Models - What's New - Kia Motors America Newsroom

Forte, Forte 5-door and Koup

• New 16-inch wheel design (optional for Sedan, standard for Koup and 5-door)
• LED daytime running lights (standard for SX, optional for EX sedan and 5-door)
• Power folding outside mirrors standard on EX and SX models
• Standard washer fluid warning lamp
• New Crimson Red and Metallic Bronze (replace Spicy Red and Metal Bronze)

Optima

• Revised KIA badge on hood, trunk and steering wheel
• New SX Limited includes Nappa Leather seating, exclusive 18-inch chrome wheels, LED daytime running lights, red brake calipers, chrome exterior accents, wood interior accents
• New Remington Red exterior color (replaces Spicy Red)
• Sliding front headrests standard on LX, EX SX
• LX manual transmission model deleted
• EX turbo model deleted

Optima Hybrid

• More powerful 47HP electric traction motor
• More powerful 47 kW Lithium Polymer battery
• Increased trunk space (10.8 cubic feet, vs. 9.9 for 2012 model year)
• Powertrain refinement for improved smoothness and linearity
• Revised KIA badge on hood, trunk lid and steering wheel
• Heated steering wheel switch relocated to left lower side of I/P
• New EX trim featuring Panoramic sunroof, Infinity audio, HID headlights, and heated and cooled front seats and heated rear seats
• EX also includes UVO infotainment system (optional on Base), 8-way adjustable driver’s seat and driver’s seat memory

Other Optima Hybrid differentiators include

• Unique LED tail light design
• Push button start and smart key
• Dual-zone automatic temperature control
• Restyled lower front and rear bumpers and side sills
• Single hidden exhaust, instead of exposed dual exhaust
• Leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob
• Unique Hybrid trim and door inserts mood lamp and overhead pin lamp on EX

Rio Sedan and Rio 5-door

• Revised KIA badge on hood, trunk lid and steering wheel
• Standard steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters on SX model
• Standard cargo floor tray and net on EX and SX 5-door models
• Revised rear seat back release lever (flip-type handle) on 5-door models
• Optional Integrated Stop and Go system (ISG) included with ECO Package

Sorento

• Revised KIA badge on hood, left gate and steering wheel
• Standard leather seating trim for EX
• Standard third row seat for LX V6
• Third-row seat optional in EX V6 and SX models
• UVO is offered as an option LX
• New LX Convenience Plus Package includes eight-way power driver's seat, leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, floor mats and first-aid kit

Soul

• Revised KIA badge on hood, lift gate and steering wheel
• Dark chrome accent ring around grille
• Bluetooth with steering-wheel mounted audio controls standard on Base manual transmission model
• Power folding outside mirrors standard for Exclaim
• Clear White exterior color available for Exclaim !
• Dune exterior color available for Plus + (now offered on all trim levels)
• Molten, Titanium and Moss available for Base (now offered on all trim levels)

Sportage

• Revised KIA badge on hood, lift gate and steering wheel
• LED accent lights standard for LX and EX
• LED daytime running lights exclusive to SX
• Standard power folding outside mirrors
• Blue interior package includes dark blue cloth seats, interior accents and black headliner (EX only, not compatible with other interior color options)
• Sun visor extender standard on all models