What's New 2018 Kia America 111 Peters Canyon Road, Irvine CA 92606-1790 USA T 949-468-4800    F 949-468-4515 News Release What's New 2018 Forte LX: * Standard cruise control * Popular Package includes UVO3 w/ Android Auto and Apple CarPlay S: * New 16-inch alloy wheel design * Technology Package now includes sunroof * Premium Package discontinued EX * Standard Rear Cross Traffic Alert * Standard Blind Spot Detection w/ Lane Change Assist Optima ALL TRIMS * Standard 7-inch touchscreen UVO eServices system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay * Standard Blind Spot Detection (BSD), Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) and Rear Parking Assist System (RPAS) LX 2.4L * See ‘All Trims’ LX 2.4L Convenience Package * 10-way power driver seat * Laminated front door windows * Auto up/down power front windows S 2.4L (New Trim for MY18) * New Panoramic Sunroof package LX 1.6L Turbo * 10-way power driver seat * Laminated front door windows * Leather wrapped steering wheel EX 2.4L * Single projection headlights (replacing dual projection headlights) SX 2.0L Turbo Standard equipment now includes: * LED fog lights * Panoramic Sunroof * 10-way power front passenger seat * Heated and ventilated front seats * UVO3 * SXL 2.0 Turbo is no longer a stand-alone trim and is now offered as SX Limited package with reduced MSRP Soul Soul – Base Convenience Package * Adds UVO3 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto * Adds automatic climate control Soul Plus * Adds UVO3 as standard equipment * Plus Primo Package (limited run) includes: * Smart Cruise Control (SCC) * Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) * Plus “Lit” Package will replace above Primo Package and adds: * HID headlights with LED positioning lights * Plus Designer Collection * New Wild Orange paint Cadenza * Panoramic sunroof and interior LED lighting now standard on V6 Luxury Package Forte5 LX * Popular Plus Package adds * New 16-inch alloy wheel design * LED taillights * Leather-wrapped steering wheel EX * Unchanged from 2017 SX * Orange Color Pack is standard Niro LX * Lane Keep Assist System included in Advanced Technology Package EX * Auto-dimming rearview mirror now standard * New EX Premium Package features Touring Trim content and replaces with 16-inch wheels * Lane Keep Assist System included in Advanced Technology Package Touring * Following Equipment Now Standard * Auto-dimming rearview mirror * HID headlights * Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) * Forward Collision Warning System (FCWS) * Lane Keep Assist System (LKAS) * Smart Cruise Control (SCC) * 110V Inverter * Wireless phone charger * Touring Graphite Edition * Platinum Graphite exterior color * Glossy Black 18-inch wheel * Glossy Black roof rail * Metallic colored grille * 10-way power driver's seat with lumbar control * 8-inch navigation AVN 4.0 & Harmon Kardon premium audio with subwoofer Optima Hybrid Optima Hybrid Premium * Minor color and trim combination changes Optima Hybrid EX * Minor color and trim combination changes Optima Plug-In Hybrid EX * Minor color and trim combination changes Sedona Exterior color changes:  Silky Silver replaces Bright Silver; Celestial Blue replaces Midnight Sapphire; Beachwood Pearl is deleted L 3.3L V6 * No changes LX 3.3L V6 * No changes EX 3.3L V6 * No Changes SX 3.3L V6 * No changes SX-L 3.3L V6 * No Changes Sorento ALL TRIMS * Enhanced headlamp performance * Improved front headrest design to increase comfort L 2.4L * Rear camera display * Auto on/off headlights LX 2.4L * Cool & Connected Package * 3rd row seats now standard on AWD models EX 2.0L Turbo Standard equipment now includes: * Smart (hands-free) Power Lift Gate * Power folding outside mirrors * Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink Feature * Auto Up/Down Safety Windows (front pass/rear pass) * Supervision meter cluster with 7-inch TFT color LCD EX V6 Standard equipment now includes: * Advanced Touring Package * Autonomous Emergency Braking * Smart (hands-free) Power Lift Gate * Auto Up/Down Safety Windows (front pass/rear pass) * Power folding side mirrors * Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink SX V6 Standard equipment now includes: * Auto-dimming mirror with Homelink * SX Limited V6 * Rain-sensing wipers SOUL EV * EPA estimated range is increased from 93 miles to 111 and battery energy is increased from 27kWh to 30 kWh. Sportage LX 2.4L * Upgraded Cloth-trimmed Seats with YES Essentials * New optional LX Technology Package * Blind Spot Detection & Rear Cross Traffic Alert * Lane Departure Warning System * Autonomous Emergency Braking * Outside Mirror Turn Signal and Power Folding * LX Popular Package upgrades * UVO3 7-in. touchscreen with Android Auto and eServices telematics * Full Auto Temperature Control * Auto Defogger * Air Ionizer EX 2.4L Standard equipment now includes: * Blind Spot Detection * Rear Cross Traffic Alert * Outside Mirror Turn Signal * Outside Mirror Power Folding * Heated Outside Mirrors * Piano Black High Glossy Trim EX Package upgrades: * EX AWD Technology Package includes heated rear seats * New EX Sport Appearance package SX 2.0 Turbo Standard equipment now includes: * Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold