The Short Version
- The lowest-priced Kia with both features is the 2026 K4 GT-Line ($25,490 MSRP) with the optional package.
- Ventilated front seats are standard on every Telluride Hybrid and EV9, and on the gas Telluride EX and up.
- Ventilated second-row seats come on Telluride and Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige trims, EV9 Land and GT-Line, and the Carnival SX Prestige with VIP lounge seats.
- Watch the SX trims: the Telluride SX and Telluride Hybrid SX don't have a heated steering wheel, even though the trims around them do.
Ventilated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel by Model
"Optional" means part of a package or option on that trim.
| Model | Ventilated Front Seats | Heated Steering Wheel | Ventilated 2nd Row | Shop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 K4 | Optional on GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo | Optional on GT-Line and GT-Line Turbo | — | View inventory |
| 2027 K5 | Optional on GT-Line and GT | Optional on GT-Line and GT | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Seltos | Optional on X-Line SX | Standard on X-Line SX | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Sportage | SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige | SX Prestige, X-Pro Prestige | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Sportage Hybrid | SX Prestige | SX Prestige | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Sportage Plug-In Hybrid | X-Line Prestige | X-Line Prestige | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Sorento | SX, X-Line SX, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige | Same trims | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Sorento Hybrid | X-Line SX Prestige | X-Line SX Prestige | — | View inventory |
| 2027 Telluride | EX and above (not LX or S) | Optional on EX; standard on X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX and SX Prestige trims (not SX) | SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige, X-Pro SX Prestige | View inventory |
| 2027 Telluride Hybrid | All trims | Optional on EX; standard on X-Line SX, SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige (not SX) | SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige | View inventory |
| 2027 Carnival and Carnival Hybrid | SX, SX Prestige | SX Prestige | Optional VIP lounge seats on SX Prestige | View inventory |
| 2027 EV3 | Land, GT-Line, GT | Optional on Wind and Land; standard on GT-Line and GT | — | View inventory |
| 2026 EV9 | All trims | Wind, Land, GT-Line | Land, GT-Line (heated and ventilated) | View inventory |
The 2026 EV6 Wind and GT-Line also have ventilated front seats. Feature availability from kia.com trim specifications as of October 2026. Packages and availability can change, so we confirm features on the window sticker of the exact vehicle you are considering.
Best Picks by Budget
Under $30,000
K4 GT-Line ($25,490) or K5 GT-Line ($28,690), each with the optional ventilated seats and heated steering wheel. The K5 GT-Line can also add AWD.
Compact SUV
Seltos X-Line SX ($32,790) with the available ventilated seats, or Sportage SX Prestige ($36,590) with both standard.
Three rows
Telluride Hybrid EX ($46,490) has ventilated front seats standard, or step up to an SX Prestige trim for ventilated second-row seats too.
Electric
Every 2026 EV9 has ventilated front seats, and the Land and GT-Line add heated and ventilated second-row seats.
Why Ventilated Seats Matter in Denver
Small fans pull air through perforated seat cushions, so they cool you down faster than air conditioning alone after the car sits in the summer sun. In winter, a heated steering wheel takes the bite out of cold mornings. Note: our Ventilated Seats inventory filter only shows vehicles tagged with that feature, and vehicles still in transit may not be tagged yet, so ask us if you don't see the trim you want.
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- Not sure which trim has the feature you want? We'll check the window sticker on any vehicle before you visit.
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Ventilated Seats and Heated Steering Wheel: FAQ
Which Kias have ventilated seats?
Ventilated front seats are available on the 2026 K4 GT-Line, 2027 K5 GT-Line and GT, Seltos X-Line SX, Sportage SX Prestige and X-Pro Prestige, Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige, Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige, Sorento SX and up, Sorento Hybrid X-Line SX Prestige, Telluride EX and up, every Telluride Hybrid, Carnival SX and SX Prestige, EV3 Land and up, EV6 Wind and GT-Line, and every EV9.
What is the cheapest Kia with ventilated seats?
The 2026 K4 GT-Line, which starts at $25,490 MSRP and offers ventilated front seats and a heated steering wheel as an option. Among SUVs, the 2027 Seltos X-Line SX ($32,790) has a heated steering wheel standard and ventilated seats available.
Does the Kia Telluride have a heated steering wheel?
Yes, on most trims. It is optional on the 2027 Telluride EX and standard on the X-Line EX, X-Line SX, X-Pro SX and all SX Prestige trims. The LX, S and SX do not have one.
Does the Kia Telluride have ventilated seats?
Ventilated front seats come on the 2027 Telluride EX and above and on every Telluride Hybrid. The SX Prestige, X-Line SX Prestige and X-Pro SX Prestige also have ventilated second-row seats.
Does the Kia Sportage have ventilated seats?
Yes, on the 2027 Sportage SX Prestige and X-Pro Prestige, the Sportage Hybrid SX Prestige and the Sportage Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige. Those trims also have a heated steering wheel.
Does the 2027 Kia Seltos have ventilated seats?
Ventilated front seats are available on the 2027 Seltos X-Line SX, which also has a heated steering wheel standard.
Which Kias have ventilated second-row seats?
The 2027 Telluride and Telluride Hybrid SX Prestige trims, the 2026 EV9 Land and GT-Line, and the 2027 Carnival SX Prestige with the available VIP lounge seats.
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