What's New 2019

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 News Release

 What's New 2019

2019 Cadenza

Premium

 * Standard Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)

 * Standard power folding mirrors w/ puddle lamp and rear parking sensors

Technology (repositioned trim and replaces the Luxury Package)

 * Panoramic sunroof

 * 19-inch wheels

 * LED headlights & LED fog lamps

 * AVN5 premium navigation

 * Harman/Kardon premium audio system

 * Wireless smartphone charger

 * Homelink garage door opener

 * Front door pocket lights

2019 Niro

All trims – FE, LX, EX, S Touring, Touring

 * Minor color and trim combination changes

S Touring

 * Formerly named “Graphite Edition”

Navigation

 * AVN 5.0 replaces AVN 4.0

2019 Niro PHEV

All trims – LX, EX, EX Premium

 * Minor color and trim combination changes

2019 OPTIMA HYBRID

New Standard Features for the 2019 model year:

 * 10-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with 2-way lumbar support

 * 60/40 split folding rear seats

 * Dual zone automatic temperature control with rear vents

 * Front USB charger & 12V power outlet and USB charger in rear console

 * Leather-trimmed seats with heated front seats

 * Single projection headlights with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technologies – Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW), and Parking Distance Warning Reverse (PDW-R)

2019 Optima PHEV

What’s new for the 2019 model year:

 * Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) technologies are now standard – Blind-spot Collision Warning (BCW), Parking Distance Warning-Reverse (PDW-R), and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)

2019 Rio

For 2019, the four-door Kia Rio is available in LX and S grades:

Rio Available Packages:

Tech Package

 * FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance)

 * LED Headlights and Positioning Lights

 * SuperVision Meter Cluster w/3.5" LCD Display

 * UVO3 eServices

 * Highline TPMS

SIRIUS(r) Satellite Radio Package (4DR only)

 * (Audio 4.0B AM/FM/MP3, 5" color screen)

 * Satellite Radio

 * Replaces 7" color touch screen

 * Deletes Android Auto/Apple CarPlay

2019 Rio 5-Door

For 2019, the 5-door Kia Rio is available in S grade only:

Rio Available Packages:

Tech Package

 * FCA (Forward Collision Avoidance)

 * LED Headlights and Positioning Lights

 * SuperVision Meter Cluster w/3.5" LCD Display

 * UVO3 eServices

 * Highline TPMS

2019 Soul

Base

 * Rear Camera now standard

 * Auto-on/off headlights now standard

 * Inferno Red now available on Base trim

2019 SOUL EV

What’s new for the 2019 model year:

 * Soul EV

 * AVN 5.0 audio now standard

2019 Sportage Small Crossover Utility Vehicle

Product Highlights:

LX 2.4L

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

 * Blind Spot Detection

 * Rear Cross Traffic Alert

 * Outside Mirror Turn Signal

 * Outside Mirror Power Folding

 * Heated Outside Mirrors

 * Piano Black High Glossy Trim

SX 2.0 T

 * Electronic Parking Brake w/ Auto Hold

2019 KIA STINGER

What’s new for the 2019 model year:

Stinger:

 * Included 18-inch machined finish wheels as standard equipment

 * Standard Blind Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Warning

 * Sun & Sound package, includes sunroof, Harman/Kardon premium audio, 8-inch touchscreen navigation, LED headlamps

Premium & GT1:

 * Standard full suite of ADAS features, in addition to wireless charging and front ventilated seats

GT:

 * Mechanical limited slip differential added to all rear-wheel drive trims

GT2:

 * Surround View Monitor

 * Heated rear seats