| Manufacturer Name | Kia |
| Manufacturer Code | KMX |
| Car Class | 31 |
| Car Class Details | Small SUV 4WD |
| Model Type (Manufacturer) | |
| Release Date | 7/15/2021 |
Engine Specifications
| Model Type | SIDI & PFI; |
| Engine Displacement | 2.5 liters |
| Number of Cylinders | 4 |
| Transmission | Auto(AM-S8) |
| Aspiration Method | TC |
| Aspiration Description | Turbocharged |
| Variable Valve Timing | Y |
| Variable Valve Timing Details | Fixed3 |
| Variable Valve Lift | N |
| Cam-less Valvetrain? | N |
| Intake Valves/Cylinder | 2 |
| Exhaust Valves/Cylinder | 2 |
| Cylinder Deactivation | N |
| Model Type | SIDI & PFI; |
EV / HEV
Fuel And Fuel Effiency
| Fuel Efficiency Rating (On Label) | 5 |
| Estimated Fuel Cost (Annual) | $1450 |
| Fuel Cost (Annual) - EPA Calculated | $1450 |
| Expected Fuel Cost Over Next 5 Years | $750 |
| Gas Guzzler Description | Truck |
| Conventional Fuel Efficiency - City/Highway/Combo | 22 / 27 / 24 |
| Conventional Fuel Efficiency - City/Highway/Combo | 27.5 / 31.4967 / 31.4967 (Unadjusted) |
| Max. Ethanol Percent | 15 |
| Fuel Type (Conventional) Details | Gasoline (Regular Unleaded Recommended) |
| Fuel Metering System | Spark Ignition direct & ported injection |
| Engine Start/Stop System | Yes |
Transmission System
| Transmission | AMS |
| Description | Automated Manual- Selectable (e.g. Automated Manual with paddles) |
| Number of Gears | 8 |
| Lockup Torque Converter | N |
| Creeper Gear | N |
| Drive System | A |
| Drive Description | All Wheel Drive |
Misc.
| Recommended Oil Viscosity | SAE 0W30 |
| Conventional Fuel CO2 Production City/Highway/Comb. | 415 / 331 / 377 |
Smog And Pollution
| Greehouse Gas (GHG) Score | 5 |
| Smog Rating Test Group | NKMXT02.5JP5 |
| Mfr. Smog Rating | 5 |
| Testing Method | Derived 5-cycle label |
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