Which Kia Optima years have ventilated (cooled) seats?
The Kia Optima offers ventilated (cooled) seats in 6 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. In 2020 it's standard on the EX Premium and SX, optional on the EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid), and not available on the EX, LX, S and Special Edition.
| Year | Has it? | Which trims |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Some trims | Standard on the EX Premium and SX. Optional on the EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the EX, LX, S and Special Edition. |
| 2019 | Some trims | Standard on the SX. Optional on the EX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the LX and S. |
| 2018 | Some trims | Standard on the SX. Optional on the EX, EX (Hybrid) and EX (Plug-In Hybrid) (a package, option or drivetrain adds it). Not on the 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 ventilated (cooled) seats