What Kia Models Come with All-Wheel Drive?

If you're navigating winters in Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, or Shawnee, all-wheel drive can make a real difference in how confident you feel behind the wheel. Here's a straightforward look at which Kia models offer AWD, and what to expect from each - from the team at Oakes Kia of Olathe.

Kia SUVs with Available All-Wheel Drive

• Kia Seltos: This compact SUV offers all-wheel drive across its entire trim lineup, paired with either the base 2.0-liter engine or the available turbocharged 1.6-liter engine. X-Line trims get an upgraded torque-vectoring AWD system for added traction.
• Kia Sportage: AWD is available on both gas and hybrid Sportage models, with a dedicated Terrain drive mode on AWD-equipped trims to help with rain, snow, and light off-road conditions.
• Kia Sorento: This three-row midsize SUV offers AWD across gas, hybrid, and plug-in hybrid powertrains, making it one of the most flexible AWD options in the lineup if you need extra seating.
• Kia Telluride: Kia's largest SUV offers AWD across its trim range, with terrain-specific drive modes designed for families who need capability alongside three-row comfort.

Kia EVs with Available All-Wheel Drive

• Kia EV6: Available in both single-motor rear-wheel-drive and dual-motor all-wheel-drive configurations, including the high-performance EV6 GT.
• Kia EV9: Kia's three-row electric SUV offers all-wheel drive on dual-motor trims, including the high-performance GT variant.

Kia Sedans with Available All-Wheel Drive

All-wheel drive is available on select 2026 Kia K5 trims, giving sedan shoppers a traction option without stepping up to an SUV. Trim-level AWD availability can shift from year to year, so it's worth confirming the specific configuration you're looking at.

Which Kia Models Don't Offer AWD?

A few Kia models are front-wheel-drive only, including the Carnival minivan, the Niro, and the K4. If all-wheel drive is a priority, the Seltos, Sportage, Sorento, Telluride, EV6, and EV9 are where to focus your search.

Find Your AWD Kia in Olathe

Trim availability and AWD system details can vary by model year, so the best way to confirm what's on the lot is to check current inventory or talk with our team directly. If you're in Overland Park, Lenexa, Leawood, or Shawnee, Oakes Kia of Olathe can help you compare AWD options side by side and get you behind the wheel for a test drive.

Ready to find the right AWD Kia for you?

Trim and powertrain availability are based on manufacturer information available at the time of publishing and are subject to change. Contact Oakes Kia of Olathe for current pricing, availability, and trim details.