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Does Kia make an AWD car?

Which Kia models have AWD?

Sometimes you want power going to all four wheels. Whether you do some driving on treacherous roads and paths or just like the comfort of AWD in the inclement weather, all-wheel drive is a nice feature to have. If you already want a Kia, then you need to know which Kia models have AWD, and we are ready to help.

Kia SUVs and crossovers with AWD

When you get a larger SUV, you come to expect an AWD option, and Kia does not disappoint on that front. Both the Sorrento and the smaller Sportage offer AWD in their lineup, and you can learn more about them individually below.

2019 Kia Sportage orange side view

Sportage

The Sportage offers AWD on all its trims for 2019 and 2018 models. This wonderful system still gets good gas mileage too with 21-city mpg and 25-highway mpg on the LX and EX trims and 20-city mpg and 23-highway mpg on the turbocharged SX trim. You also get a locking center differential with your AWD system.


What’s new for the 2019 Sportage?


2019 Kia Sorento Brown side view

Sorento

For the Sorento, you can get AWD on any trim level except the base L. This applies to both the 2018 and 2019 models. Significant advancements were made on the efficiency front for 2019 though so now the AWD Sorento gets 19-city and 24-highway on all V6 models, and 21-city and 26-highway on the AWD 4-cylinder LX trim.


Color options for the 2019 Sorento


2018 Kia Stinger red front viewIs there a Kia sedan with AWD?

The Kia Stinger represents a significant change in the Kia attitude. It’s a mean car, with plenty of performance and a surprising amount of luxury. Kia built a model that not only competes with BMW and Audi, but blows them out of the water, and still comes with a Kia price.

Read More: How powerful is the Stinger?

To compare to these brands, the Stinger of course has an AWD option. It is interesting to note, that all Stinger models come standard with rear-wheel drive, which makes the Stinger the only model in the Kia lineup to do so. Above that though, you can get all-wheel drive on any Stinger trim level. The turbo 4-cylinder AWD gets 21-city mpg and 29-highway mpg, and the twin-turbo V6 AWD gets 19-city mpg and 25-highway mpg.