Specifications
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
- Engine Type: 2.4L I4, Aluminum Block and Head: LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
- Engine Type: 3.5L V6, Aluminum Block and Heads: LX V6 (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Valve Gear: DOHC w/Dual CVVT: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Displacement: 2,359 cc: LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
- Displacement: 3,470 cc: LX V6 (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Compression Ratio: 10.5:1: LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
- Compression Ratio: 10.6:1: LX V6 (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Horsepower (SAE net): 175 hp @ 6,000 rpm: LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
- Horsepower (SAE net): 276 hp @ 6,300 rpm: LX V6 (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Horsepower (SAE net): 191 hp @ 6,300 rpm (2.4L w/GDI Fuel System*): LX (Optional), EX (Standard),
- NOTE: *GDI Fuel System included in Convenience Package (LX FWD)
- Torque (SAE net): 169 ft. lbs. @ 3,750: LX (Standard), EX (Standard),
- Torque (SAE net): 248 ft. lbs. @ 5,000: LX V6 (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Torque (SAE net): 181 ft. lbs. @ 4,250 (2.4L w/GDI Fuel System*): LX (Optional), EX (Standard),
- NOTE: *GDI Fuel System included in Convenience Package (LX FWD)
- Transmission: Electronically Controlled 6-Speed Automatic, Overdrive w/ Sportmatic®: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- A 6-Speed automatic transmission provides smooth, seamless shifting and improved fuel efficiency. Its Sportmatic design allows you to choose between automatic shifting and for a sportier driving experience, clutch free manual shifting
- Full-Time AWD w/Lockable Center Differential: LX (Optional), LX V6 (Optional), EX (Optional), EX V6 (Optional), SX V6 (Optional)
EPA FUEL ECONOMY
- Estimated MPG (City/Hwy): LX (21/29), LX V6 (20/26), EX V6 (20/26), SX V6 (20/26)
- NOTE: Actual mileage may vary
- Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (2.4L w/GDI Fuel System): LX (22/32*), EX (22/32),
- NOTE: Actual mileage may vary. *Optional GDI fuel system that is included in the Convenience Package (LX FWD)
- Estimated MPG (City/Hwy) (AWD): LX (21/27), LX V6 (18/24), EX (21/27), EX V6 (18/24), SX V6 (18/24)
- NOTE: Actual mileage may vary
- Fuel Tank Capacity (Gallons): LX (18.0), LX V6 (18.0), EX (18.0), EX V6 (18.0), SX V6 (18.0)
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
- Wheelbase: 106.3 in.: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Track (Front/Rear): 63.7/63.8 inches: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Length: 183.5 in.: SX V6 (Standard)
- Length: 183.9 in.: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard),
- Width: 74.2 in.: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Height: 67.3 in.: LX (Standard),
- Height (w/Roof Rail): 68.3 in.: LX (Optional), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Height (w/Roof Rail and Sunroof): 68.7 in.: EX V6 (Optional), SX V6 (Optional)
- Ground Clearance: 7.1 in.*: LX (S*), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- NOTE: *LX clearance is 7.5” with the standard 2.4L MPI engine
- Approach Angle: 26.7 degrees*: LX (S*), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard),
- NOTE: * LX approach angle is 28 degrees with the standard 2.4L MPI engine
- Approach Angle: 22.6 degrees: SX V6 (Standard)
- Departure Angle: 22.4 degrees *: LX (S*), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard),
- NOTE: *LX departure angle is 23 degrees with the standard 2.4L MPI engine
- Departure Angle: 21.8 degrees: SX V6 (Standard)
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
- Headroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 39.2/39.2/36.6 inches: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Shoulder Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 59.3/58.7/53.8 inches: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Legroom (Front/Middle/Rear): 41.3/37.6/31.3 inches: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Hip Room (Front/Middle/Rear): 56.3/55.9/44.4 inches: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Passenger (SAE) Volume: 142.5 cu. ft. (5 Seats) & 149.4 cu. ft. (7 Seats): LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Passenger (SAE) Volume (Front/Middle/Rear): 55.5/50.0/34.7 cu. ft.: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Cargo Volume: 9.1 cu. ft. (All Rows Up): LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Cargo Volume: 37.0 cu. ft. (3rd Row Down): LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Cargo Volume: 72.5 cu. ft (All Rows Down): LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
CURB WEIGHT
- 6-Speed Manual:
- 6-Speed Automatic: LX (3845 lbs), LX V6 (3977 lbs), EX (3845 lbs), EX V6 (3977 lbs), SX V6 (3977 lbs)
- 6-Speed Automatic (AWD): LX (3878 lbs), LX V6 (4131 lbs), EX (3878 lbs), EX V6 (4131 lbs), SX V6 (4131 lbs)
CAPACITIES
- Towing Capacity: LX (1650 lbs), LX V6 (3500 lbs), EX (1650 lbs), EX V6 (3500 lbs), SX V6 (3500 lbs)
- For towing a boat or trailer, the V6 engine provides an outstanding 3,500 lbs of towing capacity.
- NOTE: Towing requires additional equipment.See Owner’s Manual for towing capacity, and additional information and warnings.
BODY & CHASSIS
- Layout: Front Engine, Front Wheel Drive or Full-time All Wheel Drive: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Body Type: Steel Unibody: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson Struts, Coil Springs and Stabilizer Bar: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- A MacPherson-strut front-suspension system and independent rear suspension deliver precise handling SX models feature Kia's new Dual Flow Damper (DFD) shocks, which provide a smoother ride and lower stance for enhanced handling.
- Rear Suspension: Independent, Multi-Link, Stabilizer Bar: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Front and Rear Suspension: Dual Flow Damper (DFD) Shock Absorbers: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Steering: Hydraulic Power Assisted Rack-and-Pinion: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Turns, Lock-to-Lock: 3.02: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Turning Circle, Curb-to-Curb: 35.7 ft.: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
BRAKES
- Brake Type: Power-Assisted Braking System: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Front: 11.8" Ventilated Discs: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
- Rear: 11.9" Solid Discs: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard), EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
TIRES
- Size: 235/65R17: LX (Standard), LX V6 (Standard),
- Size: 235/60R18: EX (Standard), EX V6 (Standard), SX V6 (Standard)
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