Rio – base, LX, SX (NEW)
Rio5 SX
Exterior:
* New 16-inch alloy wheels (optional on SX models with 205/45R16 tires)
* Revised 15-inch alloy wheel design with 195/55R15 tires (SX models)
* Revised 14-inch alloy wheel design (LX-DIO accessory)
Interior:
* Chrome ‘Kia’ logo on steering wheel center pad (all models)
* Revised design for M/T and A/T shift knobs (all models)
* Illuminated ignition surround (all models)
* Revised interior trim (SX models)
o Chrome accents on I/P vents
o Unique sport seat fabric inserts
o Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob with red stitching
o Unique black door panel insert with red stitching
Powertrain:
* No changes
Spectra – LX, EX, SX
Spectra5 SX
Exterior:
* Revised front fascia, grille, bumper and headlamps (LX and EX models)
* Revised rear fascia, taillights, decklid, bumper (LX and EX models)
* New front fascia styling with integrated front spoiler (headlights, grille, bumper) – replaces PIO front spoiler (SX models and Spectra5)
* New rear fascia with integrated rear valence (decklid, tail lights, bumper)
– replaces PIO rear valence (SX models and Spectra5)
* New optional rear lip spoiler (EX models)
* New optional 15-inch alloy wheel design (EX models)
* New standard 16-inch alloy wheel design (SX and Spectra5 models)
* Bright exhaust finisher (SX and Spectra5 models)
* Increased overall length: +0.8 inches (20mm) (LX and EX models)
* Increased overall length: +1.2 inches (30mm) (SX models)
* Increased overall length: +0.4 inches (10mm) (Spectra5 models)
Interior:
* Revised center fascia (new design) (LX and EX models)
* Revised center fascia (new metal finish) (SX models and Spectra 5)
* Revised center console design (12V powerpoint added in storage box)
* Revised interior fabrics (gray (LX models) and beige (EX models))
* Add chrome accents (interior door handles, A/T shift lever button, handbrake lever button) (EX models)
* Add metal-finish accents (interior door handles, door switch panels, gauge faces, M/T shift knob, A/T shift lever surround and button, handbrake lever button) (SX models and Spectra5)
* Add auxiliary audio input jack in center console (for iPod/MP3 devices)
* Add new optional AM/FM/CD with 6-disc CD changer and MP3 (SX models and Spectra5)
* Optional air conditioning
Powertrain:
* M/T only (LX models)
* New 4-speed A/T design on SULEV models (same as used on 2006 ULEV models) (EX, SX, and Spectra5 models)
* New standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
* Strut tower bar now standard on both M/T and A/T models (previously available only on M/T) (SX models)
Optima – LX, EX
Exterior:
* Change headlamp bulb from H7L type to more durable H11 type
Interior:
* Modified and enhanced the functionality of the audio steering wheel controls – i.e. Preset Up and Down keys (standard on all models except LX I4 M/T)
* Enhanced the brightness of the Supervision meter cluster
* Replaced the current aluminum trim pattern with an updated design
* Change dome lamp switch type
Powertrain:
* An increase of 1hp and 1lb-ft for the 2.4L I4 engine
o New ratings: 162 HP and 164 lb-ft
1. Modified engine cover – I4 and V6 engines
Rondo (ALL-NEW) – LX, EX
Exterior:
1. 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/60R16 tires
2. Available 17-inch alloy wheels with 225/50R17 Michelin tires (EX models)
3. Accessory body kit (wheel opening moldings, front fascia extension, side still extensions)
4. Chrome body side moldings and front grille crossbars (EX models)
5. Fog lights, rear privacy glass and roof rack crossbars (EX models)
6. Roof rails (w/out crossbars) (LX and EX models)
Interior:
1. 5- or 7-passenger seating
* Six standard airbags
* Active front headrests
* Height-adjustable front seatbelts with pre-tensioners and force limiters
* Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children (LATCH)
* Power windows/door locks/mirrors
* AM/FM/CD tuner and 4-speakers
* Available 50/50 split 3rd row seat (LX and EX models)
* Manual air conditioning (LX and EX models)
* Cruise control (available on LX models, standard on EX models)
* Keyless entry system (with panic function) (available on LX models, standard on EX models)
* Vanity mirrors (illuminated on EX models)
* Steering wheel audio controls, leather wrapped steering wheel and shift knob (EX models)
* Available power sunroof and Infinity audio (EX models)
* MP3 capable AM/FM/CD/Cassette tuner S/W audio controls (EX models)
* Front tweeters (EX models)
* Metal-finish inside door handles and center stack accents (EX models)
Powertrain:
1. 2.4 I4 engine
2. 2.7L V6 (LX and EX models)
3. 4-speed automatic transmission
* ABS, Electronic Stability Control and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Amanti
Exterior:
* Redesigned hood, radiator grille, headlamps, front and rear bumpers, alloy wheels, trunk deck/lid, taillamps, dual exhaust (replaces single exhaust), and rear quarter panel
* Available 17-inch alloy wheels in either a machined or chrome finish
* Available 235/55R17 tires
* Machined alloy wheels
* Lighter weight with a modified suspension
Interior:
* Redesigned instrument panel, center fascia, floor console, meter cluster, audio head unit, steering wheel controls, re-tuned gray key color (add beige, retain black), cloth fabric pattern, re-tuned beige wood trim (add black wood trim, metal trim)
* New sporty white-blue interior illumination
* Available Premium package consists of black interior, Supervision meter cluster, aluminum interior trim, and 17” tires with chrome finish alloy wheels
* Available power adjustable pedals
Powertrain:
* Standard all-new, aluminum 3.8L 264HP V6
* Improved fuel economy
* Standard Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Sportage LX, EX
Exterior:
* Design change of the rear garnish from body color to body color plus chrome trim
Interior:
* Original ESP button has changed to ESC to reflect change in nomenclature from Electronic Stability Program to Electronic Stability Control
Powertrain:
* No changes
Sorento LX, EX
Exterior:
* Redesigned headlamps, radiator grille, front and rear fascias/bumpers, fog lamps, side and rear garnish, and taillamps
* Revised front grille insert and body side cladding
* New rear EX garnish is chrome with body-color insert (previously body-color with chrome insert)
* Sunroof is no longer standard on EX models, but instead is now a stand-alone option for EX models
* Additional 16-inch alloy wheels (245/70R16 tires for EX models)
* Additional 17-inch alloy wheels (245/65R17 tires for LX and LX Sport Package)
* Overall length increases by 1 inch
Interior:
* Redesigned center fascia, meter cluster, floor console
* New metal grain interior trim (LX models)
* New wood grain interior trim (EX models)
* Active first-row headrests
* More leg room in second-row seats
* Manipulation and improvement in second-row seats
* Front passenger central door lock
* Steering wheel mounted cruise control on/off switch (moved from I/P to steering wheel)
* Steering wheel mounted audio control (top button changed from Power Mode, allowing scroll through different functions; middle and bottom buttons allow for adjustments while in each function)
* Unique and exclusive black interior cloth or leather (LX Sport Package)
* Trip computer added to multi-meter (EX models)
* AM/FM/CD/MP3 audio with ext. amp and 10 speakers
* Dual front advanced 2-stage airbags
* Standard driver knee airbag
* Auto air conditioning for luxury package now dual-zoned (EX models)
Powertrain:
* New all-aluminum 3.8L V6 engine (increased HP from 192hp to 262hp, and increased towing capacity from 3,500lbs to 5,000lbs)
* Revised suspension tuning with improved ride, handling and steering
* LEV-2, TIER-2, OBD-2 emissions
* ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, and Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Sedona
Short Wheel Base (SWB) (ALL-NEW)
Exterior:
* Add silver paint accent to roof rail end cap
Interior:
* Keyless entry with alarm (SWB models)
Powertrain:
* Increase in horsepower; now 250hp (up from 244hp)]
* Electronic Stability Control (includes: traction control, brake assist, electronic brake-force distribution) (SWB models)
* Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), high-line (SWB models)
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