What's New 2020
What's New 2019
What's New
What's New 2020
What's New 2019

2020 Forte

EX:

  • EX Special Edition package (late availability)
    • Gloss black rear decklid spoiler
    • Harman/Kardon premium audio system
    • Power sunroof with overhead LED front and rear reading lamps
    • Two-tone red SOFINO seat trim
    • Voice command navigation with modem
    • Wireless charging

GT Line:

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • Gloss black sport trim accents
    • Heated outside mirrors with LED turn signals
    • Rear decklid spoiler
    • Front grille with red accents
    • Sport side sills
  • LED daytime running lights and taillights
  • Flat bottom steering wheel with white contrast stitching
  • Smart key with push-button start
  • Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW) with Lane Change Assist (LCA)
  • Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW)

GT:

  • 1.6T I4 engine
  • 7-speed DCT
  • Sport-tuned multi-link rear suspension
  • Sport-tuned dual exhaust
  • 18-inch alloy wheels
  • Smart key with push-button start
  • LED headlights with auto-leveling and High Beam Assist (HBA)
  • Flat bottom steering wheel with paddle shifters (on DCT only) and red contrast stitching

 

Optima Hybrid EX

  • 17-inch alloy wheels
  • 8-inch. rear-view monitor with Dynamic Parking Guidance
  • UVO link (embedded modem) with 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and remote services including remote door lock/unlock, remote climate, remote start, and vehicle alarm notification
  • Auto-dimming rear view mirror
  • Electronic parking brake
  • Wireless charging
  • Standard Kia Drive Wise technology includes:
    • Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
    • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist-Ped (FCA-Ped)
    • Lane Departure Warning (LDW)/Lane Keeping Assist-Line (LKA-L)
    • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go (SCC)
    • Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
  • New features included in the available Technology Package:
    • Ambient lighting w/ variable colors
    • LED fog lights
    • UVO link w/ navigation (AVN5.0)

Optima PHEV EX

  • Wireless smartphone charging
  • Standard Kia Drive Wise technology includes:
    • Forward Collision Warning
    • Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
    • Lane Departure Warning/Lane Keeping Assist
    • Smart Cruise Control w/ Stop & Go
    • Driver Attention Warning
  • New features included in the available Technology Package:
    • Ambient lighting with variable colors
    • LED fog lights

2020 OPTIMA

  • On Optima LX and S trims, Forward Collision-Avoidance-Assist enhanced to include Pedestrian Detection.
  • Wireless smart phone charging is standard on EX and SX trims.
  • The LX packages and SX Limited package have been discontinued.
  • EX Premium is now a separate trim rather than an option package.

2020 Rio

  • All-new Gamma 2 1.6L MPI engine replaces the Gamma 1.6L GDI engine
  • All-new iVT transmission replaces the six-speed automatic
  • MPG increases:
    • City 28 -> 33
    • Hwy 37 -> 41          
    • Combined 32 -> 36

2020 Rio 5-Door

  • All-new Gamma 2 1.6L MPI engine replaces the Gamma 1.6L GDI engine
  • All-new iVT transmission replaces the six-speed automatic
  • MPG increases:
    • City 28 -> 33
    • Hwy 37 -> 41          
    • Combined 32 -> 36

2020 SEDONA

  • 2020 Sedona is a carryover model with no feature or spec changes.

 

2020 SORENTO

  • Front and rear bumpers, headlamps, fog lamps and taillights are updated to appear more sculpted and upscale.
  • EX is now a separate trim rather than an option package.
  • The V6 trim lineup has been simplified to include new S trim, featuring the 2019 LX Convenience Package content, including 19-inch black alloy wheels and black roof rails, along with standard push button start and Forward Collision Avoidance assist (FCA).  
  • Last year’s EX Sport trim returns as the EX, featuring a panoramic sunroof, 19-inch black alloy wheels and enhanced ADAS with Blind Spot Collision Warning and Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance systems.
  • The SX tops the lineup with standard Surround View Monitor, power folding mirrors and an updated navigation audio unit with embedded modem connectivity.

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® 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