5512 lbs |
Wheels
| Wheel diameter | 20 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 8.5 in |
Standard & optional equipment
Source: manufacturer press kitSafety34 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
- 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
- Highway Driving Assist (HDA)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS)
- Navigation-Based Smart Cruise Control, Ramp with Stop and Go, and Curve Control (NSCC-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
- Rear Side Airbags
- Safe Exit Assist (SEA)
- 4-wheel Antilock Brakes System (ABS)
- Blind Spot Collision Avoidance (BCA) with Parallel Exit (on top of BCW)
- 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 Ultrasonic sensors (ROA)
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) High-Line
Infotainment8 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
- Android Auto™
- Apple CarPlay™
- Auxiliary, USB and iPod audio input jacks
- Bluetooth® wireless technology with voice recognition
- Bose surround sound audio system
- Steering wheel audio controls
- Wireless phone charger
Convenience5 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)
- Driver and Passenger's central door lock
- Keyless Entry Remote Control with Burglar Alarm and Panic
Climate2 std · 0 opt
- 2nd Row Air Vents
- Dual zone automatic temperature control
Seating8 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
- 2nd-row 60/40 split-folding seats
- Heated front seats with 3 settings
- Premium Leatherette seat trim
- Ventilated front seats with 3 settings
- 2-way power lumbar support
- 8-way power adjustable passenger's seat
Interior14 std · 0 opt
- Heated steering wheel
- Electrochromic rear-view mirror (auto day/night)
- 12.3-inch color TFT LCD supervision meter cluster, reconfigurable
- Door pocket bottle holder
- Front and rear side door pockets
- Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
- Passenger Seating Capacity 6 Passenger
- Premium front seatback pockets
- Rear center armrest with dual cup holders
- Rear door sun shades, retractable
- Satin Chrome interior door handles
- Tilt and telescopic steering column
- Front console with center armrest, cup holders and storage box
- Dual sunvisor, sliding with vanity mirrors
Exterior25 std · 3 opt
- Panoramic sunroof with power shade
- LED projector headlamps with Low and High Beams
- Power side-folding outside mirrors
- 20-inch alloy, Gloss Black wheels
- 20-inch alloy, Machine Finished and Gloss Black wheels
- Amber LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs)
- Front variable intermittent windshield wipers
- Gloss Black roof rails
- Heated outside mirrors
- LED fog lights
- LED positioning lamps
- LED rear combination lamps
- LED side mirror repeater lamps
- Power adjustable outside mirrors with integrated LED Turn Signals
- Rain-sensing windshield wipers
- Rear liftgate-mounted spoiler
- Satin Chrome DLO surround
- Shark fin antenna
- Tailgate glass heater with timer
- Tinted Front Door Windows and Windshield
- Gloss Black DLO surround optional
- Matte and Gloss Black Bridge-Type Roof Rack optional
- X-Line bumper design with Molded-In Skid Plates optional
- Auto light control
- Privacy Rear Windows and Tailgate Glass
- Solar Front Door Windows and Windshield
- LED High Mounted Stop Lamp
- Temporary spare tire
Powertrain8 std · 0 opt
- All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Drive Mode Select (Normal, Sport, Smart, Snow, Mud, Sand Modes)
- Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
- 2.5L Turbocharged Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) 4-cylinder engine
- 8-Speed Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT)
- Drive Mode Select (Sport, Eco, Smart Modes)
- Emissions: SULEV (50-state compliant)
- 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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Common questions about the SX
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhat does the 2026 Kia Sorento SX add over the LX?
Against the LX, 45 features become standard that the LX does not and 15 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.