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6-passenger captains chairs or 7-seat bench; 41.7" front/41.7" second-row legroom. Third row: 29.7" legroom, folds for 45 cu ft.
Seats Position | Cubic Feet |
All Up | 12.6 |
3rd Folded | 45.0 |
2nd/3rd Folded | 75.5 |
Dual-level floor, power liftgate (EX+), roof rails (2,000-lb capacity).
Engine | HP / Torque | MPG Combined | Towing Max |
2.5L I4 | 191 / 181 | 23 | 2,000 lbs |
Turbo 2.5L | 281 / 311 | 21 | 3,500 lbs |
Hybrid (avail.) | 227 / N/A | 34 | 2,000 lbs |
8-speed auto; AWD w/terrain modes on X-Line/X-Pro.
Dual 12.3" panoramic displays (SX+), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto/charging, Kia Connect (remote start), Bose 12 speakers, Digital Key 2.0.
Highway Driving Assist 2 (semi-auto lane changes), forward collision-avoidance (pedestrian/cyclist), blind-spot view monitor, surround-view camera, parking collision avoidance, evasive steering assist.
Trim | Price Start | Engine | Unique Features |
LX | $33,090 | 191 hp | 17" alloys, cloth seats |
S | $35,290 | 191 hp | Sunroof, 18" wheels |
EX | $39,790 | 281 hp turbo | Leatherette, captains chairs |
SX | $44,290 | 281 hp turbo | 20" wheels, dual screens |
SX Prestige | $47,290 | 281 hp turbo | Bose, ventilated seats |
X-Pro SX Prestige | $49,290 | 281 hp turbo | AWD, 8.2" clearance, all-terrain tires |
School Runs: Heated seats, rear entertainment via screens
Weekend Trips: 75.5 cu ft for Kings Island gear
River Outings: 3,500-lb towing for boats
Winter Commutes: AWD + stability control
Q: Captains chairs vs bench seating?
A: Captains (EX+) offer second-row comfort/access; bench maximizes 7 passengers.
Q: Turbo engine 0-60 performance?
A: Approximately 6.0 seconds—confident for highway merges.
Q: AWD system details?
A: Torque-vectoring w/active AWD; Terrain/Snow/Mud/Sand modes on X-Line.
Q: Third-row headroom/legroom?
A: 37.8" headroom, 29.7" legroom—best for children.
Q: Warranty coverage?
A: 5 yr/60k basic, 10 yr/100k powertrain standard.
Written for https://vehiclesforsalenearcincinnati.com
By the USA TODAY Network Automotive Insights Team, in collaboration with Kings Kia and the Vehicles For Sale Near Cincinnati Enquirer Edition.
