Which Kia Optima years have heated rear seats?
The Kia Optima offers heated rear seats in 5 of the 6 model years we have trim data for (2015–2020). It first appears in 2015, standard on the Limited and EX (Hybrid) and optional on the EX, SX and SX Turbo. No 2020 trim has it.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | No | Not available on any trim. |
| 2019 | Optional | Optional on the SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX, S, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid). |
| 2018 | Optional | Optional on the SX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX, LX Turbo, S and Premium (Hybrid). |
| 2017 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited. Optional on the EX, SX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX 1.6T, LX 2.4 and Premium (Hybrid). |
| 2016 | Some trims | Standard on the SX Limited and EX (Hybrid). Optional on the EX and SX (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX, LX 1.6T and Base (Hybrid). |
| 2015 | Some trims | Standard on the Limited and EX (Hybrid). Optional on the EX, SX and SX Turbo (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and Base (Hybrid). |
"Optional" means a package, option or drivetrain (FWD or AWD) adds it, so check the window sticker of the car you're buying. Trim data from OpenSpec, the manufacturer's equipment guides and NHTSA's vehicle database; years without trim data aren't listed.
Every model with heated rear seats